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

E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Crash

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an eastbound SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control by the driver.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on an e-bike was hit by a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Queens SUV Collision Injures Driver, Child Passenger

Two SUVs collided in Queens. One was parked. The moving SUV struck the parked vehicle’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. A 32-year-old woman driving and a 4-year-old boy in the rear passenger seat suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south struck a parked 2023 SUV on 106-14 Princeton Street in Queens. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old child passenger in the rear seat were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The moving vehicle impacted the parked SUV’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. Both occupants were conscious and restrained; the child was in a child restraint, and the driver had an airbag deployed and wore a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors of inattention and unsafe speed leading to collision with a stationary vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Sedan Slams Van on Springfield Boulevard

A sedan rear-ended a refrigerated van in Queens. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a sedan struck the back of a refrigerated van on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver and 50-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The refrigerated van, driven by a licensed male, was also heading south. The impact hit the van’s center rear and the sedan’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

A 2022 SUV struck a 2011 sedan from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Four men inside the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 5:15 a.m. Driver distraction caused the collision. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2011 BMW sedan also heading north. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Four male occupants in the SUV, including the driver and three passengers aged 30 to 42, sustained back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No ejections occurred. The collision caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Foch Boulevard

A sedan struck a 35-year-old woman pedestrian on Foch Boulevard in Queens just after midnight. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan, parked and facing southeast on Foch Boulevard, struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s license status and sex were not provided. The crash occurred near Brewer Boulevard in Queens, zip code 11434.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Turns Right, Hits Parked SUV

A 67-year-old man driving north on North Conduit Avenue suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. A distracted driver making a right turn struck a parked SUV. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the rear of the parked SUV.

According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on North Conduit Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The 67-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The turning SUV's left front bumper struck the parked SUV's right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Bleeds on 120th Avenue

An SUV turned left on 120th Avenue. A moped rider went straight. The SUV struck him head-on. His helmet split. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, scalp torn, silent. The SUV showed no damage. The street held the aftermath.

A crash on 120th Avenue involved an SUV making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 49-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The rider, 49, struck headfirst. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, silent, with deep cuts across his scalp. The SUV bore no damage.' The police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash left the moped damaged and the rider bleeding on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Slams Cyclist on 148 Street in Queens

A Jeep SUV hit a northbound cyclist on 148 Street. The rider, 57, was thrown and hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the cyclist with leg wounds and abrasions.

A Jeep SUV traveling east on 148 Street struck a northbound bicyclist. According to the police report, the SUV hit the bike's front center, and the impact ejected the 57-year-old male cyclist. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the driver errors. No other factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on 148 Street

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on 148 Street. A 30-year-old woman in the back seat suffered an eye bruise. Police cite improper lane use. She stayed conscious, belted in, not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 148 Street in Queens. One SUV was parked when it was struck on the right side doors by another SUV traveling south. A 30-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the moving SUV suffered an eye contusion. She remained conscious and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error in lane control. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Sedan Demolished in Merrick Boulevard Crash

Sedan and taxi slammed together on Merrick Boulevard. Two passengers in the sedan hurt—neck and eye cut. Both stayed conscious. Metal twisted. The sedan destroyed. Taxi’s front end smashed.

According to the police report, a 2003 sedan heading south on Merrick Boulevard collided with a 2009 taxi. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 33 and 22, suffered abrasions to the neck and eye. Both were conscious and secured by lap belts and harnesses. The sedan was demolished at the point of impact. The taxi’s center front end and right front bumper were damaged. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers remained inside the vehicle. The crash left severe injuries and wreckage despite restraint use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Two Westbound Vehicles Collide on Linden Boulevard

Two women drivers collided head-on on Linden Boulevard. Both suffered head injuries and pain. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. Shock and whiplash followed impact.

According to the police report, two female drivers traveling westbound on Linden Boulevard collided. One drove a 2022 Honda sedan, the other a 2022 Jeep SUV. Both drivers were injured, suffering head injuries and complaints of pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Neither driver was ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers at the points of impact. The sedan was struck on the right front bumper, the SUV on the left rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused shock and injury but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Backing SUV Strikes Eastbound SUV on Thurston

A backing SUV hit an eastbound SUV on Thurston Street. The 63-year-old driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old man backing a BMW SUV on Thurston Street collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The driver was injured, suffering facial trauma, shock, and pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The impact struck the center back end of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving SUV. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV and Sedan Collide on 157 Street

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 157 Street in Queens. A 65-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The SUV driver was speeding. Both vehicles hit each other’s left front bumpers. The injured passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 157 Street in Queens involving a 2022 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both traveling straight in opposite directions. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed. The impact was on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. A 65-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of both vehicles and left side doors of a parked BMW nearby.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedans Crash in Queens; Passenger Injured

Two sedans slammed together on Jamaica Avenue. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Police cited traffic control disregard, unsafe speed, and an unlicensed driver. The injured man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue near 168 Street in Queens at 11:35 p.m. The crash left a 38-year-old front passenger with a concussion and head injury. Police listed driver errors: traffic control disregarded, unsafe speed, and one driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The injured passenger was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit at Queens Intersection

A 67-year-old man crossing Liverpool Street in Queens was struck by an SUV. The impact hit his head, causing injury and shock. The pedestrian suffered pain and nausea. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Liverpool Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper, causing head injury and shock to the pedestrian, who complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without signal, but no driver faults such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. No helmet or signaling factors were involved. The collision also involved a parked sedan and a flatbed truck, but the primary impact was between the SUV and the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Parked Cars, Driver Injured in Queens

A 61-year-old male driver suffered a fractured leg after his SUV struck multiple parked sedans on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited illness as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver operating a 1992 SUV traveling west on Merrick Boulevard collided with several parked sedans. The driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists illness as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the center back end and right side of multiple parked vehicles. No other driver errors were noted. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Driver Distraction Sends Sedan Into Roof Impact

A sedan struck a roof on Beaver Road. Two inside, both hurt. Neck and back injuries. Forklift untouched. Police cite driver distraction. No ejections. Both stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Beaver Road in Queens collided with an object, causing roof damage. The crash injured both occupants: a 72-year-old male driver and a 65-year-old female passenger. Both suffered whiplash, with neck and back injuries, but remained conscious and restrained. The other vehicle, a forklift traveling west, was not damaged. The police report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The forklift driver was licensed. The crash left both sedan occupants with moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Linden Boulevard

A sedan slammed into an SUV’s rear on Linden Boulevard. Two people hurt. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Neck and back injuries. The street did not forgive.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The SUV, heading west, was struck from behind by an eastbound sedan. A 19-year-old male sedan driver and a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The crash left vehicles with front and rear bumper damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Sedan Drivers Crash on 192 Street

Two sedans collided on 192 Street in Queens. One driver suffered a back bruise. Police cite passing too closely and distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 192 Street near Linden Boulevard in Queens collided. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other, damaging the left front bumper of one and the right front bumper of the other. A 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries or actions by victims are noted. The crash underscores the risks created by driver distraction and unsafe passing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bus Strikes E-Scooter Rider on 168th Street

A bus hit an 18-year-old e-scooter rider at 168th Street and 89th Avenue. The teen was ejected and died from head trauma. Blood marked the pavement. The bus showed no damage. Traffic control was ignored. The crash ended a young life.

An 18-year-old riding an e-scooter was killed at the corner of 168th Street and 89th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the northbound bus struck the rider, who was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, “The light was not obeyed.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bus sustained no damage. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary failure was the disregard for traffic control. The crash claimed the life of a vulnerable road user in a moment of systemic danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14