Crash Count for Queens CB10
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,535
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,109
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 473
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 45
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB10?

Thirteen Dead. Thousands Hurt. Queens Streets Still Bleed.

Thirteen Dead. Thousands Hurt. Queens Streets Still Bleed.

Queens CB10: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 10, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

The road does not forgive. In Queens CB10, the numbers are blunt. Thirteen people dead. Forty-one left with serious injuries. More than 2,700 hurt since 2022. Each number is a life changed or ended. Each crash is a story that does not end well.

Just days ago, a BMW tore across the Belt Parkway. The car hit the divider, flew into oncoming traffic, and caught fire. No one inside wore a seat belt. Two young lives ended. Others crawled from the wreckage, dazed and bleeding. A survivor described the crash: “They went airborne and into the barrier.” The horror did not stop at the crash. Families are left with the memory of bodies thrown from the car, and a fire that would not go out.

A few days before, a 76-year-old woman died in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery exploded outside the bathroom. The fire moved fast. The FDNY called it a “blowtorch effect.” She could not escape. Her son found her burned, almost beyond recognition. “For me to find my mom burnt like a roast pig… is a memory I cannot forget.”

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Crashes are not random. In the last year, six people died here. Seventeen suffered serious injuries. The wounded are young and old—children, parents, elders. Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. Trucks, motorcycles, buses, and even bikes left their mark. The Belt Parkway, Lefferts Boulevard, and 149th Avenue are not safe for anyone outside a car.

What Leaders Have Done—and Failed to Do

Some bills have passed. Council Member Joann Ariola voted for step street lighting and truck route redesigns. She co-sponsored bills for raised speed reducers and pedestrian lighting. But she also voted against daylighting intersections and against legalizing jaywalking—measures proven to protect people on foot. She opposed congestion pricing, which would have meant fewer cars and safer streets. She even voted against expanding speed cameras, despite her own car racking up 27 school-zone speeding tickets.

The silence is deadly. Every delay, every vote against proven safety, means another family gets the call no one wants.

What You Can Do Now

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit on every street. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. Join groups like Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Do not wait for the next siren. The next body. The next headline.

The road will not change itself. You must.

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Other Representatives

Stacey Pheffer Amato
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
District Office:
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Legislative Office:
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Adrienne Adams
Council Member Adrienne Adams
District 28
District Office:
165-90 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
718-206-2068
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1810, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7257
James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB10 Queens Community Board 10 sits in Queens, Precinct 106, District 28, AD 23, SD 10.

It contains South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 10

SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

A 42-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Queens. An SUV making a left turn struck him head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injury. The SUV driver was distracted. The crash damaged both vehicles' front ends.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2016 Nissan SUV made a left turn and collided with him on 128 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter rider, who was going straight ahead, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Tow Truck on Belt Parkway

A sedan slammed into a parked tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries. A man riding outside the tow truck was injured across his body. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a sedan collided with a parked tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and was wearing a lap belt. A 56-year-old man riding outside the tow truck was injured across his entire body and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The tow truck was parked with damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan was demolished at the left front bumper. No pedestrians were involved. Both injured occupants were in shock at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Sedan Passenger in Queens Crash

A Kia SUV struck a BMW sedan on 111 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper turning and lane usage errors. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2014 Kia SUV, parked and then turning improperly, collided with a 2006 BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound on 111 Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Steering Failure Slams Sedan Into Stopped Van

Sedan struck van stopped on Rockaway Boulevard. Van driver, 64, suffered back injury. Police cite steering failure and bad brakes. Metal twisted. One man hurt. System failed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Rockaway Boulevard hit a van that was stopped in traffic at 133 Street in Queens. The van’s 64-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back injury and internal complaints. Police list steering failure and defective brakes as contributing factors. The van’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper were damaged. No other driver errors were reported. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on North Conduit Avenue

A 29-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm after his SUV rear-ended a sedan on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash happened at night. The SUV driver was following too closely and driving at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving a 2007 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocated arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Ariola Opposes Misguided Jaywalking Legalization Bill Safety Risks

Council members push to end jaywalking penalties. Supporters cite biased enforcement. Critics warn of danger for pedestrians. The bill faces debate as traffic deaths fall but injuries persist. The city weighs safety against fairness in street crossings.

On July 22, 2023, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse introduced a bill to legalize jaywalking in New York City. The measure, supported by Council Members Tiffany Caban and Shahana Hanif, aims to 'greenlight pedestrians to freely cross streets outside the crosswalk or without obeying traffic signals.' The bill responds to claims of biased enforcement against Black and Latino New Yorkers. Council Majority Leader Joseph Borelli and Councilwoman Joann Ariola oppose the bill, warning it could endanger pedestrians. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or received a hearing. The NYPD and Mayor's office are reviewing the legislation. The debate highlights the tension between enforcement fairness and the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users. No formal safety analysis has been provided.


Motorcycle Injured in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A motorcycle driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision on Belt Parkway. The crash happened when another vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. Damage hit the motorcycle's front center.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Belt Parkway collided with another vehicle that was changing lanes unsafely. The motorcycle driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Driver Injured in Rockaway Boulevard Crash

A 24-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected after colliding with an SUV on Rockaway Boulevard. The e-bike was turning left when struck on the right front quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage. Failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on Rockaway Boulevard. The e-bike was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front quarter panel by the SUV traveling north. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV showed no damage and had no occupants. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and e-bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Inexperienced Driver Injures Bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Rockaway Boulevard. Both the bicyclist and SUV driver were traveling west. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Boulevard involving a 62-year-old male bicyclist and a male driver of a 2022 Acura SUV. Both were traveling straight ahead westbound. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The report does not indicate any fault on the bicyclist’s part.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Alcohol-Impaired Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman on Cross Bay Boulevard. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite alcohol and aggressive driving. The car showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The woman, not at an intersection, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors on the driver's part. The sedan, occupied by two men, showed no visible damage despite impact on the right side doors. The driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Passengers

A sedan and an SUV collided on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were distracted and speeding. Two occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles struck front and quarter panels. Both drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling east and a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling south collided on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Both drivers, aged 19 and 21, were injured along with their passengers. The report lists contributing factors as Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved no ejections. The drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front and quarter panels of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Moped and SUV collide on Queens avenue

A moped and an SUV crashed head-on on 107 Avenue in Queens. Two males, 18 and 16, were injured. The SUV driver was distracted and ignored traffic control. The younger passenger was ejected from the moped, suffering leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped traveling east and an SUV traveling north on 107 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, 18, suffered injuries to his entire body and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The 16-year-old passenger on the moped was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with disregarding traffic control, as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The younger passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles collided front to front, with damage to the SUV's center front end and the moped's right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Sedans

A driver in Queens lost consciousness behind the wheel. His sedan crashed into two parked cars. He was injured. The parked vehicles were struck from behind. Illness and loss of consciousness listed as causes.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man driving south on 85th Street in Queens lost consciousness due to illness. His 2012 GMC sedan struck two parked sedans, hitting their rear ends. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists illness and loss of consciousness as contributing factors. No other driver errors were noted. The crash damaged the front of the moving sedan and the rear of the parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Sedan Crash

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on 103 Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s right side. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on 103 Avenue in Queens. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its right side doors. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead. 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 noted. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on South Conduit

A 17-year-old boy was hit by an eastbound SUV on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The impact left him unconscious with a severe head injury and fractures. The crash happened outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The teen was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal when the vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered a severe head injury, fractures, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Joann Ariola Hails Safety Boost from Rockaway Storm-Resistant Street

A new storm-resistant street opened on Beach 108th in Rockaway. Porous pavement, wider sidewalks, and bike lanes now line the block. The project promises less flooding and safer passage for people on foot and bike. Connections to the ferry and boardwalk improved.

On June 18, 2023, Council Member Joann Ariola (District 32) marked the completion of a major infrastructure project in Rockaway. The work, running from Beach Channel Drive to Shore Front Parkway, added porous pavement, new bike lanes, and wider pedestrian walkways. The city says the 11,000 square feet of new surface can absorb nearly 1.3 million gallons of stormwater each year. Ariola said, 'At long last, we will finally have a safe, steady, and efficient flow of traffic here, and the area is now more resilient than ever before.' The project, part of a $16.6 million investment begun in March 2021, also repaired or replaced 1,100 feet of storm sewer and added new left turn lanes. The changes give cyclists and pedestrians an easier, safer route to the Rockaway ferry terminal and boardwalk.


Sedan Slams South Conduit, Driver Unconscious

A sedan tore into South Conduit Avenue. The lone driver, 25, was left unconscious with injuries across his body. Police blame unsafe speed and steering failure. The car was demolished. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man crashed his sedan on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. He was the only occupant. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The vehicle was demolished, with impact at the center front end. Police cited unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected. No other people were involved or injured in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 7043
Addabbo votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Sanders votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Addabbo votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.