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

SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Farmers Boulevard

A Toyota SUV hit an 8-year-old boy on Farmers Boulevard. Blood pooled from his head. Halloween lights flickered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Sirens cut through the Queens dusk. The boy survived, injured and shaken.

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a Toyota SUV while crossing Farmers Boulevard near Montauk Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him, causing severe bleeding from his head. The boy remained conscious at the scene. The crash occurred as Halloween lights flickered and emergency sirens echoed through the evening. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. No driver errors were specified in the data. The boy was not at an intersection when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Box Truck Slams Sedan on Linden Boulevard

A box truck rear-ended a stopped sedan on Linden Boulevard. Two women in the sedan suffered neck injuries. The truck driver followed too closely. Both passengers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 GMC box truck traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck the rear of a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 61 and 79, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when hit. The crash caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the sedan. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on North Conduit

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a man, suffered an eye abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on North Conduit Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading west. The sedan's driver, a male occupant, was injured with an eye abrasion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger Queens

A sedan struck another vehicle at 157 Street and 111 Avenue in Queens. The right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling south collided with another vehicle traveling east at 157 Street and 111 Avenue in Queens. The right front bumper of the sedan struck the left front bumper of the other vehicle. A 27-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Motorcycle

A sedan made an improper U-turn on 142 Place in Queens. It struck a motorcycle traveling west. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg wounds. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on 142 Place near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south before the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUVs Collide on Linden Boulevard Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs crashed on Linden Boulevard in Queens. One driver made a left turn at unsafe speed and failed to yield. The front passenger in that vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The front passenger in the turning vehicle, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the turning SUV and the left side doors of the other SUV. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 112 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 112 Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed. Both vehicles bore front-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 112 Avenue in Queens. One driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The report notes the driver errors without assigning fault to the injured occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Collides Head-On With Sedan in Queens

A Ford sedan struck a BMW SUV head-on on Inwood Street. The crash injured a 21-year-old female passenger, bruising her entire body. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling north on Inwood Street collided head-on with a BMW SUV traveling east. The crash injured a 21-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat, who suffered contusions and bruises to her entire body. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Driver Inattention Triggers Queens Sedan Crash

Two sedans slammed together on 133 Avenue. A 43-year-old woman behind the wheel took a neck injury and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. Metal twisted. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two sedans and a third vehicle collided on 133 Avenue in Queens. A 43-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and shock. The crash happened when one vehicle made a left turn, striking the center front ends of two sedans and the side doors of another. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls—are highlighted as causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 144 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 144 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact occurred. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. No ejections reported. Damage focused on front and rear right panels of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 144 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in their lanes. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Safety equipment included lap belts and harnesses. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Improper Lane Use Causes Queens Head-On Crash

SUV and sedan slammed head-on on 168 Place. Three people hurt. Bodies wrenched, whiplash. All conscious after impact. Improper lane use tore metal and flesh in Queens.

According to the police report, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2018 Honda sedan collided head-on on 168 Place off Hillside Avenue in Queens. Three people were injured: both drivers, ages 61 and 64, and a 30-year-old front-seat passenger. All suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage while traveling straight in opposite directions. Each occupant wore lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Motorcyclist Head-On in Queens

A sedan slammed into a motorcyclist on 111th Avenue. The rider, just 28, hit the ground hard. No helmet. No chance. Distraction behind the wheel. He died there, knees shattered, eyes open. Steel and flesh. Another life lost to inattention.

A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle on 111th Avenue near Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The report states the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary factors listed are driver errors. The sedan and motorcycle both suffered front-end damage. The victim died at the scene, with severe injuries to his lower body. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Queens Sedan Crash Injures Female Driver

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash occurred at 199 Street and 90 Avenue. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 199 Street near 90 Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 Honda sedan traveling north and an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The female driver of the sedan, age 29, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No ejection occurred, and the driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Unsafe Speed Overturns Sedan on Francis Lewis

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard. One overturned from unsafe speed. Both occupants, a man and a woman, were injured and left in shock. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 9:20 a.m. on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, overturned while changing lanes at unsafe speed. The Honda sedan, carrying a 29-year-old woman, was struck on its left rear quarter panel. Both occupants suffered injuries and shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the injured. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Collides With SUV on 134 Avenue

A moped and an SUV collided on 134 Avenue. The moped driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The SUV hit the moped’s front end. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west and an SUV traveling south collided on 134 Avenue. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped at the left front bumper, while the moped’s center front end was damaged. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Alcohol-Linked SUV Crash Injures Two Queens

A GMC SUV struck parked sedans on 169th Street in Queens. The driver and a rear passenger suffered head and back injuries. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. Both occupants were conscious and restrained or seated inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2016 GMC SUV traveling south on 169th Street in Queens collided with two parked sedans. The driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a concussion and was not wearing a safety belt. A 33-year-old male rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver held a permit license. No pedestrians were involved. The impact damaged the SUV's right front bumper and the parked vehicles' side panels. Both injured occupants remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard

A cyclist riding west on Parsons Boulevard was struck by a turning vehicle. Driver inattention caused the crash. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries across his body.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding west on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist, traveling straight, collided with a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 90 Avenue Queens

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on 90 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash involved a right-side impact to the bike and front-end damage to the sedan. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 90 Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was wearing no helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on 205 Street

A sedan struck the center back end of a parked sedan on 205 Street. The driver of the parked car, a 28-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 2023 BMW sedan traveling east struck the center back end of a parked 2021 Subaru sedan on 205 Street. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 28-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregarded. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The crash involved two sedans, with the moving vehicle impacting the rear of the stationary vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Passengers

Two passengers suffered head injuries in a Queens crash. A sedan traveling east struck a parked vehicle’s rear bumper. Both victims, a 2-year-old and a 31-year-old female, wore lap belts and sustained whiplash. Driver distraction caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east on 172 Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2011 Toyota sedan in Queens. Two occupants in the moving vehicle—a 2-year-old child and a 31-year-old woman—were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving vehicle and left rear bumper damage to the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14