Crash Count for Jamaica Estates-Holliswood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 850
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 515
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 91
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood?

Jamaica Estates Bleeds: Streets Still Kill, Leaders Still Stall

Jamaica Estates-Holliswood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

One death. Five serious injuries. Four hundred forty-nine hurt. These are not numbers from a war zone. They are the cost of moving through Jamaica Estates-Holliswood since 2022, according to NYC crash data. The dead do not speak. The injured carry the story in scars and limps. The pain is quiet, but it does not stop.

Pedestrians are struck at intersections and in the crosswalk. An 83-year-old woman killed by a box truck turning right at Union Turnpike and 193rd Street. A 29-year-old man, crossing with the signal, left with deep wounds to his legs. A 74-year-old man, not even in the roadway, cut down by a backing sedan. The street does not care about age or reason. It only takes.

Patterns in the Wreckage

Cars and trucks do most of the harm. No cyclist has died here in three years, but the threat is always present. Trucks, sedans, SUVs—these are the weapons. The victims are often walking, sometimes just standing. The violence is routine. The shock is not.

Crashes are not rare. In the last twelve months alone, 224 crashes. One hundred fifty-nine injured. One left with injuries so severe they may never heal. The numbers do not fall. They hold steady, year after year. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

The city has tools. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits to 20 mph. The city can act now, but has not. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Local leaders talk of safety, but the street remains the same. Each day of delay is another roll of the dice for the next person crossing.

The time for waiting is over.

Call to Action

Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Tell them to protect speed cameras. Tell them to build streets that do not kill. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

David Weprin
Assembly Member David Weprin
District 24
District Office:
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Legislative Office:
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
James F. Gennaro
Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24
District Office:
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
Twitter: JamesGennaro
Toby Stavisky
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
District Office:
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Jamaica Estates-Holliswood Jamaica Estates-Holliswood sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 24, SD 11, Queens CB8.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica Estates-Holliswood

Int 0037-2024
Gennaro co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.

Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.

Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.


Weprin Opposes Misguided Congestion Pricing Toll Plan

Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.

On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.


Chain-Reaction Crash Hammers Grand Central Parkway

Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.

According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 6808
Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens

A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing

A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.

On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.


Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution

Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.

On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.


Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central

Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Stopped Cars on Grand Central

SUV cut lanes, struck stopped cars. A 29-year-old woman at the wheel took the hit. Chest injury. Unsafe lane change and tailgating fueled the crash. Metal crumpled. Traffic stopped. System failed.

According to the police report, a crash unfolded at 7:30 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Three SUVs traveled east. One SUV changed lanes unsafely and struck a stopped vehicle. The impact hit a 29-year-old female driver, injuring her chest. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The chain reaction shows the danger of reckless lane changes and tailgating on city highways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars in Queens

A 62-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving north on 188 Street in Queens. Her sedan struck two parked cars, damaging their left sides. She was injured and incoherent but remained inside her vehicle. The crash happened late at night.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving her sedan northbound on 188 Street in Queens. Her vehicle collided with two parked sedans, impacting the right front bumper of her car and damaging the left side doors and rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. The driver was injured and incoherent but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. There is no indication of other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway

A 42-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in a 2024 BMW sedan was injured when a 2017 Kia SUV rear-ended his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on Utopia Parkway

Two northbound vehicles crashed on Utopia Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old female sedan driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan and a 2016 SUV collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with a concussion and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the sedan's left front bumper and side doors, and the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as inattention/distraction and unsafe lane changing. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan carried four occupants; the SUV had one. The injuries and damage resulted directly from the drivers' failure to maintain attention and safe lane control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Parked Car in Queens

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Wexford Terrace in Queens. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling east on Wexford Terrace collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the right side doors of the parked car. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Pkwy

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The sedan driver wore a lap belt. The SUV’s front and sedan’s rear were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2008 Nissan sedan also heading west. The sedan’s 35-year-old female driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for the SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Chain Collision on Grand Central Parkway

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Grand Central Parkway. A sedan struck a stopped SUV, which hit another sedan. The lead driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Slippery pavement and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving three vehicles traveling west. A sedan driver, 22 years old, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV, which then hit another stopped sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash damage was centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles. Driver error in maintaining safe distance on slippery pavement led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Three Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Metal screamed on Grand Central Parkway. Three sedans crashed. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Blood ran down a driver’s face. Five packed into one car. The road did not forgive. One man, conscious, bled in the wreckage.

Three sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'Three sedans struck. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Metal screamed.' A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. Five people rode in one vehicle. The KIA was demolished. The Honda’s left rear quarter panel was hit. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left at least one person injured and multiple vehicles destroyed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Sedan in Queens

A 2-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling southwest struck him outside an intersection on 86-15 Ava Place in Queens. The sedan's center front end made impact, causing a head contusion to the child, who remained conscious. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not attribute fault or mention helmet or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams SUVs on Grand Central Parkway

A motorcycle cut through lanes and struck two SUVs on Grand Central Parkway. The rider suffered arm injuries and abrasions. Both SUVs were damaged. Improper lane use triggered the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided with two SUVs while passing improperly. The motorcycle hit the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the center back end of the other. The 38-year-old male rider was injured, suffering abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both SUVs were driven by licensed female drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Sedan Hits Parked Car, Injuring Two Children

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on 178 Street in Queens. Two young passengers, ages 7 and 8, suffered neck contusions. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash. Both children were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling south on 178 Street collided with a parked 2014 Ford sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked car. Two child passengers, ages 7 and 8, were injured with neck contusions but remained conscious. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including falling asleep and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two-Vehicle Crash on Grand Central Parkway

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Grand Central Parkway. Two women inside the sedan suffered head and back injuries. The crash involved unsafe backing and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and a pick-up truck traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, was backing unsafely and distracted, contributing to the crash. The front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured due to the other driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, listed as following too closely. Both occupants of the sedan sustained contusions—head injury for the driver and back injury for the passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver errors as backing unsafely and following too closely. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04