Crash Count for Queens CB10
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,492
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,067
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 467
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 43
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 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

Motorcyclist Killed in Queens Lane Usage Crash

A motorcycle slammed into a parked SUV on 149 Avenue. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and killed. Police cite improper lane usage. Others were listed as occupants or witnesses. The crash left one dead, others shaken.

A deadly crash unfolded on 149 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Several others were listed as occupants or witnesses, with unspecified injuries. The police report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No evidence in the report blames the victim. The data points to improper lane usage as the critical error that led to this fatal collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 8117
Addabbo misses committee vote on school speed zone camera bill, delaying safety gains.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


S 8117
Sanders votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


S 915
Addabbo co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Sanders votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Sanders votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Pedestrian at 116 St

SUV turned right, ignored traffic control. Struck 61-year-old woman crossing with signal. She suffered a bruised shoulder. Streets failed her. Metal met flesh.

A 61-year-old woman was crossing 116 St at 109 Ave in Queens with the signal when a Jeep SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her upper arm and was in shock. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and vulnerable road users pay the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on 131st Street

A sedan hit a pedestrian on 131st Street at 107th Avenue. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The car’s front end struck the victim. The street saw pain and chaos.

A sedan traveling east on 131st Street at 107th Avenue struck a 29-year-old man walking along the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle’s center front end hit the pedestrian. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The report does not mention any contributing actions by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus, putting vulnerable road users at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ended on Centreville, Child Hurt

SUV struck from behind on Centreville Street. Child passenger injured. Driver and another child also hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal and bodies took the blow.

A station wagon SUV was rear-ended by a sedan on Centreville Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' A female child passenger in the SUV suffered injuries, while the driver and another adult passenger were also hurt. The SUV took damage to its center back end; the sedan's front was crushed. The report lists 'Child Restraint Only' for the injured child, but only after the primary cause: driver error. No blame is placed on the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ended Sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard

Two cars moved north on Cross Bay. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. One man hurt his arm and suffered internal injuries. Police blamed following too closely and distraction. Metal crumpled. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A northbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard at 149th Avenue in Queens. One man, age 59, suffered injuries to his arm and internal trauma. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan took the impact at its center rear, while the SUV's front end was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The data does not mention any pedestrians or cyclists. The crash left one person injured and exposed the ongoing risk of driver error on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Spritz Road in Queens

Two sedans slammed together on Spritz Road. Metal twisted. A 63-year-old man took a blow to the chest. Others shook, stunned. Inattention and inexperience behind the wheel set the stage. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans crashed on Spritz Road near 88th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. A 63-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and whiplash. Four others, including a 12-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles struck front-to-front. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus or lack experience, leaving passengers and drivers hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on 120th Street, Injuring Three

Two cars crashed at 120th Street and 133rd Avenue. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. One man’s leg, a woman’s head, a passenger’s arm. Police blame driver distraction. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of 120th Street and 133rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 30-year-old male driver suffered a leg injury, a 28-year-old female driver sustained a head injury, and a 37-year-old male passenger was hurt in the arm. All reported pain and shock. The crash involved both vehicles striking front-to-front. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were cited. The crash underscores the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 8117
Addabbo misses committee vote on school speed zone camera bill, delaying safety gains.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


S 8117
Sanders votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


Improper Turn on Rockaway Blvd Injures Passenger

Two sedans collided at Rockaway and Woodhaven. Metal struck metal. A woman in the front seat took the worst of it. She left semiconscious, pain in her body. The crash followed an improper turn. The street stayed quiet after.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a northbound sedan going straight and a southbound sedan making a left turn. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Both drivers were men, ages 34 and 49, and were not reported as injured. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes the use of lap belts by those in the front seats.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury in Queens Crash

A sedan struck an e-bike on 103rd Avenue. The cyclist took the hit to the head. He stayed conscious but left with a concussion. Police blamed driver distraction. The street bore the mark of impact. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

An e-bike rider, age 29, was injured in a crash with a sedan at 103rd Avenue and 113th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the e-bike on its right side doors, damaging both vehicles. No helmet use was reported, but the police data does not cite this as a cause. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus. The system left the cyclist exposed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Sedan Slams Belt Parkway at Unsafe Speed

A sedan tore down Belt Parkway. Speed too high. The car hit hard. Doors crushed. Two young people trapped and hurt. Both semiconscious. The crash left bodies battered. The night ended in sirens and pain.

A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway crashed, striking the left side doors. According to the police report, the vehicle was moving at an unsafe speed. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was trapped and semiconscious. A 21-year-old woman, seated in the rear, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both were listed as injured. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The impact left the vehicle’s left side doors crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when speed and inexperience combine on city roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04