Crash Count for Queens CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,879
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,354
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,077
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 44
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 1, 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

2
Distracted Taxi and Sedan Collide at Queens Intersection

Two drivers, both distracted, crashed at 165th Street and Archer Avenue in Queens. The taxi making a right turn struck the sedan making a left turn. Both male drivers suffered contusions and arm injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM in Queens at 165th Street near Archer Avenue. A taxi traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling northeast making a left turn. Both drivers were male, one 56 and the other 35 years old. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi driver was unlicensed in Alabama, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, elbow, and lower arm. The taxi sustained damage to the center front end, and the sedan to the right front quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants

Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two Sedans Collide Head-On in Queens

Two sedans crashed head-on on 143 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Alcohol involvement was a noted factor in the collision, which occurred around 2:30 a.m.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on 143 Street collided head-on at the center front ends of their vehicles. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in Queens near Rockaway Boulevard. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious but injured. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Neither driver was ejected, and both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report focuses on the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Distracted Drivers Collide Turning in Queens

Two sedans crashed at 139 Street and 109 Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit left front bumpers. The woman turning left was hurt. Whiplash and body trauma followed. No one else involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 15:35 on 139 Street near 109 Avenue in Queens. The female driver, age 19, was making a left turn. The male driver was going straight. Both vehicles struck at the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The woman suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Collides With Parked Car on Baisley Boulevard

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Baisley Boulevard. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 76-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and contusions. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on Baisley Boulevard, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan traveling east collided with a parked 2015 Ford sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the left rear quarter panel of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 76-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in lane management. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Rear-End Collision Injures Two SUV Passengers

Two passengers suffered whiplash and back injuries in a rear-end crash on Bedell Street in Queens. Both were conscious and restrained. The collision involved two SUVs traveling westbound, with impact centered on the rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:47 on Bedell Street in Queens involving two station wagon/SUV vehicles traveling westbound. The first vehicle, a 2005 Ford SUV, was struck in the center back end by a 2021 Chevrolet SUV impacting its center front end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of collision. The crash injured two occupants: a 9-year-old male passenger in the middle front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash, and a 46-year-old female front passenger also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The impact and injuries highlight the dangers of rear-end collisions even at moderate speeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan at a Queens intersection. The impact to her knee and lower leg left her bruised but conscious. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front bumper, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Remington Street in Queens around 7:56 AM. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway against traffic when a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s location and movement against traffic created a hazardous situation. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Rear-Ends Bus in Queens, Driver Injured

A sedan struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on 109 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus sustained no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens when a sedan traveling west rear-ended a bus that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus, also traveling west with five occupants, sustained no damage despite the center front end impact. The sedan suffered damage to its center back end. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe distance behind the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedans in Queens

A 20-year-old man suffered head abrasions when his sedan struck parked cars in Queens. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the young driver hurt and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 145-48 Glassboro Avenue in Queens at 2:53 AM. A 20-year-old male driver, heading west, struck multiple parked sedans. He sustained abrasions to his head and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The injured man was not ejected from his vehicle. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim’s actions. The crash damaged the left and center front ends of several sedans. This incident highlights the danger posed by driver distraction, which led to injury and property damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 47-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV traveling west struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused abrasions and a severe head injury, leaving the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Nissan SUV traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 11:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, resulting in head injuries classified as severity level 3 and abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver

A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Backs Unsafely, Strikes Driver in Queens

On Liberty Avenue, an SUV backed into another SUV passing too close. A 67-year-old woman suffered neck injuries. Driver errors—unsafe backing and close passing—caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 10:00 AM. The crash injured a 67-year-old female driver, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' by the Jeep driver and 'Passing Too Closely' by the Honda driver as contributing factors. The injured woman was driving straight when struck on the left side doors. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The Jeep showed no damage, but the Honda's left side was hit. These driver errors—unsafe backing and close passing—directly led to the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two-Vehicle Collision on Queens 180 St

A sedan and an SUV collided on Queens’ 180 Street at 6:20 p.m. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 18:20 on 180 Street in Queens, a 2022 sedan traveling west and a 2012 SUV traveling south collided. The sedan’s female driver, age 57, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front impact points—the sedan at the right front quarter panel and the SUV at the left front bumper. The police identified failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers as the primary cause, emphasizing driver errors that led to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan and Bus Collide on 150 Street Intersection

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bus on 150 Street. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 11:00 AM on 150 Street near Archer Avenue. A 21-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when her vehicle's left front bumper collided with the left front bumper of a southbound bus. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus was traveling straight ahead with three occupants onboard. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue

Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Inexperienced Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 65-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after being struck by a sedan traveling north on 156 Street. The driver, holding only a learner's permit, failed to heed traffic controls, striking the pedestrian at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:31 AM on 156 Street when a sedan driven by a male with a learner's permit struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing internal injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The report cites driver inexperience and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision but sustained injury severity level 3. No victim fault is indicated; the focus remains on the driver's failure to comply with traffic rules and lack of experience behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue

Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Aggressive Sedan Strikes Two Cyclists in Queens

A sedan slammed into two cyclists on Parsons Boulevard. Both riders were thrown, suffering head and hip injuries. Aggressive driving by the sedan operator caused the crash. The cyclists wore helmets.

According to the police report, at 8:41 AM on Parsons Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling west collided with two northbound bicyclists. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor by the sedan driver. Both cyclists, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, were ejected from their bikes and sustained contusions, head trauma, and hip injuries. Both were wearing helmets. The sedan was damaged at the center front end, while the bikes showed no damage. The police report highlights aggressive driving as the driver error. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
4
Four Hurt as SUVs Collide on Jamaica Avenue

Two SUVs crashed at Jamaica Avenue and 138th Street. Four people, including two children, suffered face, chest, and neck injuries. Both drivers were licensed. Impact was violent. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 20:00 on Jamaica Avenue near 138th Street in Queens. One vehicle was heading west, going straight. The other was making a left turn northbound. The crash struck the left front bumper of the westbound SUV and the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. Four occupants were injured: a 13-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl with facial injuries, a 51-year-old male driver with chest injuries, and a 53-year-old female driver with neck injuries. All were conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors are cited. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens

SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08