Crash Count for Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 321
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 238
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 58
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North)?
SUVs/Cars 1 1 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0
No Deaths, No Headlines—But Blood Still Runs on These Streets

No Deaths, No Headlines—But Blood Still Runs on These Streets

Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers That Don’t Lie

No one died here this year. But the blood still runs. In the last twelve months, 68 people were hurt on these streets. Three were seriously injured. No one walks away the same. The wounds linger—broken bones, broken lives. The young are not spared. One child was injured. Most victims are in their prime: 21 injuries for ages 25–34, 19 for 35–44. The numbers are steady. The pain is not.

The Machines That Hit

SUVs strike hardest. In the last three years, SUVs caused the only serious pedestrian injuries here. One man, 57, crossing with the signal, was left bleeding at Cooper and Cypress. The driver failed to yield. He survived. Others were not so lucky elsewhere. Motorcycles and bikes bring their own danger, but the weight of steel and speed of engines decide who walks and who does not.

The Leaders Who Wait

No deaths. No headlines. No action. Local leaders have not spoken out. No new laws. No new protections. The silence is heavy. The city has the power now—Sammy’s Law lets them lower speed limits. But the limit stays high. The cameras that catch speeders could go dark if Albany stalls. The clock ticks. The street waits.

The Call That Must Be Made

This is not fate. This is policy. Every injury is a warning. Every silence from City Hall is a choice. Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras stay on. Do not wait for the next siren. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North)

SUV Strikes E-Bike on Vermont Place

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV made a right turn and hit him on Vermont Place in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on Vermont Place was injured after a 2021 Jeep SUV, also traveling south, made a right turn and struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV driver was licensed and operating legally. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right side doors.


Driver Hits 8-Year-Old Pedestrian on Vermont Place

An 8-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Vermont Place. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Vermont Place when a vehicle traveling west struck her with its center front end. The child was not in the roadway but was hit nonetheless. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No information about the vehicle type or driver is provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.


SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Straight

A 42-year-old man driving an SUV made a left turn on Vermont Place in Queens. His vehicle struck a sedan traveling south. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in a 2014 SUV was making a left turn on Vermont Place in Queens when his vehicle collided with a southbound 2013 sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify failure to yield or other driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Sedan Strikes Front Passenger on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

A sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway struck its front passenger. The 21-year-old woman suffered a head contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway was involved in a crash that injured its front passenger, a 21-year-old woman. She sustained a head contusion and remained conscious throughout the incident. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time.


E-Bike Driver Ejected in Rear-End Crash

A 28-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on Cabot Road, Queens. The crash happened at night. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as a factor.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Cabot Road in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:57 p.m. while both vehicles were traveling north. The e-bike was struck from behind, causing injuries to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike driver was conscious after the crash and suffered contusions and bruises. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Rear-End Crash Injures Female Driver

Two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The female driver in the rear vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. She was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear sedan, age 56, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma. She was unconscious at the scene and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The rear driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Two SUVs Strike Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Two SUVs turned left at Cypress and Cooper. A man, 57, crossed with the light. Both vehicles struck him. He bled in the street, his whole body hurt. He stayed conscious, broken, as dusk fell over Queens.

A 57-year-old man was struck by two SUVs while crossing Cypress Avenue at Cooper Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the primary fault cited is driver failure to yield.