Crash Count for St. John Cemetery
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 49
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 38
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 9
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in St. John Cemetery?
Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 SUVs/Cars 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

Bleeding Streets, Silent Leaders: Demand 20 MPH Now

Written June 4, 2025 (Revised June 13, 2025 – Removed duplicate headline from body, tightened prose, ensured correct citation formatting.)

St. John Cemetery: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

No one died here. But people bled.

From January 2022 to June 2025, St. John Cemetery and its streets saw zero deaths but 38 injuries in 49 crashes. Two people were seriously hurt. Seven of the injured were children under 18. The oldest was over 65. The pain is spread wide, but it is not shared equally.

No one walks away from a crash unchanged.

The Crashes Keep Coming

A 17-year-old boy, head cut open, riding as a passenger. A 19-year-old, thrown from his motorcycle, left unconscious. A 28-year-old, face bloodied, seatbelt digging into his chest. These are not numbers. They are lives split by metal and speed. NYC crash data

No one plans to die on Woodhaven Boulevard. But every year, someone comes close.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They count intersection redesigns and new bike lanes. They point to Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. But in these streets, the speed has not slowed. The crashes have not stopped. The city has the power to set 20 mph limits. It has not used it here.

No new laws. No bold action.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy.

Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Every delay is a risk passed to a child, a parent, a neighbor. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings. Demand action, not words.

If you wait, the next siren will be for someone you know.

Frequently Asked Questions

▸ Where does St. John Cemetery sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, community board Queens CB5, city council district District 30, assembly district AD 28 and state senate district SD 15.
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in St. John Cemetery?
In the period covered, only Cars and Trucks were involved in reported injuries. There were no injuries or deaths involving Motorcycles, Mopeds, or Bikes.
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Crashes are the result of choices—by drivers, by city officials, by lawmakers. They are preventable with safer street design, lower speed limits, and enforcement.
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, redesign dangerous intersections, install protected crossings, and push for automated enforcement. They can act now, or wait for more injuries.
▸ How many people have died in traffic crashes in St. John Cemetery since 2022?
Zero deaths have been reported from January 2022 to June 2025, but 38 people were injured, including two seriously.
▸ Is traffic violence getting better or worse here?
In the last 12 months, there were 11 crashes and 5 injuries—down from 7 injuries in the same period last year. But the risk remains. No one is safe until the crashes stop.
▸ 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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St. John Cemetery St. John Cemetery sits in Queens, Precinct 104, District 30, AD 28, SD 15, Queens CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for St. John Cemetery

Motorcycle Collides with Turning Sedan in Queens
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A motorcycle traveling south struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on 80 Street in Queens. The sedan was damaged on its left front bumper; the motorcycle suffered left front impact. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old man, sustained a concussion and head injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on 80 Street in Queens. A northbound sedan was making a left turn when it was struck by a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. The motorcycle impacted the sedan's left front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, suffering a concussion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility played a role in the collision. The sedan was occupied by two people, including a licensed female driver. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited sight lines and vehicle turning movements in Queens.

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Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUVs, Driver Trapped
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A taxi barreled into two stopped SUVs on Cooper Avenue. Steel crumpled. The taxi driver, trapped and silent, suffered a shattered shoulder. Traffic flowed past the wreck. The crash exposed deadly risks of tailgating in Queens.

According to the police report, at 14:10 on Cooper Avenue near 80th Street in Queens, a taxi traveling east struck two stationary SUVs stopped in traffic. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi's center front end collided with the center back ends of the SUVs. The 48-year-old male taxi driver was trapped in his vehicle with crush injuries and a shattered shoulder, described as sitting silent behind the wheel. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain safe distances and remain attentive, resulting in severe injury and vehicle entrapment.

Queens SUV Collision Injures Front Passenger
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Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the crash, striking the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:20 AM on Woodhaven Boulevard near Furmanville Avenue in Queens. Two SUVs traveling in opposite directions collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. A 17-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.

SUV Skids on Slick Woodhaven Boulevard
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A Ford SUV lost grip on wet pavement near 66th Avenue. The front end smashed. The driver, alone, bled from the face. He wore his belt. The street was quiet except for pain and shock.

A Ford SUV traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard near 66th Avenue crashed when it skidded on slippery pavement. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was alone in the vehicle and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Following Too Closely' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end crumpled on impact. The driver was belted and not ejected. No other occupants or road users were involved or injured. The report describes the driver in shock, staring ahead in the aftermath. No mention of helmet or signaling factors appears in the data.

Sedan Hits Parked Truck in Queens
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A sedan traveling south struck a parked pick-up truck on 67 Drive in Queens. The driver, 43, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and falling asleep as causes. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver in a 2014 Ford sedan collided with a parked pick-up truck on 67 Drive in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan struck the truck's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked truck was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

Motorcycle Demolished in Queens SUV Crash
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A motorcycle making a left turn collided with an SUV going straight on Woodhaven Boulevard. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The SUV sustained front-end damage. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle was making a left turn when it struck the SUV traveling north. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a neck fracture and dislocation but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle was demolished, and the SUV had front-end damage. No safety equipment was used by the motorcycle driver. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers.

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Rear-End Crash on Woodhaven Boulevard Injures Three
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Three occupants suffered neck and back injuries in a rear-end collision on Woodhaven Boulevard. Two vehicles struck from behind. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Damage centered on rear and front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard involving a sedan and two SUVs traveling north. The crash injured three occupants: a 29-year-old male driver and two female passengers, ages 31 and 58. All suffered neck or back injuries consistent with whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the back ends of the vehicles struck and the front end of the striking vehicle. All injured parties were conscious and restrained with lap belts. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of close following and distracted driving on city streets.

Rear-End Crash Injures Queens Sedan Driver
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A sedan driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on 65 Drive in Queens. The driver was conscious and restrained. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling northwest. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as factors.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on 65 Drive in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash happened as vehicles traveled northwest, with the sedan stopping in traffic and being struck from behind. Contributing factors listed include 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The report does not specify any errors by the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.