Crash Count for Queens CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,936
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,394
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,091
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 44
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 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

Bicyclist Injured on Linden Boulevard Crash

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Linden Boulevard. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved no other vehicles. Defective pavement and failure to keep right contributed to the fall.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Linden Boulevard was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists defective pavement and failure to keep right as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved, and the bike showed no damage. The crash occurred with the bicyclist going straight ahead, impacting the center front end of the bike. The report highlights the hazardous road condition and the rider's failure to maintain proper lane position as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Bike Rider

A sedan made a left turn and struck an e-bike rider going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed and distracted. The crash left the cyclist fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2003 sedan made a left turn and collided with him. The rider was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a female, was unlicensed and distracted at the time of the crash. Contributing factors listed include Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The e-bike rider was not at fault. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the front center of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Concrete Mixer Hits Man in Queens Crosswalk

A concrete mixer rolled south on Parsons Boulevard. A 61-year-old man crossed in the marked lines. The truck struck him. His hip shattered. He lay still, unconscious. The mixer did not stop. The street held the silence.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a concrete mixer on Parsons Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the southbound truck hit him. The impact shattered his hip and left him unconscious with crush injuries. The report states, 'No screech, no scrape. His hip shattered. He lay still. The truck showed no wound, no pause.' The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and driving straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The truck sustained no damage and did not stop after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed SUV Hits Parked Pickup Truck

An unlicensed driver crashed a southbound SUV into the right side of a parked pickup truck on 184 Street in Queens. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the truck’s right doors. The SUV driver, 57, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2001 Ford SUV, traveling southbound on 184 Street, collided with a parked 2010 Ford pickup truck. The SUV struck the right side doors of the pickup with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Fire Truck Slams Sedan’s Rear on Farmers Boulevard

Fire truck struck sedan from behind on Farmers Boulevard. Sedan driver, 37, suffered neck injury and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named in police report.

According to the police report, a fire truck rear-ended a sedan on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s 37-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The crash left the sedan’s right rear bumper and the fire truck’s center front end damaged. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. She lay unconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end was crushed. The street fell silent. Only the cold and the blood remained.

A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed 188th Street at 90th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was in a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. She suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was heavily damaged. No driver errors were listed in the police report. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'She lay unconscious, head bleeding on the cold street. The car’s front was crushed. The morning was quiet again.' The data does not mention any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Driver Ejected in Queens SUV Crash

A 20-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The moped struck the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion and no helmet.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided with a westbound SUV. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper, and the moped’s front end was damaged. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating mopeds in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Ejected on 196 Street Crash

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 196 Street. The rider suffered a neck contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on 196 Street. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist was riding westbound, going straight ahead, and struck with impact to the center front end of the bike. No safety equipment was worn by the bicyclist. The crash involved an unspecified second vehicle, but no details about that vehicle or its driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Hit Crossing Hillside Avenue

A man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 153 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had no visible damage after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Archer Avenue

A bus struck a sedan from behind on Archer Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling west. The passenger was injured but conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Archer Avenue collided with the rear left side of a sedan also heading west. The impact injured a 35-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s left rear passenger position. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, with no driver information provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Unsafe Speed

A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman crossing 120 Avenue in Queens. The car struck her center front at unsafe speed. She suffered head fractures and dislocations. She was conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan while crossing 120 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle hit her at the center front end. She sustained head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Inexperienced Motorcyclist Slams Sedan on 205 Street

A motorcycle struck a sedan’s front in Queens. The sedan driver was partially ejected, left with arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. No safety gear reported. Streets left another body bruised.

According to the police report, an unlicensed, inexperienced motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan on 205 Street in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the sedan driver. The crash underscores the danger when inexperienced drivers operate motorcycles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Truck and Sedan Collide on 193 Street

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on 193 Street near Jamaica Avenue. The truck struck the sedan’s left side doors as it changed lanes. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 tractor truck traveling west on 193 Street struck the left side doors of a 2008 sedan that was changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The truck driver was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan with the truck’s right front bumper, causing damage to the sedan’s left side doors and the truck’s center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide at 142 Place

A sedan and an SUV crashed at 142 Place in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan traveling south and an SUV traveling east at 142 Place in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was impacted on its left front bumper and quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. No other driver errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Belt Parkway

A young rider slammed into a car at high speed on Belt Parkway. He flew from his bike. His chest crushed. He died alone on the cold pavement. Unsafe speed and inexperience marked his final ride.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after striking the front of a vehicle on Belt Parkway, westbound. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from his 2008 Yamaha at high speed. He wore a helmet. His chest was crushed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the rider dead on the roadway, the night cold and empty around him.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway

SUV rear-ends SUV on Belt Parkway. Front passenger suffers head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Belt Parkway collided when one struck the rear of the other. The front passenger in the hit vehicle, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Hillside

A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not reported to be using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Two Sedans Collide on Queens Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Queens Boulevard at night. Both drivers were distracted. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered neck and head bruises. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. Impact hit front bumpers. Injuries were moderate.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old female front passenger sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The 53-year-old male driver of the same vehicle suffered head contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The other sedan had one male driver who was also distracted. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No ejections occurred. Injuries were classified as moderate.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Rear-Ended on Brewer Boulevard, Driver Injured

A sedan took a hit from behind on Brewer Boulevard. Metal folded. The driver, a 52-year-old man, stayed conscious. His back bore the force. The car’s rear crumpled. Flesh and bone held. The street stayed silent.

A sedan was rear-ended near Sayres Avenue on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The impact crushed the back of the car. According to the police report, a 52-year-old man sat belted in the driver’s seat. He suffered back injuries but remained conscious. The report states, 'A sedan struck from behind. The rear crumpled like foil.' The data lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the driver with crush injuries and a broken car, but the cause remains unclear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Dalny Road Queens

Two sedans crashed on Dalny Road in Queens. A 19-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the front bumper of the other. Failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Dalny Road in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver of a 2006 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of her vehicle and the front bumper of the other sedan, a 2017 Honda. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14