Crash Count for Jackson Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,827
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,501
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 330
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Jackson Heights
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Head 1
Amputation 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Severe Lacerations 6
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Concussion 9
Head 6
+1
Back 2
Neck 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 38
Neck 18
+13
Back 8
+3
Whole body 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 69
Lower leg/foot 31
+26
Head 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Face 5
Back 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 42
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Head 8
+3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 25
Head 6
+1
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Jackson Heights?

Preventable Speeding in Jackson Heights School Zones

(since 2022)
Evening turn at 84th and 35th

Evening turn at 84th and 35th

Jackson Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just before evening at 84th Street and 35th Avenue, a driver turned right and hit a 57‑year‑old man in the marked crosswalk. Police logged improper turning and distraction by the driver, and severe bleeding to the man’s head (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 13: A driver turning right hit a person walking at 84th St and 35th Ave; police cited improper turn and inattention (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 10: A driver turning right hit a man on a bike at 74th St and 31st Ave (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 8: A left‑turning driver hit a man on a bike at 73rd St and 31st Ave; police listed failure to yield and distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 8: Two people on a bike hit a stopped car’s side at 31st Ave and 73rd St; one rider suffered a fracture and bruising (NYC Open Data).

The toll in Jackson Heights

Since 2022, Jackson Heights has recorded 2,798 crashes, 1,486 injuries, and 9 deaths in police reports (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes stand at 448 with 264 injuries and 0 deaths, compared with 569 crashes, 331 injuries, and 4 deaths by this point last year (NYC Open Data).

Harm clusters on familiar blocks. Police reports tie 4 deaths and 55 injuries to 37 Avenue, and 1 death and 107 injuries to Northern Boulevard in this area (NYC Open Data). Injuries rise in the evening rush: about 6–9 PM sees the heaviest counts, including a spike at 6 PM (NYC Open Data).

What breaks us at the corner

Police frequently record driver inattention and failure to yield in these crashes. In the recent week alone, officers logged right‑ and left‑turn strikes on people walking and biking at 84th St, 74th St, and 73rd St (NYC Open Data). Hardened turns, daylighted corners, and more leading pedestrian intervals fit these patterns.

Who holds the keys

Council Member Shekar Krishnan has said, “The infrastructure projects, the transportation and green space projects, need to be progressing at a much much faster rate” (Streetsblog NYC).

On speed, the state has a tool. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. State Sen. Jessica Ramos co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee on May 20, 2025 (Open States). Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas co‑sponsors the Assembly version requiring speed limiters for repeat offenders (A 7979) (Open States).

Slow the streets that keep taking lives

The data here point to turns and speed. The city can add hard‑turn treatments and daylighting at 84th/35th, 74th/31st, and along 37 Avenue. Albany can curb repeat speeders. And City Hall can lower default speeds citywide. Advocates and local officials have already called for lower limits after deadly crashes nearby (Streetsblog NYC).

One corner. One evening. It will happen again until we make it stop.

Take one step now. Tell your leaders to slow our streets and rein in repeat speeders /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 84th St and 35th Ave?
On Sep 13, 2025, a driver making a right turn hit a 57‑year‑old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. Police noted improper turning and distraction by the driver, and severe bleeding to the victim’s head. Source: NYC Open Data crash record for that intersection.
How bad is the problem in Jackson Heights?
From 2022 through Sep 18, 2025, police reports in Jackson Heights show 2,798 crashes, 1,486 people injured, and 9 people killed. This year to date: 448 crashes, 264 injuries, and 0 deaths, compared with 569 crashes, 331 injuries, and 4 deaths by this point last year. Source: NYC Open Data Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
Where are the worst spots?
37 Avenue and Northern Boulevard stand out in the data. Police link 4 deaths and 55 injuries to 37 Avenue, and 1 death and 107 injuries to Northern Boulevard within this area. Source: NYC Open Data Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
What can be fixed at the corners?
The week’s cases show turning drivers hitting people walking and biking. Hardened turns, daylighting, and more leading pedestrian intervals target those conflicts. These are standard safety tools used by NYC DOT.
How were these numbers calculated?
We analyzed NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to the Jackson Heights neighborhood (NTA QN0301) and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18. We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths; reviewed police‑recorded contributing factors for named driver behaviors; and scanned location fields to identify recurring corridors. Data were accessed Sep 18, 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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

District 34

Twitter: @votejgr

Council Member Shekar Krishnan

District 25

State Senator Jessica Ramos

District 13

Traffic Safety Timeline for Jackson Heights

27
Truck driver, scooter rider collide on Junction Blvd

Sep 27 - On Junction Blvd near 35-26, a truck driver and an electric-scooter rider collided. The 21-year-old woman on the scooter suffered back injuries and was semiconscious. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

Police responded to a crash on Junction Blvd near 35-26 in Queens. The driver of a box truck and a 21-year-old woman on an electric scooter were involved. The scooter rider was injured. She was semiconscious, with back pain, and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, officers listed the contributing factor as 'Following Too Closely.'" The truck driver is a 61-year-old man. Police recorded the truck traveling south and going straight before the crash. The scooter record shows center front damage. Injuries for the truck driver and other listed registrants were marked as unspecified. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
24
Driver hits parked car on 34 Avenue, Queens

Sep 24 - A driver in a sedan hit a parked car at 77 St and 34 Ave in Queens. The 60-year-old driver suffered leg injuries and bleeding. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.

According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a parked sedan at 77 St and 34 Ave in Queens at 9:40 a.m. The crash injured the 60-year-old driver. He sustained knee and lower-leg injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The parked car had damage to the right rear bumper. The moving car showed damage along the left side doors. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other people were listed as injured. The report lists the moving car as going straight ahead before the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Driver rear-ends parked Honda on Northern Blvd

Sep 21 - A westbound Jeep driver hit a parked Honda outside 85-15 Northern Blvd in Queens. Police recorded driver inattention. The Jeep driver reported back pain. The parked driver’s status was listed as unspecified.

A westbound driver in a 2023 Jeep went straight on Northern Blvd and hit the rear of a parked 2021 Honda outside 85-15 Northern Blvd in Queens. The crash injured the 23-year-old Jeep driver, who reported back pain. The 34-year-old driver in the parked Honda was listed with an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver who hit the parked car. Impact points in the report show center front damage to the Jeep and center back damage to the Honda.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen on Scooter

Sep 21 - At 82 St and Northern Blvd, a southbound SUV driver made a right turn and hit a 17-year-old on a standing scooter. The teen was injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A southbound driver in an SUV made a right turn at 82 St and Northern Blvd in Queens and collided with a 17-year-old on a standing scooter listed as "Standing S." The teen was hurt and reported arm pain; officers noted shock on scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists inattention for both operators. The SUV's point of impact was its left-side doors; the scooter showed center-front damage. No other injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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
Right-Turning Driver Hits Man in Crosswalk

Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan turned right at 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens and hit a 57-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and was conscious. Police cited Turning Improperly and distraction by the driver.

At 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and hit a 57-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded these driver errors in the crash file. The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact, consistent with a turning strike. The pedestrian location was listed as an intersection crosswalk. No contributing factor is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

10
Right-turn driver hits cyclist at 74 St/31 Ave

Sep 10 - A sedan driver turned right at 74 St and 31 Ave in Queens. He hit a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, 45, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. Police listed no contributing factors.

At 74 St and 31 Ave in Queens, a sedan driver turned right and hit a bicyclist who was riding straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn and the bicyclist was going straight when they collided. Police recorded no contributing factors or specific driver errors in the dataset for this crash. The driver is listed as a 74-year-old man. Injury information for the driver is noted as unspecified. Vehicle data lists a 2008 Nissan sedan with impact at the right front bumper. The bike shows impact at the left front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
8
Bike passenger injured at 73 St, 31 Ave

Sep 8 - Two people on a bike and a driver in a sedan collided at 73 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Impact damaged the sedan's right-side doors. A 25-year-old bike passenger suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

At 73 St and 31 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan and two people on a bike collided while heading east. A 25-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the bike was injured with an arm contusion. The 29-year-old male rider was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan showed impact to the right-side doors. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. in zip code 11370.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
8
Queens left-turn driver hits cyclist on 31 Ave

Sep 8 - On 31 Ave at 73 St, a Ford sedan driver turned left and hit a 45-year-old man on a bike going straight. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The rider suffered arm abrasions and stayed conscious.

At 6:12 p.m. in Queens, at 31 Ave and 73 St, a Ford sedan driver making a left turn hit a 45-year-old man riding east on 31 Ave. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the bicyclist was traveling straight east and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash involved two vehicles: a bike and a 2016 Ford sedan registered in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
SUV, sedan collide; teen passenger injured

Sep 3 - Two westbound drivers collided on 35 Ave at 95 St in Queens. A 14-year-old rear-seat passenger took a neck injury. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in a Toyota SUV and a driver in a sedan, both heading west on 35 Ave at 95 St in Queens, collided while going straight. The impact hit the SUV’s right front and the sedan’s left front. A 14-year-old boy riding in the right rear seat was injured with neck pain, reported as whiplash, and remained conscious. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and Driver Inattention/Distraction was a contributing factor. No other injuries are listed in the data. The crash was logged at 3:25 p.m., zip code 11372. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction; no other driver errors were noted in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Two drivers run light, collide in Astoria

Aug 26 - Sedan east on Astoria Boulevard met pickup north on 80th Street. Both blew the signal. Steel met steel. The sedan driver was hurt. Blood on the arm. Sirens cut the heat. Queens held its breath at the light they ignored.

A Nissan sedan traveling east on Astoria Boulevard collided with a GMC pickup heading north on 80th Street. One person was injured: the 34-year-old female sedan driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. The data lists driver errors as Traffic Control Disregarded for each vehicle and multiple occupants. The sedan’s front end struck; the pickup showed damage to its right rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but the crash shows how disregard for the signal harms people inside and outside cars alike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
23
Left-turn sedan hits man on Northern Blvd

Aug 23 - A driver making a left turn hit a 34-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard near 88th Street. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield as causes.

The driver of a sedan made a left turn on Northern Boulevard near 88th Street and hit a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a lower-leg contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report also notes the pedestrian was crossing with no signal or crosswalk, mentioned after the driver errors. Damage and point of impact were listed at the vehicle's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
19
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lanes

Aug 19 - Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.


17
SUV and sedan crash on 37th Avenue

Aug 17 - Two cars met nose to nose on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights. Metal screamed. A woman driver hurt her neck. Police flagged failure to yield and alcohol. Streets gave no mercy.

Two vehicles collided head-on at 95-22 37th Avenue in Queens. A female driver in an SUV was injured, reporting neck pain. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Alcohol Involvement.” Driver errors led the crash, with failure to yield named first. Alcohol involvement was recorded for multiple parties. The report also notes “View Obstructed/Limited.” No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured in the data provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
12
SUV rear-ends taxi on Northern Boulevard

Aug 12 - Westbound SUV slammed a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The cab took the hit in the back. The SUV’s nose crumpled. One driver was hurt. Police cite distraction. Traffic turned to metal and pain.

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the SUV was going straight. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash profile shows classic rear-end impact: center front of the SUV into the center back of the taxi. Driver error led the list. Only after that does equipment appear in the record, including seat belts noted for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02