Crash Count for Jackson Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,185
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,134
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 248
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Jackson Heights?

Red Lights Run, Childhood Stolen—Demand Safe Streets Now

Red Lights Run, Childhood Stolen—Demand Safe Streets Now

Jackson Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Children in the Crosswalk, Blood on the Street

A Toyota RAV4 ran a red light at 37th Avenue and 73rd Street. Two girls, ages four and eight, were walking in the crosswalk. The SUV went around another car and hit them. The driver fled. The girls survived. Their injuries were called minor. But a child’s wound is never minor. Police said the girls were taken to Elmhurst Hospital. The driver is still out there.

In the last twelve months, Jackson Heights saw 330 people injured and 4 seriously hurt in crashes. One person died. Children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians all bled on these streets. The numbers do not rest. They do not lie.

Red Lights, Broken Lives

A few months earlier, a firefighter ran a red light at Northern Boulevard and 107th Street. He was drunk, police said. He killed a 23-year-old man. The city suspended him for 28 days. The FDNY stated Pena will be suspended without pay for 28 days during the investigation.

On 34th Avenue, a 21-year-old was killed when a motorcycle ran a light. A 17-year-old passenger was thrown from the bike, bleeding. The street is a gauntlet. The dead do not get a second chance.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

The city talks about Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. They pass laws like Sammy’s Law, letting the city lower speed limits. But the limit is not yet lowered. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always about to expire. Each delay is another risk. Each promise is another family waiting for the call.

Act Now: Demand Action

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where children can cross and come home.

Take action now.

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Jessica González-Rojas
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34
District Office:
75-35 31st Ave. Suite 206B (2nd Floor), East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Legislative Office:
Room 654, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shekar Krishnan
Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25
District Office:
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066
Twitter: CMShekarK
Jessica Ramos
State Senator Jessica Ramos
District 13
District Office:
74-09 37th Ave. Suite 302, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Legislative Office:
Room 307, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Jackson Heights Jackson Heights sits in Queens, Precinct 115, District 25, AD 34, SD 13, Queens CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Jackson Heights

González-Rojas Frames MTA Bridge Bike Access as Justice Issue

MTA pledges better access for cyclists and walkers. The agency seeks public input. Sam Schwartz Engineering will draft the plan. New bike parking appears at Grand Central. Permit rules ease on commuter trains. Advocates push for more. History shows slow progress.

""Increasing access of cyclists to MTA bridges is a matter of environmental justice, public health, and labor justice,"" -- Jessica González-Rojas

On May 27, 2022, the MTA announced a strategic action plan to improve bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility access to its trains and facilities. This follows a state bill signed last year mandating better conditions for cyclists. The plan, still in development, aims to create 'equitable access to the transit system and support sustainable transportation modes.' MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said, 'We want to improve customer access to our environmentally friendly MTA services, however they get to their train or bus.' Queens Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas called bridge access 'a matter of environmental justice, public health, and labor justice.' The MTA has ended bike permits on LIRR and Metro-North and added bike parking at Grand Central, but its record on bike access remains mixed. The agency is now seeking public comment and has hired Sam Schwartz Engineering to help shape the plan.


S 5602
Gonzalez-Rojas votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Ramos votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
GONZALEZ-ROJAS co-sponsors bill boosting street safety with complete street requirements.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Gonzalez-Rojas votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Gonzalez-Rojas votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 1078
Gonzalez-Rojas votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


A 8936
Ramos votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


10-Year-Old Girl Injured Crossing Queens Street

A 10-year-old girl was struck while crossing 94-05 35 Avenue in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was going straight. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing 94-05 35 Avenue in Queens when she was struck by a 2018 Honda SUV traveling east. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Crash

A 27-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens when a sedan struck him from behind. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The sedan was parked before the collision. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on 35 Avenue in Queens was struck from behind by an e-bike traveling westbound. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's damage was centered on its back end, while the e-bike's front end was damaged. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable e-bike riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 1078
Ramos votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Ramos votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


SUVs Collide on 32 Avenue During Left Turn

Two SUVs crashed on 32 Avenue at 8:10 p.m. One driver, 61, suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision hit the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Driver errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 32 Avenue collided. One driver was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The 61-year-old driver who turned improperly was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or ejections were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Krishnan Supports Safety Boosting 34th Avenue Paseo Park Plan

DOT will turn 34th Avenue into Paseo Park. Cars slow to five miles per hour. Two blocks go fully to people. Five more half-blocks close to traffic. Councilmember Krishnan backs it. Advocates cheer. Implementation starts June. Streets shift. Safety rises.

On April 28, 2022, the Department of Transportation presented its final plan for 34th Avenue, now called Paseo Park, to Community Board 3. The plan, described as 'bold,' creates a 1.3-mile stretch where vehicles are guests on shared streets, with two blocks and five half-blocks fully pedestrianized. Councilmember Shekar Krishnan, who campaigned for this change, voiced strong support: 'This design improves pedestrian safety and expands accessibility for all people.' DOT officials committed to ongoing collaboration. Some Community Board 3 leaders raised concerns about transparency, scooters, disability access, and environmental review, but DOT called these minor and solvable. The plan has broad support from local advocates and is set to begin implementation in June, with more improvements in 2023. The move marks a major shift for Jackson Heights, prioritizing people over cars and setting a new standard for city streets.


Krishnan Joins Call for Increased Streets Master Plan Funding

Council members and advocates rallied at City Hall. They demanded $3.1 billion for the Streets Master Plan. Traffic deaths surged 44 percent in early 2022. The mayor’s budget falls short. The city stalls. Streets remain deadly. The call: fund safety now.

On April 22, 2022, more than a dozen City Council members and advocates gathered at City Hall to demand full funding for the Streets Master Plan. The plan, passed in 2019, requires hundreds of miles of protected bike lanes, bus lanes, and safer sidewalks. Council Member Alexa Avilés led the call: "We want $3.1 billion, a little tiny fraction of the [nearly $100-billion] city budget, to make sure our streets belong to us, and to make sure New Yorkers are safe." Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, Carlina Rivera, Lincoln Restler, Sandy Nurse, Chi Ossé, Crystal Hudson, Shekar Krishnan, and Amanda Farías joined her. Traffic fatalities rose 44 percent in the first quarter of 2022, the deadliest start since Vision Zero began. The mayor’s proposed $98.5-billion budget did not allocate significant funds for the plan. Advocates say the city must act now to stem the bloodshed on its streets.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV

An unlicensed driver struck a parked SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered facial contusions and bruises. The crash caused right-side damage to the parked vehicle and front-end damage to the moving SUV. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver collided with a parked SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moving vehicle, driven by an unlicensed and inexperienced driver, hit the right front quarter panel of the parked SUV, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver of the moving SUV sustained facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and unlicensed status as contributing factors. The driver was the only occupant and had an airbag deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Krishnan Demands Full Pedestrianization to Boost Park Safety

Council Member Krishnan slammed the city for letting cars invade park space. He called the move a broken promise. He demanded the Adams administration remove the car dealership’s access. Parks officials pledged to work with DOT. The fight for safe, car-free streets continues.

On March 29, 2022, the City Council held a hearing on the pedestrianization of 78th Street in Jackson Heights. The matter, described as a 'broken promise and failure of the prior administration,' centers on the city’s failure to ban cars from the full length of 78th Street between 34th Avenue and Northern Boulevard. Council Member Shekar Krishnan led the charge, criticizing the city for allowing Koeppel Mazda to use park space as a service entrance. Krishnan called this 'offensive to the notion of parks equity' and demanded urgent action to remove car access. Parks Commissioner Susan Donoghue acknowledged the issue and committed to working with DOT and City Hall to resolve it. The push aims to reclaim public space for pedestrians and children, not cars.


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Four Hurt as SUVs Crash on 30 Avenue

Two SUVs slammed together on 30 Avenue. Four people inside suffered bruises and concussions. Faulty traffic signals and vehicle errors fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Victims left shaken, battered, but alive.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 30 Avenue in Queens. Four occupants were injured: a 48-year-old male driver with leg bruises, a 35-year-old female driver with a concussion, a 16-year-old female passenger with a concussion, and an 8-year-old male passenger with a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. All victims were conscious and restrained. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left multiple people with back, neck, and leg injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Krishnan Supports 34th Avenue Linear Park and Funding Boost

Parks Commissioner Donoghue praised the 34th Avenue open street but refused to commit. She deferred to DOT. Council Member Krishnan pushed for a linear park and more parks funding. The city’s most vulnerable wait as agencies talk.

On March 23, 2022, the City Council held a hearing on open streets and parks funding. Parks Commissioner Susan Donoghue called the 34th Avenue open street 'absolutely amazing,' but said she cannot unilaterally convert it into a linear park. She stressed the need for interagency cooperation, especially with the Department of Transportation. Council Member Shekar Krishnan, a supporter of the park conversion, said, 'We are so excited to work on transforming it into a linear park for a community that needs it so badly.' Krishnan also called for the Parks budget to be raised to 1 percent of the city budget. Donoghue made no firm commitment, repeating the administration’s focus on collaboration. Budget talks with the mayor continue. No direct safety assessment was provided.


SUV Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens

Two SUVs collided on 79 Street in Queens. The front passenger of one SUV, a 61-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles showed left front quarter panel damage. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 79 Street in Queens. The crash injured a 61-year-old male front passenger, who sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. Both vehicles had damage to their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash involved parked vehicles and those making a right turn or going straight, but no failure to yield or other driver errors were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16