Crash Count for Kew Gardens
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,024
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 567
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 54
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in Kew Gardens
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Crush Injuries 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 16
Neck 12
+7
Head 5
Back 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 17
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Back 3
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Abrasion 6
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Kew Gardens?

Preventable Speeding in Kew Gardens School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Kew Gardens

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 261 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 187 times • 4 in last 90d here
  4. 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 181 times • 5 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 3 in last 90d here
Lefferts and Beverly: a bike, a parked car, and the cost of waiting

Lefferts and Beverly: a bike, a parked car, and the cost of waiting

Kew Gardens: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 13, 2025

Just after dark on Sep 11, 2025, a person on a bike hit a parked sedan at Lefferts Boulevard and Beverly Road and was hurt. Police logged it as a bicyclist injury at that corner in Kew Gardens (NYC Open Data).

In this small area, the toll is steady and blunt: 998 crashes and 556 injuries since Jan 1, 2022. Three were recorded as serious. No deaths in the dataset window (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 27, a truck driver going straight on the Van Wyck hit a merging BMW sedan; the sedan’s driver was injured (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 14 on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, a four‑vehicle chain crash injured a 2‑year‑old girl riding in the back seat (NYC Open Data).

Queens Boulevard still draws blood

Police records tie injuries to Queens Boulevard more than any other local spot here. They count 14 injuries at that corridor, with one serious case. Lefferts Boulevard shows up too, alongside 125‑01 Queens Boulevard (NYC Open Data).

Evenings are the worst. The 6 PM hour saw the most injuries in this area over the period counted, with other peaks late at night. That is when people get hit, and when drivers make their worst moves (NYC Open Data).

One pattern keeps showing up: drivers turning into people with the right of way. On Jan 7, 2025, police recorded “failure to yield” by a driver who turned into a person on a bike at 85 Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue; the cyclist was hurt (NYC Open Data).

Slow turns. Clear corners. Fewer ambulance rides.

This map writes the fixes. Hardened turns at Queens Boulevard and Lefferts Boulevard. Daylighting at corners where parked cars hide sightlines. Longer walk head‑starts at signals. Focused enforcement in the evening hours when injuries spike. These are standard tools. They match the harms shown in the log (NYC Open Data).

Albany moved on repeat speeders. Will the city finish the job?

At the state level, Senator Leroy Comrie backed a bill to force chronic violators to slow down. He co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045, which requires intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up points or repeated camera tickets (Open States). In the Assembly, Andrew Hevesi co‑sponsored the companion approach, A 7979 (Open States).

Victims and advocates pressed lawmakers face to face this year. One committee chair put it plainly: “You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are you doing to get the $15 billion revenue?” (Streetsblog NYC).

City Hall already has another tool: Sammy’s Law allows more 20 MPH streets, including a lower default. The city has begun using it in spots. The question in this district is simple: where is a broad 20 MPH shield on the streets that keep hurting people? (/take_action/)

Hold the line here

The names in Kew Gardens change; the pattern does not. Bikes and buses and sedans tangle on Queens Boulevard. Kids get hurt in back seats on the Jackie Robinson. A bicyclist hits a parked car on Lefferts and goes down. The fixes are known and legal. The state teed up speed limiters. The city can drop speeds. The council member is Lynn C. Schulman. The ask is not abstract. It starts at the corners where people fall.

Take one step now. Tell your leaders to slow the streets and stop repeat speeders. Act at Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How bad is traffic violence in Kew Gardens right now?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 13, 2025, NYC Open Data shows 998 reported crashes and 556 people injured in Kew Gardens, with three recorded as serious injuries and no deaths in that window. Source: NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
Where are the worst local spots?
Queens Boulevard appears most often in the injury counts here (14 injuries, one serious), with Lefferts Boulevard and 125‑01 Queens Boulevard also flagged in the data. Source: NYC Open Data.
What time of day is riskiest?
Injuries peak around the 6 PM hour in this area, with other evening and late‑night spikes. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for this geography.
What can officials do now?
Deploy daylighting, hardened turns, and longer pedestrian head‑starts at Queens Boulevard and Lefferts Boulevard; target evening enforcement where injuries spike; expand 20 MPH zones using Sammy’s Law; and back speed limiters for repeat offenders via S 4045 / A 7979. Sources: NYC Open Data; S 4045 and A 7979 bill pages.
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 to the Kew Gardens neighborhood (NTA QN0901) and the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 13, 2025. We counted total crashes, total injuries, and serious injuries as defined in the Persons table. Data were extracted as of Oct 12, 2025. You can start from the dataset landing page here and apply the same filters.
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.

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Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi

District 28

Council Member Lynn C. Schulman

District 29

State Senator Leroy Comrie

District 14

Other Geographies

Kew Gardens Kew Gardens sits in Queens, Precinct 102, District 29, AD 28, SD 14, Queens CB9.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Kew Gardens

14
Int 1339-2025 Schulman co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.


4
Teen Dies Falling From Subway Train

Jul 4 - A 15-year-old fell from a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He lay on the tracks, lifeless. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Subway surfing kills. The city counts the bodies. The system endures.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 15-year-old boy died after falling from the top of a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. Police found him unconscious on the tracks at 2:45 a.m. and said he was 'either riding the top of a No. 7 train entering the station or attempting to get onto the top.' The article notes six people, mostly teens, died subway surfing last year. This year, three have died. The MTA and NYPD have launched campaigns and drone patrols to deter such incidents, but the deaths continue. No driver error is cited; the focus is on systemic risk and enforcement.


30
Int 0857-2024 Schulman votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


25
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian at Kew Gardens Road

Jun 25 - Motorcycle struck woman crossing 82 Ave. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite aggressive driving and distraction. The street saw violence. The system failed to protect her.

A motorcycle traveling north on 82 Ave at Kew Gardens Road struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the victim conscious but injured. Systemic dangers remain for those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
24
Cyclist Killed In Queens Hit-And-Run

Jun 24 - A cyclist died on Astoria Boulevard. A fleeing driver struck her. She flew from her bike, hit a parked car, and never got up. Police stopped the chase. The driver kept going. The street stayed deadly.

According to the New York Post (published June 24, 2025), Bekim Fiseku, 53, was charged after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio, 36, while fleeing a burglary in Queens. Surveillance video showed Servedio "went flying off her bicycle and slammed into a parked BMW while Fiseku sped off." Police ended their pursuit to help Servedio, who died at Elmhurst Hospital. Fiseku was on supervised release for a prior federal conviction at the time. The article highlights that Fiseku had three passengers and was fleeing police, raising questions about police pursuit protocols and the risks to vulnerable road users. The crash underscores ongoing dangers for cyclists on city streets.


17
S 8344 Hevesi votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7678 Hevesi votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7785 Hevesi votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


13
S 8344 Comrie votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


13
S 5677 Hevesi votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Hevesi votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 6815 Comrie sponsors bill narrowly exempting some employees from NYC bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 4045 Comrie votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 5677 Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Comrie votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 8344 Comrie votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 4045 Comrie co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 4045 Comrie votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 7678 Comrie votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.