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.

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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

A 7043
Sanders votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Comrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Cook votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Cook votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Hyndman votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Hyndman votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Sanders votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 160 Street

Two vehicles traveling north collided head-on on 160 Street in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV and a 2022 sedan collided while both were traveling straight north on 160 Street in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The front passenger in the sedan, a 23-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when their right front bumpers struck. The sedan driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver in a 2018 sedan collided with a 2020 SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the right front bumpers impacted. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No ejections occurred, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Parked Trailer in Queens

A sedan making a right turn struck a parked trailer on 202 Street in Queens. The female driver, 57, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the trailer’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 202 Street was making a right turn when it collided with a parked light trailer. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged, as was the trailer’s left rear bumper. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 6808
Comrie votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 6808
Sanders votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 2714
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 2714
Sanders votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 6802
Comrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


S 6802
Comrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Rear-End Crash

A 22-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Liberty Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of the e-bike. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male operating an e-bike was injured in a crash on Liberty Avenue. The collision impacted the center back end of the e-bike, causing contusions and injuries to the rider's elbow and lower arm. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash. The rider's safety equipment status is unknown. This incident highlights the dangers faced by e-bike riders in traffic collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Audi Crushes Passenger in Pre-Dawn Queens Crash

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway before sunrise. The Audi’s front folded. A young man, half-ejected, neck crushed, sprawled across a seat. The Honda stood untouched. Blood pooled. Silence followed. Metal and pain lingered.

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens before dawn. According to the police report, the Audi’s front end crumpled while the Honda showed no damage. A 21-year-old male passenger in the Audi was partially ejected and suffered severe neck crush injuries. He was found sprawled across a seat, conscious but gravely hurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The Honda had no reported injuries or damage. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash left one young man broken and silent metal in its wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

Two sedans collided on Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 10:30 p.m. One driver made a left turn and struck the other going straight. The left-turning driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a seatbelt and airbag.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a sedan making a left turn on Brewer Boulevard collided with another sedan traveling straight southbound. The driver making the left turn failed to yield right-of-way, causing the impact at the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The 32-year-old male driver who turned left was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Speeding Sedan Hits Pedestrian in Queens

A sedan struck a 26-year-old man crossing Rockaway Boulevard with the signal. The driver sped through a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and bleeding. Shock followed. System failed to protect him.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2017 BMW sedan made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The police report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14