Crash Count for Queensboro Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 988
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 605
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 131
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025
Carnage in Queensboro Hill
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
+1
Crush Injuries 5
Whole body 3
Back 1
Head 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Face 2
Whole body 1
Concussion 4
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 21
Neck 11
+6
Back 4
Head 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 21
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Back 4
Face 3
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 27
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Whole body 2
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Back 1
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025

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Preventable Speeding in Queensboro Hill School Zones

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Main Street’s Reckoning: A Bike, a Truck, and the Pattern We Refuse to Break

Queensboro Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 9, 2025

Just before 4 PM at Main St and 57 Rd, a man on a bike hit a pickup’s left side and went down. Police marked the crash as speed-related; the cyclist suffered crush injuries NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • At Main St and 57 Rd, a pickup driver was “starting in traffic” when the bike hit; the rider was ejected and seriously hurt NYC Open Data.
  • At the Long Island Expressway and Kissena Blvd, a driver turned right into a man on a bike; he was hospitalized NYC Open Data.
  • That same junction saw a two‑SUV crash with one serious injury NYC Open Data.
  • Near 57‑01 Main St, a driver going straight hit a man walking outside an intersection; he was hurt NYC Open Data.

The tally on these blocks

Since Jan 1, 2022, Queensboro Hill has recorded 967 crashes, injuring 587 people and killing 3 NYC Open Data. Pedestrians account for 97 injuries and 1 death; people on bikes, 35 injuries NYC Open Data. The Long Island Expressway corridor is the worst point on the map here, with 2 deaths and 196 injuries; Main St follows with dozens more NYC Open Data. Injuries spike in the mid‑afternoon; 2 PM is the peak hour in this zone NYC Open Data.

Police records show named driver behaviors, over and over: failure to yield to people in the crosswalk, unsafe lane changes, and unsafe speed. Each shows up in this neighborhood’s severe crashes since 2022 NYC Open Data.

What the street asks for

Start with the hotspots. The Expressway frontage roads and Main St need hard fixes: daylighting at corners, hardened left turns, and leading pedestrian intervals that hold turning drivers back a beat. Build a protected bike lane on Main St where the September and October bike crashes hit. Target the mid‑afternoon hours with consistent enforcement. These are basic tools, and the crash logs here justify them NYC Open Data.

Albany wrote the tools. Will we use them here?

The most dangerous drivers are repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force cars tied to repeated camera and point violations to use speed‑limiting tech. State Sen. John Liu co‑sponsored and voted “yes” on S 4045 in committee on June 11 and June 12, 2025 Open States. Assembly Member Nily Rozic co‑sponsors the matching A 2299 in the Assembly Open States. The bills exist. The sponsors are ours. The risk is on our streets.

Lower the speed. Stop the repeats.

A slower default speed citywide and mandatory limiters for habitual speeders would cut the violence that keeps landing on Main St and along the Expressway. The Council Member here is Sandra Ung. The Senator is John Liu. The Assembly Member is Nily Rozic. The path is written in their dockets Open States Open States.

The man on the bike at 57 Rd is still a person, not a data point. We don’t need one more case study to act. Take one step now: ask your officials to use the tools we already have /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
Four serious crashes hit this area: a bike–pickup collision at Main St and 57 Rd; a right‑turning driver hitting a man on a bike at the Long Island Expressway and Kissena Blvd; a serious two‑SUV crash at the same junction; and a driver hitting a man walking near 57‑01 Main St. All are recorded in NYC’s crash database.
Where are the worst spots?
The Long Island Expressway corridor leads this area’s harm, with 2 deaths and 196 injuries since 2022. Main St follows with dozens of injuries. Both are drawn from the NYC crash datasets used in this report.
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 Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes: h9gi-nx95; Persons: f55k-p6yu; Vehicles: bm4k-52h4), filtered for incidents from 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-09 within the Queensboro Hill neighborhood (NTA QN0706). We counted totals for crashes, injuries, deaths, road users harmed, locations, hours, and contributing factors. Data was accessed Oct 9, 2025. You can explore the source datasets starting here.
What fixes make sense right now?
At the Expressway frontage roads and on Main St: daylight corners, harden left turns, add leading pedestrian intervals, and build a protected bike lane where recent crashes occurred. Pair with routine enforcement in the mid‑afternoon when injuries peak.
Who can stop the worst repeat speeders?
Albany. Sen. John Liu backed S 4045 in committee, and Asm. Nily Rozic co‑sponsors A 2299. These bills require speed‑limiting devices for drivers who rack up repeated violations.

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Assembly Member Nily Rozic

District 25

Council Member Sandra Ung

District 20

State Senator John Liu

District 16

Other Geographies

Queensboro Hill Queensboro Hill sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, AD 25, SD 16, Queens CB7.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensboro Hill

8
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash

Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.


5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash

Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.


4
S 4421 Liu co-sponsors fare-free bus pilot, boosting street safety and equity.

Feb 4 - Senate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.

Senate bill S 4421, now at the sponsorship stage, proposes a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Provides a fare-free bus pilot program in New York City for one year, subject to appropriations.' Michael Gianaris sponsors, with Robert Jackson, John Liu, and Julia Salazar as co-sponsors. Introduced on February 4, 2025, the bill awaits committee review. No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The pilot could change how New Yorkers move, but its effect on street safety remains unstudied.


2
John Liu Warns Repeal Harms Safety and Transit Funding

Feb 2 - Trump’s push to kill congestion pricing would gut MTA funding. John Liu calls it basic maintenance, not luxury. The plan’s billion-dollar revenue keeps subways running and streets safer. Without it, transit crumbles. Riders and vulnerable road users pay the price.

On February 2, 2025, NYC officials responded to reports of a federal move to repeal congestion pricing, just weeks after its January 5 launch. At a press conference, Council Member John Liu warned, “This is not for fancy stuff. This is basic transit maintenance.” Liu said losing congestion pricing would erase a billion dollars in annual MTA revenue, threatening $15 billion in planned upgrades. The money funds new subway cars, buses, station repairs, and safety improvements. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Liu, stressing millions rely on transit daily. Both officials opposed the repeal, highlighting the risk to the city’s transit backbone. The bill is not numbered, but the threat is clear: without congestion pricing, the city’s streets and subways grow more dangerous for everyone outside a car.


22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.


16
A 2299 Rozic co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
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A 1077 Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.