Crash Count for Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,051
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 623
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 141
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood?
SUVs/Cars 22 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0

Jamaica Hills Bleeds: Two Dead, Hundreds Hurt—When Will City Hall Wake Up?

Jamaica Hills-Briarwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Never Stop

Two dead. Six seriously hurt. In Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, the years grind on and the bodies keep coming. Since 2022, there have been 1,048 crashes. 617 people injured. Two killed. The numbers do not flinch. They do not pause for grief. They keep rising. NYC crash data

No one is spared. Children, elders, cyclists, drivers. In the last year alone, 205 people were hurt. Two were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. No deaths in the past twelve months, but the wounds linger. The luck will not hold.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

A 20-year-old cyclist, dead on 164th Street. A 19-year-old, gone in a crash with a truck. A six-year-old, her head cut open in the back seat. These are not accidents. They are the price paid for speed, for inaction, for streets built for cars, not people.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

The city talks of Vision Zero. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph, but the limit still stands higher on most streets. Intersections have been redesigned, but not enough. The city says one death is too many. The city keeps counting.

Local leaders have tools. They can push for lower speed limits. They can demand more cameras, more protected crossings, more space for people. They can fight for every inch of safety. Or they can wait for the next crash.

The Call That Cannot Wait

This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.

Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now. Take action

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica Hills-Briarwood

Motorscooter Driver Injured in Parkway Collision

A motorscooter and sedan collided on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, age 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. Both vehicles were turning left. No driver errors were specified. The sedan showed no damage. The crash left one hurt.

A crash on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street involved a motorscooter and a sedan, both traveling south and making left turns. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, sustaining trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not reported injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan had no visible damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data.


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Sedans Collide on Main Street, Passengers Hurt

Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men suffered whiplash. Two women listed as occupants. Both cars took heavy front and rear damage. No cause named. The street turned violent in a moment.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Main Street near Queens Boulevard collided. Three men, including both drivers and a front passenger, were injured with neck and back whiplash. Two female occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their front and rear ends. The crash left all involved shaken. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.


SUV Driver Follows Too Closely, Injures Pedestrian

An SUV struck a 62-year-old man at Highland Ave and 169 St. The impact broke his leg. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. The street stayed open. The driver and passenger were not hurt.

A 62-year-old pedestrian suffered a fractured leg when a Jeep SUV hit him at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred as the SUV traveled east, striking the man with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but sustained serious injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV’s driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were not injured. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and tailgating for people on foot.


Chain Reaction Crash Injures Drivers on Parkway

Cars collided on Grand Central Parkway. Metal struck metal. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma, one with back pain. Police list unsafe backing and tailgating. The road turned chaotic. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Only drivers and passengers caught in the crush.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Grand Central Parkway, involving sedans, an SUV, and a taxi. According to the police report, two drivers were injured: a 52-year-old man suffered a head injury and whiplash, while a 36-year-old man sustained a back injury. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured parties were vehicle occupants. The crash data shows drivers were either going straight, stopping, or backing up when the collision occurred. Helmet use and turn signals were not listed as factors. The police report highlights driver errors as the main source of danger in this chain reaction crash.


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Unsafe Speed, Lane Change Injures Three on Parkway

Metal screamed on Grand Central Parkway as sedans collided near 168 Street. Three men, all conscious, suffered whiplash and pain across their bodies. The crash left car doors and bumpers twisted, the air thick with the scent of burnt rubber and fear.

Three men were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway near 168 Street. According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west, with one vehicle merging and striking another. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. All three injured individuals—two drivers, ages 19 and 37, and a 20-year-old passenger—sustained whiplash and full-body injuries but remained conscious. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The impact damaged several vehicles, including right-side doors and bumpers, underscoring the risks created by excessive speed and improper lane changes.


Unsafe Speed Injures Driver on Van Wyck

Metal screeched on Van Wyck Expressway before dawn. Three sedans collided, shattering glass and twisting steel. A 26-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury. Emergency lights flashed as traffic crawled past the wreckage.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided at 4:15 a.m. One driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and an upper arm wound. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. All vehicles sustained front or rear-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The toll of unsafe speed on New York City roads continues to harm those inside vehicles and beyond.


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Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Queens Blvd

Metal screeched on Queens Blvd as an SUV and a moped collided. A 75-year-old woman suffered a concussion in the back seat. The 19-year-old moped driver left with an arm abrasion. Sirens echoed as both remained conscious, pain sharp and immediate.

A crash involving a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped unfolded at 140-25 Queens Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the collision left a 75-year-old rear passenger with a head injury and concussion, while the 19-year-old moped driver sustained an arm abrasion. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident highlights the consequences when drivers disregard lane discipline and right-of-way rules.


Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Sedan on 164 St

A 24-year-old man crossing 164 Street at 84 Avenue was hit by a northbound sedan. The impact left him bruised and conscious, pain radiating through his entire body. Sirens echoed as emergency lights flickered across the intersection’s dark pavement.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 164 Street struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 84 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end made contact, consistent with the pedestrian’s position in the crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signaling issues appears in the report.


Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV in Queens

Metal crumpled at dusk near 138th Street and Hillside Avenue. A sedan slammed into the back of a stopped SUV. The 27-year-old driver suffered neck pain, her infant passenger silent beside her. Sirens echoed as traffic stalled and headlights flickered.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 138th Street struck the rear of a stationary SUV near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The 27-year-old woman driving the sedan sustained neck injuries, described as whiplash, and an infant was present in her vehicle. The report states, “Driver distraction marked the moment.” Listed contributing factors include driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor in the crash.


Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Van Wyck

A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. Metal crumpled and glass scattered. A 51-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious but shaken in the early morning aftermath.

According to the police report, a box truck struck the left rear bumper of a northbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact left a 51-year-old male passenger in the SUV injured, with back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Additionally, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is noted in relation to the passenger's injuries. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Pick-up Trucks Collide on Van Wyck Expressway

Metal crumpled and glass scattered as two pick-up trucks slammed together on Van Wyck Expressway. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries, conscious but shaken, after the impact. Emergency lights flashed across the highway’s battered lanes.

Two pick-up trucks, both traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway, collided in the late afternoon. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Ford and a 2005 Honda, with the Ford striking the center back end of the Honda. A 27-year-old male passenger in the front seat suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Police listed 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No mention of helmet use or turn signals was included in the report.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gothic Drive Queens

Two male drivers collided head-on on Gothic Drive in Queens. Both suffered internal injuries to their arms. The SUV driver was distracted and failed to keep right, causing the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Gothic Drive in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling west and a 2021 Lexus sedan traveling east. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old male, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper damaged. Neither occupant was ejected. The sedan driver's contributing factors were unspecified. The crash highlights driver error, particularly distraction and lane violation, as the cause of this serious collision.


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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 9 a.m. Both drivers were female and injured, suffering neck whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the center back end of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, at 9:00 a.m. on Grand Central Parkway, two sedans traveling west collided. The driver of the 2023 Nissan sedan was changing lanes unsafely, striking the center back end of a 2021 Mercedes sedan that was going straight ahead. Both drivers, females aged 29 and 21, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were conscious at the scene. The driver of the Nissan was cited for unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. The rear passenger in the Nissan also suffered neck injury. Neither occupant was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back end of the Nissan and the front bumper of the Mercedes. The report highlights driver error in lane changing as the primary cause.


Unconscious Driver Injured in Queens SUV Crash

A 30-year-old male driver was found unconscious after a collision involving two SUVs in Queens. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of one vehicle. The driver held a permit license. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 152-11 85 Ave at 8:16 AM. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling east were involved. One vehicle was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The injured party was a 30-year-old male driver who was unconscious at the scene. The driver held a New York permit license. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There were no reported injuries to other occupants or pedestrians. Vehicle two showed no damage and no driver information was provided. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors or helmet use, focusing solely on the collision impact and driver status.


Distracted Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight ahead created the conditions for this injury-causing crash.


Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured

A collision between two sedans traveling south on 150th Street in Queens caused a driver to suffer back injuries and whiplash. The crash, marked by rear-end impact, was linked to driver inattention. Both drivers were licensed men, one injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 86-04 150th Street in Queens around 12:10 PM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.


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Pickup Truck Hits Turning Sedan, Crushes Parked SUV

A pickup truck barreled down Grand Central Parkway, smashing a sedan mid-turn and crushing a parked SUV. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A 56-year-old man, semiconscious, bled from his head as sirens screamed through Queens’ night.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling straight on Grand Central Parkway near 150th Street collided forcefully with a sedan that was making a right turn. The impact pushed the pickup into a parked SUV, crushing its rear. The report details that a 56-year-old male driver of the sedan was left semiconscious, suffering severe head bleeding. The narrative states: 'A pickup slammed into a turning sedan, then crushed a parked SUV. A 56-year-old man lay semiconscious, blood leaking from his head.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data lists no victim behaviors as contributing factors. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention and improper turning maneuvers on city streets.


Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old girl suffered a back contusion and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 84 Ave struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 164 St. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights critical driver errors leading to injury of a vulnerable road user.


Distracted Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian Queens

A 75-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The impact injured his hip and upper leg, leaving him in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 6:30 PM in Queens near 83-18 Parsons Blvd. The pedestrian, a 75-year-old man, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck him on the right front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was left in shock. There is no mention of any pedestrian error or contributing factor beyond the driver’s distraction. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where pedestrians are legally crossing.


SUV Driver Injured in Slippery Road Crash

A 39-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV collided with an object on a slippery Grand Central Parkway. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2015 Infiniti SUV was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway at midnight. The report states the vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factor cited was slippery pavement, indicating road conditions played a role in the loss of control. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery surface was a key factor in the crash.