Crash Count for Queens CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,478
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,933
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 255
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 19
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 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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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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 9

E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue

A 33-year-old man was struck by an e-scooter traveling west on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured at the scene.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Jamaica Avenue collided with a 33-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The point of impact was the scooter's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were specified. The driver was alone on the e-scooter and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Left Turn Hits SUV in Queens

A 24-year-old female e-scooter driver turned left into the path of a westbound SUV on Hillside Avenue. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end with its left front bumper. The scooter driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female e-scooter driver was making a left turn when she collided with a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the scooter driver’s error in the maneuver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. No other driver errors were noted. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Speeding Sedan Tears Into Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue

A Nissan sedan, moving too fast, struck a man crossing Jamaica Avenue. The car hit head-on. The man’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver had no license. The night held its breath.

A 29-year-old man was crossing near 117-13 Jamaica Avenue in Queens when a Nissan sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused severe lacerations to the pedestrian’s lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end took the brunt of the crash. No injuries were reported for the occupants inside the vehicle. The system failed the man on the street. The driver’s lack of license and reckless speed turned a crossing into a scene of violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Woodhaven Boulevard

A 69-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a sedan on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained a concussion. The sedan had front-end damage. Failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 69-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, had front-end damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was traveling east, and the bike was traveling north, both going straight ahead before impact. The crash caused serious injury to the bicyclist but no damage to the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Speeding Sedan Flips, Kills Driver, Hurts Pedestrian

A Chrysler sedan tore down 121st Street. It flipped, smashed parked cars, struck a stopped Jeep. The driver died. A pedestrian and several others were hurt. Speed and distraction ruled the night. The street fell silent after the crash.

A violent crash on 121st Street in Queens left one man dead and several people injured. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan traveling at unsafe speed flipped, hit parked cars, and struck a stopped Jeep. The 27-year-old driver died from head injuries. A 20-year-old pedestrian suffered hip and leg injuries. Other occupants and passengers, including a 24-year-old woman and a 55-year-old woman, were also hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The crash shows the deadly consequences when speed and distraction take over city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Van on Queens Boulevard

A sedan struck a van from behind on Queens Boulevard. The van driver was unharmed. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. The passenger was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan rear-ended a 2007 van traveling east on Queens Boulevard. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred at the center back end of the van. The front passenger in the sedan, a 41-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The van sustained no damage and its sole occupant was unharmed. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 32-year-old woman was hit at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue with the signal. The driver, a licensed woman from Pennsylvania, was operating a 2016 Honda SUV traveling west and making a left turn. The collision occurred when the driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Congestion Pricing Stalls: Ariola Criticizes Three-Year Delay

Three years after approval, congestion pricing remains stuck. Councilmember Joann Ariola opposes the plan, claiming it will worsen city travel. Delays threaten $1 billion in MTA funding. Vulnerable road users wait as traffic and pollution persist. No relief in sight.

On June 9, 2022, Councilmember Joann Ariola (District 32) joined critics in a policy debate over New York City's stalled congestion pricing plan. The measure, approved by state lawmakers three years ago, would charge drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The MTA faces hundreds of follow-up questions from the Federal Highway Administration, delaying the required environmental assessment. Ariola argued, 'I don’t believe it will work, in fact I believe it will make the city more unmanageable to travel through.' The plan is intended to reduce traffic, lower car pollution, and fund MTA capital improvements. Delays put $1 billion in annual funding at risk, threatening upgrades like accessible subway stations and zero-emission buses. As the debate drags on, vulnerable road users remain exposed to traffic and pollution hazards.


Improper Left Turn Injures Passenger in Queens

SUV slammed into sedan turning left on 101 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, 28, took a blow to the head. Police cite improper turn. Metal twisted. Passenger hurt. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west struck a Chevrolet sedan making an improper left turn northbound on 101 Avenue in Queens. The impact crushed the sedan’s left front quarter panel and damaged the SUV’s front end. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and bruising. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash left both vehicles heavily damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Rajkumar votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Weprin votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


Queens Collision Between Bicycle and E-Bike

Two men rode west on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A bicycle and an e-bike collided front quarter to quarter. The bicyclist, 29, suffered a head injury and incoherence. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor. No vehicle damage reported on the bike.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist and a male e-bike rider collided while traveling west on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The collision involved the right front quarter panel of the bicycle and the left front quarter panel of the e-bike, which showed damage to its left front bumper. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. No blame is assigned to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


Motorcycle Injured in Queens Lane Change Crash

A 58-year-old motorcyclist was injured on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. The motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a vehicle changing lanes. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on the Van Wyck Expressway collided with the left rear quarter panel of a vehicle that was changing lanes improperly. The motorcycle driver, a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the vehicle's lane change caused the crash. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the motorcycle's undercarriage, while the other vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Drunken Driver Injures Self in Queens Crash

A 28-year-old man driving a sedan on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens crashed into multiple parked vehicles. The driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Lefferts Boulevard, Queens. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions to the face but was conscious at the scene. The crash involved a sedan traveling south that struck several parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driving. No other driver errors were specified. The driver was not ejected and no other persons were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Ariola Supports Safety Boosting 24/7 Speed Camera Expansion

City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.


S 5602
Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 3897
Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.