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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

What policies could change this now?

- Universal daylighting at intersections, which awaits a Council vote. [Background](https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/07/09/universal-daylighting-has-majority-support-on-the-city-council-will-speaker-adams-give-it-a-vote). - Speed limiters for habitual speeders under S 4045; Senator James Sanders voted yes in committee. [Bill](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4045). - Lower speed limits citywide under Sammy’s Law; see our [Take Action](/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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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APR 28, 2026 SAFETY ALERT

South Ozone Park turns deadly in one week

Two crashes in South Ozone Park in seven days left one person dead. Two more people suffered serious injuries from April 21 through April 28.

MAY 3, 2026 CRASH ALERT

Driver failed to yield on Belt

A driver failed to yield on the Belt Parkway and hit another car. A 77-year-old driver was injured.

MAY 3 · BELT PARKWAY

South Ozone Park: Traffic Crash Statistics

Liberty Avenue, a body, and the bill that waits

May 3, 2026 - A driver failed to yield on the Belt Parkway and hit another car. A 77-year-old driver was injured.

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Crash Counter for South Ozone Park 326 crashes • 2 deaths

Crashes: 326

All Injuries: 200

Moderate: 30

Serious: 19

Deaths: 2

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to May 4, 2026

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Recent severe crashes

Distracted driver crashes into parked pickup 2026-04-28T15:07:00+00:00
131 ST
A driver, police say, got distracted on 131st Street at Sutter Avenue and hit a parked pickup. A 49-year-old woman listed as the driver was recorded with apparent death.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old woman driving a pickup truck on 131st Street at Sutter Avenue hit a pickup truck that was parked. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and drugs (illegal) as contributing factors. The driver was listed with “apparent death.” Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Unlicensed driver killed on Liberty Ave 2026-03-09T21:29:00+00:00
LIBERTY AVE
A driver with no license died after a crash on Liberty Avenue at 109th Street. Police cited defective pavement.
According to the police report, an unlicensed 46-year-old man driving east on Liberty Avenue near 109th Street was killed in a crash at about 9:29 p.m. Police recorded defective pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was ejected and suffered head injuries; the complaint listed crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver failed to yield on Belt 2026-05-03T21:33:00+00:00
BELT PARKWAY
A driver failed to yield on the Belt Parkway and hit another car. A 77-year-old driver was injured.
According to the police report, the crash happened Sunday evening on the Belt Parkway when police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. A 77-year-old driver suffered an internal injury and injuries to an elbow, lower arm, or hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Bus driver slams taxi in Queens 2026-04-27T05:02:00+00:00
135 ST
A bus driver hit a taxi on N Conduit Avenue near 135th Street before dawn. The taxi driver was injured, with a back injury recorded in the report.
According to the police report, a bus driver, a taxi driver, and a sedan driver were all going straight ahead on N Conduit Avenue near 135th Street in Queens when the bus driver hit the taxi. Police recorded the taxi driver, 31, as injured, with a back injury. The crash happened overnight on an arterial road. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver tails too close, concussion follows 2026-04-20T13:00:00+00:00
VAN WYCK EXPWY
On the Van Wyck Expressway, a driver followed too closely and police recorded driver inattention. A 41-year-old driver suffered a head injury with a concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred Monday afternoon on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens as vehicles went straight ahead. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention/distraction. A 41-year-old male driver was injured with a head injury and concussion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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▸ Killed 2

▸ Severe Bleeding 1

▸ Concussion 3

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Internal Injury 14

▸ Whiplash 7

▸ Contusion/Bruise 2

▸ Abrasion 6

▸ Pain/Nausea 6

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to May 4, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in South Ozone Park 7 PM • 20 injuries ↓9.1%

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We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

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Preventable Speeding 738 16+ offenders ↓82%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

South Ozone Park

Data through 2026-05-04

738

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 4,208 2025 year-to-date

↓82.5% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 1,673 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 9,228 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 738 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 4,208 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 97% by Cars and Trucks ↓22%

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Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson A (100)*

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson
District 31

Assembly 31

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Two Little Too Late: Mamdani Shifts Private Carting Reforms Toward Safety for Remaining Pair of Contracts

Khaleel Anderson Urges Safety Boost in Carting Contract Scoring
👍 Positive
2026-04-23 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
DSNY says safety and miles will weigh more in waste-zone bids. Earlier picks put price first. Big trucks with long violation lists kept the work. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the risk.
Khaleel Anderson Frames Empire Bins Expansion as Safety‑Boosting
👍 Positive
2026-04-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
City Hall pitched curbside trash bins as safety gains. West Harlem saw crashes down 15% and serious injuries down 52%. Pedestrian injuries fell 9%. The plan takes curb space from car storage and scales citywide.
Khaleel Anderson Praises Skate Garden as Community Improvement
👍 Positive
2026-04-10 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps grade
Community Board 8 greenlit the $11 million Brooklyn Skate Garden at Mount Prospect Park. The plan shrank to 19,500 square feet. Parks promised trees, lighting, and new paths.
Anderson co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
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2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Anderson co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.

Email: andersonk@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
19-31 Mott Ave. Suite 301, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-327-1845

Legislative Office:
Room 742, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5668

Twitter: @KhaleelAnderson

Community Board Contact Betty Braton —

Community Board Contact Betty Braton

District 410

Email: qn10@cb.nyc.gov

Council Member Ty Hankerson A (100)*

Council Member Ty Hankerson
District 28

Council 28

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines

Hankerson primary sponsors lighting-under-el tracks bill, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety
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2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 puts DOT on the clock for dark blocks under elevated tracks. It orders a citywide lighting assessment, then installs where needed. Pedestrians and cyclists get brighter streets, if funding and approvals come.
Hankerson sponsors bill boosting safety with lighting under elevated train lines.
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2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 targets the dark blocks under the el. It orders DOT to check sidewalks and streets, then install lights where needed. The bill now sits in committee.
Hankerson primary-sponsors bill boosting safety with lighting under elevated train lines
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2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council introduced Int 0845-2026 to force DOT to assess dark blocks under elevated tracks, then install lighting where needed. The bill sets deadlines and demands public reports.
Hankerson sponsors bill installing lighting under elevated tracks, boosting street safety
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2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 moved to committee. It orders DOT to check dark blocks under elevated tracks. Where light fails, DOT must install fixtures within three years. Reports would track what worked and what didn’t.