Crash Count for Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,196
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 677
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 137
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
Killed 2
Severe Bleeding 1
Face 1
Concussion 5
Head 3
Back 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 32
Neck 14
+9
Back 11
+6
Head 7
+2
Chest 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 24
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Face 1
Abrasion 14
Lower leg/foot 5
Face 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Chest 1
Face 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village?

Preventable Speeding in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2014 White Ford Suburban (LNE4792) – 65 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Honda Seda (177AFT) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2021 Gray Hyundai Suburban (LTT9452) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Nissan Suburban (LPP9376) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gr Me/Be Suburban (LUS2495) – 18 times • 1 in last 90d here

No More Excuses: Slow Down or More Will Die

Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

One death. One serious injury. Four hundred fifty-six injured. That is the toll of traffic violence in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village since 2022. These are not just numbers—they are lives cut short, bodies broken, families changed. In the last twelve months alone, 135 people were hurt in 211 crashes. No one died this year, but the wounds remain.

The Latest Wounds

A woman crossing 133rd Avenue with the signal. Struck by an SUV making a left turn. Neck injury. Whiplash. She survived, but the pain lingers. Crash data shows the pattern: drivers turning, failing to yield, not paying attention. The street is not safe for those on foot—or for anyone.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

Local leaders have the tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits. The city can redesign streets, add cameras, slow the cars. But change comes slow. Each day of delay is another day of risk. The city has not yet used its full power. The silence is loud.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Residents can call for lower speed limits, more cameras, safer crossings. The city can act. The council can vote. The mayor can lead. But nothing changes until the people demand it.

Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action, not words.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810281 - 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
Twitter: @JSandersNYC
Other Geographies

Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village sits in Queens, District 28, AD 32, SD 10, Queens CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village

16
SUV Turns Right, Hits E-Bike Rider

Mar 16 - A 60-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV making a right turn on 133 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the bike’s front end. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, an SUV was making a right turn on 133 Avenue in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The 60-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a head injury with contusions and bruises. The rider was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian in Queens

Mar 9 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl crossing Farmers Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and ignored traffic control. She suffered arm injuries. The car’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Farmers Boulevard in Queens struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and complained of internal pain. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged in the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was alone and going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Feb 21 - A 60-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Farmers Boulevard in Queens struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Nissan sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Moped Passenger Injured in Queens SUV Crash

Feb 1 - A moped and SUV collided on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver made a left turn. The SUV went straight. The moped passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Unsafe lane changing was a factor.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Brewer Boulevard attempted a left turn and collided with a northbound SUV going straight. The moped carried two occupants. The left rear passenger on the moped, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights driver error in lane changing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 9 - A 49-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 133 Avenue in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and used improper lane usage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on 133 Avenue struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Bedell Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the driver’s errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. The vehicle was making a right turn at the time of collision and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was not a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19