| Persons involved (*): | |
|---|---|
| MOTORISTS (**) | 3622 |
| PASSENGERS | 330 |
| CYCLISTS | 37 |
| PEDESTRIANS | 224 |
| Persons injured or killed: | Injured | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS | 457 | 1 |
| PASSENGERS | 330 | 0 |
| CYCLISTS | 37 | 0 |
| PEDESTRIANS | 221 | 3 |
| Vehicle Type | Number of Vehicles |
|---|---|
| AMBULANCE | 17 |
| BICYCLE | 41 |
| BUS | 58 |
| FIRE TRUCK | 2 |
| LARGE COM VEH(6 OR MORE TIRES) | 117 |
| MOTORCYCLE | 39 |
| PASSENGER VEHICLE | 1587 |
| PICK-UP TRUCK | 114 |
| SMALL COM VEH(4 TIRES) | 14 |
| SPORT UTILITY / STATION WAGON | 1151 |
| TAXI VEHICLE | 52 |
| VAN | 17 |
| UNKNOWN | 1 |
| Contributing Factors (***) | Number of Vehicles |
|---|---|
| AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/ROAD RAGE | 20 |
| ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT | 40 |
| BACKING UNSAFELY | 50 |
| CELL PHONE (HANDS-FREE) | 1 |
| DRIVER INATTENTION/DISTRACTION | 530 |
| DRIVER INEXPERIENCE | 48 |
| ERR/CONFUSN PED/BIKE/OTHER PED | 19 |
| FAILURE TO KEEP RIGHT | 2 |
| FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY | 178 |
| FATIGUED/ DROWSY | 3 |
| FELL ASLEEP | 16 |
| FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY | 114 |
| ILLNESS | 2 |
| LOST CONSCIOUSNESS | 4 |
| OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 1 |
| OTHER UNINVOLVED VEHICLE | 26 |
| OUTSIDE CAR DISTRACTION | 5 |
| PASSENGER DISTRACTION | 4 |
| PASSING OR LANE USAGE IMPROPER | 106 |
| PASSING TOO CLOSELY | 46 |
| VEHICLE VANDALISM | 1 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL DISREGARDED | 55 |
| TURNING IMPROPERLY | 39 |
| UNSAFE LANE CHANGING | 36 |
| UNSAFE SPEED | 84 |
An individual who drives a motor vehicle, whether a truck, motorcycle, or automobile. They are in charge of enforcing traffic regulations and making sure that roads are used safely. Accidents involving motorists can result from speeding, distraction, or hazardous conditions.
Someone who rides a bicycle for commuting, exercise, or leisure. Cyclists navigate roads, bike lanes, and intersections while sharing space with vehicles. They are at risk of accidents due to inattentive drivers or unsafe road conditions.
An individual traveling on foot in areas like sidewalks, crosswalks, and streets. Pedestrians are particularly at risk in collisions when vehicles disobey traffic signals or fail to yield. Safety measures like crosswalks and signals help protect them.
A person riding in a vehicle but not operating it. Passengers can be in private cars, taxis, or public transportation. In accidents, they may suffer injuries due to sudden impact, lack of seatbelt use, or vehicle rollovers.
Drivers can suffer from minor to severe injuries due to collisions, often requiring medical treatment and legal assistance.
Passengers involved in vehicle crashes may sustain injuries ranging from whiplash to broken bones, depending on the severity of the impact.
Bicycle accidents frequently occur due to driver negligence, unsafe road conditions, or lack of designated bike lanes, leading to serious injuries.
Pedestrians face risks from speeding vehicles, distracted drivers, and failure to yield at crosswalks, often resulting in devastating injuries.
Queens is home to high-traffic roadways like the Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway, where congestion increases accident risks.
With busy commercial districts and residential neighborhoods, pedestrian and cyclist accidents are frequent, especially near intersections and crosswalks.
High-density streets like Queens Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue experience frequent stopping, increasing the likelihood of rear-end crashes.
The large number of delivery trucks stopping in bike lanes and double-parking on narrow streets contributes to visibility issues and sudden crashes.
Queens has many cyclists, but some bike lanes are unprotected or unclear, leading to dangerous interactions between bikes and vehicles.
Certain streets in Queens change from one-way to two-way without clear signage, causing drivers to make wrong-way turns and leading to head-on collisions.
With a high number of MTA buses, subway stations, and commuter vans, transit-related accidents occur frequently, especially at busy stops
Ongoing infrastructure projects create detours, lane reductions, and unexpected stops, making conditions unpredictable for drivers and pedestrians.
Certain parts of Queens, such as near JFK Airport or industrial zones, attract illegal racing, leading to high-speed crashes.
Illegally parked vehicles force drivers to make sudden swerves or unexpected stops, increasing the risk of collisions.
Obstructed traffic signs or tree-covered stoplights create confusion, especially for unfamiliar drivers.
Popular nightlife areas in Astoria, Long Island City, and Jamaica see an increase in DUI-related accidents, especially on weekends.
Pedestrians crossing mid-block instead of using designated crosswalks contribute to unexpected collisions, especially on high-traffic streets.
Some trucks and vans operate overloaded, increasing the risk of rollovers or lost cargo that creates road hazards.
Busy bridge crossings like the Queensboro and Whitestone Bridges see frequent crashes involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles due to merging traffic and congestion.
Queens’ wide roadways, such as Queens Boulevard (infamously known as the “Boulevard of Death”), see a high number of passenger car accidents due to speeding and reckless lane changes.
Larger vehicles like SUVs and crossovers are frequently involved in accidents on suburban streets, often due to distracted driving or poor visibility when reversing.
City buses and express shuttles navigate through heavy traffic in Queens, leading to accidents at bus stops and intersections.
With numerous warehouses and commercial hubs, Queens sees many delivery truck and van crashes caused by tight parking, double parking, and quick stops.
Queens is home to JFK and LaGuardia airports, making it a hotspot for taxi and rideshare vehicle accidents, often caused by hurried drivers and sudden lane changes.
Crosswalks in areas like Flushing, Astoria, and Jamaica experience frequent pedestrian accidents, especially due to jaywalking or drivers running red lights.
Cyclists and e-bike riders face hazards in Queens due to inconsistent bike lane infrastructure and aggressive drivers failing to yield
High-speed crashes involving motorcycles are common on highways like the Long Island Expressway (LIE), where reckless lane splitting and sudden stops create dangers.
School zones in Queens see frequent minor accidents involving school buses and student drop-offs, often due to impatient or distracted drivers.
With many ongoing development projects, accidents involving bulldozers, dump trucks, and other construction vehicles occur in work zones.
Queens’ thriving restaurant scene leads to frequent moped and food delivery bike crashes, as drivers rush to meet tight delivery deadlines.
Emergency vehicles such as fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars occasionally encounter collisions with civilian vehicles, especially in densely populated regions like Jackson Heights.
Side streets in neighborhoods like Elmhurst and Corona often experience hit-and-run crashes, making it difficult for victims to identify responsible drivers.
Shopping districts such as those in Rego Park and Forest Hills see frequent low-speed crashes in parking lots due to tight spaces and distracted driving.
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