Crash Count for Queens CB10
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,541
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,118
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 479
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 46
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 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

Two Sedans Collide on Queens 114 Street

Two sedans collided head-to-back on 114 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver suffered a back abrasion. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling west. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on 114 Street in Queens collided with one striking the center back end of the other. The 22-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining a back abrasion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Crash on Vanwyck Expressway Injures Driver

A 21-year-old male driver was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. The collision involved multiple sedans and an SUV. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver was incoherent but not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens involving several vehicles, including sedans and an SUV. A 21-year-old male driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple vehicles sustained damage to front and side panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
2
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Belt Parkway

A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway rear-ended another vehicle. Two female passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway struck the center back end of another vehicle. The sedan had three occupants, including two female passengers who were injured. The front passenger, age 49, and the left rear passenger, age 21, both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The impact caused injuries to the passengers but no ejections. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Desarc Road

Two vehicles crashed on Desarc Road in Queens. The SUV and sedan struck front bumpers. Both female occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Desarc Road in Queens involving a 2011 SUV traveling south and a 2019 sedan traveling west. The vehicles impacted at their front bumpers. The SUV carried two female occupants, both aged 31, who sustained neck injuries but were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. No ejections or other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused internal complaints and injury severity rated at level 3 for the SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Queens Crash Injures Sedan Driver at Speed

A sedan and an SUV collided on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lefferts Boulevard involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling south and impacted on its left front quarter panel, while the SUV was traveling west and struck on its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash resulted in injury to the sedan driver, with no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUVs Collide on South Conduit Avenue

Two SUVs slammed together on South Conduit Avenue. One driver, age 26, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles were heading east. Driver inattention and lane misuse fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when the collision occurred. The 26-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Crash

A sedan struck an e-bike on 107 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 107 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with damage to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" by the driver. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing a helmet. The sedan and e-bike were both traveling straight ahead when the crash happened, with impact occurring at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the e-bike. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Two Sedans Collide on Cross Bay Boulevard

Two sedans crashed late at night on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The 23-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and bruising. Police cited traffic control disregard and improper turning as causes. Both vehicles struck each other head-on and rear-center.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens at 11:30 p.m. The 23-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a neck contusion and bruising. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The collision involved one sedan striking the center back end of the other, which hit the center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused moderate injury to the occupant of the Nissan sedan. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens

A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.

A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit in Queens

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy suffered head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling south in Queens. The crash occurred while the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Turning Improperly Hits Parked SUV

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked SUV on 130 Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest was making a left turn on 130 Street when it collided with a parked SUV facing south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag that deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error during the left turn maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Motorcycle and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway

Motorcycle and sedan slammed together on Belt Parkway. Rider, 24, hit hard, scraped shoulder and arm. Both moved west. Sudden reaction to another car triggered the wreck.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway while both vehicles traveled west. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The crash was caused by a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," as listed in the report. The motorcycle was struck on its right front quarter panel, the sedan on its left front. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
2
Queens SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Passengers

Two men suffered neck and head injuries when an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 76 Street in Queens. The crash happened on slippery, defective pavement. Both passengers were not ejected but sustained serious injuries including whiplash and concussion.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV traveling north on 76 Street rear-ended a 2017 sedan also heading north. The collision caused injuries to two male passengers in the sedan: a 30-year-old with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 33-year-old with a head injury and concussion. Both were conscious or semi-conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, along with 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' indicating driver error. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center rear and center front ends respectively. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Pick-up Truck Crash Injures Driver on Van Wyck

A pick-up truck struck the right side doors of another vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway. The 20-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with another vehicle, impacting its right side doors. The 20-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed and going straight ahead before the collision. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on this roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist

A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.

A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
2
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway

Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were unconscious with severe full-body injuries. The front passenger was also injured. Unsafe speed and driver errors led to the violent impact. No one was ejected. Damage centered on front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered severe injuries and were unconscious. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors for the passenger's vehicle, while the other driver was cited for unsafe speed and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Neither occupant was ejected. The injured include a 24-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old male front passenger. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed, driver inexperience, and following too closely. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle on Liberty Avenue

A 52-year-old male driver suffered back abrasions after his SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The impact hit the left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Turns Right, Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn and hit him. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Rockaway Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights a failure by the sedan driver to yield to the bicyclist proceeding straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Pickup Slams Stopped SUV on Rockaway Boulevard

Pickup truck crashed into rear of stopped SUV in Queens. Woman driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience. Impact was sudden and forceful.

According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Rockaway Boulevard at 133 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, and reported pain and nausea. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pickup truck was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV driver was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Bike Rider Injured Ignoring Traffic Control

E-bike and sedan collided on South Conduit Avenue. Rider struck car’s front bumper. E-bike driver suffered concussion and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a Kia sedan on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The e-bike hit the sedan’s right front bumper. The rider suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15