Crash Count for Queens CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,833
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,316
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,064
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 44
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB12?

Eight Dead, No Answers: Queens Streets Demand Action Now

Eight Dead, No Answers: Queens Streets Demand Action Now

Queens CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Death Count Rises

Eight dead. Twenty seriously hurt. That’s the toll in Queens CB12 in the past year. These are not just numbers. They are people. A man, 62, crushed by an SUV on Linden Boulevard. A 19-year-old, thrown from his moped, killed on 90th Avenue. A woman, 45, struck crossing 111th Avenue on Christmas night. Each one gone. Each one leaves a hole.

Just last week, a 23-year-old man was run down on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard. Police said, “Sonalall approached the driver’s side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist to the point that he drove off, striking the menace” (New York Post). The DA filed no charges. The street is quiet again. The loss remains.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Young

Most deaths come from cars and SUVs. In three years, 21 people died, 44 were seriously hurt, and over 5,300 were injured in 8,848 crashes (NYC Open Data). SUVs and sedans did most of the killing. Young men, old women, children—no one is spared. The dead are not just numbers. They are neighbors.

A mother’s words echo after her daughter’s death: “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now” (Gothamist).

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders have taken some steps. Senator Leroy Comrie voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters (Open States). Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman voted to extend school speed zones. But the carnage continues. There is no citywide 20 mph limit. There are no new safe crossings. There is no end to the waiting.

The Cost of Waiting

Every day of delay is another risk. The streets do not forgive. The dead do not return. The city has the power to lower speed limits now. The law is on the books. The leaders have the phone lines. The families have the grief.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real protection for people who walk and bike. The time for waiting is over. The next name on the list could be someone you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB12 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 27, assembly district AD 29 and state senate district SD 14.
Which areas are in Queens CB12?
It includes the Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, and Hollis neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 23, District 27, and District 28, Assembly Districts AD 29, AD 32, and AD 33, and State Senate Districts SD 10, SD 11, and SD 14.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB12?
Most injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB12 were caused by SUVs and Sedans (5 deaths, 13 serious injuries, 844 total incidents), followed by Trucks and Buses (no deaths, 3 serious injuries, 56 total incidents), Motorcycles and Mopeds (no deaths, no serious injuries, 16 total incidents), and Bikes (no deaths, 1 serious injury, 13 total incidents).
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are preventable. Policies like lower speed limits, speed cameras, and safer street design can save lives. The city has the power to act now.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
Local politicians can lower speed limits, expand speed cameras, redesign dangerous streets, and support laws that target repeat dangerous drivers. They can act now to save lives.
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.

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Other Representatives

Alicia Hyndman
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman
District 29
District Office:
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Legislative Office:
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Nantasha Williams
Council Member Nantasha Williams
District 27
District Office:
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
Twitter: CMBWilliams
Leroy Comrie
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
District Office:
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB12 Queens Community Board 12 sits in Queens, District 27, AD 29, SD 14.

It contains Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Hollis.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 12

Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute

A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.


Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway

Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.


SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Intersection

SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal. She took the blow to her shoulder. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed with her.

A 54-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Guy R Brewer Blvd at Baisley Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her in the upper arm. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver and two passengers were not seriously hurt. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan hit a woman crossing Liberty Ave with the signal. She suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury, listed as a contusion. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues are noted. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide in Queens, Passengers Injured

Two SUVs crashed on Inwood Street. Three passengers suffered head and arm injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two station wagons collided at Inwood Street and Ferndale Avenue in Queens. Three passengers—a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man, and a 29-year-old woman—were injured, suffering head and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the contributing factor. Both drivers and several other occupants were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Passenger

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal struck metal. System failed to protect riders.

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, one vehicle struck the other from behind. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Following Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. The crash involved a KIA making a right turn and a JEEP traveling straight. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Improper Lane Use Injures Driver on Foch Blvd

Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd. One driver suffered head injuries. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.

Two sedans crashed at 167-20 Foch Blvd in Queens. One driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan and the right front bumper of the moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Sayres Avenue

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Sayres Avenue. One rider, partially ejected, suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal, flesh, and asphalt met at dusk in Queens.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sayres Avenue at 8 p.m. in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. The 26-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The sedan driver, age 27, was not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned in the report. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of speed on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Taxi Collide on 120 Ave in Queens

SUV and taxi crashed on 120 Ave. Two people hurt. One woman suffered arm injuries. A man in the back seat felt neck pain. Both vehicles took heavy front damage. Police list causes as unspecified.

An SUV and a taxi crashed on 120 Ave in Queens. A 24-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in her arm. A 28-year-old man riding in the rear seat suffered neck pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV was hit in the center front end, the taxi on the left front quarter panel. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian in Queens Roadway

A sedan hit a 17-year-old boy in Queens. The teen suffered abrasions. The car’s right front bumper took the blow. Police cite confusion in the street. The driver kept straight. The street stayed dangerous.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him on 115 Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the teen was in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing other actions when the crash happened. The car, a 2008 Hyundai sedan, was traveling east and hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Rockaway Blvd

A sedan turned right and hit a cyclist on Rockaway Blvd. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street left the rider exposed.

A sedan making a right turn struck a cyclist traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The cyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, who was left with a contusion. The report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but only after citing the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Biker on Jamaica Ave

A sedan hit a 16-year-old e-bike rider on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Ave collided with a 16-year-old male riding an e-bike, who was merging at the time. The teen bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan struck the e-bike's center back end with its front. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Linden Boulevard

A sedan hit a cyclist on Linden Boulevard. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both drivers were women, age eighteen. Police list no clear cause.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at Linden Boulevard and 195th Street in Queens. The cyclist, an eighteen-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. No specific driver errors are listed. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but only after stating all contributing factors are 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Strikes Two Girls on Farmers Blvd

A sedan hit two young girls in Queens. Both suffered leg injuries. The crash happened away from an intersection. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for children.

Two girls, ages 7 and 12, were struck and injured by a sedan on Farmers Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both children suffered abrasions and injuries to their lower legs and feet. The crash occurred away from an intersection while the girls were in the roadway. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risk faced by young pedestrians on city streets, even when no specific violations are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Rockaway Boulevard

A sedan hit a man on an e-bike at Rockaway Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street left the cyclist exposed.

A sedan traveling south on 150th Street collided with a westbound e-bike at Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The 35-year-old male cyclist was injured in the hip and left in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on 97th Avenue

A sedan hit a cyclist on 97th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries. The car’s right front bumper took the impact. Police cited confusion as a factor.

A sedan traveling east on 97th Avenue collided with a northbound cyclist at Remington Street in Queens. The 25-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite any driver-specific errors or mention helmet use. Systemic confusion at the intersection played a role in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Union Hall Street

A man, 46, lay unconscious after an SUV hit him on Union Hall Street in Queens. The crash left him with chest injuries. The street saw blood and silence. The driver kept going straight. The system failed again.

A 46-year-old man walking outside the intersection on Union Hall Street in Queens was struck by a northbound SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left unconscious with chest abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV, a 2023 Honda, showed no damage. The crash occurred as the vehicle traveled straight ahead. No driver errors were specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three in Queens

Two cars slammed together at 200 St and 118 Ave. Three women hurt, one with whiplash. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. Unlicensed driver behind the SUV wheel.

A sedan and an SUV collided at 200 St and 118 Ave in Queens. Three women were injured, including a 61-year-old driver with whiplash and two passengers with neck and back pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred. The SUV was driven by an unlicensed man. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Crash Injures Passenger on 120th Avenue

Sedans collided on 120th Avenue. One passenger suffered head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed on 120th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one passenger, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Three others, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the front of one sedan striking the back of the other. No other factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Struck in Queens

A motorcycle hit a woman crossing Guy R Brewer Blvd. She was hurt in the leg. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk marked her pain.

A motorcycle struck a 29-year-old woman as she crossed Guy R Brewer Blvd at 137 Ave in Queens. She suffered a leg injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 35-year-old man, was licensed and wore a helmet. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. The report lists failure to yield as the key factor, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04