Crash Count for Queens CB83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 67
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 43
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 13
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 0
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB83?
Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 SUVs/Cars 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0
No More Broken Bodies: Queens Needs Action, Not Excuses

No More Broken Bodies: Queens Needs Action, Not Excuses

Queens CB83: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll, Year After Year

No one walks away untouched. In Queens CB83, 43 people have been injured in 67 crashes since 2022. Not one death. But pain lingers. Broken arms, whiplash, concussions. The numbers do not bleed, but people do. In the last twelve months, 16 more injuries. No one is spared: young, old, working, waiting. The road does not care.

The Latest Crashes

A man died on the Belt Parkway near JFK. He lost control. The car hit a tree. He never made it home. Police found him at the scene. No arrests. The case is still open. The story ran cold in the news, but the loss is not forgotten. Police from the 106th Precinct in South Ozone Park responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision on the westbound Belt Parkway just west of 130th Street just after 10:30 p.m.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

No local leader has stepped forward with a bold plan. No new bills, no public votes, no press quotes from the council or Albany. The silence is heavy. The city has the power to lower speed limits. They have not used it here. Cameras could catch speeders, but the law is at risk. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program is gone. The streets wait. So do the people.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. They can harden crosswalks. They can bring back the abatement program. But they have not. The cost is measured in broken bodies and empty beds.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB83 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 31, assembly district AD 31 and state senate district SD 10.
Which areas are in Queens CB83?
It includes the John F. Kennedy International Airport neighborhood. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 31, Assembly District AD 31, and State Senate District SD 10.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB83?
According to recent data, there were no pedestrian injuries or deaths caused by cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, or bikes in Queens CB83 during the covered period. NYC Open Data
Are crashes just 'accidents' or can they be prevented?
Crashes are not just accidents. They are preventable. Lower speed limits, safer street design, and enforcement can save lives.
What can local politicians do to reduce traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, restore the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program, install more speed cameras, and redesign streets to protect people walking and cycling.
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 CB83 Queens Community Board 83 sits in Queens, District 31, AD 31, SD 10.

It contains John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 83

SUV Driver Distracted Causes Single-Vehicle Crash

A 40-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury after a single-vehicle crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Police report driver inattention and outside distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Van Wyck Expressway involving a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling southbound. The driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data highlights driver errors related to distraction as the primary cause of this single-vehicle collision.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Nassau Expressway

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Nassau Expressway, injuring the sedan’s 62-year-old male driver. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV driver followed too closely, leading to the collision.

At 4 p.m., an SUV traveling east on Nassau Expressway rear-ended a sedan also moving east, according to the police report. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the sedan’s center front end absorbed the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy roadways and the severe consequences for vehicle occupants.


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SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight

A left-turning SUV struck a westbound sedan at Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Three vehicle occupants suffered moderate injuries including whiplash and fractures. Police report cites unspecified driver errors without victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at Rockaway Boulevard in Queens involving a 2016 SUV making a left turn and a 2020 sedan traveling straight west. The SUV struck the sedan on its right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors of the SUV and the sedan's center front end. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, a 53-year-old male with neck whiplash; the sedan driver, a 39-year-old female with a fractured and dislocated elbow; and a 21-year-old male passenger with back whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified driver errors but does not attribute fault to any victims or note pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or properly clear intersections.


Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Queens Road

Two sedans collided on 150 Drive in Queens. The rear driver, distracted and following too closely, struck the front vehicle. The front driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 on 150 Drive near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans traveling westbound collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center front end. The rear driver, a 30-year-old female with a learner's permit, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. The front driver, a male with a valid license, was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center impact points, confirming the rear-end nature of the collision. The contributing factors listed include driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, highlighting driver error as the primary cause.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

A female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after her sedan was struck from behind by an SUV on the Van Wyck Expressway late at night. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when the collision occurred at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:23 p.m. on the Van Wyck Expressway. A 30-year-old female driver of a 2017 sedan was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling southbound, which struck the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had one. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The data shows no contributing factors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding on high-speed roadways like the Van Wyck Expressway.


Three-Vehicle Left-Turn Collision on Van Wyck

Three vehicles collided while making left turns on Van Wyck Expressway. A 28-year-old female sedan driver suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved slippery pavement and front-end impacts. Injuries were non-ejection and moderate.

According to the police report, three vehicles—two SUVs and one sedan—were making left turns on Van Wyck Expressway when they collided. The 28-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors were identified in the data, but all vehicles impacted at their front ends during the left turns. The female driver’s injury severity was moderate, and she was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers under poor road conditions.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends Sedan in Queens

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The unlicensed driver, speeding and intoxicated, struck the rear of another sedan. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the first sedan was unlicensed and involved with alcohol. The report lists contributing factors as Alcohol Involvement and Unsafe Speed. The unlicensed driver struck the rear end of the second sedan while both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were damaged or involved in the collision. The crash highlights driver errors including driving while intoxicated, speeding, and lacking a valid license.


Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Lane Change Collision

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV changing lanes on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and whole-body trauma. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front center while traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The SUV was changing lanes westbound when it struck the motorcycle’s front center. The motorcycle rider, a 57-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the SUV driver’s lane change as the critical action preceding the crash. The motorcycle rider was semiconscious after the impact and suffered serious injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Van Wyck

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred. Damage centered on the SUV’s front and sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided with a parked 2012 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left rear bumper. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, and remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was occupied by two males but no injuries to them are noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the impact points. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.


SUV Right Front Collision Injures Driver

A 49-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver in a 2020 Toyota SUV was injured in a collision on Van Wyck Expressway. The crash involved the SUV's right front bumper striking another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Rockaway Boulevard

A southbound SUV struck a stopped sedan from behind on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard rear-ended a stopped 2021 Toyota sedan. The sedan’s 50-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and the sedan driver was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles and left the sedan driver injured.