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

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.


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Queens SUV Collision Injures Two Occupants

Two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The impact injured a 40-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old female passenger. Both suffered moderate injuries and were restrained. Shock and pain complaints followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The drivers, a 40-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, were both injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The 40-year-old male driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 34-year-old female passenger suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both occupants were wearing harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The collision caused center front end damage to one SUV and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. Both occupants experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea following the crash.


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Two Sedans Collide on Queens Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, unlicensed, suffered injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the collision. Neck whiplash and bruises marked the toll. Both drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Queens collided. Both drivers, a 30-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, were injured but not ejected. The man suffered neck whiplash, and the woman sustained bruises over her body. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and following too closely. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicles impacted at the front and rear bumpers, causing center-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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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.


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.


SUVs Collide on Jamaica Avenue Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One was turning left, the other going straight. The front passenger in one SUV suffered a head contusion. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jamaica Avenue. One SUV was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight west. The crash caused injuries to a 34-year-old male front passenger, who sustained a head contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The passenger was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. 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.