Crash Count for Queens Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,758
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,079
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 161
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens Village?

Left Turning, Life Ending: Queens Streets Demand Action

Left Turning, Life Ending: Queens Streets Demand Action

Queens Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt

A man steps into the crosswalk. A truck turns left. He is crushed. On Hillside Avenue and 212th Street, a 29-year-old pedestrian was killed by a box truck. The cause: driver inattention. The truck kept moving. The man did not. NYC Open Data

In the last twelve months, two people died on Queens Village streets. 318 were injured. Not one was marked as a serious injury, but the wounds run deep. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. NYC Open Data

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Since 2022, Queens Village has seen five deaths and 921 injuries from 1,551 crashes. Cars and trucks did the killing. No bikes. No mopeds. Just steel and speed. NYC Open Data

A 64-year-old man died behind the wheel. A 76-year-old woman too. Both lost to unsafe speed and ignored signals. The old and the young, all at risk. NYC Open Data

Leadership: Words and Waiting

The city talks of Vision Zero. They count the dead. They promise action. But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. In Queens, the District Attorney called it “a horrific death for the victim” when a man was dragged three blocks by a fleeing driver. “The conduct displayed that evening demonstrates a complete disregard for human life,” said Queens DA Melinda Katz.

Local leaders have the power to lower speed limits. They have the power to redesign streets. They have the power to act.

The Next Step Is Yours

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home.

Every day of delay is another day of blood on the road. Take action now.

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Other Representatives

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

Queens Village Queens Village sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 27, AD 33, SD 14, Queens CB13.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Village

SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Springfield Boulevard and 92 Avenue in Queens at 14:13. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chrysler SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian who had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


Chain-Reaction Crash on Cross Island Parkway

Four cars slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. Metal crumpled. A driver took a hit to the back. Police blamed tailgating. The chain reaction left pain and chaos in its wake.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Cross Island Parkway at 14:40. Four vehicles, including two sedans and two SUVs, collided in a chain reaction while heading north. A 57-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the main cause, repeated for emphasis. All vehicles were moving straight ahead. The police report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, leading to a pileup and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Head-On Crash Leaves Elderly Passenger Dead

A 2008 Honda, southbound on Cross Island Parkway, struck head-on. In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. The crash ended his life in the dark, silent and sudden, as the city pressed on.

A deadly collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway when a 2008 Honda sedan, traveling south, struck head-on, according to the police report. The report states, 'In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. He was not thrown. He simply lay there, still, as the dark pressed in.' The victim, an occupant in the middle front seat, was killed in the impact. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, consistent with a head-on crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal consequences of the crash and the systemic dangers present on city roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


S 6808
Stavisky 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.


Sedan Skids and Injures Driver on Cross Island

Sedan lost control on slick Cross Island Parkway. Driver, 24, suffered bruises and leg injuries. No other vehicles involved. Pavement conditions proved hazardous. Impact hit left front bumper. Morning crash, driver conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Cross Island Parkway crashed at 7:16 a.m. The car struck with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, highlighting dangerous road conditions. The driver, the only occupant, was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report does not cite any driver errors beyond the hazardous pavement. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Driver Loses Consciousness, Hits Parked Cars in Queens

A sedan driver lost consciousness and crashed into parked cars on 211 Street. The driver was injured and in shock. Parked SUVs and sedans took the impact. Police cite loss of consciousness as the cause.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving a sedan near 93-01 211 Street in Queens at 13:40. The sedan struck several parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, damaging their front ends and quarter panels. The driver was injured and in shock, but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are cited. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Alcohol-Related Rear-End Crash Injures Driver

A female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a nighttime rear-end collision on Hempstead Avenue. Both vehicles traveled north when the sedan struck the SUV from behind. Alcohol involvement was a key factor in the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Hempstead Avenue involving a 2010 Honda sedan and a 2020 Kia SUV, both traveling north. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, causing center front-end damage to the sedan and center back-end damage to the SUV. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and was in shock at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The data highlights driver error related to alcohol impairment as the critical cause of this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway

A 35-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck a stopped sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV's front center hit the sedan's rear center. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15. A 35-year-old male driver in a 2019 Dodge SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it impacted the center rear end of a stopped 2016 Honda sedan. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was stopped in traffic at the time. The collision caused front center damage to the SUV and no damage to the sedan. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUVs Collide on Queens Hillside Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a westbound SUV going straight and an eastbound SUV making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:45 AM. A 71-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with neck pain and whiplash after the collision. The report states one SUV was traveling westbound going straight ahead, while the other was eastbound making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and driving SUVs. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injury severity was rated as moderate, with the driver conscious and not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured in Queens Intersection

A 24-year-old woman was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk in Queens. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield.

A pedestrian was injured in a collision on 217 Street in Queens. The 24-year-old woman was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when she was struck. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained an abrasion and a hip injury, classified as severity level 3. No additional details about the driver or vehicle were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Queens Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The driver was restrained and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver, age 37, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The male driver was in a parked vehicle before the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens

A pedestrian crossing 89 Avenue at Springfield Boulevard was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing 89 Avenue at Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The woman was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead before impact and sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


8-Year-Old Injured Playing in Queens Roadway

An 8-year-old boy was struck while playing in the roadway in Queens. The sedan, traveling north, hit the child on the right rear quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway near 92-38 213 Street in Queens. The child was hit by a northbound sedan, which made contact on the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The child was not at an intersection and was engaged in playing in the road at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection

A 22-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries in a Queens crash. Two sedans collided near 112 Avenue. One vehicle was making a right turn; the other was going straight. Impact damaged front and side panels. Driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 218-43 112 Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The crash involved one vehicle making a right turn and another traveling straight ahead. The point of impact included the left rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The collision caused damage to the left side doors and front bumpers of the vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedans Crash on 224 Street in Queens

Two sedans collided on 224 Street. One driver, 52, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cite reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the cause. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 224 Street in Queens collided. The left front bumper of one sedan struck the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in response to something outside the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained significant damage at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Jamaica Avenue

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan driver was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Jamaica Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading west. The sedan's 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the truck driver. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits Parked Sedan in Queens

An SUV struck a parked sedan on 208 Street in Queens. The sedan’s 83-year-old driver was injured, semiconscious, with whole-body trauma. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. No visible complaints were reported at the scene.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling westbound struck a parked sedan on 208 Street in Queens. The sedan’s 83-year-old male driver was injured and found semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. Both contributing factors for the injured occupant are marked as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06