Crash Count for Glendale
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,144
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 598
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 121
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Glendale
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Crush Injuries 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
Concussion 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 10
Neck 4
Back 2
Head 2
Whole body 2
Contusion/Bruise 30
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Back 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 17
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Pain/Nausea 11
Back 4
Neck 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Glendale?

Preventable Speeding in Glendale School Zones

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Cooper and 82nd: a bike hits the street, the count keeps rising

Glendale: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 14, 2025

Just after 1 PM on Sep 27, 2025, at Cooper Avenue and 82nd Street, a person on a bike was hurt. Police records list the crash as involving a bike and an SUV, with the SUV recorded as parked (NYC Open Data).

The count in this neighborhood

Since Jan 1, 2022, Glendale has seen 1 death, 583 injuries, and 1,119 crashes. Five were recorded as serious injuries (NYC Open Data). People walking were hurt 73 times. People on bikes were hurt 64 times. No pedestrian or cyclist deaths are in the local rollup; the single death was a motor vehicle occupant (NYC Open Data).

The pain clusters in daylight. Injuries peak in the afternoon, especially around 3 PM to 5 PM (NYC Open Data). Police most often record named factors like failure to yield and inattention/distraction among the causes locally, alongside many entries marked as “unspecified” in the raw data (NYC Open Data).

Hot corners, same story

Myrtle Avenue leads the harm list here, with the most injuries in the neighborhood dataset, followed by Metropolitan Avenue. Cooper Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard also rank high for crash injuries (NYC Open Data).

This is where people get hit: crosswalks starved of daylight, turns taken into people, long straight runs with speed. The local data’s top hours and corridors point to concrete fixes:

  • Daylighting corners and hardening turns at Myrtle, Metropolitan, and Cooper.
  • Leading pedestrian intervals at signals where turning drivers hit people.
  • Calming long straight segments and directing trucks away from tight residential blocks.
  • Targeted afternoon enforcement where injuries spike.

The levers are on the dais

City Hall has the tools. Albany gave New York City the power to drop speeds. Our own Council Member, Joann Ariola, co‑sponsored a bill to strip bus‑ and bike‑lane benchmarks from the Streets Master Plan (NYC Council – Legistar). Removing those benchmarks would mean fewer protected lanes on streets where people keep getting hurt.

On daylighting, a proven safety step, one report became a shield. “Pro‑car politicians like Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella have cited the DOT’s report to oppose the bill, prioritizing parking over safety,” Streetsblog reported.

In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders bill would force repeat speeders to install speed‑limiters after a pattern of violations. It advanced in 2025 with local State Senator Joe Addabbo voting yes in committee (Open States). The bill requires intelligent speed assistance for drivers with 11 or more DMV points in 24 months, or six camera tickets in a year (Open States).

This Month

  • Sep 27: A cyclist was injured at Cooper Ave and 82 St; police recorded the crash as Bike/SUV, with the SUV parked (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 14: A 19‑year‑old passenger was hurt near 89‑29 Metropolitan Ave; police noted distraction in the records (NYC Open Data).

What has to happen now

The corners are telling us what to do. Slow the cars. Fix the turns. Clear the sightlines. Protect the lanes. Make the worst drivers stop speeding.

Albany can finish the job by passing the speed‑limiter bill. City Hall can keep lowering speeds and build the protections we count on every day.

One person on a bike went down on Cooper and 82nd in the early afternoon. Do not wait for the next one. Ask your leaders to move /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are people getting hurt most in Glendale?
NYC Open Data shows the highest injury counts on Myrtle Avenue, with Metropolitan Avenue, Cooper Avenue, and Woodhaven Boulevard also ranking high for crash injuries within this neighborhood window (2022–present) (source: NYC Open Data – Motor Vehicle Collisions).
When are injuries most common here?
Afternoons. Local crash records show injury peaks around 3 PM to 5 PM (source: NYC Open Data – Motor Vehicle Collisions).
What policies can cut repeat dangerous driving?
The Stop Super Speeders bill (S4045) would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with 11+ DMV points in 24 months or six camera tickets in a year. State Senator Joe Addabbo voted yes in committee in 2025 (source: Open States / NY Senate).
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) from NYC Open Data. We filtered records to the Glendale neighborhood (NTA QN0503) and the period Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 14, 2025, then tallied crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, plus time-of-day and street-name rollups. Data were last ingested Oct 13, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar

District 38

Council Member Joann Ariola

District 32

State Senator Joe Addabbo

District 15

Other Geographies

Glendale Glendale sits in Queens, Precinct 104, District 32, AD 38, SD 15, Queens CB5.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Glendale

27
Scooter rider hurt between parked, stopped SUVs

Oct 27 - A man on a standing scooter went straight on Central Ave at 65 Pl in Queens. One SUV driver was stopped. Another vehicle, a Jeep, was parked. The rider suffered a head wound and abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A standing scooter driver and two SUV drivers collided at Central Ave and 65 Pl in Queens. The 34-year-old man on the scooter was injured, with a head injury and abrasions, and showed signs of shock. One SUV driver was stopped in traffic. Another vehicle, a Jeep, was parked. The scooter showed front-end damage; the stopped SUV had right-rear bumper damage; the parked Jeep had left-side door damage. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor, recorded for multiple drivers. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
23
Driver distraction injures three pedestrians in Queens

Oct 23 - Near 88‑17 on 78 Avenue, a westbound driver crashed. Three men in the roadway were hurt, not at an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. A parked pickup showed rear damage. The men were conscious; one had crush injuries.

Three pedestrians were injured in a crash at 88‑17 78 Avenue in Queens at 6:55 a.m. The people hurt were men, ages 22, 34, and 59. They were listed as conscious. Two suffered lower‑leg injuries; one had a hip and upper‑leg injury with crush injuries noted. According to the police report, the collision involved a parked pickup truck with rear‑bumper damage and a westbound driver going straight. The pedestrians were recorded as being in the roadway, not at an intersection. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The data lists a vehicle occupant with an unspecified condition; no other injuries are detailed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
16
Improper turn injures driver at Woodhaven, Union

Oct 16 - At Woodhaven Blvd and Union Tpke in Queens, a 73-year-old driver in a 2024 Chevy sedan was hurt. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' by the driver. Another 73-year-old occupant was listed with an unspecified injury.

A 73-year-old woman driving a 2024 Chevrolet sedan was injured at Woodhaven Blvd and Union Tpke in Queens at 8:06 p.m. The driver suffered a bruised arm. Another 73-year-old female occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, officers marked the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly." Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the driver. The car showed left-front damage with a center-front impact. The driver was licensed. No other road users were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run
9
Left-turn driver hits motorcyclist at Woodhaven–Union

Oct 9 - A northbound sedan driver turned left at Union Turnpike on Woodhaven. A southbound motorcyclist went straight. Impact hit the sedan’s right doors. The rider suffered a back injury. Police recorded driver inexperience.

At Woodhaven Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens, the driver of a northbound sedan made a left turn. A southbound motorcyclist went straight. The crash struck the sedan’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The rider, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with a back complaint. The sedan’s 43-year-old driver was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
8
Driver passing hits cyclist on Central Ave

Oct 8 - A driver passing on Central Ave hit a 34-year-old woman on a bike in Queens. She suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded aggressive driving. Midafternoon crash at 64-35 Central Ave.

A driver in a sedan hit a woman riding a bike on Central Ave near 64-35 in Queens at about 3 p.m. The 34-year-old bicyclist was injured, with arm trauma and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage." Police noted the driver was passing before the crash. The impact came at the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The bicyclist was traveling straight when the driver made the passing move. The crash occurred in the 104th Precinct area, zip code 11385. No other injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849300 - 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
Parked SUV, Westbound Cyclist Crash on Cooper Ave

Sep 27 - Queens, Cooper Ave at 82 St. A westbound bicyclist hit trouble with a parked SUV. Impact to the left doors. Her face was cut. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

On Cooper Ave at 82 St in Queens, a parked SUV and a westbound bicyclist crashed. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old woman, was injured. She was conscious and suffered a facial abrasion. The SUV had damage to its left side doors. The bike’s front end was damaged. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The SUV driver is a licensed 25-year-old man. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845801 - 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
2 children struck by driver in Queens

14
Parking pull-out crash injures teen passenger

Sep 14 - Two sedans collided on Metropolitan Ave in Queens. A 19-year-old front passenger was hurt, in shock with back pain. One driver started from parking. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two sedans crashed by 89-29 Metropolitan Ave in Queens at 6:02 p.m. Police list both vehicles traveling south. One driver was going straight. The other was starting from parking. A 19-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, reported in shock with back pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and both cars were registered in the state. "According to the police report," driver inattention/distraction contributed to the collision. Damage was noted to a right front bumper on one car and a left front bumper on the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school
29
Sedan and pickup collide at Union Tpke, Woodhaven

Aug 29 - Two drivers going straight northwest crashed on Union Turnpike at Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The woman driving the sedan was hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two drivers collided on Union Turnpike at Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens while both were going straight northwest. A 35-year-old woman driving a 2013 Honda sedan was injured with neck pain. The male pickup driver was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling straight and police recorded driver inexperience. Point of impact was the sedan’s center front and the pickup’s left front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Collision ID 4839745.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
24
Alcohol crash injures teen passengers

Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.

An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
23
Distracted driver injures woman in Queens

Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.

A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Int 1362-2025 Ariola co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.

Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.

Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."


14
Int 1362-2025 Ariola co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.

Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.

Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.