Crash Count for Middle Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 678
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 427
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 90
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Middle Village?

Middle Village Bleeds While Leaders Hide

Middle Village Bleeds While Leaders Hide

Middle Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Death at the Crossroads

A man on a bicycle was crushed beneath the wheels of an FDNY truck turning onto Juniper Boulevard. He died on the street. The police said only, “The bicyclist was an adult male who was pronounced dead at the scene” (ABC7).

In the last twelve months, four people have died in Middle Village traffic. Over 100 more were injured. One was a cyclist, two were pedestrians, one rode a motorcycle. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Since 2022, six people have died on these streets. 377 have been injured. Two suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Cars and trucks did most of the harm. Motorcycles killed. Bikes did not kill anyone. The numbers are here, cold and unyielding.

Leadership: Words and Silence

The city talks of Vision Zero and safer streets. But in Middle Village, the carnage continues. After the firetruck killed the cyclist, a witness said, “One of them seemed concerned, like shaken, like shocked” (New York Post). The NYPD investigates. The leaders wait. No new laws. No redesigns. No public statements from the council or board. The silence is heavy.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day without change is a choice. Call your council member. Demand protected bike lanes. Demand slower speeds. Demand action before another name becomes a number.

Do not wait for another family to grieve. Take action now.

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Other Representatives

Andrew Hevesi
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
District Office:
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Legislative Office:
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Robert F. Holden
Council Member Robert F. Holden
District 30
District Office:
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381
Twitter: BobHoldenNYC
Joe Addabbo
State Senator Joe Addabbo
District 15
District Office:
66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
Legislative Office:
Room 811, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Middle Village Middle Village sits in Queens, Precinct 104, District 30, AD 28, SD 15, Queens CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Middle Village

Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a van turning left on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock. The van’s left side doors took the impact. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The van, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The van was driven by a licensed male driver from New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Queens Crash Injures Sedan Driver's Head

Two vehicles collided on Juniper Valley Road in Queens. A sedan and an SUV struck front left bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Valley Road in Queens involving a 2014 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The SUV carried five occupants with a licensed driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
69-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Eliot Avenue

A 69-year-old man was struck while crossing Eliot Avenue in Queens. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Eliot Avenue in Queens. He was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or other factors were noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Queens Crash

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage. He suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The bike’s front center was damaged. The incident happened near 63-37 78 Street.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens near 63-37 78 Street. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The crash involved a single bike traveling west, going straight ahead before the collision. The police report does not specify other vehicles or victims involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 5602
Cruz 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
Hevesi 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
Addabbo 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 5602
Addabbo 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.


Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A sedan struck an object head-on on Dry Harbor Road in Queens. The 34-year-old male driver suffered chest contusions. The crash happened as the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured in a crash on Dry Harbor Road, Queens. The driver sustained chest contusions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the impact. The sedan struck an object with its center front end while traveling east, going straight ahead. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 5602
Addabbo 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
Addabbo 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 3897
Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


S 5602
Cruz 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
Hevesi 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
Addabbo 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
CRUZ 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
Cruz 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
Cruz 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
Cruz 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
Hevesi 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.