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

Moped Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 54-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a moped struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted and inattentive, failed to yield. The impact caused fractures and dislocations to her lower leg.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 139 Street in Queens struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Hillside Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the moped showed no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and yield to the pedestrian created a hazardous situation resulting in significant harm. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

A taxi driver distracted by inattention rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north when the taxi changed lanes into the sedan’s path.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:35 a.m. on the Van Wyck Expressway. A taxi traveling north was changing lanes when it struck the center back end of a sedan also traveling north. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Sedan Overturns on Grand Central Parkway Injuring Driver

A 22-year-old female driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries when her sedan overturned on Grand Central Parkway. The crash left her semiconscious and injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver operating a 2002 Honda sedan was traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was found semiconscious at the scene. The report indicates unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The vehicle damage was extensive, described as overturned. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors were listed, but the crash dynamics suggest loss of control. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead prior to the crash.


Motorcycle Collides with Turning SUV in Queens

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Queens Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered a serious knee and lower leg fracture. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A motorcycle traveling southbound collided with the right front bumper of an SUV making a left turn northbound. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severe injury. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV was damaged on its right front bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver’s behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights critical driver errors involving turning maneuvers and distraction in a busy Queens corridor.


Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 85 Drive

Two vehicles traveling straight collided head-on on 85 Drive in Queens. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The crash caused injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 85 Drive in Queens involving a 2020 SUV and a 2022 sedan. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles impacted at the right front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions even when both drivers appear to be proceeding straight.


17-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Queens

A 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing 85 Drive in Queens was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver, licensed and traveling straight, hit the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 85 Drive at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The collision occurred when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian at the vehicle's center front end. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing action as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” with unspecified contributing factors noted for the pedestrian. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations are explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was reported. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end.


Multi-Sedan Rear-End Crash Injures Child Passenger

Four sedans collided in a chain reaction on a Queens street. A child passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Impact concentrated on center rear and front ends of vehicles traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving four sedans traveling southbound on 82-25 135th Street in Queens resulted in injuries to a child passenger. The child, seated in the right rear passenger seat and restrained by a child safety device, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles impacted each other primarily at their center front and center back ends, indicating a rear-end chain collision. The injured occupant's status as a passenger and the presence of child restraints are noted, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.


Chain-Reaction Crash on Grand Central Parkway

Two sedans and an SUV collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 60-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. The impact left vehicles damaged and one occupant in shock.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling westbound. The 60-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, specifically noting this driver error twice. The vehicles collided with center front and center back impacts, indicating rear-end collisions consistent with tailgating. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances on high-speed roadways.


Rear-End Collision Injures Sedan Driver on Van Wyck

A northbound sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact struck the center back end of the lead car. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The lead vehicle, a 2002 BMW sedan, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the impact point and vehicle damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The absence of other contributing factors suggests driver error related to maintaining safe following distance or attention. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Motorcycle Injured in Improper Lane Change Crash

A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.


Sedan Driver Injured Turning Improperly in Queens

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.


Bicyclist Struck by Sedan in Queens Collision

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a collision with a sedan on 164 Place in Queens. The cyclist was in shock but not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred at the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. A sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling east collided, with impact to the bicycle’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan’s damage and point of impact were not detailed. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without assigning fault to the bicyclist.


Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as 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, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.


Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The driver of one vehicle suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained. The crash caused front and rear center-end damage to the vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided, impacting each other at the center front and center back ends. The driver of one sedan, a 29-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver error or victim behavior. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center ends, indicating a rear-end collision dynamic. The lack of specified driver errors or contributing factors in the report leaves the cause unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes on high-speed roadways.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Grand Central Parkway

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound collided. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 44-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the striking Audi SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the struck Toyota SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.


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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Grand Central Parkway

Three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. Vehicles struck each other’s centers, causing undercarriage and front-end damage. Passengers remained belted and conscious amid the chaos.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40 involving three vehicles: a 2024 Infiniti sedan, a 2022 Toyota sedan, and a 2016 Toyota SUV. The driver of the Toyota sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The Infiniti sedan was stopped in traffic when impacted on its undercarriage at the center back end. The Toyota sedan struck the center front end of the Infiniti, while the Toyota SUV was avoiding an object and was hit at its center back end. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female front passenger—sustained whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.


Sedan Right Turn Collides With Helmeted Bicyclist

A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.


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SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV on Slippery Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway amid slippery pavement. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when impact occurred. Two passengers suffered internal injuries to chest and lower limbs. Driver errors linked to road conditions caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30 AM involving two SUVs traveling westbound. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping prior to impact. The collision point was the center back end of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. Two male occupants, aged 30 and 34, were injured internally—one with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, the other with chest injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. There is no mention of driver license issues. The data highlights driver errors related to control on slippery surfaces as the cause, without attributing fault to the passengers.


Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Van Wyck

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but was thrown from the bike, sustaining contusions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling northbound. The SUV struck the motorcycle from behind, impacting the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Grand Central Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway at noon. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as key factors. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the westbound lanes.

According to the police report, at 12:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway, a collision occurred involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The striking vehicle, a 2010 Dodge SUV, impacted the center back end of a 2008 Porsche SUV. The driver of the Dodge, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The Dodge driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The Porsche driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was recorded at the center front end of the Porsche and the center back end of the Dodge. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause.