Crash Count for South Ozone Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,663
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,756
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 256
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in South Ozone Park?
SUVs/Cars 38 5 1 Trucks/Buses 3 3 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 2 1 Bikes 1 0 0
South Ozone Park: Six Dead, City Silent—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

South Ozone Park: Six Dead, City Silent—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

South Ozone Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll in South Ozone Park

Blood on the asphalt. In the last twelve months, four people died and thirteen suffered serious injuries on the streets of South Ozone Park. The bodies are not numbers. A cyclist was left in critical condition after a hit-and-run on 115th Avenue. Police found him unconscious. The driver kept going. “They are now looking for evidence to help them track down the driver” (ABC7).

A woman, 51, killed by a taxi at Lefferts and 115th. A child, crushed but alive. A 52-year-old pedestrian struck dead by a motorcycle at Liberty and 114th. A moped driver, helmet on, ejected and killed on Nassau Expressway. The list does not end. Four deaths. Thirteen serious injuries. Over 1,700 hurt.

The Pattern: Cars, Speed, and Silence

The machines do not care. Cars and SUVs led the roll call of harm: one death, five serious injuries, thirty-eight moderate injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds killed one, seriously injured two, and left another with a broken body. Trucks and buses, too, left their mark. Bikes, one moderate injury. The pattern is clear. The violence is not random.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city talks about Vision Zero. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit stands. The council waits. The mayor waits. The dead do not wait. Speed cameras cut speeding by 63% where installed. Injuries drop 14%. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. “Police report that several pedestrians were struck at the location, resulting in at least nine injuries” (ABC7).

What Now: No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another day of blood. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Join the fight. The dead cannot speak. You must.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does South Ozone Park sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, community board Queens CB10, city council district District 28, assembly district AD 31 and state senate district SD 10.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in South Ozone Park?
Cars and SUVs: 1 death, 5 serious injuries, 38 moderate injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 death, 2 serious injuries, 1 moderate injury. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 3 serious injuries, 3 moderate injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 0 serious injuries, 1 moderate injury.
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. The numbers show a pattern. Speed, dangerous driving, and street design make these deaths and injuries predictable—and preventable.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, keep speed cameras running, redesign streets for safety, and push for stronger enforcement against reckless driving.
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.
How many people were killed or seriously injured in South Ozone Park recently?
In the last twelve months, four people died and thirteen suffered serious injuries on the streets of South Ozone Park. NYC Open Data
What should I do if I want safer streets?
Call your council member and the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and permanent speed cameras. Join local advocacy groups and push for change.

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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

SUV Strikes Vehicle's Right Rear Quarter

A 47-year-old male driver was injured in Queens on Linden Boulevard. The SUV hit the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle while traveling west. The driver suffered whole-body injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver in a 2021 Nissan SUV was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2006 Dodge SUV struck him on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The SUV was making a right turn traveling east when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Rockaway Boulevard

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 9:50 p.m. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely and unsafe speed. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard rear-ended a 2007 Chrysler SUV that was entering a parked position. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the Kia and the left rear bumper of the Chrysler. A 37-year-old female occupant in the Chrysler suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver

A 21-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens suffered facial injuries after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens when a station wagon/SUV starting in traffic failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a sedan traveling west. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained facial injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The contributing factor listed was failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


11-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

An 11-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Rockaway Boulevard. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The vehicle showed no damage. The boy was crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Boulevard at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2008 Acura SUV traveling east, impacting the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but is not cited as a contributing factor by police. The SUV sustained no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Linden Boulevard

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him on Linden Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens involving a 2011 Toyota SUV and a 22-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV was traveling west, and the bike north. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike and suffered a bruise as the primary injury.


Box Truck Turns, Hits Parked SUV, Injures Child

A box truck making a right turn struck a parked SUV on 150 Avenue in Queens. A 4-year-old child passenger in the SUV suffered a head abrasion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling northwest on 150 Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, which was stationary at the time. A 4-year-old male child occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV.