Crash Count for Queens CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,861
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,341
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,072
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 44
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 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.

Citations

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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

Sedan Hits 11-Year-Old Crossing 115 Avenue

A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy crossing 115 Avenue in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. The driver continued straight. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 115 Avenue in Queens struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian at 14:10. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or intersection. The impact was to the sedan's left front bumper. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed woman, was proceeding straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name any specific driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash

A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.

NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Getting On Vehicle

A 47-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sport utility vehicle hit him while he was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east on 120 Avenue struck him at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus, not at an intersection. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear quarter panel. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable road users outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Francis Lewis Blvd

Two sedans collided head-on on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A 73-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 73-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, indicating a head-on collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver beyond inattention or distraction, nor does it mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed

An unlicensed female driver sped eastbound on 149 St in Queens, colliding with a turning SUV. The impact struck her right front bumper and left side doors of the other vehicle. She suffered head injuries and shock, restrained only by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 149 St near 95 Ave in Queens. The unlicensed female driver of a 2013 SUV, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, collided with a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left side doors of the other SUV. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction by the unlicensed driver. The driver was injured with head trauma and experienced shock, restrained only by a lap belt. The report also notes view obstruction and limited visibility as contributing factors. The licensed male driver of the turning SUV was not reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed driving combined with unsafe speed and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue

Two sedans collided on 106 Avenue in Queens at 4:50 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered serious injuries, including full-body trauma and semiconsciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 a.m. on 106 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided with impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. The 64-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused significant damage to the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the northbound sedan. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV and Sedan Crash Hurts Child in Queens

SUV and sedan slammed together in Queens. A 5-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both drivers kept going straight. No errors listed. Streets failed her.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV heading east and a 2013 sedan heading south collided at the intersection of 140 Street and 120 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. A 5-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat was injured across her entire body and suffered shock. She was secured in a child restraint. No driver errors were cited in the report; contributing factors are listed as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash left the child seriously hurt, showing the force of the impact even with proper restraints. The report does not assign fault to the child or note any victim actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Signalized Queens Intersection

A 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 162 Street at Hillside Avenue was hit and injured. She suffered bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at 162 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:40 AM. She sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle type is unspecified, and the report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians, even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 173 St

Two sedans crashed at 6 a.m. on Queens 173 St. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers, causing damage and injury.

At 6:00 a.m. on Queens 173 St near 105 Ave, two sedans collided, according to the police report. The male driver, age 65, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan driven by a female, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The other, a 2005 Lexus sedan driven by the injured male, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Teen Cyclist Struck, Injured on Ridgedale Street

A 13-year-old boy on a bike took a hit to the front. He stayed conscious. His knee and leg bruised. No helmet. No car damage. The street stayed quiet. The crash left the boy hurt and shaken.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding north on Ridgedale Street at 14:37. The boy suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The crash involved an impact to the bike's center front end, with no reported damage to the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The police report does not assign blame to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Queens

A 39-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The crash involved a vehicle but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 179 St and 90 Ave in Queens. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle, a VOLK car registered in Massachusetts. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the driver’s actions or vehicle movement before the crash was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Man And Child Struck In Queens Crash

A car hit a man and a child in Flushing. The man lay trapped under the vehicle. Both went to the hospital. The man’s injuries were critical. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are still investigating.

ABC7 reported on March 13, 2025, that a car struck two pedestrians at 32nd Avenue and 138th Street in Queens. Police found an adult man pinned under the vehicle and a child, aged 8 to 10, also injured. Both were hospitalized, with the man in critical condition. The article states, 'Police responded...and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.' The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation continues. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections. No charges or details on driver actions were released at the time of reporting.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A bicyclist suffered a neck injury after an SUV making a right turn struck him on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at midnight. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2009 Honda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Aggressive Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injures Pedestrian

A motorcycle slammed into a 29-year-old man on Merrick Blvd. The rider was unlicensed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police blame driver recklessness.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man riding a motorcycle westbound on Merrick Blvd struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—aggressive driving and operating without a valid license—were primary causes. No victim actions contributed, according to the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Driver Collides With Parked SUV in Queens

A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries after his SUV struck a parked SUV on 104 Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked SUV. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 60-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2019 Alfa SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard

E-scooter slammed into a 56-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. She took abrasions to the face. Driver’s improper lane use fueled the crash. Queens street, hard impact, no helmet noted.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian. The impact hit the pedestrian’s face. She was conscious but injured. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a driver error. It also notes pedestrian confusion, but this does not shift fault from the driver. The scooter had two occupants and showed no damage. No helmet or safety equipment is mentioned. This crash underscores the risk when e-scooter drivers fail to use lanes properly in Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 61-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian. The victim suffered lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 143 Street in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of harm to a lawful pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured on Queens Roadway

A 35-year-old man suffered bruises and an arm injury after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Quencer Road in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Quencer Road in Queens at 12:09 PM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on type, driver, or pre-crash actions. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and location but does not identify any driver fault or systemic cause in this incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight ahead created the conditions for this injury-causing crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes 16-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on 105 Ave in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 105 Ave in Queens at 13:20. A licensed male driver in an SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling north, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision’s nature indicates a failure to avoid impact while both parties proceeded straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver’s actions resulted in significant vehicle damage and injury to the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06