Crash Count for SD 15
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 9,298
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,441
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 908
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 68
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 37
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in SD 15
Killed 37
+22
Crush Injuries 17
Whole body 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 18
Head 14
+9
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 25
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 9
+4
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 27
Head 18
+13
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 123
Neck 71
+66
Back 22
+17
Head 15
+10
Whole body 11
+6
Chest 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 224
Lower leg/foot 79
+74
Head 43
+38
Lower arm/hand 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 20
+15
Hip/upper leg 15
+10
Back 13
+8
Neck 13
+8
Face 12
+7
Whole body 8
+3
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Abrasion 136
Lower leg/foot 46
+41
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 23
+18
Face 10
+5
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 45
Back 10
+5
Neck 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 15?

Preventable Speeding in SD 15 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 15

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 42 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Red Honda Sedn (LKL4602) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
Queens SD 15: Another week, another body

Queens SD 15: Another week, another body

SD 15: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • A 54‑year‑old bicyclist died when an FDNY truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. Police said the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. ABC7 and city crash data list the turn and the fatal outcome. The dataset codes a right‑turning truck and a cyclist killed at 80th Street and Juniper. NYC Open Data.
  • On Queens Boulevard at 63rd Drive, a 23‑year‑old cyclist was killed. The bike was going straight. Two eastbound cars hit. The data flags “traffic control disregarded” and “driver inattention.” NYC Open Data.
  • On Atlantic Avenue at 87th Street, two pedestrians died. A southbound Ford SUV struck them “not at intersection.” A third driver was injured. NYC Open Data.
  • On 101st Avenue, a sedan from Florida hit a 23‑year‑old man late at night. The file lists “unsafe speed” on a wet street. He died of crush injuries. NYC Open Data.

Last year a BMW driver, charged with murder, rammed a motorcyclist after a minor crash. The bike burned. “Our roadways are not the place to settle disputes,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said. NY Daily News.

The bodies keep coming.

Speed is the through line

  • In SD 15 over the current period, cars and SUVs are tied to the most pedestrian harm: 322 injuries and deaths from sedans, 307 from SUVs. Trucks and buses follow. Period stats.
  • Year‑to‑date, crashes are up 21%, injuries up 34%, deaths up 150% versus last year’s YTD. Period stats.
  • At 101st Avenue and 116th Street, a black SUV hit a man and fled. He was found unresponsive, taken to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition. ABC7.

Three corners. One fix.

  • Juniper Blvd N and 80th Street: turning truck, cyclist dead. ABC7 and Open Data.
  • 63rd Drive and Queens Boulevard: cyclist killed amid cars “going straight ahead.” Signals ignored. Open Data.
  • Atlantic Avenue by 87th Street: two men, both dead, struck off‑intersection by a 2001 Ford SUV. Open Data.

Officials know what works — do they?

Albany passed camera laws and is moving on repeat speeders. The Senate advanced the Stop Super Speeders bill, requiring speed‑limiters for drivers who rack up violations. Twice in June, SD 15’s senator voted yes in committee. S 4045.

City Hall has the power to drop speeds and has 24/7 school‑zone cameras through 2030. The tools exist. Use them. See how to push your reps in our Take Action guide.

What the dead leave behind

A bike “demolished.” A body in the crosswalk data. A late‑night crash on wet pavement. The ambulance. The paperwork. The hole in the block that does not heal. The speed stays.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Joe Addabbo
State Senator Joe Addabbo
District 15
District Office:
66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
Legislative Office:
Room 811, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Jenifer Rajkumar
Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar
District 38
District Office:
83-91 Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven, NY 11421
Legislative Office:
Room 637, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Joann Ariola
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
District Office:
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
Other Geographies

SD 15 Senate District 15 sits in Queens, Precinct 102, District 32, AD 38.

It contains Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Forest Park, Queens CB10, Queens CB9, Queens CB6, Queens CB82, Queens CB5.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 15

6
Bicyclist Hurt; Police Cite Alcohol, Distraction

Sep 6 - Queens crash at 122 St and 109 Ave left a 61-year-old cyclist injured. Drivers and a front passenger were hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver distraction. One motorcyclist rode unlicensed among two SUVs.

At 122 St and 109 Ave in Queens, a crash involved a cyclist riding south, a motorcyclist heading west, and drivers of two SUVs going north and west. The 61-year-old cyclist was injured. Vehicle occupants were hurt too, including a 28-year-old driver who was ejected and found unconscious with severe head lacerations, a front-seat passenger with a neck injury, and another driver with a shoulder injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction. One motorcyclist was unlicensed. Police recorded all parties going straight before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway

Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV strikes cyclist on Lefferts Blvd

Aug 25 - Southbound SUV hit a southbound cyclist on Lefferts Boulevard. The rider went down, head injured, unconscious. Police cite improper passing or lane use. The road did what it always does. The body paid.

A southbound SUV and a southbound bike collided near 87-84 Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured in the head and listed as unconscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The SUV’s left front quarter panel was the impact point; the bike’s damage was at the center front. These details point to driver lane misuse and improper passing as the critical errors. The report lists the cyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” but only after the driver’s improper passing noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Driver of sedan hit two moped riders

Aug 19 - A driver in a Jeep sedan struck a northbound moped at 110 St and 103 Ave in Queens. Two riders were ejected and left unconscious with severe lacerations.

Two people on a moped were gravely injured when a driver in a Jeep sedan hit them at 110 St and 103 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped occupants' records also list "Unsafe Speed." The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the moped's center front. Both riders were ejected and reported unconscious. Injuries listed include head trauma and severe lacerations for the moped driver, and knee/lower-leg/foot injuries with severe lacerations for the passenger. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as the driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th

Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.

Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway

Aug 9 - The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 32-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries; her airbag deployed. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor.

The driver of a 2025 Honda sedan hit the center rear of a 2010 Toyota SUV while both traveled eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of crush injuries; her air bag deployed. Three people occupied the SUV; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded the sedan's center front end striking the SUV's center back end. The report lists driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the recorded error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street

Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.

A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard

Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.


31
Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st

Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.

The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver

Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Pick-up Truck Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist

Jul 9 - A pick-up truck made a right turn on Metropolitan Ave and hit a motorcycle at 69 St. The 61-year-old rider suffered crush injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly.'

According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The driver of a pick-up truck made a right turn on Metropolitan Ave at 69 St and struck a motorcycle that was going straight. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back and reported shock. Police recorded 'Turning Improperly' by the truck driver as the contributing factor. The truck struck the motorcycle at the truck's right front bumper; the motorcycle's center front end was impacted. No contributing factors were listed for the motorcyclist in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on 131st Street

Jun 18 - A sedan hit a man crossing 131st Street in Queens. The crash left him with deep arm wounds. Police list no clear cause. The car’s front end took the blow.

A 25-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing 86-24 131st Street in Queens. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, the sedan’s center front end hit the pedestrian, who was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The pedestrian’s action and location are noted, but the report does not assign fault or mention any helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Pedestrian Struck at 101 Avenue and 116 Street

Jun 17 - A 66-year-old man lay unconscious on 101 Avenue. Head wound. Blood pooled. Car hit him at the intersection. Night air thick with sirens. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect him.

A 66-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of 101 Avenue and 116 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with its center front end while going straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries, highlighting the persistent danger at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
S 8344 Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
S 4045 Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 8344 Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 4045 Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


29
BMW SUV Turns Left, Crushes Elderly Driver

Apr 29 - BMW SUV turned left on Woodhaven. Slammed into a northbound Honda. Metal twisted. A 76-year-old man crushed. Another man, same age, hurt. An infant shaken. All survived. Streets stayed dangerous.

A BMW SUV turned left into the path of a northbound Honda on Woodhaven Blvd near Eliot Ave. According to the police report, 'A BMW SUV turned left into the path of a northbound Honda. Metal screamed. A 76-year-old man crushed behind the wheel. Another man, same age, injured. An infant among the shaken.' The crash left a 76-year-old man with crush injuries and another man, also 76, injured. An infant was also involved but survived. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Motorcycle Runs Light, Kills Young Woman

Apr 25 - A motorcycle sped through a red on Woodhaven. Metal hit flesh. A 23-year-old woman died in the crosswalk. The street ran red. The city slept. The driver ignored traffic control and speed.

A 23-year-old woman was killed at Woodhaven Boulevard near 83rd Street when a northbound motorcycle struck her in the intersection. According to the police report, the motorcycle disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian died at the scene from severe injuries. The driver, a 34-year-old man, wore a helmet. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19