Queens Car Accident Statistics
Queens has the largest land area of the five boroughs. It is also the second-most populous borough after Brooklyn. With over 2.2 million residents and countless tourists and workers, car accidents are inevitable.
But for its size and population, Queens is not particularly dangerous. According to one study, New York City is the second-safest city for drivers. But safe does not mean “accident-free.” Queens had over 18,000 car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents in 2022.
If you were hurt in a collision in Queens, NY, Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. is here to help. Our Queens car accident attorneys offer a free, no-obligation case assessment to discuss your legal rights and options, so contact us today to schedule yours.
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How Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. Can Help After a Car Accident in Queens, NY
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. was founded over 40 years ago to provide personal injury legal services to accident victims in Queens, New York. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing injured clients.
If you get hurt in a collision, our Queens car accident lawyers can provide the following:
- A free consultation so you can make informed decisions about your claim
- A record of successfully recovering tens of millions of dollars in compensation
- Representation for a contingency fee, so you pay no upfront fees
A car accident can seriously injure your head, neck, and back, leaving you temporarily or permanently disabled. Contact Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. for a free initial consultation to discuss your collision and the personal injury compensation you can pursue under New York law.
How Many Car Accidents Happen in Queens?
According to the NYC Open Data portal, Queens had 18,425 motor vehicle collisions reported to the NYPD in 2022.
These crashes included:
- 6,975 pedestrian accidents
- 1,171 bicycle accidents
That year, New York City had 103,840 traffic accidents. Queens accounted for only about 18% of the crashes in the city despite having over 27% of the city’s population.
How and When Do Car Crashes Happen in Queens?
Despite being one of the safest boroughs in NYC for traffic accidents, the sheer number of crashes in 2022 produced:
- 31 fatal injuries
- 8,517 non-fatal injuries
New York’s classification of injuries follows a scale called “KABCO.”
By this scale, injuries are classified as follows:
- K means a fatal injury that killed the accident victim within 30 days of the crash
- A means a serious injury, incapacitating the accident victim
- B means a visible minor injury that was not incapacitating
- C means a possible injury that produced symptoms without any visible wound
- O means no injuries other than those that required first aid
The NYC Open Data portal does not classify the severity of the injuries suffered in auto accidents in Queens in 2022.
The people injured and killed in Queens car accidents were as follows:
- 14 pedestrians were killed, and 1,675 pedestrians injured
- 1 cyclist was killed, and 651 cyclists injured
The remaining accident victims were motorists killed in single-vehicle and multi-vehicle collisions.
Dangerous Times to Drive in Queens
Queens car accident statistics from the NYC Open Data portal reveal that the most dangerous time to drive in Queens falls between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Crashes slowly build during the day and peak at this time. The numbers then taper off into the evening.
The most dangerous days to drive fall during the week. This matches up with the dangerous driving times. During the week, traffic volume builds to the afternoon commute. On weekends, traffic volume is lower, and as a result, the number of crashes is also lower.
The most dangerous times of the year to drive occur in early summer. May and June had more crashes than any other month in 2022. The summer travel season begins at this time, and traffic congestion worsens as tourists head to New York City.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in Queens
The most common cause of accidents in Queens, according to the Open Data portal, is distracted driving. Inattention gives drivers less time to respond to traffic or road hazards. In many situations, a distracted driver might not see a hazard until after they have already hit it.
The second-most common cause of car accidents in Queens is a failure to yield the right of way. This mistake leads to intersection crashes. These crashes are particularly dangerous because manufacturers do not design seat belts and front airbags to restrain you in a side-impact collision. You can suffer serious injuries in these crashes.
The third and fourth most common causes of accidents in Queens are familiar to drivers in NYC. Cutting off other drivers and tailgating caused roughly 2,000 car accidents in 2022, according to the NYC Open Data portal.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Queens Car Accident Lawyers
A car accident can produce disabling injuries that leave you facing expensive medical treatment and weeks or even months of physical therapy. Contact Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. for a free consultation to discuss your car accident injuries and the compensation you can pursue for your losses.
