Crash Count for St. Albans
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,467
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 879
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 179
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in St. Albans?

Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

St. Albans: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Blood on the Boulevards

A man tries to cross Linden Boulevard. A black car hits him. The driver flees. Another car runs him over. He dies the next day. Police are still looking for the first driver. No arrests. No answers. The street stays the same. Police are still searching for the first driver who fled the scene.

In the last twelve months, 254 people have been injured in crashes in St. Albans. Two were seriously hurt. No one died in that span, but death is never far. In three years, two people have died on these streets. Children bleed here. Elders fall. The numbers pile up. The pain does not fade.

The Shape of Harm

SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. In the last three years, SUVs and cars caused 30 moderate or serious pedestrian injuries. Trucks and buses hurt two more. Motorcycles and mopeds injured two. No bikes killed or seriously hurt anyone, but the city still talks about helmet laws and crosswalk rules. The danger comes on four wheels, heavy and fast.

Promises and Silence

The city says it wants zero deaths. It says every life matters. But Linden Boulevard stays wide and fast. Farmers Boulevard stays deadly. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. It has not. The council can act. The mayor can act. They wait.

What Now?

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

Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Take action now.

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Clyde Vanel
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel
District 33
District Office:
97-01 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY 11429
Legislative Office:
Room 424, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Nantasha Williams
Council Member Nantasha Williams
District 27
District Office:
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
Twitter: CMBWilliams
Leroy Comrie
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
District Office:
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

St. Albans St. Albans sits in Queens, District 27, AD 33, SD 14, Queens CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for St. Albans

A 9420
Hyndman sponsors congestion pricing for motorcycles, boosting overall street safety.

Assembly bill A 9420 would cut congestion tolls for motorcycles in half. Sponsor Alicia Hyndman backs the move. No safety review yet for people on foot or bike. The city’s core stays risky.

Assembly bill A 9420, sponsored by Alicia Hyndman (District 29), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced March 14, 2024, lets the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority charge motorcycles half the congestion tolls of other vehicles in the central business district. The bill summary states: 'Authorizes the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to impose tolls and fees for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district in the amount of half of the charges for the tolls and fees of other vehicles.' No safety analyst has reviewed the impact on vulnerable road users. The risk to pedestrians and cyclists remains unaddressed.


Int 0647-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.

Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.

Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.


Int 0606-2024
Williams co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.


Int 0450-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by expanding community use of outdoor spaces.

Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.


Int 0448-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill creating crossing guard advisory board, no safety impact.

Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.


Int 0474-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill for dynamic parking zones, minimal safety impact.

Council bill pushes demand-based parking in crowded boroughs. DOT must set rates, tweak with notice. Exempt vehicles dodge new fees. Streets may shift. Pedestrians and cyclists watch the curb.

Int 0474-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Williams, Restler, Salaam, Bottcher, Riley, Brewer, Farías, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill orders DOT to create at least one dynamic parking zone per borough, with rates rising or falling by real-time demand. DOT must set the range before launch and give a week’s notice for changes. Vehicles with special permits stay exempt. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing dynamic parking zones.' No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.


Int 0255-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.

Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.


Int 0114-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill requiring DOT to study commercial vehicle street design.

Council wants DOT to study how street design can keep commercial trucks out of residential blocks. The bill sits in committee. Streets should shelter people, not heavy traffic.

Int 0114-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to report on 'the utility and feasibility of using street design as a means to limit or reduce the use by commercial vehicles of streets in residential neighborhoods.' Jennifer Gutiérrez leads as primary sponsor, joined by Avilés, the Public Advocate, and others. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It demands a clear look at how design can push trucks off streets where people walk, bike, and live.


Int 0143-2024
Williams co-sponsors hit-and-run reward bill with no direct safety impact.

Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.


Int 0227-2024
Williams sponsors bill restricting commercial vehicle parking, boosting street safety.

Council targets repair shops and rentals clogging city streets with business vehicles. Fines hit hard. Streets clear for people, not profit. Committee weighs next move.

Bill Int 0227-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after its introduction on February 28, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting certain commercial establishments from parking vehicles on city streets,' cracks down on auto shops, rental businesses, and gas stations using public streets for business parking. Council Members Nantasha M. Williams (primary sponsor), Vickie Paladino, Erik D. Bottcher, and Robert F. Holden back the bill. Violators face $250–$400 daily fines and possible impoundment. The law aims to reclaim curb space for the public, not private fleets. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 2714
Comrie 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.


SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Sedan Driver

SUV turned left, failed to yield. Slammed into sedan’s front. Sedan driver hurt, back injured. Night on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Driver inattention, system failed to protect.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV making a left turn westbound on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens failed to yield right-of-way and struck a southbound Infiniti sedan. The SUV driver was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at 11:05 PM. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as the primary contributing factors. No contributing behaviors were listed for the sedan driver. The system allowed danger to persist at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Int 0079-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.


S 6808
Comrie 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.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Boulevard

A 38-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after a violent collision between an SUV and a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The crash demolished both vehicles’ front ends, trapping the driver inside her car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:39 on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2014 Dodge SUV and a 2009 Honda sedan, both traveling straight ahead but colliding head-on. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The female driver of the Honda sedan, age 38, was trapped inside her vehicle, suffering injuries to her entire body and experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness but complained of pain and nausea. The impact demolished the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. Multiple parked vehicles were also damaged in the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Teen Pedestrian Struck in Queens Crosswalk

A 17-year-old girl was hit crossing 122 Avenue at Lucas Street. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. No driver errors listed. The intersection lacked a crossing signal.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was struck while crossing 122 Avenue near Lucas Street in Queens at 6:00 PM. She was in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The impact left her with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver details, or any contributing factors such as driver errors. No violations like Failure to Yield were cited. The absence of a crossing signal at the intersection stands out in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits Parked SUV on 109 Road

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on 109 Road. The 30-year-old motorcyclist suffered a head injury and shock. The rider wore a helmet but complained of pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on 109 Road. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained a head injury and was in shock. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary. The motorcyclist complained of pain and nausea following the impact. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's rear bumper. No ejection occurred. The report does not specify any errors by the SUV driver, as the vehicle was parked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Comrie Seeks Clarity on Queens Bus Redesign Confusion

MTA plans $30 million for Queens bus overhaul. Eight new routes. More frequent service for thousands. Stops spaced farther apart. Most riders keep their stops. Councilmember Brooks-Powers doubts gains for her district. Borough President Richards backs the plan. Rollout not before 2025.

The MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign, announced December 12, 2023, proposes $30 million in service upgrades and expands local routes from 83 to 91. The plan, under review since 2020, aims to boost 10-minute-or-better service for 200,000 more residents, raising coverage from 60.1% to 68.9%. The official summary states the redesign will 'streamline and speed up service.' Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers voiced 'serious concerns' about disadvantages for her district, especially with congestion pricing. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, once critical, now supports the draft after public outreach. State Senator Leroy Comrie noted Brooks-Powers wants clarity for her community, not outright rejection. The redesign awaits further input and is expected no sooner than 2025. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.


Bicyclist Injured on Linden Boulevard Crash

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Linden Boulevard. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved no other vehicles. Defective pavement and failure to keep right contributed to the fall.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Linden Boulevard was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists defective pavement and failure to keep right as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were involved, and the bike showed no damage. The crash occurred with the bicyclist going straight ahead, impacting the center front end of the bike. The report highlights the hazardous road condition and the rider's failure to maintain proper lane position as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Bike Rider

A sedan made a left turn and struck an e-bike rider going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed and distracted. The crash left the cyclist fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2003 sedan made a left turn and collided with him. The rider was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a female, was unlicensed and distracted at the time of the crash. Contributing factors listed include Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The e-bike rider was not at fault. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the front center of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07