Crash Count for Queens CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 12,059
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 7,226
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,455
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 57
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 28
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025
Carnage in CB 412
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 28
+13
Crush Injuries 21
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 4
Whole body 3
Back 2
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 9
+4
Face 4
Whole body 3
Severe Lacerations 10
Head 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 47
Head 35
+30
Neck 5
Back 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 269
Neck 133
+128
Back 64
+59
Head 51
+46
Whole body 17
+12
Chest 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Contusion/Bruise 296
Lower leg/foot 105
+100
Head 50
+45
Lower arm/hand 33
+28
Back 26
+21
Hip/upper leg 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Whole body 15
+10
Neck 14
+9
Chest 8
+3
Face 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Eye 3
Abrasion 187
Lower leg/foot 62
+57
Head 32
+27
Lower arm/hand 32
+27
Face 18
+13
Whole body 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Chest 5
Neck 5
Back 4
Eye 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 78
Head 20
+15
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Neck 11
+6
Whole body 11
+6
Back 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 4
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 412?

Preventable Speeding in CB 412 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 412

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW6019) – 141 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 130 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 times • 1 in last 90d here
Queens CB12: Crosswalk hits, night deaths, and a stalled fix

Queens CB12: Crosswalk hits, night deaths, and a stalled fix

Queens CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 5, 2025

Aug 6, 2024 at Bedell Street and Baisley Boulevard, the driver of a bus turned left and killed a woman who was crossing with the signal while the driver failed to yield, police recorded (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4746187).

They were one of 28 people killed and 7,226 injured on the streets of Queens Community Board 12 since 2022 (NYC Open Data).

Corners that don’t forgive

  • Belt Parkway slices through the district. It leads the toll with 5 deaths and 216 injuries (NYC Open Data).
  • Hillside Avenue logs 85 injuries; Francis Lewis Boulevard shows a death and 30 injuries. Merrick Boulevard has 212 injuries (NYC Open Data).

Police reports list what keeps happening: drivers disregard signals, fail to yield, or look away. In this district, those records include at least 2 deaths tied to disregarding traffic control, 1 to failure to yield, and 1 to distraction, with dozens more injured under each cause (NYC Open Data).

Nights and rush hours hurt

The bodies stack at the edges of the day. Four people died around 3 AM, and four more around 5 AM. Evenings also spike — 6 to 9 PM shows multiple deaths and hundreds of injuries (NYC Open Data).

People walking bear the brunt. Drivers of SUVs and cars account for most pedestrian harm recorded here — SUVs in 379 pedestrian injury cases with 7 deaths, sedans in 562 with 2 deaths (NYC Open Data).

The tools and the stall

City Hall says safety comes first. “The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council,” her office said when asked about the daylighting bill to clear sightlines at corners (AMNY). The same bill has majority support, but the Speaker has not brought it to a vote (Streetsblog).

In this district, Council Member Nantasha M. Williams is pushing a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347‑2025) that orders maximum penalties. Analysts warn it leans on policing, not design or operations fixes that reduce crashes (NYC Council Legistar). Corners like Hillside and Francis Lewis need sightlines, hardened turns, and slower lefts. The bill doesn’t deliver those.

Albany has moved on one proven lever: 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras were renewed through 2030, with local legislators on board — votes recorded for State Senator Leroy Comrie, State Senator James Sanders Jr., Assembly Member Vivian Cook, and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman (Open States). Another lever sits on the table: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045). Senator Comrie co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee (Open States). It would force the worst repeat speeders to use speed limiters.

What would help here

  • Daylight the corners on Hillside Avenue, Francis Lewis Boulevard, Merrick Boulevard — clear the parking at crosswalks and add hard barriers at priority intersections (Streetsblog).
  • Protect left turns where the bodies fall: use hardened turn treatments and leading pedestrian intervals at Bedell/Baisley and other repeat‑hit spots documented in district data (NYC Open Data).
  • Back the speed‑limiter bill in Albany and push City Hall to lower speeds on local streets, as advocates lay out on our Take Action page.

The woman on Baisley had the signal. The bus turned anyway. Fix the corners. Slow the cars. Act now: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How many people have been hurt or killed on CB12 streets since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Nov 5, 2025, district records show 28 people killed and 7,226 injured in crashes in Queens Community Board 12, based on CrashCount’s analysis of NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
Where are the worst spots?
Belt Parkway leads with 5 deaths and 216 injuries. Hillside Avenue shows 85 injuries; Francis Lewis Boulevard shows a death and 30 injuries; Merrick Boulevard logs 212 injuries, according to district crash data.
What patterns stand out in timing or cause?
Deaths are concentrated in the early morning hours around 3 AM and 5 AM, with evening spikes around 6–9 PM. Police reports frequently cite drivers failing to yield, disregarding signals, or being distracted in crashes that injure or kill people here.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes between 2022-01-01 and 2025-11-05 within Queens Community Board 12, then counted fatalities and injuries for all modes. Data was accessed Nov 5, 2025. You can start from the datasets here and apply the same filters in the portal.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman

District 29

Council Member Nantasha M. Williams

District 27

State Senator Leroy Comrie

District 14

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.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 12

6
S 4804 Sanders votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


5
Driver Inexperience Hurts Child, Man on Francis Lewis

May 5 - A sedan and flatbed collided at Francis Lewis and 115 Ave. A four-year-old girl and a man suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street bore the brunt. The system failed the vulnerable.

A crash on Francis Lewis Blvd at 115 Ave in Queens left a 27-year-old man with crush injuries to his shoulder and a four-year-old girl with head trauma. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and a flatbed truck. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The child, riding as a rear passenger, suffered whiplash. The adult driver was also hurt. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lack focus and experience.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
5
SUV U-Turn Crash Injures Child, Woman

May 5 - Two SUVs collided on Hillside Avenue. A child and a woman suffered head and chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at 190-14 Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a driver making a U-turn failed to yield right-of-way and used lanes improperly. The crash left a 9-year-old boy with a head injury and a 31-year-old woman with chest trauma. Both were passengers. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck hard, injuring the vulnerable inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
5
SUVs and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed in Queens

May 5 - Two SUVs and a sedan slammed together on Archer Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Three vehicles—a 2019 Mitsubishi SUV, a 2008 Lexus SUV, and a 2023 Hyundai sedan—collided on Archer Avenue at Merrick Boulevard in Queens. One driver, age 25, suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way were listed as contributing factors. All involved were occupants or drivers; no pedestrians or cyclists were reported. The crash left one person injured and others with unspecified conditions. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk posed by driver errors on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
4
Left Turn Collision Injures Two on Baisley Blvd

May 4 - SUV and sedan collided on Baisley Blvd. Two people hurt. Police cite failure to yield and improper turn. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

A station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed at Baisley Blvd and Merrill St in Queens. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury, and a 33-year-old female passenger sustained a leg injury. According to the police report, both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the SUV going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
3
SUVs Collide on 172nd Street, Driver Injured

May 3 - Two SUVs crashed on 172nd Street in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Three others were shaken. Police list no clear cause. Metal bent. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two station wagons collided at 89-04 172nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Three other occupants, all men, reported unspecified injuries. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use was made. The cause remains unclear in official records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 3 - A sedan hit a man in the crosswalk on 150th Street. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered arm and internal injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A sedan struck a 55-year-old man crossing 150th Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his upper arm and internal injuries. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. No other causes were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 3 - SUV hit a woman crossing 133 Ave with the signal. She suffered neck whiplash. Police cite failure to yield. Impact at the center front of the vehicle. System failed to protect her.

A 31-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 133 Ave at Bedell St in Queens. She was crossing with the signal and suffered neck whiplash. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
2
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 2 - An SUV hit a man crossing 184th Street with the signal. He suffered bruises to his entire body. The driver was making a left turn. No driver errors were listed by police.

A 33-year-old man was injured when an SUV struck him as he crossed 184th Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The SUV, driven by a 41-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
2
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Barron Street

May 2 - A sedan hit a 78-year-old woman crossing Barron Street. She suffered a head injury. The crash left her in shock. The car showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after impact.

A sedan making a left turn on Barron Street at 116 Ave struck a 78-year-old woman who was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, a 48-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The sedan had no visible damage. No other driver errors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
1
Int 0193-2024 Adams votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


1
Int 0193-2024 Williams votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Apr 30 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old man crossing Baisley Blvd with the signal. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Impact was center front. System failed to protect the walker.

A 24-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Baisley Blvd with the signal in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person walking with the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
30
Failure to Yield Injures Two on 137 Ave

Apr 30 - SUV and sedan collided at 137 Ave and 160 St. Two people bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Steel struck flesh. System failed again.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at 137 Ave and 160 St in Queens. A 41-year-old woman driving and a 64-year-old man riding as passenger were injured with bruises to the hip, leg, and neck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed another preventable collision. No helmet or signal use was cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian at Jamaica Ave Intersection

Apr 29 - A pick-up truck struck a woman crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. She suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The truck’s front end took the impact.

A pick-up truck struck a 42-year-old woman as she crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. She suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control. The truck’s center front end hit the pedestrian. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
28
SUV Turns, Motorcycle Riders Ejected on Liberty Ave

Apr 28 - SUV turned left. Motorcycle struck head-on. Two riders ejected. One fractured leg. One hurt all over. Blood on Liberty Avenue. Streets unforgiving. No clear cause named.

A station wagon/SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a motorcycle going straight on Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two motorcycle occupants were ejected. One suffered a fractured leg, the other pain across the body. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of turning vehicles and high-speed impacts.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
26
Distracted Driver Hits Teen Pedestrian on Archer Ave

Apr 26 - A distracted driver struck a 19-year-old pedestrian crossing Archer Ave. The teen suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was hit while crossing 149-15 Archer Ave in Queens. He suffered minor bleeding and arm injuries and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No other injuries were specified. The data lists only driver inattention as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
26
Moped Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue

Apr 26 - A moped hit a 53-year-old woman on Jamaica Avenue. She suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash left her bruised. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A moped traveling east struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. She was not at an intersection when hit. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her arm and hand, and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The moped showed no damage. The police report does not mention helmet use or signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
25
Improper Lane Use Slams Motorcycle on Linden

Apr 25 - A motorcycle struck an SUV making a U-turn on Linden Blvd. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Metal and bodies hit hard. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Linden Blvd at 191st Street in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered arm fractures. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. The SUV was making a U-turn when the crash happened. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The impact left the SUV damaged on its left side and the motorcycle crushed at the front. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane use and risky maneuvers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
25
Mack Truck Strikes Woman on Liberty Avenue

Apr 25 - A Mack truck slowed on Liberty Avenue. A woman stood outside the roadway. Steel tore her shoulder. Blood pooled. Sirens cut the air. The driver failed to yield. She was left injured.

A Mack truck hit a 56-year-old woman near 150-37 Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was not in the roadway when the truck struck her, causing severe lacerations to her shoulder and leaving her semiconscious. The driver, also 56, was slowing or stopping at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, even outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05