Crash Count for Queens CB82
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 347
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 275
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 32
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB82?
SUVs/Cars 3 0 2 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 1 Bikes 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

Woodhaven Boulevard: Where Policy Kills and Leaders Look Away

Queens CB82: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A man and a woman in their seventies tried to cross Woodhaven Boulevard. Two sedans struck them. Both died. That was November. Six months later, a motorcyclist burned on the same boulevard after a driver chased him down and ran him over. The bike caught fire. The man died. The driver kept going. “Our roadways are not the place to settle disputes,” said District Attorney Melinda Katz.

In the last twelve months, two people died and 114 were injured in crashes in Queens CB82. Not one was marked as a serious injury, but the dead do not heal. The numbers do not stop.

The Numbers Behind the Names

Four people have died since 2022. Two were pedestrians, both killed by cars. One was a motorcyclist. The last was a driver. 275 people have been hurt. Two suffered serious injuries. Most were young. Some were old. Five children were injured in the last year alone.

Cars and SUVs killed two people. Motorcycles killed one. No one died on a bike. But every crash leaves someone broken.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city talks about Vision Zero. The state passed Sammy’s Law, letting New York City lower speed limits. But the limit on Woodhaven Boulevard is still 30. Speed cameras work, but only where they are turned on. The city has not lowered the speed limit here. The council has not demanded it. The mayor has not acted. The dead wait for action.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day the limit stays high, every day the cameras go dark, another family risks losing someone.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not kill.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB82 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 32, assembly district AD 28 and state senate district SD 15.
Which areas are in Queens CB82?
It includes the Forest Park neighborhood. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 29 and District 32, Assembly Districts AD 28 and AD 38, and State Senate Districts SD 14 and SD 15.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB82?
In the last three years, pedestrians were killed by cars and SUVs (2 deaths) and motorcycles (1 death). Bikes caused no deaths or serious injuries. See NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Lower speeds, better street design, and enforcement save lives. Policy choices—not chance—shape the toll.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, expand speed cameras, redesign dangerous streets, and push for stronger enforcement. They can act now, or answer for more deaths.
How many people have been killed or injured in Queens CB82 recently?
In the last 12 months, 2 people died and 114 were injured in traffic crashes. Since 2022, 4 have died and 275 have been hurt. See NYC Open Data.
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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Queens CB82 Queens Community Board 82 sits in Queens, Precinct 102, District 32, AD 28, SD 15.

It contains Forest Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 82

Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

Five vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Drivers followed too closely, causing a series of rear-end impacts. A 34-year-old male passenger suffered a neck contusion. All vehicles traveled eastbound, striking each other front to back.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving sedans and SUVs traveling eastbound. The collision was caused by multiple drivers following too closely, leading to a chain of rear-end impacts. A 34-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front and back ends, consistent with the chain-reaction nature of the collision.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

A 56-year-old man driving an SUV struck a sedan ahead on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious but not ejected. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving a 2010 SUV and a 2021 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was semiconscious after the crash. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan, struck by the SUV’s center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had one. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Crashes on Jackie Robinson Parkway

A 2014 Dodge sedan crashed head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle was demolished. Steering failure caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2014 Dodge sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway experienced a steering failure that led to a crash. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious throughout the incident. The vehicle sustained severe damage, described as demolished, with impact at the center front end. The report lists steering failure as the contributing factor. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


71 Avenue Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 71-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on 71 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 71 Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling southbound struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were reported.


Elderly Driver Injured in Unsafe Lane Change

An 84-year-old woman driving a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash occurred during an unsafe lane change. The vehicle’s front end was damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. She was the sole occupant of a 2017 sedan traveling east when the collision occurred. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The impact was to the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes and the risks posed by driver inexperience.


Chain Collision Ignites Parkway, Passengers Burned

Three cars crashed eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Metal twisted. Flames rose. A 35-year-old man suffered chest injuries and burns. Two women and a child hurt. All struck in a chain. Following too closely fueled the wreck.

Three vehicles collided in a chain-reaction crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Three cars, eastbound, struck in a chain. Metal folded. A man, 35, burned through the belt that held him. His chest crushed. Fire found him anyway.' Seven people were involved. A 35-year-old male driver suffered severe chest injuries and burns. Two female drivers, ages 25 and 60, were injured, along with a 60-year-old female passenger and a 3-year-old and 2-year-old child. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. The force of the crash left metal twisted and the night lit by flames. No other contributing factors were cited.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided when the rear SUV struck the back of the lead SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 34-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the rear driver also noted for inexperience. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear SUV suffered damage to its center front end, while the lead SUV was damaged at its center back end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.


SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened at night. Following too closely caused the impact. The injured occupant wore a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The front passenger in the struck SUV, an 18-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The impact was centered on the back end of the lead vehicle and the front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Lane Change Hits Sedan on Park Lane

A sedan changing lanes struck another sedan traveling straight east on Park Lane in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 60-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one car and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Park Lane was hit on its right front bumper by another sedan changing lanes. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 60-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The driver of the striking vehicle was traveling east and changing lanes at the time of the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the struck sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other vehicle.


SUV and Sedan Side-Swipe on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

Two vehicles collided side-to-side on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 24-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained damage on their side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The 24-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The sedan was struck on the right side doors, and the SUV on the left side doors, showing a side-swipe collision. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Speeding Jeep Slams Dodge on Parkway Turn

Steel tore the morning. A Jeep struck a Dodge turning wrong on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Speed ruled. A man, 57, bled from the leg, awake but cut deep. The road stayed hard. The crash left scars and silence.

A 1992 Jeep and a 2013 Dodge collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Dodge as it turned improperly. Unsafe speed and improper turning were listed as contributing factors. The 57-year-old male driver of the Jeep suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious and belted. The 19-year-old female driver of the Dodge was involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one man injured and others shaken.


Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger

A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.