Crash Count for Cambria Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,075
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 708
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 100
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Cambria Heights
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Whiplash 25
Back 7
+2
Head 7
+2
Neck 7
+2
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 16
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Chest 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Back 2
Head 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 8
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 8
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Head 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Cambria Heights?

Preventable Speeding in Cambria Heights School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Cambria Heights

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2022 Gray Nissan Suburban (KHB9511) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2011 Lincoln Sedan (MSD1321) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 1983 Me/Be Coup (3834Z7) – 33 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2019 Black Toyota Suburban (DZK5745) – 24 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MSB7834) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here

A bike, an intersection, a death — Cambria Heights keeps the count

Cambria Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 27, 2025

Just after noon on Sep 22, at 115 Ave and 227 St, a driver in a 2019 Honda sedan hit a 36‑year‑old man riding an e‑bike. He died at the scene. NYC Open DataAMNY

Since 2022, Cambria Heights has recorded 4 people killed and 705 injured in 1,070 crashes. NYC Open Data

This Month

  • Sep 22: The cyclist was killed at 115 Ave and 227 St. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 16: A 21‑year‑old on a motorcycle was injured when a driver making a U‑turn hit him at 116 Ave and 228 St. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 7: Two men walking were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Nissan SUV hit them on 237 St near 120‑33. Police recorded driver inattention. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 2: A 7‑year‑old girl walking at 223 St and 114 Ave was hit by a driver going straight in an SUV. NYC Open Data

The corners that keep breaking us

Cross Island Parkway is the top killer here, with two deaths since 2022. 115 Ave and 116 Ave each mark a death. NYC Open Data

One death came with speed. On Jun 26, 2025, police recorded unsafe speed when a 39‑year‑old was killed at Nashville Blvd and 116 Ave. NYC Open Data

Evenings are not safe. A death was logged around 8 PM. NYC Open Data

What leaders have — and haven’t — done

Council Member Nantasha M. Williams sponsored a bill to crack down on unlicensed commuter vans; it sits in committee. NYC Council – Legistar

State Senator Leroy Comrie co‑sponsored and voted yes on the Senate’s speed limiter bill S 4045. Open States Assembly Member Clyde Vanel co‑sponsored the matching Assembly bill A 2299. Open States

The tools are on the table: slower default speeds and mandatory limiters for repeat speeders. Our city already knows how to write the rules. It needs to use them — on these corners.

Fix what’s in front of us

  • Daylight the crosswalks and corners on 115 Ave, 116 Ave, and 227–228 St. Harden the turns so drivers take them slow.
  • Give pedestrians a head start with leading intervals. Enforce failure‑to‑yield at known trouble spots.
  • Target speed and distraction at night on Cross Island Parkway and neighborhood feeders.

End where it started. A bike. A sedan. An intersection with a name. The next one is already on the map unless someone moves first.

Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to act: slower default speeds and real consequences for repeat speeders. Start here: Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on Sep 22 in Cambria Heights?
According to NYC Open Data and AMNY, a driver in a 2019 Honda sedan hit a 36‑year‑old man riding an e‑bike at 115 Ave and 227 St on the afternoon of Sep 22, 2025. He was killed. NYC Open Data AMNY
How bad is the crash toll in Cambria Heights since 2022?
From 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑27, there were 1,070 crashes, with 4 people killed and 705 injured in Cambria Heights. Source: NYC Open Data rollups used by CrashCount. NYC Open Data
Where are the worst local spots?
Cross Island Parkway leads with two deaths. 115 Ave and 116 Ave each show a death. These come from NYC Open Data’s crash records for Cambria Heights. NYC Open Data
Which elected officials represent this area and what have they done?
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams sponsored Int 1347‑2025, a commuter‑van enforcement bill now in committee. State Senator Leroy Comrie co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 (speed limiters). Assembly Member Clyde Vanel co‑sponsored A 2299 (the Assembly companion). Legistar Open States
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4) — filtered to Cambria Heights (NTA QN1304) and the date window 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑27. We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths from those records. Data as of Sep 26, 2025. View the datasets here, with linked Persons and Vehicles tables.
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

Assembly Member Clyde Vanel

District 33

Council Member Nantasha M. Williams

District 27

State Senator Leroy Comrie

District 14

Traffic Safety Timeline for Cambria Heights

26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave

Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.

A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844394 - 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
Driver U‑Turn Hits Motorcyclist at 116 Ave

Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.

At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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

7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV

Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway

Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.

Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens

Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1347-2025 Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.


14
Int 1347-2025 Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.


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
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane

Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.

NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.


6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash

Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.

Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens

Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.

CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.


3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard

Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.


31
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden

Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."

Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02