Crash Count for Queens CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,121
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,722
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 230
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB9?
SUVs/Cars 52 2 4 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 2 Bikes 1 0 0
Queens Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safer Streets Now

Queens Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safer Streets Now

Queens CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll on Flesh and Bone

In Queens CB9, the numbers do not bleed, but people do. In the last twelve months, 2 people died and 564 were injured in traffic crashes. Three suffered injuries so grave they may never walk the same. The dead do not get a second chance. The injured carry scars the city cannot count.

On a Friday morning in Woodhaven, a van veered out of control. Three men were stepping from a double-parked car. The van struck a parked car, which slammed into them. Zhihong Shi, 31, died at Jamaica Hospital. The other two, ages 67 and 48, survived. The van driver had a medical episode. No charges. No comfort. “Victim Zhihong Shi was exiting a double parked car with the two other victims… when the driver of a passing Ford Econoline van lost control of his wheel.”

A parked car is no shield. A delivery truck can hit and run, leaving the owner to fight for months. “He rams right into the side of the car,” said Jose DeAguiar. “He comes out, looks at it, shrugs his shoulders, and leaves. No note, nothing. No care for anyone else’s property.”

The Machinery of Harm

Cars and SUVs killed 4 people and seriously injured 2 in recent years. Trucks and buses killed 2. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left others bleeding. The street does not care who you are. It only matters what hits you, and how hard.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city talks of Vision Zero. There are new speed cameras, more intersection redesigns, and a law that could lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit has not dropped. The cameras are at risk of going dark if Albany does not act. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. Promises echo. Streets stay the same.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Demand the city use its new power to lower speed limits. Tell Albany to keep the cameras on. Join those who fight for the living. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 9

Distracted Driver Crashes SUV Into Van on Van Wyck

A distracted SUV driver collided with a refrigerated van while merging on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV’s right side struck the van’s front, injuring the driver with neck whiplash. Limited view and inattention caused the impact, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on Van Wyck Expressway involving a Station Wagon/SUV and a refrigerated van. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with neck whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The refrigerated van was merging southbound when the SUV, also traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the van’s center front end with its right side doors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles. The driver’s distraction and limited visibility were key errors leading to the crash, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


Distracted Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave

A 64-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision outside an intersection, leaving the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which was going straight ahead. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m., highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 102 Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens around 6:57 PM. The report states the sedan driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn northbound when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed signs of inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver errors—failure to yield and driver inattention—as contributing factors, with no mention of pedestrian fault or equipment.


Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Vehicle at Queens Intersection

A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection in Queens. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit the pedestrian with its center front end. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash, causing back injuries.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 80 Road near Kew Gardens Road in Queens at 10:42 AM. The pedestrian suffered internal complaints and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and distraction, as central causes of the injury.


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Sedan Turns Left Into Bus, Two Injured

A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bus in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head and leg trauma. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:52 in Queens near 97-17 95 Avenue. A 30-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn when her vehicle's right rear quarter panel struck the left front quarter panel of a westbound bus. The bus driver and a 59-year-old female passenger were also involved. Both the sedan driver and the bus passenger were injured, with the driver sustaining head injuries and the passenger suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction during critical maneuvers like left turns.


Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan traveling north on 122 St struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm contusions. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan proceeding straight ahead on 122 St in Queens collided with a 17-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Ave around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver negligence at intersections.


Distracted Driver Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling southbound, failed to pay attention, causing a collision that injured the teen’s lower leg and foot with bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 104 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 17-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when he was hit. The driver was traveling straight ahead southbound and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising. The vehicle showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, specifically inattention and lack of experience, without any contributing fault on the pedestrian.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles in Queens

A female driver struck multiple parked vehicles on 75th Street in Queens. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 75th Street in Queens at 16:57. A female driver operating a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling south struck several parked vehicles, impacting the right front bumper of her vehicle. The collision involved multiple stationary vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, with damage to their left rear bumpers and side doors. The driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' identifying this as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York at the time of the crash.


Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on 89 Ave

A 66-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a taxi hit her while crossing 89 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact to the taxi’s front center caused minor bleeding and serious trauma, highlighting dangers for pedestrians off intersections.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 89 Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi, causing head injuries and shock to the pedestrian, who experienced minor bleeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, though the report lists unspecified contributing factors without assigning fault to the victim. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. The report does not cite explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision with a pedestrian outside a crosswalk underscores systemic risks in this Queens location.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Queens Avenue

An 85-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on 89 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 16:28 on 89 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck an 85-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way during the left turn directly led to the collision and injury.


Motorcycle Rider Partially Ejected in Queens Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on in Queens. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering severe leg injuries and fractures. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in this violent impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 104-20 91 Ave in Queens involving a sedan and a motorcycle traveling east and west, respectively. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage, confirming a direct head-on impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially to vulnerable motorcyclists.


Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens

A sedan’s front bumper smashed a woman’s leg near Jamaica Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver looked away. Metal screamed. A parked Ford shuddered. The woman, conscious, lay torn and bleeding in the gutter.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old woman was struck by a Hyundai sedan near 127-03 Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 1:27 a.m. The report states she was outside the crosswalk when the vehicle hit her, splitting open her leg and causing severe lacerations. The impact was so forceful that a parked Ford SUV was also slammed. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver looked away before the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the collision. The woman was conscious at the scene, her injury classified as severe. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers on city streets.


Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Queens Crash

A 39-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after a solo crash on Park Ln S in Queens. The SUV struck head-on, causing fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the accident.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:14 on Park Ln S, Queens, involving a 2022 SUV traveling north. The driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained center front end damage upon impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected but was found semiconscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving.


Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning SUV in Queens

A 41-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a left-turning SUV struck him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 107 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. A VOLK SUV was making a left turn traveling west when it struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.


SUV Makes Improper U-Turn, Hits Motorcycle

A motorcycle rider suffered concussion and leg injuries after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV driver’s errors included turning improperly and following too closely. The motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed, sustaining serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 16:20. The SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking a motorcycle traveling westbound. The report cites the SUV driver’s contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Following Too Closely." The motorcycle rider, a 25-year-old male, was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The motorcycle’s point of impact was listed as "Other," with damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The SUV also sustained center front end damage. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This crash highlights driver errors by the SUV operator as the primary cause, with no indication that the victim’s behavior contributed to the collision.


Rear-End Sedan Crash on Van Wyck Expressway

Two sedans collided on the Van Wyck Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on the Van Wyck Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


Sedan Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Cyclist

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 101 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited glare as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 in Queens near 123-12 101 Avenue. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report notes glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility during the turn. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield to the cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No driver license issues were reported for the sedan driver. Vehicle damage was minimal or not noted. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

An e-bike traveling straight struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead collided with a pedestrian who was not in the roadway but near 89-32 98 Street in Queens. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies aggressive driving and unsafe speed by the e-bike operator as key contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The crash occurred around noon, highlighting the dangers posed by aggressive e-bike operation in urban environments.


SUV Rear-Ended by Taxi on Van Wyck Expressway

A 62-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck injuries after a taxi struck her vehicle’s left rear bumper. The crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. A 62-year-old female driver of a 2019 Nissan SUV was traveling eastbound when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper by a 2024 Toyota taxi also traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the rear-end collision and the occupant’s injury.


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Taxi Strikes Two Teens Crossing Against Signal

Two teenage pedestrians suffered injuries at a Brooklyn intersection after a taxi traveling west struck them while they crossed against the signal. Both sustained moderate injuries to limbs, with the taxi driver cited for unsafe speed contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn struck two male pedestrians, ages 15 and 17, at an intersection. Both victims were crossing against the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred. The report notes the taxi driver was operating at an unsafe speed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrians sustained injuries to their limbs—one with contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, the other with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the driver as a contributing factor, emphasizing driver error in this incident. No victim behavior beyond crossing against the signal was listed as contributing.