Crash Count for Jamaica
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,517
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,471
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 299
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 12, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Jamaica?
SUVs/Cars 80 2 1 Trucks/Buses 4 2 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0 Bikes 0 1 0
No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

Jamaica: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Four dead. Six seriously hurt. In Jamaica, Queens, since 2022, the streets have not forgiven. In the past twelve months, 480 people were injured in crashes. One did not come home. Four more suffered wounds that do not heal. The dead and injured are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. A 55-year-old driver, a passenger, an 86-year-old woman—each hurt when a truck’s brakes failed on Archer Avenue according to city data.

Human Cost, Measured in Grief

Mamadou Barry drove nights to feed his family. He died behind the wheel on 90th Avenue. The garage collapsed on his car. His cousin called it “a big loss for us. He was a caregiver. That’s very, very tough for us.” The loss is not abstract. It is a child waiting for a father who will not return.

Leadership: Progress and the Drag of Delay

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They tout new speed limits and intersection redesigns. But the work is slow. Sammy’s Law passed, giving the city power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit has not changed yet. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Each delay is another risk taken with someone else’s life.

What Comes Next

The crisis is not fate. It is a choice. Every day leaders wait, more families pay. Residents must demand action. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them: Lower the speed limit. Keep the cameras on. Redesign the streets. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

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Jamaica Jamaica sits in Queens, Precinct 103, District 27, AD 29, SD 14, Queens CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica

SUV Turns Left Collides With Moped Rider

A 19-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck the moped traveling straight. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 184 Place in Queens when an SUV making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the moped's left front bumper were damaged. The moped driver was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south at the time of the crash.


Queens Sedan Hits E-Bike, Rider Injured

A sedan and an e-bike collided on 160 Street near Archer Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and an e-bike on 160 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma but remained conscious. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was traveling east while the e-bike rider traveled north. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The crash resulted in internal complaints and moderate injury severity for the e-bike rider.


Two Sedans Collide on Hillside Avenue

Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue. One driver was injured, suffering neck pain. The crash involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car from behind. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue. One driver, a 35-year-old male occupant of the moving vehicle, was injured with neck pain but remained conscious. The moving sedan struck the rear of a parked sedan. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle impacted the right front bumper, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to the left rear bumper. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Turns Right, Hits Sedan Going Straight

A distracted SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way on 173 Street in Queens. The SUV struck a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered moderate burns and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver was injured when an SUV making a right turn collided with his vehicle traveling straight on 173 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and sustained moderate burns. The SUV driver was cited for driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The SUV struck the sedan on its left front quarter panel, damaging both vehicles' front ends. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors related to the sedan driver.


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Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on 105 Avenue

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed on 105 Avenue. Both drivers were injured, including a 65-year-old passenger with head trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 105 Avenue involving a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling south and a 2018 Dodge pickup truck making a left turn. The sedan had two occupants: a 45-year-old male driver and a 65-year-old female passenger. Both were injured, with the passenger suffering head injuries and the driver neck injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for both the driver and passenger. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the pickup truck was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Collides with Parked SUV in Queens

Two SUVs collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 57-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The moving vehicle struck the parked SUV’s rear bumper. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volvo SUV traveling east on Liberty Avenue collided with a parked 2022 Honda SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the parked vehicle’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the rear bumper of the parked SUV.


E-Bike Driver Injured in Queens Collision

An e-bike rider struck in Queens suffered a head contusion. The crash happened on 138 Street near 91 Avenue. The rider was conscious but injured. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision on 138 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The report does not specify other driver errors or victim actions.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Collision

An e-bike rider struck the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved improper lane usage by the driver of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision on Liberty Avenue, Queens. The rider, traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle. The rider sustained abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the other vehicle. The e-bike rider was not noted to have any contributing factors such as helmet use. The collision caused damage to the other vehicle's right front quarter panel, while the e-bike showed no damage.


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Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians Crossing Jamaica Ave

A sedan struck two men crossing Jamaica Avenue against the signal. Both suffered bruises and injuries to knees and lower legs. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left both pedestrians conscious but hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck two male pedestrians, ages 52 and 44, who were crossing against the signal at an intersection. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The sedan impacted the pedestrians with its right front bumper. Both victims remained conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim safety equipment were noted in the report.


Queens Sedans Collide on Hillside Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The male driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Driver distraction and unsafe speed played roles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Hillside Avenue collided. The male driver of one sedan, aged 40, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Contributing factors included driver inattention or distraction and unsafe speed. The report also notes improper passing or lane usage. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


E-Bike Rider Ejected on Sutphin Boulevard

A 20-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury on Sutphin Boulevard. The rider was unconscious with a concussion. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The vehicle struck the e-bike head-on, causing severe trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard involving an e-bike and another unspecified vehicle. The 20-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The impact was at the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a direct collision. The e-bike rider was the only occupant of his vehicle and was injured while traveling south. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Sutphin Boulevard

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Sutphin Boulevard with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and aggression.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sutphin Boulevard and 105 Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an Infiniti car, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with aggressive driving and road rage. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian’s part.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Hillside Avenue

A 66-year-old man driving a sedan suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a crash with an SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan merged into the SUV’s path, striking its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2021 Dodge sedan and a 2014 Honda SUV. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver merged improperly into the SUV’s path. The SUV was traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was merging eastbound. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Damage was sustained on the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Ambulance Hits Sedan on Avon Street

An ambulance struck a sedan on Avon Street in Queens at 2:16 a.m. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The crash damaged the ambulance’s front and the sedan’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west collided with a southbound sedan on Avon Street in Queens. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining an upper arm and shoulder contusion. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The ambulance’s front end and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Turning SUV

A 68-year-old man on an unlicensed e-scooter collided with a left-turning SUV on Jamaica Avenue. The scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered head contusions. Both vehicles showed front and side damage. Police cited other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck a westbound SUV making a left turn. The e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained head injuries classified as contusions. The SUV was damaged on its right side doors, while the e-scooter showed front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factors for both parties. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights risks when vehicles turn across paths of smaller, vulnerable road users.


66-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

A 66-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper while he crossed against the signal. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The driver was going straight west on Jamaica Avenue.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a westbound sedan struck him with its right front bumper. The impact caused a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3, but the pedestrian remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and no contributing factors were assigned to the driver. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor, but no safety equipment or other factors were mentioned.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Queens

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing Midland Parkway with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was operating a 2016 Mitsubishi SUV. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Parkway at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when struck by a 2016 Mitsubishi SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was unoccupied except for the driver, whose details are not specified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


Queens SUV Rear-Ends Sedan, Driver Injured

A Queens crash on 175 Street involved two SUVs and a sedan. One SUV backed unsafely, striking the sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens when a station wagon/SUV backed unsafely, colliding with a sedan traveling south. The sedan's driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 168 Place

Two sedans crashed on 168 Place in Queens at 10 p.m. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the front center and left front quarter panels. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 168 Place in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The first sedan was struck at the center front end, while the second sedan was hit on the left front quarter panel. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. No other injuries or victims were reported.


Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver Queens

A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.