Crash Count for Queens CB11
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,096
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,242
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 414
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB11?

Ten Dead in Queens: Politicians Talk, Pedestrians Die

Ten Dead in Queens: Politicians Talk, Pedestrians Die

Queens CB11: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Ten people killed. Twenty-two left with serious injuries. That is the cost of traffic violence in Queens CB11 since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or habit. They only climb.

Just last month, a 74-year-old man was killed crossing at Northern Boulevard and 217th Street. The driver, behind the wheel of a 2017 SUV, was unlicensed. The man died at the intersection. There is no comfort in the details. There is only the fact of his absence. NYC Open Data

On December 24th, a 56-year-old man was crushed and killed as a pedestrian on the Clearview Expressway. The crash was blamed on a driver following too closely, on a slippery road. The man did not make it home for Christmas. NYC Open Data

Who Pays the Price

Pedestrians and older adults bear the brunt. Of the ten killed, three were over 65. One was under 18. The streets do not forgive. SUVs and sedans do most of the damage—four deaths by cars, none by bikes. The numbers are not just numbers. They are mothers, fathers, children.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

State Senator John Liu has voted yes on bills to curb repeat speeders, requiring speed-limiting devices for those with a pattern of violations. He co-sponsored the bill, and he voted yes in committee. This is a step. But the deaths keep coming. Council Member Linda Lee, Assembly Member Ed Braunstein, and others have supported extending school speed zones. It is not enough.

“We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez as the city expanded car-free school streets. The city is moving, but not fast enough. The blood dries before the paint does.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. Join Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Stand with the families who have lost. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB11 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council District 23, assembly AD 26, and state senate SD 16.
Which areas are in Queens CB11?
It includes the Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, and Alley Pond Park neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District 19, District 20, and District 23, Assembly AD 24, AD 25, and AD 26, and State Senate SD 11 and SD 16.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB11?
SUVs and Cars: 4 deaths, 138 minor injuries, 48 moderate injuries, 8 serious injuries. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 6 minor injuries, 3 moderate injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 1 minor injury. Bikes: 0 deaths, 2 minor injuries.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These deaths and injuries are not random accidents. They are the result of policy choices—speed limits, enforcement, street design—that can be changed to save lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, support and fund street redesigns, pass and enforce laws against repeat dangerous drivers, and expand car-free zones near schools and parks.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Ed Braunstein
Assembly Member Ed Braunstein
District 26
District Office:
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Linda Lee
Council Member Linda Lee
District 23
District Office:
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
Twitter: CMLindaLee
John Liu
State Senator John Liu
District 16
District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB11 Queens Community Board 11 sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 23, AD 26, SD 16.

It contains Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 11

2
Chain Collision on Cross Island Parkway

Four vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway. A sedan struck an SUV from behind. Two occupants in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both injured were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway involving four vehicles traveling south. The crash involved a sedan rear-ending an SUV that was slowing or stopping. Two occupants in one vehicle—a 36-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old male front passenger—were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the driver of the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The impact damaged the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV it struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Collision in Queens Leaves Passenger Bleeding

Two SUVs crashed at 53rd Avenue and 206th Street. One slammed into the other’s side. A woman, 46, sat up front. Her head bled. The airbag burst. She stayed conscious. Inattention behind the wheel drew blood on glass.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the corner of 53rd Avenue and 206th Street in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV struck the side of the other. A 46-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The airbag deployed in the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Clearview Expressway

Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the back of the lead car. The 23-year-old female driver of the rear sedan suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Airbags deployed; she was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling southbound. The rear sedan, driven by a 23-year-old female, struck the center back end of the lead sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The rear sedan's airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the rear sedan and the center back end of the lead vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Northern Boulevard

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when a Porsche SUV struck him on Northern Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The SUV hit the bike’s right front bumper while starting in traffic. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2006 Porsche SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV was traveling west and starting in traffic when it hit the bicyclist, who was traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s own confusion or error was also noted but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUVs Collide on Clearview Expressway

Two SUVs crashed on the Clearview Expressway. The 35-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision. Both vehicles hit front and rear. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Clearview Expressway. The 35-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south, with one striking the other's center front end and the other impacting the right rear bumper. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved two licensed drivers, one with a permit, and resulted in vehicle damage consistent with the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked SUV in Queens

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 189th Street. He flew off, hit the pavement, and lay still. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent except for the sound of pain.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike crashed into the left side doors of a parked SUV on 189th Street near Underhill Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike, struck the pavement, and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. He was found unconscious at the scene. The SUV was parked and unoccupied except for the driver. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any listed driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing 39 Avenue

A 20-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck her head, causing a concussion. She remained conscious but suffered serious injury. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no signals involved.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2004 SUV traveling north on 39 Avenue struck her while she was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block in Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Unsafe Speed Injures Two in Motorcycle Crash

Two motorcycles slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. Both riders, young men, hit hard. One broke his leg. The other suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed. No safety gear. One rider unlicensed.

According to the police report, two motorcycles collided on Cross Island Parkway. Both drivers, men aged 21 and 22, were injured. One suffered a fractured leg; the other sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither wore safety equipment. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were damaged at the right front bumper. The crash shows the risk when speed goes unchecked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway

A box truck slammed into the back of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s 41-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead and struck the sedan’s center back end with the truck’s center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear centers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Dump Truck in Queens

A 23-year-old male passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when an SUV struck a parked dump truck on Douglaston Parkway. The SUV hit the truck’s rear center. The passenger was restrained and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Douglaston Parkway rear-ended a parked dump truck. The impact occurred at the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. A 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and "Obstruction/Debris" as contributing factors, indicating possible driver error related to vehicle operation and road conditions. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 7043
Liu 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
Stavisky 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
Braunstein 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
Braunstein 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
Liu 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
Stavisky 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.


Sedan Turning Left Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on 247 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a left turn onto 247 Street and collided head-on with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's front center impacted the bike's front center. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across bike lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Swerves, Crushes Man Fixing Parked Car

A Jeep veered on Cross Island Parkway. It struck a man fixing his Ford. Steel crushed his pelvis. He stayed awake. Pain did not leave. Unsafe lane change left him broken on the roadside.

A 39-year-old man was working on his parked Ford SUV on Cross Island Parkway when a Jeep SUV, changing lanes, veered and struck him. According to the police report, "Unsafe Lane Changing" was the contributing factor. The impact crushed the man's pelvis, causing severe injuries. The police report states he remained conscious after the crash. The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in vehicle repair when the collision occurred. No errors are attributed to the pedestrian. The crash involved two SUVs, with the Jeep’s right front bumper hitting the Ford’s rear. No helmet or signal issues are listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash

A 10-year-old boy was hit while crossing with the signal on Little Neck Parkway. A sedan making a left turn struck him at the center front end. The child suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured on Little Neck Parkway in Queens when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the center front end. The child was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 6808
Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.