Crash Count for Old Astoria-Hallets Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 276
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 103
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 27
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Old Astoria-Hallets Point?
SUVs/Cars 9 1 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

No Deaths, No Relief: Forty-Two Injured Is Not Safe

Old Astoria-Hallets Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

No one died on the streets of Old Astoria-Hallets Point in the last year. But the wounds run deep. Forty-two people were injured in 72 crashes in the past twelve months alone. Among them: children, elders, workers, neighbors. One crash, one body at a time. Crash data

One person suffered a serious injury. The rest carry bruises, broken bones, or pain that lingers. The numbers are not just numbers. They are knees crushed by SUVs, hips struck in crosswalks, hands broken by careless turns. Injury details

The Pattern: SUVs, Taxis, and the Young

SUVs led the way in pedestrian injuries. In the last three years, SUVs caused seven pedestrian injuries here. Taxis, sedans, and even bikes added to the toll. The young are not spared. Five children under 18 were hurt in the last year. The oldest victim was 74. Vehicle breakdown

Leadership: Progress, But Not Enough

City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They tout new speed limits, more cameras, and intersection redesigns. But in Old Astoria-Hallets Point, the pain continues. No deaths is not the same as safety. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it here. Cameras work, but only where installed. The streets remain a patchwork of risk.

The Call: Demand More Than Words

This is not fate. This is policy. Every injury is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets built for people, not just cars.

Do not wait for the first death. Act now. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Old Astoria-Hallets Point sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, community board Queens CB1, city council district District 22, assembly district AD 36 and state senate district SD 59.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Old Astoria-Hallets Point?
Cars and Trucks: 7 pedestrian injuries (including SUVs and sedans), Taxis: 1 pedestrian injury, Bikes: 1 pedestrian injury. No pedestrian deaths reported.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Crashes are the result of choices—speed, street design, enforcement. They are preventable.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, install more speed and red-light cameras, redesign intersections, and prioritize safety over traffic flow.
How many people were seriously hurt or killed in the last year?
In the past 12 months, 42 people were injured and 1 suffered a serious injury. No deaths were reported.
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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Old Astoria-Hallets Point Old Astoria-Hallets Point sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 36, SD 59, Queens CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Old Astoria-Hallets Point

72-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens SUV Crash

A 72-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 31 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was making a left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 31 Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the time of the report. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Rear-Ends Three Vehicles in Queens

A sedan slammed into three stopped vehicles on 21 Street in Queens. The driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered facial bruises. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction. Multiple vehicles bore rear-end damage. The crash unfolded in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2019 sedan struck three vehicles stopped in traffic on 21 Street, Queens. The sedan hit a pick-up truck, an SUV, and another sedan from behind. The driver was injured, sustaining facial contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact caused center front-end damage to the sedan and center back-end damage to the three struck vehicles. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in congested traffic conditions.


SUV Steering Failure Injures Driver on 14 Street

A 27-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his SUV experienced a steering failure on 14 Street. The vehicle collided with multiple parked cars. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured when his 2016 SUV suffered a steering failure while traveling south on 14 Street. The vehicle struck several parked cars, damaging their rear and side panels. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Steering Failure" as the contributing factor. The driver sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


E-Bike Strikes Queens Pedestrian Head-On

A 28-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on 21 Street in Queens. The rider drove south at unsafe speed and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The bike's front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on 21 Street in Queens struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage there. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by high-speed, aggressive e-bike operation in pedestrian areas.


SUV Hits E-Scooter on Astoria Boulevard

A Nissan SUV struck an e-scooter rider on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The 35-year-old male scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver, unlicensed, caused the crash by improper lane usage. Both vehicles collided front to front.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling west on Astoria Boulevard collided head-on with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a female operating without a license, was cited for improper passing or lane usage. The report also notes the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left side doors and the e-scooter's front end. The scooter rider was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.


E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Collision

A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The crash involved a sedan and an e-bike traveling opposite directions. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan driver made an unsafe lane change.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 21:05 involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, was riding northbound when the sedan, traveling southbound, made an unsafe lane change. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.