Crash Count for South Ozone Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,939
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,964
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 283
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 33
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 2025

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

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.

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Other Representatives

Khaleel Anderson
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson
District 31
District Office:
131-15 Rockaway Blvd. 1st Floor, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Legislative Office:
Room 742, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Adrienne Adams
Council Member Adrienne Adams
District 28
District Office:
165-90 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
718-206-2068
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1810, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7257
James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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

Pick-up Truck Crash Injures Driver on Van Wyck

A pick-up truck struck the right side doors of another vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway. The 20-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with another vehicle, impacting its right side doors. The 20-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed and going straight ahead before the collision. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on this roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist

A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.

A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle on Liberty Avenue

A 52-year-old male driver suffered back abrasions after his SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The impact hit the left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Turns Right, Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn and hit him. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Rockaway Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights a failure by the sedan driver to yield to the bicyclist proceeding straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Pickup Slams Stopped SUV on Rockaway Boulevard

Pickup truck crashed into rear of stopped SUV in Queens. Woman driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience. Impact was sudden and forceful.

According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Rockaway Boulevard at 133 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, and reported pain and nausea. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pickup truck was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV driver was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Pedestrian Hit Crossing Queens Intersection

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing 135 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 135 Avenue and 120 Street in Queens. The 61-year-old man was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a northbound vehicle struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The vehicle had damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Driver Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Hit in Queens

A driver struck a 35-year-old man crossing 125 Street in Queens. The impact broke and dislocated his leg and foot. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old pedestrian was crossing 125 Street near 103 Avenue in Queens when a westbound driver struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details are provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No mention is made of safety equipment or pedestrian fault. The crash underscores the risk to people on foot when drivers do not yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 130 Street

A sedan traveling north hit a bicyclist going west on 130 Street in Queens. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike’s left side doors were damaged. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 130 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s driver was licensed and went straight ahead, impacting the bike’s left side doors. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the left side. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a sedan on 127 Street in Queens. She was crossing against the signal when the car struck her with its right front bumper. The girl suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 127 Street and 103 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
S 5602
Anderson votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 3897
Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


S 5602
Anderson votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.