New York City Council District 28 in Queens, including South Ozone Park, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, and Springfield Gardens (North)–Rochdale Village.

What changed in the past month?

Two pedestrians were killed: one at Liberty Avenue by the Van Wyck service road on Sep 20, and one on the Belt Parkway on Sep 12, according to NYC Open Data.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles). We filtered records to Council District 28 and the period Jan 1, 2022–Sep 25, 2025, and tallied deaths, injuries, crashes, and pedestrian subsets. Data were accessed Sep 25, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Who are the local officials?

Your City Council Member is Adrienne Adams. The area overlaps Assembly District 23 (Stacey Pheffer Amato) and State Senate District 10 (James Sanders).

What policies could help now?

Daylighting corners citywide (Intro 1138) awaits a vote. City leaders can also set a 20 MPH default on residential streets and Albany can pass speed limiters for repeat offenders. See details on our [Take Action](/take_action/) page.

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.

JUN 10, 2026 CRASH ALERT

Driver backed up, crushed pedestrian’s leg

A driver backing on 115th Avenue hit an 80-year-old man, leaving crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded backing unsafely and following too closely.

JUN 10 · 115 AVE

Council District 28: Traffic Crash Statistics

Two pedestrians down in eight days. One district on edge.

Jun 10, 2026 - A driver backing on 115th Avenue hit an 80-year-old man, leaving crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded backing unsafely and following too closely.

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Crash Counter for District 28 838 crashes • 2 deaths

Crashes: 838

All Injuries: 531

Moderate: 101

Serious: 27

Deaths: 2

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

Caught Speeding in CD 28 KXM7078 — 286 times

286 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM7078 · 2022 Gray Ford Pickup
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (27), Crown Heights (North) (22), and Concourse-Concourse Village (16).
196 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA RUN1724 · 2020 Black BMW Mp
Caught here 3 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (88), Prospect Heights (19), and Spring Creek-Starrett City (12).
191 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KZF9054 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (13), Ocean Hill (11), and Crown Heights (North) (10).
188 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
VA SZN9879 · 2016 Gray Mercedes-Benz Sedan
Caught here 2 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East Flatbush-Rugby (59), Canarsie (14), and Flatlands (13).
178 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM8750 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 16 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: St. Albans (23), South Jamaica (16), and Laurelton (15).

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Data as of 2026-06-11

Recent severe crashes

Distracted driver crashes into parked pickup 2026-04-28T15:07:00+00:00
131 ST
A driver, police say, got distracted on 131st Street at Sutter Avenue and hit a parked pickup. A 49-year-old woman listed as the driver was recorded with apparent death.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old woman driving a pickup truck on 131st Street at Sutter Avenue hit a pickup truck that was parked. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and drugs (illegal) as contributing factors. The driver was listed with “apparent death.” Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Unlicensed driver killed on Liberty Ave 2026-03-09T21:29:00+00:00
LIBERTY AVE
A driver with no license died after a crash on Liberty Avenue at 109th Street. Police cited defective pavement.
According to the police report, an unlicensed 46-year-old man driving east on Liberty Avenue near 109th Street was killed in a crash at about 9:29 p.m. Police recorded defective pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was ejected and suffered head injuries; the complaint listed crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver backed up, crushed pedestrian’s leg 2026-06-10T13:35:00+00:00
115 AVE
A driver backing on 115th Avenue hit an 80-year-old man, leaving crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded backing unsafely and following too closely.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old driver in a 2018 Hyundai Tucson was backing on 115th Avenue near the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens when the driver hit an 80-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured, with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. Police recorded backing unsafely and following too closely. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver crashes into stopped school bus 2026-05-29T15:40:00+00:00
157 ST
A driver in a sedan hit a school bus stopped in traffic on Foch Boulevard at 157th Street. One 39-year-old driver was injured, with a concussion.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2011 Audi sedan was going straight on 157th Street when the driver hit a school bus that was stopped in traffic near Foch Boulevard in Queens. Police recorded a concussion and face injury for a 39-year-old female driver. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver blacked out, crashed into parked cars 2026-05-26T20:10:00+00:00
148-21 LINDEN BLVD
In Queens, a driver lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles. The driver was injured with an internal abdomen/pelvis complaint.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old man driving a 2008 BMW sedan was going straight on May 26, 2026 at 8:10 p.m. near 148-21 Linden Boulevard in Queens when police recorded “Lost Consciousness” as the contributing factor. The BMW driver hit a parked 2013 Ford van and a parked 2007 Honda sedan. The driver was listed as injured with an internal abdomen/pelvis complaint. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in CD 28 10 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Killed 2

▸ Crush Injuries 2

▸ Severe Bleeding 1

▸ Concussion 4

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 2

▸ Internal Injury 17

▸ Whiplash 23

▸ Contusion/Bruise 23

▸ Abrasion 12

▸ Pain/Nausea 13

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in CD 28 4 PM • 48 injuries ↑45%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 52 injuries ↓21% Seniors 37 injuries ↓14%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 2,799 16+ offenders ↓67%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CD 28

Speed data through 2026-04-30

2,799

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 8,466 2025 year-to-date

↓66.9% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 6,474 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 18,078 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 2,799 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 8,466 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 99% by Cars and Trucks ↓8.0%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Council Member Ty Hankerson A (100)*

Council Member Ty Hankerson
District 28

Council 28

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines

Hankerson primary sponsors lighting-under-el tracks bill, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety
👍 Positive
2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 puts DOT on the clock for dark blocks under elevated tracks. It orders a citywide lighting assessment, then installs where needed. Pedestrians and cyclists get brighter streets, if funding and approvals come.
Hankerson sponsors bill boosting safety with lighting under elevated train lines.
👍 Positive
2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 targets the dark blocks under the el. It orders DOT to check sidewalks and streets, then install lights where needed. The bill now sits in committee.
Hankerson primary-sponsors bill boosting safety with lighting under elevated train lines
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2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council introduced Int 0845-2026 to force DOT to assess dark blocks under elevated tracks, then install lighting where needed. The bill sets deadlines and demands public reports.
Hankerson sponsors bill installing lighting under elevated tracks, boosting street safety
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2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 moved to committee. It orders DOT to check dark blocks under elevated tracks. Where light fails, DOT must install fixtures within three years. Reports would track what worked and what didn’t.