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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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

Distracted SUV Driver Injures Woman in Queens

SUV slammed into a backing sedan on 99 Avenue. Woman behind the wheel hurt her neck. Police say SUV driver was distracted. Both cars took damage. No one ejected. Airbag deployed. Danger on a quiet Queens street.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck a southbound sedan that was backing up on 99 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 44-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to pay attention. The sedan was backing at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was properly restrained and the airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right-side bumper damage. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors for the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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SUV Collides with Sedan on Murdock Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Both male drivers suffered neck and head injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus SUV traveling north collided with a 2016 Honda sedan traveling west on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper. Both drivers, males aged 38 and 21, were injured with neck and head trauma, including whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Parked Bus on Jamaica Avenue

A 22-year-old man driving a 2020 BMW sedan collided with a parked bus on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel hit the bus’s left front bumper. The driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver in a 2020 BMW sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck a parked bus. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel against the bus’s left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining back trauma, and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. The bus was stationary before the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634036 - 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.


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Box Truck Crash on Grand Central Parkway

Two box trucks collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers and passengers suffered knee and leg injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely. Both trucks damaged at front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, two box trucks collided on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved three occupants in one truck and one in the other. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured, with knee and lower leg fractures and contusions reported. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and following too closely. One driver was unlicensed. The vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear bumpers. The injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


S 2714
Stavisky 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 6802
Comrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


S 6802
Comrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


Motorcycle Hits Pickup Truck Turning Left

A motorcycle struck a pickup truck making a left turn on Gettysburg Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southeast collided head-on with a pickup truck making a left turn northbound on Gettysburg Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup truck had one occupant and was registered in New York. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's center front end. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the motorcyclist beyond the listed driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Motorcycle and Sedan Smash on Jamaica Avenue

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Jamaica Avenue. Both drivers were injured. The motorcycle was demolished. No driver errors listed. Both men survived the violent crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man riding a motorcycle and a 34-year-old man driving a sedan crashed on Jamaica Avenue. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver, who remained inside, sustained internal injuries and back pain. Both drivers were conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The motorcycle was demolished. The sedan had front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two SUVs Collide Head-to-Rear on Hempstead Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Hempstead Avenue at 10:20 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling west. One struck the other’s center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hempstead Avenue. Both were traveling west when the front vehicle was struck in the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 775
Comrie votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


SUV Rear-Ended on Cross Island Parkway

A 56-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a crash on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver of a 2022 Ford SUV was injured in a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle was hit on the left rear quarter panel while traveling south. The driver complained of whiplash and neck injury and was in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a GMC pick-up truck turning left on 223 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a GMC pick-up truck was making a left turn on 223 Street in Queens when it struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with one occupant in the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Cross Island Parkway. The rear driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered arm abrasions. Both cars showed front and back damage. No driver errors listed. The injured man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. The rear sedan struck the front sedan, injuring its 46-year-old male driver. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage to the center front and back ends. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The injured party was the driver of the rear vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Left-Turn Crash

A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Braddock Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s right side, demolishing the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Braddock Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which suffered damage there, while the motorcycle was demolished. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle rider was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 4647
Comrie votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.