Crash Count for South Ozone Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,888
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,592
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 364
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in South Ozone Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 11
+2
Crush Injuries 13
Whole body 9
+4
Back 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Head 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 8
Head 5
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 15
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 56
Neck 29
+24
Back 15
+10
Head 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 63
Head 14
+9
Back 11
+6
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Neck 7
+2
Chest 4
Whole body 4
Face 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abrasion 50
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Face 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 20
Head 5
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in South Ozone Park?

Preventable Speeding in South Ozone Park School Zones

(since 2022)
Liberty Avenue, a body, and the bill that waits

Liberty Avenue, a body, and the bill that waits

South Ozone Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 25, 2025

Saturday afternoon at Liberty Avenue by the Van Wyck, a driver turning left killed a 51-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Police records show both cars were making left turns at the time of the crash. NYC Open Data

She is one of 11 people killed on these streets since 2022, alongside 2,517 injuries. NYC Open Data

The toll does not let up

This year, crashes in this neighborhood are up 3.7% compared to last year. Deaths have doubled, from 2 to 4. Injuries ticked up as well. NYC Open Data

Police logged multiple deaths in the evening hours — 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM — with more in the late night and afternoon. NYC Open Data

On paper, the causes repeat. Failure to yield by drivers. Distraction. Aggressive driving. Alcohol. Each one a person on the ground. NYC Open Data

Corners that keep breaking people

Liberty Avenue is a hotspot. So is Lefferts Boulevard. North Conduit. The Belt Parkway. These are the places where bodies pile up on the map. NYC Open Data

Daylighting those corners — no parking at crosswalks — is in a Council bill with majority support. The question, as one report put it: “Will Speaker Adams give it a vote?Streetsblog NYC

Local fixes are simple and known: daylight the crosswalks, harden left turns on Liberty and Lefferts, give pedestrians a head start at lights, and target evening speeding where deaths cluster. The record shows the need; the corners show where. NYC Open Data

The repeat offender problem

On the Nassau Expressway in this same area, a construction flagger was killed in a hit-and-run. Prosecutors said the driver’s license had been suspended seven times. “The 25-year-old man … was driving on a license that had been suspended seven times,” the Queens DA’s office said. Gothamist

Albany has a bill for the worst repeat speeders. The Senate’s S 4045 would require drivers who rack up 11 DMV points in 24 months or six camera tickets in a year to install a speed-limiting device. Local State Senator James Sanders voted yes in committee. Open States

What must move now

Liberty Avenue. Lefferts Boulevard. The Belt. We know the corners. The evening hours. The left turns. The bodies.

City Hall can lower speeds citywide under Sammy’s Law and pass universal daylighting. Albany can finish the job on repeat speeders. The tools are on the table. Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Liberty Avenue and the Van Wyck?
On Sep 20, 2025, Saturday afternoon, a driver making a left turn killed a 51‑year‑old woman at Liberty Avenue by I‑678. Police records list both involved cars as making left turns. Source.
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
Eleven people have been killed on South Ozone Park streets since 2022, with 2,517 injuries recorded. Figures come from NYC Open Data for 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑25. Source.
Where are the worst spots?
Liberty Avenue, Lefferts Boulevard, North Conduit Avenue, and the Belt Parkway show high counts of injuries and deaths in the crash data. Source.
What policies could change this now?
  • Universal daylighting at intersections, which awaits a Council vote. Background.
  • Speed limiters for habitual speeders under S 4045; Senator James Sanders voted yes in committee. Bill.
  • Lower speed limits citywide under Sammy’s Law; see our Take Action page.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for crashes within South Ozone Park (NTA QN1001) between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑09‑25, and tallied deaths and injuries across modes. Data was last extracted on Sep 24, 2025. Start exploring the base crash dataset here.
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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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson

District 31

Council Member Adrienne Adams

District 28

State Senator James Sanders

District 10

Other Geographies

South Ozone Park South Ozone Park sits in Queens, Precinct 106, District 28, AD 31, SD 10, Queens CB10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for South Ozone Park

28
SUV Driver Hits Bus; Passenger Injured

Oct 28 - A driver in an SUV moving east on S Conduit Ave hit the left rear of an eastbound bus at 128 St. A 37-year-old bus passenger was injured, with back and internal pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

On S Conduit Ave at 128 St in Queens, the driver of an SUV hit the left rear of an eastbound bus. Both vehicles were traveling east. One bus passenger, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. The SUV had right-front damage and the bus had left-rear damage, matching the listed points of impact. Drivers were listed with “Unspecified” injury status, as were other passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
24
Liberty Ave Failure to Yield Injures Woman

Oct 24 - Two sedan drivers collided at Liberty Ave and 104 St in Queens. A 58-year-old woman was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience.

Two drivers in sedans collided on Liberty Ave at 104 St in Queens around 12:00 p.m. One BMW traveled south. A Ford traveled east. A 58-year-old woman was injured; the report lists back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Driver Inexperience” contributed to the crash. Police also recorded driver inattention/distraction for involved drivers. The report notes right-side damage to the BMW and front-end damage to the Ford. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Infiniti on Van Wyck

Oct 21 - On the Van Wyck in Queens, a Jeep driver hit the back of an Infiniti. Police recorded following too closely and distraction. The 28-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Another occupant reported unspecified harm.

A driver in a Jeep SUV rear-ended an Infiniti SUV on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens at 1:30 a.m. The Infiniti’s 28-year-old male driver was injured and reported whiplash and neck pain. A female occupant also had an unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight before impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Damage notes list front-end damage to the Jeep and center rear damage to the Infiniti, consistent with a rear-end hit. The record lists the Infiniti driver as licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Right-turning SUV driver injures cyclist, Rockaway Blvd

Oct 18 - At 130 St and Rockaway Blvd, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 26-year-old bicyclist riding straight. Police recorded improper turning by the driver. The rider suffered arm injuries and a bruise.

A driver in a 2017 SUV turned right at 130 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens and hit a man on a bike who was riding straight west. The cyclist, 26, was injured, with arm trauma and a bruise noted. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Making Right Turn' and the bike was 'Going Straight Ahead.' Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' by the driver as a contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were listed with 'Unspecified' injury status. Damage was recorded on the SUV's right front and the bike's front. The crash location falls in the 106th Precinct in Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Bus and moped collide on Lefferts, Queens

Oct 14 - A bus driver and a moped driver crashed on Lefferts at Rockaway in Queens. The 29-year-old rider was hurt. A leg bruise. Police recorded view obstructed and following too closely.

A bus driver and a moped driver collided at Lefferts Blvd and Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 2:00 p.m. The 29-year-old moped rider was injured with a lower‑leg contusion. The 71-year-old bus driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling west and going straight ahead. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. The bus showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the moped showed damage to the front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Left-turning driver hits woman near Sutter, 117 St

Oct 13 - A westbound driver turned left on Sutter near 117 St and hit a 68-year-old woman. She suffered a facial bruise. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver.

A driver traveled west on Sutter Avenue and began a left turn near 117 Street. The driver hit a 68-year-old woman who was crossing. She was conscious and injured with a facial contusion. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn," the impact was to the "Center Front End," and officers recorded "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors by the driver. The crash occurred in Queens in the 106th Precinct area. Vehicle type was not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run
11
Left-Turning Driver Hits Moped on Rockaway Boulevard

Oct 11 - A left-turning sedan driver cut across Rockaway Boulevard at 113 St. He hit a moped rider going straight. The rider was ejected and badly hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and defective headlights.

According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn on Rockaway Boulevard at 113 Street in Queens hit a westbound moped rider who was going straight. The crash was at 8:55 p.m. The 51-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The sedan driver, 43, reported an unspecified injury. Impact points were the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors. The moped was a 2024 JIAJU; the sedan a 2019 Ford.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Drivers disregard traffic control in Queens; woman hurt

Oct 7 - At 116 St and 133 Ave, a southbound SUV driver and an eastbound pickup driver collided. A 25‑year‑old woman driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the drivers.

Two drivers crashed at 116 St and 133 Ave in Queens at 7:59 a.m. The SUV driver was heading south. The pickup driver was heading east. The 25-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for the drivers. Impact notes list center-front damage on the SUV and left-front on the truck. Both were recorded as going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Rear-End Crash on 112 Street Injures Driver

Oct 4 - Two sedans moved south on 112 Street in Queens. The rear driver hit the car ahead. A 41-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Driver Inexperience.

Two southbound sedans collided near 107-38 112 Street in Queens, ZIP 11419. The following driver drove into the back of the car ahead. One driver, 41, was injured and reported whiplash. The following car showed center-front impact; the lead car showed center-back damage. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on 112 Street when the crash occurred. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicles were a 2018 Dodge sedan and a 2023 sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Improper parking turn injures Liberty Ave driver

Oct 3 - A driver in a 2010 Honda SUV moved to park on Liberty Ave in Queens. The turn went wrong. Right-side doors were damaged. The 23-year-old driver suffered a bruised arm and hand. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Turning Improperly.

A 2010 Honda SUV driver attempted to enter a parking spot near 108-06 Liberty Ave in Queens and crashed. Impact was recorded to the right-side doors. The 23-year-old male driver was injured with a contusion to the elbow/forearm/hand. Another 46-year-old male occupant was listed with an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly by the driver. The SUV was traveling east before the parking maneuver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data. The report places the crash at 9:20 p.m. in the 106th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
2
Driver hits parked cars on 134 St

Oct 2 - A northbound sedan driver hit two parked sedans at 109-62 134 St in Queens. Metal crumpled. A 47-year-old driver suffered neck whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A northbound driver in a sedan crashed at 109-62 134 St, Queens, with two parked sedans involved. The driver suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 33-year-old front passenger and a 3-year-old passenger were listed with unspecified conditions. Another 32-year-old driver in a parked car was recorded with unspecified status. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The report also notes the moving sedan was "Going Straight Ahead" before impact, with a front-end strike. The parked BMW had rear damage; the parked Honda showed damage to the left front quarter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
1
Left-turning driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk

Oct 1 - A BMW sedan driver turned left at 130 St and Foch Blvd and hit a 42-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. She suffered abrasions and was conscious.

A driver in a BMW sedan was traveling east and making a left turn at 130 St and Foch Blvd in Queens. She hit a 42-year-old woman who was in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and whole-body pain and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn" and officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police listed the point of impact as the "Left Front Bumper" of the car. This was recorded in the 106th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
30
Drivers disregard traffic control at 116 Ave

Sep 30 - Two drivers collided at 116 Ave and 124 St in Queens at 3:15 a.m. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers. A 26-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured. Passengers were listed with unspecified injury status.

According to the police report, two drivers collided at 116 Ave and 124 St in Queens at 3:15 a.m. The driver of a 2021 Toyota SUV was traveling north. The driver of a 2024 Honda sedan was traveling west. Both were going straight. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers. A 26-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, with a hip and upper leg contusion. Passengers in both cars were recorded with “Unspecified” injury status. No pedestrians or cyclists appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD
24
Driver rear-ends SUV at 122 St; two hurt

Sep 24 - A northbound driver making a left hit the back of a 2024 Chevy SUV at 122 St and 115 Ave in Queens. Two rear-seat passengers, 68 and 69, were hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and following too closely by the driver.

Two vehicles were making left turns while traveling north at 122 St and 115 Ave in Queens. The driver of a New Jersey–registered vehicle hit the back of a 2024 Chevrolet SUV. Two rear-seat passengers in the SUV, men ages 68 and 69, were injured with back and lower-leg injuries and internal complaints. The SUV had rear damage. The other vehicle had front-end damage. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed and following too closely by the driver. The crash record also lists Unsafe Speed at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Driver Inattention by Parked Sedan Injures Cyclist

Sep 21 - Queens, 117 St at 103 Ave. A driver in a parked sedan failed to pay attention. A 36-year-old bicyclist was left unconscious with a head injury. Impact to the bike’s front and the sedan’s left doors. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

At 4:20 p.m. on 117 St at 103 Ave in Queens, a crash between a bicyclist and a parked sedan left a 36-year-old man on a bike unconscious with a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, the sedan was "Parked" and the bicyclist was "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Impact locations were the sedan’s "Left Side Doors" and the bicycle’s "Center Front End." The report lists the sedan’s driver as an "Occupant" in the driver position. No other injuries were specified. The harm fell on the cyclist while the motorist’s distraction was documented by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Driver Disregards Control at 150 Ave; 73-Year-Old Injured

Sep 21 - Before dawn in Queens, two drivers crashed at 150 Ave and 114 St. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The 73-year-old SUV driver was conscious and reported a concussion.

At 4:40 a.m. in Queens, two drivers collided at 150 Ave and 114 St. One drove a westbound SUV. Another traveled southbound. The SUV carried one occupant. The 73-year-old woman driving it was injured and reported a concussion; she was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by a driver. The report lists right-rear damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the southbound vehicle. Police recorded both drivers going straight before impact. No other injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway