Crash Count for Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 616
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 327
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 62
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park
Killed 2
Severe Bleeding 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 1
Head 1
Whiplash 13
Neck 5
Back 2
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 8
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 16
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Back 2
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park?

Preventable Speeding in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2021 Me/Be Utility Vehicle (Y33PVC) – 125 times • 3 in last 90d here
  2. 2023 White Chevrolet Pickup (88332NA) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 White Me/Be Sedan (LAA9627) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Black Me/Be Suburban (LDF1536) – 56 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black Toyota Pickup (KVS1262) – 48 times • 1 in last 90d here
Hillside and 256: a death in daylight, and a pattern that doesn’t stop

Hillside and 256: a death in daylight, and a pattern that doesn’t stop

Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 17, 2025

Just after 5 PM on Jun 8, 2025, at Hillside Avenue and 256 Street, a 26-year-old driver died. Police records list him as the driver, and list his death as “apparent.” Source · Crash record

This Week

  • On Jul 16, a driver turning through 81 Avenue and 260 Street hit another car; police recorded failure to yield. One person was hurt. Crash record
  • On Jun 29, three SUVs and a fourth vehicle collided at 76 Avenue and 271 Street; one driver was injured. Crash record
  • On Jun 19 near 263 Street, police logged a two‑car crash with one injured driver. Crash record

The toll on these blocks

Since 2022, this neighborhood has logged 498 crashes, 2 deaths, and 273 injuries. NYC Open Data

This year is running worse than last. By this point last year, there were 96 crashes and 52 injuries. This year, it’s 136 crashes and 73 injuries. That’s a 41.7% jump in crashes and 40.4% in injuries. Period stats

Police reports point to the same bad habits. Failure to yield shows up in recent injury crashes on 81 Avenue at 260 Street and on 83 Avenue at 258 Street. Unsafe speed is on the sheet for 83 Avenue at 261 Street. Jul 16 crash · Jun 6 crash · Jun 12 crash

Corners that don’t forgive

Hillside Avenue repeats in the records. It leads this area for harm, including the Jun 8 death. Crash record

A pedestrian died on 73 Avenue in 2023. Police logged four others hurt in that crash, including a 1‑year‑old boy and a 5‑year‑old girl. Crash record

Peak pain hits late afternoon. The hour around 5 PM has the most injuries, and one of the two deaths. NYC Open Data

The choices on the table

Council Member Linda Lee co‑sponsored a bill to let ambulettes drive and double‑park in bus lanes. More blocking at the curb means more conflict where people walk and cross. Legistar file

In Albany, Senator Toby Stavisky voted yes in committee on a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed‑limiting tech. Timeline

Assembly Member Ed Braunstein voted yes to extend school speed‑zone provisions, keeping protections near schools in force. Open States

What would make these streets kinder?

Start with the basics where crashes cluster: daylight the corners, give pedestrians a head start, and harden turns on Hillside Avenue and 73 Avenue. Focus enforcement on failure to yield and unsafe speed at those spots. Recent police records in this area back both patterns. Jun 6 crash · Jun 12 crash

Citywide, two steps would save lives here too. First, lower the default speed limit. Second, stop habitual speeders with speed‑limiting tech. Both are laid out here with how to push them. Take action

The driver who died at Hillside and 256 is not coming home. The map shows where the next crash will hurt. The fixes are known. The wait is a choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this report focused?
Glen Oaks–Floral Park–New Hyde Park (Queens), matching NYC’s neighborhood tabulation area QN1301.
How many crashes and victims are we talking about?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 16, 2025, police data show 498 crashes, 2 people killed, and 273 injured in this area. Source: NYC Open Data (Motor Vehicle Collisions).
Which corners are the worst?
Hillside Avenue leads harm locally, including a fatal crash on Jun 8, 2025. A pedestrian was also killed on 73 Avenue in 2023. See the linked crash records in the story.
Which officials can act now?
Council Member Linda Lee co‑sponsored Int 1339‑2025 to allow ambulettes to use and block bus lanes (in committee). State Sen. Toby Stavisky voted yes in committee on a repeat‑speeder bill, and Assembly Member Ed Braunstein voted yes to extend school speed‑zone provisions.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for incidents within the Glen Oaks–Floral Park–New Hyde Park NTA (QN1301) and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑16, then counted crashes, people killed, and people injured. You can explore the base datasets here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Ed Braunstein

District 26

Council Member Linda Lee

District 23

State Senator Toby Stavisky

District 11

Other Geographies

Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 23, AD 26, SD 11, Queens CB13.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park

16
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes

Feb 16 - Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.

On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.


13
A 602 Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


1
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway

Feb 1 - A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was unlicensed and followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling east. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver, rear-ended the sedan at the center back end. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain a safe distance led to the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
A 602 Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


24
A 602 Vanel votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


4
S 343 Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


25
Two Vehicles Collide on Queens 87 Avenue

Nov 25 - A sedan and an SUV crashed on 87 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. She was not ejected and went into shock.

According to the police report, a 2006 sedan traveling east collided with a 2012 SUV traveling north on 87 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder trauma. She was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
Queens SUV Collision Injures Front Passenger

Aug 10 - Two SUVs collided on 83 Avenue in Queens. Impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 38-year-old male front passenger suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 83 Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. A 38-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway

Jul 28 - A sedan traveling east was struck from behind by an SUV stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles bore damage at front and rear.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan traveling east on Grand Central Parkway was rear-ended by a 2014 SUV that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's center back end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
S 5602 Braunstein votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


2
S 5602 Vanel votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


1
A 8936 Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


31
S 5602 Stavisky votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


23
A 8936 Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


23
S 1078 Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


23
A 8936 Vanel votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


23
S 1078 Vanel votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


22
Queens SUV Crash Injures Two Men

May 22 - Two men suffered injuries in a Queens crash on Hillside Avenue. Both were drivers in SUVs. One fractured his leg. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both wore seat belts. Shock and pain followed impact on front quarter panels.

According to the police report, two drivers collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both were occupants of sport utility vehicles. One man, 40, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with complaints of pain and nausea. The other, 19, sustained a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the front quarter panels of both vehicles. No other driver errors were noted. Both drivers experienced shock after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
16
S 1078 Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


16
S 5130 Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.