Crash Count for Jackson Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,899
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,546
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 338
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 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 7
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Concussion 9
Head 6
+1
Back 2
Neck 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 39
Neck 18
+13
Back 9
+4
Whole body 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 74
Lower leg/foot 33
+28
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Head 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 5
Face 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 43
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
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 Oct 29, 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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

District 34

Twitter: @votejgr

Council Member Shekar Krishnan

District 25

State Senator Jessica Ramos

District 13

Other Geographies

Jackson Heights Jackson Heights sits in Queens, Precinct 115, District 25, AD 34, SD 13, Queens CB3.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Jackson Heights

26
Right-turn driver injures motorist on 82 St

Oct 26 - A driver making a right turn hit a westbound sedan at 82 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The 26-year-old woman driving west was injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience.'

At 82 St and 32 Ave in Queens, the driver of an eastbound sedan making a right turn hit a westbound sedan that was going straight. The westbound driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, two sedans were involved and the listed contributing factor was 'Driver Inexperience.' Police recorded driver inexperience. The impact points were the turning sedan’s right front and the westbound sedan’s left side. This was a turning conflict at an intersection, with one driver moving through and another turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
24
Three hurt at 30 Ave and 72 St

Oct 24 - An eastbound SUV driver and a northbound sedan driver collided at 30 Ave and 72 St. A driver also hit a parked SUV. Three were hurt, including a passenger. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded.

An eastbound driver in a Lexus SUV and a northbound driver in a Honda sedan collided at 30 Ave and 72 St in Queens around 12:46 a.m. A driver also hit a parked Toyota SUV. Three people were injured. The 27-year-old SUV driver had an arm contusion. The 29-year-old sedan driver reported head pain. A 26-year-old front-seat passenger complained of abdominal and pelvic pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded traffic control disregarded, but the report does not assign it to a specific driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
22
Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Northern Boulevard

Oct 22 - A Honda driver turned right at 87th Street and hit a 21-year-old cyclist going straight on Northern Boulevard. He went down with a leg injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by the driver.

A 2019 Honda sedan driver, heading west on Northern Boulevard, made a right turn at 87 St and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was riding straight west. The rider suffered a lower-leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by the driver. The crash occurred in the 115th Precinct in Queens. No other injuries were recorded in the report. The report identifies the bicyclist as the injured party and lists the driver as licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Sedan driver injures rider at 32 Ave

Oct 21 - A driver in an Infiniti sedan went east on 32 Ave and hit a man on an other motorized device at 76 St. He was ejected. Head wound. Bleeding. Police list traffic control disregarded and inattention.

At 32 AVE and 76 ST in Queens, the driver of a 2013 Infiniti sedan, traveling east, hit a 28-year-old man operating an other motorized device that was moving north. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. He was conscious. A 25-year-old male driver in the sedan and a 45-year-old female occupant reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded those errors for the sedan driver. The sedan showed right front bumper damage. This was a straight-through movement into a rider with little protection. The harm fell on the person outside the car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
Scooter rider, taxi driver collide on 37th Avenue

Oct 15 - Near 93‑04 37th Ave in Queens, a scooter rider and a taxi driver collided. The 22‑year‑old rider suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inexperience. Damage marked the taxi’s rear and the scooter’s front.

Police documented a collision between a taxi and a standing scooter near 93‑04 37th Avenue in Queens at 10:58 a.m. The 22‑year‑old scooter rider was injured with a contusion to the lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. The taxi driver, a 34‑year‑old woman, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, driver inexperience contributed to the crash. Investigators recorded the point of impact at the taxi’s rear and the scooter’s front, and noted damage to the taxi’s left rear bumper and the scooter’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Driver injures 63-year-old at Astoria and 82 St

Oct 14 - A driver in a Ford sedan, eastbound on Astoria Blvd, hit a 63-year-old man in the 82 St intersection. The man was conscious with arm and hand abrasions. Police listed no driver errors.

According to the police report, a licensed male driver in a 2013 Ford sedan was traveling east on Astoria Blvd and going straight when he hit a 63-year-old man in the intersection at 82 St. The point of impact was the center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions to his arm and hand. Police recorded no driver contributing factors. The crash occurred in Queens in the 115th Precinct. No additional causes were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Ramos mentioned in State lawmakers call for withholding state employees’ federal taxes
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD
12
Distracted Driver Hits Woman on Northern Boulevard

Oct 12 - 3:35 a.m. in Queens. A driver in a westbound sedan went straight and hit a 23-year-old woman on Northern Boulevard. Center-front impact. Head wounds. She stayed conscious. Police listed driver distraction and inexperience.

At 3:35 a.m. on Northern Boulevard at 81-14 in Queens, the driver of a westbound sedan went straight and hit a 23-year-old woman. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" contributed to the crash. The point of impact was the center front, and the vehicle showed matching damage. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. The crash occurred in the 115th Precinct, zip code 11372.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run
28
Rear-end crash on 31 AVE injures passenger

Sep 28 - Eastbound drivers crashed at 93 ST and 31 AVE in Queens. The rear driver hit a slowing car. A 48-year-old passenger suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.

Two drivers traveled east at 93 ST and 31 AVE in Queens. One driver slowed or stopped. The driver behind kept going straight and hit the back of the car ahead. A 48-year-old female passenger was injured with back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Damage noted: left front bumper on the striking car, and center back end on the car that was hit. Both drivers held New York licenses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
15
Teen motorcyclist injured at 82 St, 30 Ave

Sep 15 - At 82 St and 30 Ave, a 16-year-old on a motorcycle hit a vehicle’s right-side doors. He rode west. The other driver went north. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction. He stayed conscious with an arm bruise.

At 82 Street and 30 Avenue in Queens, a 16-year-old motorcycle driver going west hit the right-side doors of a northbound vehicle, injuring the teen. According to the police report, contributing factors were Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction. For the injured rider, police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience. The motorcycle’s front end was damaged and the other vehicle’s right doors were damaged. No other injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens