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

Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan in Queens Crash

A taxi struck the rear left bumper of a sedan traveling south on 167th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end was damaged. A 26-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on 167th Street in Queens. The taxi hit the sedan’s left rear bumper while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. A 26-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the middle front seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUVs Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Two SUVs crashed on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers were slowing or stopping. One driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Airbags deployed. The crash involved following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage hit front bumpers and rear bumper.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway while both were slowing or stopping. The driver of one SUV, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness; airbags deployed. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear bumpers. No ejections occurred. The crash involved multiple occupants but only one injury was reported. The drivers were licensed and traveling westbound at the time of impact.


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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Vanwyck Expressway

A box truck struck a stopped sedan on Vanwyck Expressway. Both men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s rear was damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Vanwyck Expressway rear-ended a stopped sedan. The sedan had two male occupants: a 54-year-old front passenger and a male driver. Both suffered neck injuries classified as whiplash and were conscious after the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end. The box truck showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred while the sedan was stopped in traffic and the truck was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan Tire Failure Injures Queens Driver

A sedan traveling south on 84 Drive suffered a tire failure. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, crashed head-on, hitting the left front bumper. She sustained chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver in a 2018 Kia sedan was injured after a tire failure caused a crash on 84 Drive in Queens. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the tire failure led to a collision impacting the center front end and left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She suffered chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


Sedan Hits Vehicle’s Right Rear on Hillside Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle going straight. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan, making a left turn on Hillside Avenue, collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle traveling westbound. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other occupants were involved, and the driver held a valid New York license. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment.


Sedan Crashes on Slippery Van Wyck Expressway

A 34-year-old woman driver lost control on the slippery pavement of Van Wyck Expressway. Her sedan struck an object with the left front bumper. She suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious throughout the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Mazda sedan. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No ejection occurred, and safety equipment use is unknown.


SUV Side-Doors Impact in Multi-Vehicle Crash

Three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 10 p.m. A 35-year-old male driver suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was struck on its right side doors. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Drivers were licensed and traveling west.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors from the impact. The 35-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured and experienced shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. All drivers were licensed and traveling westbound, with one sedan changing lanes prior to impact. The SUV was hit on its right side doors, and the sedan involved had front-end damage. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify any victim errors or helmet use.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

A 35-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on 144 Street near 89 Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The car’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 144 Street and 89 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2021 Toyota sedan. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Grand Central Pkwy

A 47-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a stopped sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The impact caused bruising and an eye injury. The driver was conscious and restrained by a seatbelt and airbag. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female driver of a 2017 SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2013 sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was traveling east and impacted the sedan's center back end while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver suffered an eye contusion and bruising but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision involved two vehicles stopped in traffic, with the SUV driver failing to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end crash.


E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

An e-bike struck a 45-year-old man crossing 139 Street near 87 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 139 Street collided with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with 87 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian signaling were noted in the report.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens Boulevard

Two sedans crashed at night on Queens Boulevard in Queens. One driver was making a left turn, the other driving straight. The left front bumpers collided. A 39-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 84 Drive in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The vehicles struck each other with their left front bumpers. The 39-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.


Motorcycle Ejected in High-Speed Lane Change Crash

A 32-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle overturned after colliding with a sedan. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the violent impact. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided with a sedan going straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old male driver, was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the crash occurred. He was ejected from the motorcycle, which overturned and was demolished. The rider sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


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Two Sedans Collide on Queens Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 22 and 48, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver made a left turn and hit the other’s right side. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 84 Drive in Queens. The 22-year-old female driver making a left turn struck the right side of a northbound sedan driven by a 48-year-old woman going straight. Both drivers were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the right side doors of the left-turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


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SUVs Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Two SUVs crashed on Grand Central Parkway. The female driver, 20, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 45-year-old female passenger hurt her neck. Both wore seat belts. The crash involved improper passing and following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The 20-year-old female driver was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, and a 45-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and multiple instances of "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior on this roadway segment.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing Queens Boulevard

A 69-year-old woman was struck while crossing Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver, traveling north, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was inattentive and speeding at impact.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Queens Boulevard outside an intersection in Queens. The driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the vehicle’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and bruises, classified as moderate injury. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end, confirming the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers on busy city streets.


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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway late at night. Three occupants suffered head and neck injuries. All were restrained and not ejected. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper. Shock and whiplash reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with head injuries, a 19-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 19-year-old female front passenger with head injuries. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and airbags deployed where applicable. The injuries included whiplash and shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of one sedan suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of the 2017 Toyota sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the center back end of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the other sedan, a 2012 Nissan. The Toyota sustained damage to its right rear bumper, and the Nissan had damage to its center front end. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 141 Street

Two sedans crashed on 141 Street in Queens. The female driver of one sedan suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Damage hit front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 141 Street in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two licensed drivers traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV and Sedan Collide on 164 Street

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 164 Street in Queens. A 23-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a fractured, dislocated injury. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both drivers were distracted. The impact damaged the center front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV traveling west on 164 Street collided head-on with a sedan traveling north. The SUV driver was unlicensed and both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The front passenger in the sedan, a 23-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists driver errors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Motorcycle Strikes Sedan on Parsons Boulevard

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained side-door damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck a sedan making a right turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time of impact. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right side doors. No pedestrian involvement was reported.