Crash Count for Jamaica
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,511
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,467
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 297
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 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

Fatigued Driver Hits Pedestrian Near 150 Street

A 42-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The SUV driver, fatigued and drowsy, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 150 Street while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The driver of a 2009 Chevrolet SUV, traveling west and stopped in traffic, was fatigued and drowsy, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and had two occupants in the vehicle. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. No vehicle damage was noted.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Jamaica Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan on the left side. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling west on Jamaica Avenue collided with a 2013 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Hillside Avenue

Two sedans crashed at Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 70-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted. Impact struck the right front bumper of one car and left front quarter panel of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The female driver of a 2011 Cadillac was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The male driver of a 2013 Honda was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left front quarter panel of the Cadillac. No passengers were involved, and no ejections occurred.


Concrete Mixer Hits Man in Queens Crosswalk

A concrete mixer rolled south on Parsons Boulevard. A 61-year-old man crossed in the marked lines. The truck struck him. His hip shattered. He lay still, unconscious. The mixer did not stop. The street held the silence.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a concrete mixer on Parsons Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the southbound truck hit him. The impact shattered his hip and left him unconscious with crush injuries. The report states, 'No screech, no scrape. His hip shattered. He lay still. The truck showed no wound, no pause.' The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and driving straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The truck sustained no damage and did not stop after the crash.


Unlicensed SUV Hits Parked Pickup Truck

An unlicensed driver crashed a southbound SUV into the right side of a parked pickup truck on 184 Street in Queens. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the truck’s right doors. The SUV driver, 57, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2001 Ford SUV, traveling southbound on 184 Street, collided with a parked 2010 Ford pickup truck. The SUV struck the right side doors of the pickup with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


Moped Driver Ejected in Queens SUV Crash

A 20-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The moped struck the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion and no helmet.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided with a westbound SUV. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper, and the moped’s front end was damaged. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating mopeds in traffic.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing Hillside Avenue

A man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 153 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had no visible damage after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Archer Avenue

A bus struck a sedan from behind on Archer Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling west. The passenger was injured but conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Archer Avenue collided with the rear left side of a sedan also heading west. The impact injured a 35-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s left rear passenger position. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, with no driver information provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the bus.


14-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Hillside

A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not reported to be using any safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide on Dalny Road Queens

Two sedans crashed on Dalny Road in Queens. A 19-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the front bumper of the other. Failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Dalny Road in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver of a 2006 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of her vehicle and the front bumper of the other sedan, a 2017 Honda. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Head-On

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 168 Place in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Drivers and a passenger lost consciousness but remained conscious after. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2018 Honda sedan collided head-on on 168 Place in Queens. The crash injured three occupants: two drivers, ages 61 and 64, and a 30-year-old front-seat passenger. All suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for all involved. Both drivers and the passenger lost consciousness but were conscious afterward. Each occupant wore lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected. The vehicles sustained center front-end damage while traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane use in Queens traffic.


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Alcohol-Linked SUV Crash Injures Two Queens

A GMC SUV struck parked sedans on 169th Street in Queens. The driver and a rear passenger suffered head and back injuries. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. Both occupants were conscious and restrained or seated inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2016 GMC SUV traveling south on 169th Street in Queens collided with two parked sedans. The driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a concussion and was not wearing a safety belt. A 33-year-old male rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver held a permit license. No pedestrians were involved. The impact damaged the SUV's right front bumper and the parked vehicles' side panels. Both injured occupants remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Queens Crash

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist, traveling west, collided with a vehicle making a right turn. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Parsons Boulevard, Queens. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead westbound when he collided with a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The bicyclist was unlicensed, and the vehicle type involved in the collision was unspecified. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 90 Avenue Queens

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on 90 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash involved a right-side impact to the bike and front-end damage to the sedan. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 90 Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was wearing no helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor.


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Two Pedestrians Injured on Union Hall Street

A vehicle struck two men on Union Hall Street in Queens. Both pedestrians suffered bruises and upper body injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The impact hit the vehicle’s front center. Both victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling straight ahead on Union Hall Street in Queens struck two pedestrians. Both victims, an 18-year-old and a 23-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises, including injuries to the shoulder and head. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians with its center front end. Neither pedestrian was at fault, and both remained conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.


Taxi and SUV Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue

A taxi and an SUV crashed at Hillside Avenue in Queens. The taxi driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2023 taxi traveling west and a 2014 SUV traveling north on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The taxi driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi sustained center front-end damage, while the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The taxi driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 170 Street near 88 Avenue in Queens. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 170 Street in Queens struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near 88 Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.


E-Bike Rider Injured in SUV Backing Crash

An SUV backed unsafely into a southbound e-bike on 150 Street. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The SUV driver was unlicensed and distracted. The collision damaged both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on 150 Street was struck by a southbound SUV backing unsafely. The SUV driver, unlicensed and inattentive, caused the collision by backing into the e-bike. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a serious head injury, losing consciousness. The report lists driver inattention and backing unsafely as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. The injured rider was the sole occupant of the e-bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the rider's safety equipment.


Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan in Queens

A pedestrian was hit on 94 Avenue near Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The sedan made an improper left turn, striking the man as he was getting on or off a vehicle. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 94 Avenue made an improper left turn and struck a pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian, a male, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The collision involved the sedan's right front bumper hitting the pedestrian. Two other parked vehicles, a 2017 Dodge SUV and a 2000 Toyota sedan, were also damaged but had no occupants. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Sutphin Boulevard

A bus changed lanes and struck a parked sedan on Sutphin Boulevard. The sedan’s front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The bus driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Sutphin Boulevard changed lanes and rear-ended a parked sedan. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left side doors. The front passenger in the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver, a licensed female operator, failed to maintain a safe distance while changing lanes. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.