Crash Count for Queens CB11
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,129
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,260
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 419
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 17, 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

Child Injured in Queens Sedan-Flatbed Collision

A sedan and flatbed truck collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 9-year-old girl in the sedan suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a sedan and a flatbed truck. A 9-year-old female occupant in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion. She was seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The flatbed truck struck the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing the injury. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injury severity was classified as moderate.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway

A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Carry All in Queens

A 69-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a Ford Carry All backing north on 203 Street in Queens. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand, causing abrasions. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on 203 Street in Queens. The driver of a 2009 Ford Carry All was backing north when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve

A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
2
Queens SUV Collision Injures Two Seniors

Two elderly passengers suffered injuries in a Queens crash. A sedan struck an SUV from behind. Both occupants were conscious but hurt. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the impact. Injuries included chest burns and leg bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, traveling west, struck the SUV from behind. Two occupants, aged 69 and 73, were injured. The 69-year-old driver suffered a moderate chest burn, while the 73-year-old front passenger sustained bruises to the lower leg and foot. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Utopia Parkway

A female pedestrian was struck while crossing Utopia Parkway in Queens. The sedan hit her on the right side. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was going straight. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Utopia Parkway in Queens. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions and injuries are noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway

A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist

A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Rear-End Crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The lead driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Francis Lewis Boulevard were involved in a rear-end collision. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 27-year-old man, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred when the second vehicle, also a sedan, struck the center back end of the lead car. Police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The lead driver was stopped in traffic, and the following vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Box Truck Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Expressway

A box truck slammed into the back of a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up driver, 53, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The box truck driver was following too closely and showed inexperience. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a pick-up truck going in the same direction. The pick-up truck driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the box truck driver. The box truck was slowing or stopping before impact, which struck the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUVs Collide on Bell Boulevard, Driver Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on Bell Boulevard in Queens. A 25-year-old woman at the wheel took a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers reacted to other vehicles. Obstructed view played a role. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Bell Boulevard at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 25-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers reacted to uninvolved vehicles, and the injured driver faced a limited or obstructed view. The crash involved the left front bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. Airbags deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other driver errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Crashes in Queens with Tire Failure

A 22-year-old female driver crashed her SUV in Queens. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. She suffered facial injuries but was conscious and restrained. Tire failure and defective brakes contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver in a 2013 Jeep SUV was injured in a crash on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle was traveling northeast when it impacted with its right front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained facial injuries and remained conscious. The report lists tire failure and defective brakes as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The crash highlights mechanical failures as key causes, with no mention of driver error beyond vehicle condition.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian During U-Turn on 61 Avenue

A sedan made an improper U-turn on 61 Avenue. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit a pedestrian walking along the highway. The man suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling east on 61 Avenue attempted a U-turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The vehicle struck a male pedestrian walking along the highway at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. Driver errors listed include Driver Inattention/Distraction and Turning Improperly. The pedestrian was not at fault. No mention of safety equipment or other contributing factors was made.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
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Two SUVs Collide on 204 Street Queens

Two SUVs crashed at 204 Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries. The impact hit the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Both men were in shock and complained of pain. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 204 Street in Queens. The first SUV, traveling west, struck the second SUV on its right side doors as it traveled north. Both drivers, aged 66 and 35, were injured with chest and head trauma respectively. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and right front quarter panel damage to the other. Both drivers experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea following the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A 74-year-old woman crossing Kennedy Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact injured her head, leaving her semiconscious. The SUV’s right front bumper collided with the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kennedy Street at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling north and making an improper left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV’s driver was licensed and the vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Backs Into Sedan, Passenger Injured

SUV reversed on Northern Boulevard. It struck a stopped sedan. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Police cite unsafe backing by the SUV driver. The crash left her conscious, hurt, and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV backing east on Northern Boulevard collided with a stopped sedan at Alameda Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan's front, injuring the sedan's front passenger, a 29-year-old woman. She suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The woman was not ejected and her injuries were classified as severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Passenger in Queens

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight on 42 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 61-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV was making a left turn on 42 Avenue when it collided with a 2019 sedan traveling straight east. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Hits Parked SUV in Queens Collision

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 29-01 216 Street in Queens. The 65-year-old female driver suffered head injuries but was not ejected. Police noted unsafe speed and physical disability as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver in a sedan collided with a parked SUV on 29-01 216 Street in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and physical disability as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's center front end struck the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Demolished in Rear-End Crash on Clearview Expressway

A southbound SUV slammed into a parked tractor truck on Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver, 69, suffered full-body injuries but was conscious. The truck’s right rear bumper took the hit. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver in a southbound SUV collided with a parked tractor truck on Clearview Expressway. The SUV struck the truck’s right rear bumper, resulting in the SUV being demolished. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The truck was stationary before impact. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Hits Sedan on Queens West Drive

A 48-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries after a collision with an SUV on West Drive in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was restrained and reported pain and shock.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on West Drive collided with a sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were occupied by a single licensed driver. The SUV driver’s actions led to the crash, as noted by the police. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20