Crash Count for Kew Gardens
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 655
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 353
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 36
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Kew Gardens?
SUVs/Cars 2 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0
Kew Gardens Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before Someone Dies

Kew Gardens Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before Someone Dies

Kew Gardens: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll in Kew Gardens

No one died on the streets of Kew Gardens in the last year. But the blood still runs. In the past 12 months, 132 people were injured in 188 crashes. Two were left with serious wounds. Children were not spared—ten under 18 were hurt. The old were not spared—one over 75 was struck. The numbers do not rest. They pile up, slow and steady, like the sound of tires on wet asphalt.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

A 19-year-old bled from his arm after a motorcycle crash. A 56-year-old woman was left with torn flesh after a collision on Queens Boulevard. A 26-year-old was thrown from his moped, his leg broken. These are not statistics. These are people who woke up that morning and did not expect pain. “He rams right into the side of the car,” said Jose DeAguiar, after an Amazon driver hit his parked car and left without a word (ABC7). The driver shrugged. The victim waited months for justice.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city talks about Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws, like Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower speed limits. But the limit is not yet lowered. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk. The city redesigns intersections, but the blood does not stop. No one in power has stood in Kew Gardens and said, ‘Enough.’

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras that never go dark. Demand streets that do not bleed.

Do not wait for another name to become a number. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Kew Gardens sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, community board Queens CB9, city council district District 29, assembly district AD 28 and state senate district SD 14.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Kew Gardens?
In the last three years, pedestrians in Kew Gardens were injured by Cars and Trucks (2 moderate injuries), Motorcycles and Mopeds (1 moderate injury), and Bikes (0 injuries or deaths). NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just accidents, or can they be prevented?
These crashes are not random. They happen again and again, and the same patterns repeat. Lower speeds, safer streets, and enforcement can prevent them.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, keep speed cameras running, redesign dangerous intersections, and push for laws that protect people, not just cars.
How many people were seriously hurt or killed in Kew Gardens recently?
In the last 12 months, 132 people were injured in crashes. Two suffered serious injuries. No deaths were reported. NYC Open Data
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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Kew Gardens

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

Two vehicles collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 14-year-old girl riding in the SUV suffered facial bruises. Both drivers were licensed women traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear, causing center front and back end damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained a facial contusion and was injured but conscious. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends.


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Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Van Wyck Expressway

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV’s right rear bumper took the hit. Two men inside the SUV suffered head injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2022 diesel tractor truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2018 SUV also traveling south. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. Inside the SUV, a 33-year-old male driver and a 42-year-old male rear passenger were injured, both suffering head injuries described as contusions and abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. No ejections occurred, and safety equipment use was noted only for the driver’s lap belt and harness.


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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on Van Wyck

A Nissan SUV struck a box truck from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered whiplash injuries to neck and head. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2010 Nissan SUV rear-ended a 2014 box truck on the Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the truck at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. Two passengers in the SUV, a 28-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, were injured with neck and head whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind while both traveled south. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact was at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped while the SUV was going straight ahead. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the sedan sustained damage to its rear. The crash highlights driver error in lane usage without implicating the victim.


13-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Lefferts Boulevard

A 13-year-old boy was struck while crossing Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was hit by a 2017 Tesla sedan traveling east, impacting the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or signals were noted for the pedestrian.


E-Scooter Left Turn Hits SUV in Queens

A 24-year-old female e-scooter driver turned left into the path of a westbound SUV on Hillside Avenue. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end with its left front bumper. The scooter driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female e-scooter driver was making a left turn when she collided with a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the scooter driver’s error in the maneuver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. No other driver errors were noted. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment.


Sedan Rear-Ends Van on Queens Boulevard

A sedan struck a van from behind on Queens Boulevard. The van driver was unharmed. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. The passenger was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan rear-ended a 2007 van traveling east on Queens Boulevard. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred at the center back end of the van. The front passenger in the sedan, a 41-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The van sustained no damage and its sole occupant was unharmed. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the passenger.


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Two Sedans Collide on Jackie Robinson Parkway

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The impact struck the front of one car and the rear of the other. Driver inexperience was cited as the cause. Both drivers were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided. The front of a 2015 Mercedes struck the rear of a 2003 Volkswagen. Both drivers, a 27-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, were injured with head and back trauma, including whiplash. Both were wearing seat belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inexperience as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. The crash caused center front and center back damage to the vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Lane Change Hits Sedan on Park Lane

A sedan changing lanes struck another sedan traveling straight east on Park Lane in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 60-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one car and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Park Lane was hit on its right front bumper by another sedan changing lanes. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 60-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The driver of the striking vehicle was traveling east and changing lanes at the time of the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the struck sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other vehicle.


SUV and Sedan Side-Swipe on Jackie Robinson Pkwy

Two vehicles collided side-to-side on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 24-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained damage on their side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The 24-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The sedan was struck on the right side doors, and the SUV on the left side doors, showing a side-swipe collision. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan

An e-bike rider struck the left side of a parked sedan on 82 Avenue near Kew Garden Road. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The sedan was unoccupied and damaged on the left doors.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-bike rider collided with a parked sedan on 82 Avenue. The rider was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the sedan, which was stationary at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was parked before impact. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors and the e-bike's right front bumper.


Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway

Two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway. A 26-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles traveled south. The injured driver wore a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided. The 26-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. She was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way. The front vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan registered in New Jersey, showed no damage, while the rear 2019 Honda sedan registered in New York had damage to its center back end. The crash occurred with both vehicles going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.