Crash Count for Bayside
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,441
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 708
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 126
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Bayside
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 4
Head 3
Chest 1
Whiplash 16
Neck 10
+5
Back 5
Head 3
Whole body 3
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 21
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 5
Face 3
Back 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Abrasion 15
Lower leg/foot 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Back 2
Head 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 14
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bayside?

Preventable Speeding in Bayside School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Bayside

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2025 Black Land Rover Suburban (LTW5645) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2010 Blue Hyundai Su (TEA6016) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2015 Infiniti Seda (2JX122) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Volkswagen Suburban (KJL8640) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2014 Jeep Station Wagon (MNZ2465) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
Bayside’s Dead Hours: Five Dead Since 2022. Most On Foot.

Bayside’s Dead Hours: Five Dead Since 2022. Most On Foot.

Bayside: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025

About 2:30 AM on Aug 26, 2025, a 24‑year‑old passenger died on the Cross Island Parkway near Bell Boulevard. Police said the 1999 BMW lost control. Unsafe speed is listed in the state crash file. Patch | NYC Open Data

They were one of 5 people killed in Bayside since 2022. CrashCount stats

Nights and highways keep taking people

Three of the five killed here were pedestrians; two were vehicle occupants. CrashCount stats

Hotspots tell the story. The Cross Island Parkway shows 2 deaths and 75 injuries. The Clearview Expressway adds 1 death and 70 injuries. Northern Blvd and the Long Island Expressway each show another death. NYC Open Data

The clock matters. Two deaths hit around 2 AM. Others came at 5 AM, 8 AM, and 10 PM. NYC Open Data

The pattern holds in 2025

By this year’s count to Aug 31, Bayside logged 256 crashes, 2 deaths, and 125 injuries. Last year by this point it was 201 crashes and no deaths. CrashCount stats

Pedestrians are hit most often by SUVs and sedans. The file shows pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs and “Other,” with serious injuries from cars and SUVs. NYC Open Data

On Northern Blvd at 217 St, a 74‑year‑old man was killed at an intersection. The driver was listed unlicensed. NYC Open Data

Slow it where the bodies fall

Concrete fixes fit the map:

  • Nighttime focus on highways and arterials where deaths cluster (Cross Island, Clearview, Northern). Lighting, speed control, and targeted enforcement after dark. NYC Open Data
  • Daylighting and hardened turns on Northern Blvd and other local crossings with repeated pedestrian hits. NYC Open Data
  • Protected space near bus stops and parkway ramps to blunt high‑speed merges. NYC Open Data

Citywide tools are on the table. Our own call is plain: “Lower speeds. Save lives.” /take_action/
And Albany has a bill to stop the worst repeat speeders. S 4045

Who moves, who stalls

Your council member here is Vickie Paladino. She sponsored a bill to erase protected bike and bus lane targets from the Streets Master Plan. It sits in committee. Legistar

Your state senator is John Liu. He co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on the speed‑limiter bill S 4045. Open States

Your assembly member is Ed Braunstein. He voted yes to extend school speed zones, a step that protects kids where drivers have failed them. Open States

Five dead since 2022. Nights. Highways. The list is short and cruel. The next name does not have to be added. Start by slowing the cars. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
This report covers Bayside (NTA QN1102) in Queens. Hotspots in the data include the Cross Island Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Northern Blvd, and the Long Island Expressway.
How many people have been killed or injured?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Aug 31, 2025, Bayside saw 1,136 crashes, 5 deaths, and 564 injuries, with 7 serious injuries. Three of the five deaths were pedestrians. Source: NYC Open Data crash files.
When are crashes most deadly here?
Deaths cluster at night and early morning in this dataset: two around 2 AM, and others at 5 AM, 8 AM, and 10 PM. Source: NYC Open Data hourly records for Bayside during the covered period.
Who are my representatives and what have they done?
Council Member Vickie Paladino sponsored Int 1362‑2025 to remove protected bike and bus lane targets (in committee). State Senator John Liu co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 (speed limiters). Assembly Member Ed Braunstein voted yes to extend school speed zones (S 8344).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4), filtering for Bayside (NTA QN1102) and the period Jan 1, 2022–Aug 31, 2025. We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths; extracted pedestrian/occupant mode details; and reviewed hourly timestamps and top locations. Data were accessed Aug 31, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Ed Braunstein
Assembly Member Ed Braunstein
District 26
District Office:
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Twitter: @edbraunstein
Vickie Paladino
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
District Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
Twitter: @VickieforNYC
John Liu
State Senator John Liu
District 16
District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @LiuNewYork

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bayside

27
Driver hits man on Bell Blvd, Queens

Sep 27 - A southbound Toyota driver hit a man on Bell Blvd near 40-12. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head wound, minor bleeding, and shock. Police listed the driver factor as unspecified.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling south on Bell Blvd and going straight, hit a male pedestrian not at an intersection near 40-12 Bell Blvd in Queens at 22:47. The impact was to the center front end, and the front end was damaged. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and went into shock; injury severity was recorded as level 3. Police listed the driver’s contributing factor as “Unspecified.” No other driver error was documented in the report. The crash involved one vehicle with a licensed male driver; no other injuries were noted for occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

1
Driver in SUV ignored signal, hit teen cyclist

Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard

Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.

Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger

Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.

A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers

Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.

Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Protected Lane Definitions and Benchmarks

Aug 14 - Int 1362-2025 strips ‘protected’ bus and bicycle lane definitions and drops lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. It tears out accountability. Transit priority and safe cycling face rollback. Pedestrians and riders lose clear targets.

"The definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane as set forth in subdivision a of section 19-199.1 of the administrative code of the city of New York are REPEALED." -- Vickie Paladino

Int 1362-2025 was introduced and sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino on August 14, 2025, and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Paladino is the sponsor. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. Safety analysts say eliminating these definitions and quotas weakens commitments to high‑quality, traffic‑calming, mode‑shift infrastructure and is likely to reduce cycling uptake and bus priority, undermining safety‑in‑numbers and street equity. Status: in committee; no vote yet.


14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino Backs Misguided Repeal of Bus and Bike Benchmarks

Aug 14 - Int 1362-2025 strips protected bus and bike lane definitions and benchmarks. It removes firm targets and accountability. Safety analysts warn this will likely slow mode shift and increase crash exposure for cyclists and pedestrians.

"The definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane ... are REPEALED." -- Vickie Paladino

Int 1362-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, was sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and reached the Council vote stage. The matter is described as "removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan." Council Member Vickie Paladino pushed the change and backed removal of the definitions and quotas. The Council vote failed at the full body stage. Safety analysts note the bill "eliminates clear targets and accountability for building a connected, low-stress network and bus priority," and warn it will likely slow mode shift and raise crash exposure for cyclists and pedestrians despite retention of other upgrades.


14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino Backs Misguided Repeal of Protected Lane Definitions

Aug 14 - Int 1362-2025 strips protected bus and bicycle lane definitions and removes lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. It rips out clear targets. Cyclists and pedestrians lose accountability as exposure and crash risk rise.

"The definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" ... are REPEALED." -- Vickie Paladino

Int 1362-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is described as "removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions." Sponsored and advanced by Council Member Vickie Paladino, the bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" in Admin Code §19-199.1 and strips lane quotas from the master plan. Removing definitions and benchmarks eliminates clear targets and accountability for building a connected, low-stress network and bus priority. That likely slows mode shift and safety-in-numbers gains, increasing crash exposure for cyclists and pedestrians despite other upgrades.


14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.

Aug 14 - Int 1362-2025 strips ‘protected’ bus and bicycle lane definitions and drops lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. It tears out accountability. Transit priority and safe cycling face rollback. Pedestrians and riders lose clear targets.

Int 1362-2025 was introduced and sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino on August 14, 2025, and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Paladino is the sponsor. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan. Safety analysts say eliminating these definitions and quotas weakens commitments to high‑quality, traffic‑calming, mode‑shift infrastructure and is likely to reduce cycling uptake and bus priority, undermining safety‑in‑numbers and street equity. Status: in committee; no vote yet.


14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.

Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.

Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."


14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.

Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.

Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.


14
Int 1362-2025 Paladino co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.

Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.

Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.


12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two

Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.


11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave

Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.

A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02