Crash Count for Baisley Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,416
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 849
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 156
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Baisley Park?

Baisley Park Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Baisley Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers That Don’t Lie

One person dead. Four seriously injured. In Baisley Park, the numbers do not soften with time. Since 2022, there have been 1,265 crashes. 744 people hurt. The dead are not coming back. The injured carry scars you cannot see. NYC Open Data

Children are not spared. 88 kids injured in three years. The old are not spared. 15 people over 75 hurt. The violence is steady, unbroken, and it does not care who you are.

Who Bears the Brunt

SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. One death and 18 moderate injuries came from cars and SUVs. Trucks and buses added to the toll. Motorcycles and mopeds left one moderate injury. No one was killed by a bike, but the threat from heavy metal rolling fast is always there.

Pedestrians and cyclists are hit hardest. A man crossing Linden Boulevard, not at a crosswalk, was left semiconscious by an SUV. A cyclist ejected from his bike on 155th Street. The stories repeat. The pain does not fade.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

The city passed Sammy’s Law, giving New York the power to lower speed limits. But the limit in Baisley Park is not yet 20 mph. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Laws are passed, but change comes slow. The city says it is committed to Vision Zero. The dead and injured wait for proof.

No local leader has stood in the street and said, “Enough.” No council vote has forced the limit down. No press conference has named the children hurt here. Delay is a choice.

What Comes Next

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that never go dark.

Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street.

Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Vivian Cook
Assembly Member Vivian Cook
District 32
District Office:
142-15 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 939, 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

Baisley Park Baisley Park sits in Queens, District 28, AD 32, SD 10, Queens CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Baisley Park

Sedan Slams Parked Ambulance After Driver Sleeps

A sedan crashed into a parked FDNY ambulance on Linden Boulevard. The driver, 53, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite falling asleep and inattention as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

A 53-year-old man driving a sedan west on Linden Boulevard in Queens struck a parked FDNY EMS ambulance. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' and was inattentive, leading to the crash. The impact damaged the sedan's left front bumper and the ambulance's front end. The driver suffered chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or ambulance occupants were reported injured. The police report highlights 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 6808
Sanders votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Sanders Pushes QueensLink Rail Funding Despite Park Support

A $117 million federal grant pushes the QueensWay park forward on an old rail line. Rail advocates warn this blocks future transit. City Hall claims both park and rail can coexist. For now, the city’s money backs the park, not the train.

On March 15, 2024, a $117 million federal grant was awarded for the QueensWay, a 3.5-mile park on an abandoned Long Island Rail Road spur in Queens. This follows Mayor Adams’s earlier $35 million commitment. The matter centers on whether to build a park or restore rail service—"Its purpose is to derail the train," said Rick Horan, QueensLink’s executive director. City Hall, represented by spokesperson Charles Lutvak, insists, "The proposed Met Hub does not preclude an MTA project if [MTA officials] determine one is feasible." Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, "Those two don't directly conflict." State Sen. James Sanders Jr. continues to push for QueensLink funding. The city’s investments so far favor the park, leaving the rail proposal in limbo. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.


E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Queens Collision

A 17-year-old e-scooter rider slammed into a vehicle on 145 Street. He was ejected, left with bruises and leg injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. City streets remain unforgiving for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after crashing into the right front quarter panel of another vehicle on 145 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 7:22 PM. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor. The rider suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights repeated failure to maintain a safe following distance as the direct cause of the crash. No victim actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 2714
Sanders votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 6808
Sanders votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Box Truck Hits SUV on Queens Avenue

A box truck struck an SUV on 120 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck hit the SUV's left side doors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash involved disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on 120 Avenue collided with a northbound SUV at the same location. The impact occurred on the SUV's left side doors, causing damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the truck. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were assigned to the injured occupant. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and unlicensed driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Street

Two vehicles crashed on 147 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north and a Toyota sedan traveling west collided on 147 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections occurred. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide at 142 Place

A sedan and an SUV crashed at 142 Place in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan traveling south and an SUV traveling east at 142 Place in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was impacted on its left front bumper and quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. No other driver errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Slams Sedan on Linden Boulevard

A box truck rear-ended a stopped sedan on Linden Boulevard. Two women in the sedan suffered neck injuries. The truck driver followed too closely. Both passengers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 GMC box truck traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck the rear of a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 61 and 79, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic when hit. The crash caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the sedan. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Motorcycle

A sedan made an improper U-turn on 142 Place in Queens. It struck a motorcycle traveling west. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg wounds. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on 142 Place near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south before the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on Linden Boulevard Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs crashed on Linden Boulevard in Queens. One driver made a left turn at unsafe speed and failed to yield. The front passenger in that vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The front passenger in the turning vehicle, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the turning SUV and the left side doors of the other SUV. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Collides Head-On With Sedan in Queens

A Ford sedan struck a BMW SUV head-on on Inwood Street. The crash injured a 21-year-old female passenger, bruising her entire body. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling north on Inwood Street collided head-on with a BMW SUV traveling east. The crash injured a 21-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat, who suffered contusions and bruises to her entire body. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on Vanwyck Expressway

An ambulance struck a stopped sedan from behind on the Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling north on the Vanwyck Expressway rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan’s 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the ambulance. The ambulance carried four occupants, and the sedan had one. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to both vehicles but did not eject the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway

Two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway. A female driver stopped in traffic was hit from behind by a male driver distracted and following too closely. The female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway were involved in a rear-end collision. The female driver of the second vehicle was stopped in traffic when the male driver behind her, distracted and following too closely, struck her car's rear. The female driver, age 23, sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center-end damage respectively. No ejections occurred, and both drivers were licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sanders Supports Safety Boosting QueensLink Transit and Park Plan

QueensLink backers gathered at City Hall. They demanded new rail and park space for Queens. Elected officials and advocates pressed the MTA to act. The agency stalled, citing costs. Supporters want transit, green space, and bike paths. The fight continues.

On September 7, 2023, QueensLink supporters rallied at City Hall, pushing for the reactivation of an old rail line between southeast and central Queens. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted the proposal's promise: 'both new train service and park land.' State Sen. James Sanders led the call, declaring, 'Yes, we want a park and yes we want a light rail. We can have both.' Mike Scala, another advocate, stressed public support for a combined approach. The QueensLink faces competition from the QueensWay, a park-only plan with $35 million in city funding. The MTA has not committed, citing high costs and ongoing needs assessment. No formal council bill or committee action is recorded yet. Supporters remain determined to see transit, park space, and bike paths included in future city plans.


Pedestrian Injured in Queens Failure to Yield Crash

A 21-year-old woman was struck while crossing 140 Street in Queens. The driver, traveling west, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 140 Street in Queens after a vehicle traveling west struck her with its left front bumper. The 21-year-old woman was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Following Too Closely. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No information on the driver’s identity or vehicle type was provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions beyond the crossing location.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Foch Boulevard

A sedan struck a 35-year-old woman pedestrian on Foch Boulevard in Queens just after midnight. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan, parked and facing southeast on Foch Boulevard, struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s license status and sex were not provided. The crash occurred near Brewer Boulevard in Queens, zip code 11434.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on 148 Street

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on 148 Street. A 30-year-old woman in the back seat suffered an eye bruise. Police cite improper lane use. She stayed conscious, belted in, not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 148 Street in Queens. One SUV was parked when it was struck on the right side doors by another SUV traveling south. A 30-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the moving SUV suffered an eye contusion. She remained conscious and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error in lane control. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Collide on 157 Street

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 157 Street in Queens. A 65-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The SUV driver was speeding. Both vehicles hit each other’s left front bumpers. The injured passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 157 Street in Queens involving a 2022 SUV and a 2019 sedan, both traveling straight in opposite directions. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed. The impact was on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. A 65-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of both vehicles and left side doors of a parked BMW nearby.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04