About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 1
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 18
▸ Contusion/Bruise 8
▸ Abrasion 7
▸ Pain/Nausea 6
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseNo More Waiting for Blood: Make Oakland Gardens Streets Safe Now
Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Plain Sight
In Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, the numbers do not scream. They whisper, steady and cold. No one has died in a crash here since 2022. But the pain is real. In the last twelve months, 62 people were injured in 124 crashes. Not one was called a “serious injury.” But a broken leg, a bruised chest, a life changed—these do not always show up in the numbers. NYC Open Data
Pedestrians are not spared. In February, a man crossing Bell Boulevard was struck by an SUV making a left turn. He went down at the intersection, his knee torn open. He survived. Others were not so lucky on nearby streets. A 12-year-old was hit crossing Union Turnpike last fall. The street does not care about age.
The Machines That Hit
Cars and SUVs do the most damage. In the last three years, not a single bike or motorcycle killed or seriously injured anyone here. But sedans, SUVs, and trucks keep hitting. A sedan rear-ends a truck on the expressway. An SUV clips a pedestrian at the curb. The pattern is old. The pain is fresh.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Local leaders talk about safety. The city boasts of new laws. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras catch speeders day and night. But in Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, the pace of change is slow. The streets look the same. The crashes keep coming. No bold redesign. No flood of protected bike lanes.
The silence is loud. No public push from local council or board for more crosswalks, curb extensions, or protected space for people walking. No outcry after the child was hit. No plan to end the steady drip of injuries.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Lower the speed limit. Build real protection for people on foot and bike. Flood the council and the mayor’s office with calls. Demand action. Do not wait for the first death.
Citations
Other Representatives
District 24
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 23, AD 24, SD 11, Queens CB11.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills
16S 1078
Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 5130
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
4
Distracted Driver Slams SUVs on 221 Street▸May 4 - Three drivers hurt when an SUV rear-ended two stopped SUVs on 221 Street at Union Turnpike. Driver inattention and tailgating triggered the crash. All suffered whiplash and back injuries. Impact was sudden and hard.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 221 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens struck two stopped SUVs from behind. All three drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and back pain. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The two front SUVs were stopped in traffic when the third SUV hit them. All drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact hit the center back ends of the stopped vehicles and the center front end of the striking SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash left all three drivers with moderate injuries and in shock.
29
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Apr 29 - A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV behind her failed to stop in time. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when a 2016 Toyota SUV rear-ended her on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
20
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Queens▸Apr 20 - A 64-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard was struck by a sedan backing up. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling east, was backing up when it struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens▸Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.
May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
16S 5130
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
4
Distracted Driver Slams SUVs on 221 Street▸May 4 - Three drivers hurt when an SUV rear-ended two stopped SUVs on 221 Street at Union Turnpike. Driver inattention and tailgating triggered the crash. All suffered whiplash and back injuries. Impact was sudden and hard.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 221 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens struck two stopped SUVs from behind. All three drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and back pain. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The two front SUVs were stopped in traffic when the third SUV hit them. All drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact hit the center back ends of the stopped vehicles and the center front end of the striking SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash left all three drivers with moderate injuries and in shock.
29
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Apr 29 - A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV behind her failed to stop in time. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when a 2016 Toyota SUV rear-ended her on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
20
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Queens▸Apr 20 - A 64-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard was struck by a sedan backing up. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling east, was backing up when it struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens▸Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.
May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
4
Distracted Driver Slams SUVs on 221 Street▸May 4 - Three drivers hurt when an SUV rear-ended two stopped SUVs on 221 Street at Union Turnpike. Driver inattention and tailgating triggered the crash. All suffered whiplash and back injuries. Impact was sudden and hard.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 221 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens struck two stopped SUVs from behind. All three drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and back pain. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The two front SUVs were stopped in traffic when the third SUV hit them. All drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact hit the center back ends of the stopped vehicles and the center front end of the striking SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash left all three drivers with moderate injuries and in shock.
29
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Apr 29 - A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV behind her failed to stop in time. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when a 2016 Toyota SUV rear-ended her on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
20
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Queens▸Apr 20 - A 64-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard was struck by a sedan backing up. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling east, was backing up when it struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens▸Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.
May 4 - Three drivers hurt when an SUV rear-ended two stopped SUVs on 221 Street at Union Turnpike. Driver inattention and tailgating triggered the crash. All suffered whiplash and back injuries. Impact was sudden and hard.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 221 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens struck two stopped SUVs from behind. All three drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and back pain. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The two front SUVs were stopped in traffic when the third SUV hit them. All drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact hit the center back ends of the stopped vehicles and the center front end of the striking SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash left all three drivers with moderate injuries and in shock.
29
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Apr 29 - A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV behind her failed to stop in time. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when a 2016 Toyota SUV rear-ended her on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
20
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Queens▸Apr 20 - A 64-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard was struck by a sedan backing up. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling east, was backing up when it struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens▸Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.
Apr 29 - A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV behind her failed to stop in time. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when a 2016 Toyota SUV rear-ended her on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
20
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Queens▸Apr 20 - A 64-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard was struck by a sedan backing up. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling east, was backing up when it struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens▸Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.
Apr 20 - A 64-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard was struck by a sedan backing up. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling east, was backing up when it struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
Mercedes Backs Into Elderly Woman in Queens▸Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.
Mar 15 - A Mercedes sedan reversed on 217th Street. The driver did not see the woman. She stood near the curb, not in the road. The car struck her head. She died there, on the edge of the street. The driver was distracted.
A 75-year-old woman was killed near 73-55 217th Street in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, backing east, struck her in the head. According to the police report, the driver did not see her. She was not in the roadway. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mercedes sedan. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially when reversing near pedestrians.