Queens, County

Traffic ticket and crash data for Queens County

This page shows traffic ticket and crash counts for Queens County, New York. The numbers come from Traffic Safety Statistical Repository (TSSR) data. Ticket and crash data cover 2009 to 2024.

Queens County had 184,164 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 48% fewer than in 2009. Speeding tickets went from 25,876 in 2009 to 23,276 in 2024. Cell phone and texting tickets went from 55,725 in 2009 to 14,249 in 2024.

Queens County had 27,983 reported crashes in 2024. A 2018 change in crash reporting makes earlier years hard to compare.

These are raw counts. They are not adjusted for population or miles driven.

Queens County at a glance
MeasureFirst yearLatest yearChangeTrend
All traffic tickets350,947 (2009)184,164 (2024)−48%
Speeding tickets25,876 (2009)23,276 (2024)−10%
Cell phone and texting tickets55,725 (2009)14,249 (2024)−74%
Reported crashes22,648 (2009)27,983 (2024)+24%†

Traffic tickets

This count includes every type of traffic ticket in the data.

All traffic tickets by year

Queens County had 184,164 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 48% fewer than in 2009, when there were 350,947.

All traffic tickets by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 184,164 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 48% fewer than in 2009, when there were 350,947.0100k200k300k400k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 350,9472010: 327,0852011: 284,6592012: 262,8582013: 269,0782014: 277,3232015: 246,5702016: 247,8912017: 260,2982018: 262,7272019: 258,3272020: 152,3342021: 141,2952022: 148,5432023: 171,2092024: 184,164184,164All traffic tickets by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 184,164 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 48% fewer than in 2009, when there were 350,947.0100k200k300k400k200920132017202120242009: 350,9472010: 327,0852011: 284,6592012: 262,8582013: 269,0782014: 277,3232015: 246,5702016: 247,8912017: 260,2982018: 262,7272019: 258,3272020: 152,3342021: 141,2952022: 148,5432023: 171,2092024: 184,164184,164

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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All traffic tickets by year, Queens County
YearTraffic tickets
2009350,947
2010327,085
2011284,659
2012262,858
2013269,078
2014277,323
2015246,570
2016247,891
2017260,298
2018262,727
2019258,327
2020152,334
2021141,295
2022148,543
2023171,209
2024184,164

Read more: New York traffic tickets

Cell phone and texting tickets

These charts cover cell phone tickets (VTL 1225-c) and texting tickets (VTL 1225-d).

Cell phone and texting tickets by year

Queens County had 14,249 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 74% fewer than in 2009, when there were 55,725.

Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 14,249 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 74% fewer than in 2009, when there were 55,725.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 55,7252010: 52,5752011: 41,2792012: 38,6442013: 38,9112014: 35,9742015: 32,8382016: 31,2742017: 34,8582018: 31,7962019: 31,0232020: 15,8062021: 13,5472022: 14,1902023: 14,7162024: 14,24914,249Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 14,249 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 74% fewer than in 2009, when there were 55,725.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 55,7252010: 52,5752011: 41,2792012: 38,6442013: 38,9112014: 35,9742015: 32,8382016: 31,2742017: 34,8582018: 31,7962019: 31,0232020: 15,8062021: 13,5472022: 14,1902023: 14,7162024: 14,24914,249

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Queens County
YearCell phone and texting tickets
200955,725
201052,575
201141,279
201238,644
201338,911
201435,974
201532,838
201631,274
201734,858
201831,796
201931,023
202015,806
202113,547
202214,190
202314,716
202414,249

Phone use and texting tickets by year

From 2009 to 2024, Queens County had 497,405 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 67% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 33%.

Phone use and texting tickets by year, Queens CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Queens County had 497,405 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 67% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 33%.020k40k60k80k20092011201320152017201920212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 55,699Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 52,333Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 40,211Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 33,912Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 30,174Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 23,968Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 19,096Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 16,506Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 15,529Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 12,381Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 10,490Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 5,066Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 4,428Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 4,620Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 4,655Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 4,407Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2009: 26Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 242Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 1,068Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 4,732Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 8,737Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 12,006Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 13,742Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 14,768Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 19,329Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 19,415Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 20,533Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 10,740Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 9,119Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 9,570Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 10,061Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 9,842Phone use and texting tickets by year, Queens CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Queens County had 497,405 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 67% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 33%.020k40k60k80k20092013201720212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 55,699Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 52,333Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 40,211Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 33,912Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 30,174Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 23,968Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 19,096Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 16,506Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 15,529Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 12,381Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 10,490Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 5,066Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 4,428Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 4,620Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 4,655Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 4,407Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2009: 26Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 242Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 1,068Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 4,732Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 8,737Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 12,006Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 13,742Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 14,768Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 19,329Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 19,415Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 20,533Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 10,740Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 9,119Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 9,570Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 10,061Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 9,842
  • Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)
  • Texting (V&T 1225-d)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Phone use and texting tickets by year, Queens County
YearCell Phone (V&T 1225-c)Texting (V&T 1225-d)
200955,69926
201052,333242
201140,2111,068
201233,9124,732
201330,1748,737
201423,96812,006
201519,09613,742
201616,50614,768
201715,52919,329
201812,38119,415
201910,49020,533
20205,06610,740
20214,4289,119
20224,6209,570
20234,65510,061
20244,4079,842

Cell phone ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation.” That was 90% of 4,045 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 10%.

Cell phone ticket results, Queens CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation.” That was 90% of 4,045 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 10%.Convicted on Same Texting Violati…Convicted on Same Texting Violation: 3,656 (90%)3,656 (90%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 389 (10%)389 (10%)Cell phone ticket results, Queens CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation.” That was 90% of 4,045 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 10%.Convicted on Same Texting ViolationConvicted on Same Texting Violation: 3,656 (90%)3,656 (90%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 389 (10%)389 (10%)

Data year: 2024.

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Cell phone ticket results, Queens County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Texting Violation3,65690%
Dismissed/Acquitted38910%
Total4,045100%

Texting ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation.” That was 92% of 1,853 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 8%.

Texting ticket results, Queens CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation.” That was 92% of 1,853 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 8%.Convicted on Same Cell Phone Viol…Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 1,713 (92%)1,713 (92%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 140 (8%)140 (8%)Texting ticket results, Queens CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation.” That was 92% of 1,853 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 8%.Convicted on Same Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 1,713 (92%)1,713 (92%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 140 (8%)140 (8%)

Data year: 2024.

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Texting ticket results, Queens County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation1,71392%
Dismissed/Acquitted1408%
Total1,853100%

Read more: New York cell phone tickets

Speeding tickets

These charts cover speeding tickets under VTL 1180.

Speeding tickets by year

Queens County had 23,276 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 10% fewer than in 2009, when there were 25,876. The highest year was 2018, with 41,881.

Speeding tickets by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 23,276 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 10% fewer than in 2009, when there were 25,876. The highest year was 2018, with 41,881.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 25,8762010: 25,0242011: 30,4022012: 24,3582013: 23,8392014: 34,9472015: 33,6262016: 36,7992017: 40,6892018: 41,8812019: 39,9412020: 34,3672021: 28,0092022: 27,3542023: 26,0782024: 23,27623,276Speeding tickets by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 23,276 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 10% fewer than in 2009, when there were 25,876. The highest year was 2018, with 41,881.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 25,8762010: 25,0242011: 30,4022012: 24,3582013: 23,8392014: 34,9472015: 33,6262016: 36,7992017: 40,6892018: 41,8812019: 39,9412020: 34,3672021: 28,0092022: 27,3542023: 26,0782024: 23,27623,276

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Speeding tickets by year, Queens County
YearSpeeding tickets
200925,876
201025,024
201130,402
201224,358
201323,839
201434,947
201533,626
201636,799
201740,689
201841,881
201939,941
202034,367
202128,009
202227,354
202326,078
202423,276

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c)

Queens County had 21 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 2000% more than in 2009, when there were 1. The highest year was 2018, with 217.

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Queens CountyQueens County had 21 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 2000% more than in 2009, when there were 1. The highest year was 2018, with 217.0100200300400200920112013201520182020202220242009: 12010: 22011: 12012: 42013: 82014: 432015: 72017: 132018: 2172019: 262020: 262021: 132022: 102023: 182024: 2121School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Queens CountyQueens County had 21 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 2000% more than in 2009, when there were 1. The highest year was 2018, with 217.01002003004002009201220152019202220242009: 12010: 22011: 12012: 42013: 82014: 432015: 72017: 132018: 2172019: 262020: 262021: 132022: 102023: 182024: 2121

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Queens County
YearSchool zone speeding tickets
20091
20102
20111
20124
20138
201443
20157
201713
2018217
201926
202026
202113
202210
202318
202421

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f)

Queens County had 14 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 78% fewer than in 2009, when there were 65. The highest year was 2014, with 394.

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Queens CountyQueens County had 14 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 78% fewer than in 2009, when there were 65. The highest year was 2014, with 394.0100200300400200920112013201520172019202120242009: 652010: 912011: 382012: 192013: 712014: 3942015: 3032016: 432017: 222018: 132019: 502020: 162021: 372022: 82023: 62024: 1414Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Queens CountyQueens County had 14 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 78% fewer than in 2009, when there were 65. The highest year was 2014, with 394.0100200300400200920132017202120242009: 652010: 912011: 382012: 192013: 712014: 3942015: 3032016: 432017: 222018: 132019: 502020: 162021: 372022: 82023: 62024: 1414

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Queens County
YearWork zone speeding tickets
200965
201091
201138
201219
201371
2014394
2015303
201643
201722
201813
201950
202016
202137
20228
20236
202414

Speeding ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation.” That was 91% of 8,906 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 9%.

Speeding ticket results, Queens CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation.” That was 91% of 8,906 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 9%.Convicted on Same Speeding Violat…Convicted on Same Speeding Violation: 8,130 (91%)8,130 (91%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 776 (9%)776 (9%)Speeding ticket results, Queens CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Queens County was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation.” That was 91% of 8,906 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 9%.Convicted on Same Speeding ViolationConvicted on Same Speeding Violation: 8,130 (91%)8,130 (91%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 776 (9%)776 (9%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding ticket results, Queens County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Speeding Violation8,13091%
Dismissed/Acquitted7769%
Total8,906100%

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed

In 2024, 84% of speeding tickets in Queens County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 8%.

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Queens CountyIn 2024, 84% of speeding tickets in Queens County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 8%.New York StateNew York State: 19,386 (84%)19,386 (84%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 1,770 (8%)1,770 (8%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 1,303 (6%)1,303 (6%)Other US StatesOther US States: 720 (3%)720 (3%)CanadaCanada: 12 (less than 1%)12 (less than 1%)Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Queens CountyIn 2024, 84% of speeding tickets in Queens County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 8%.New York StateNew York State: 19,386 (84%)19,386 (84%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 1,770 (8%)1,770 (8%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 1,303 (6%)1,303 (6%)Other US StatesOther US States: 720 (3%)720 (3%)CanadaCanada: 12 (less than 1%)12 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Queens County
Driver licenseCountShare
New York State19,38684%
Northeast Region1,7708%
Other/Unknown1,3036%
Other US States7203%
Canada12less than 1%
Total23,191100%

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Crashes

In 2018, the police crash report form changed how property damage crashes are recorded. Because of this, crash counts from 2018 on are much higher than in earlier years. Compare years before and after 2018 with care.

Reported crashes by year

Queens County had 27,983 reported crashes in 2024. That is 38% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2018, with 44,848.

Reported crashes by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 27,983 reported crashes in 2024. That is 38% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2018, with 44,848.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 22,6482010: 23,3062011: 21,5302012: 20,3772013: 20,7742014: 19,9762015: 18,2262016: 21,6732017: 25,6602018: 44,8482019: 43,8302020: 27,4182021: 29,4912022: 29,2282023: 28,3742024: 27,98327,983Reported crashes by year, Queens CountyQueens County had 27,983 reported crashes in 2024. That is 38% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2018, with 44,848.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 22,6482010: 23,3062011: 21,5302012: 20,3772013: 20,7742014: 19,9762015: 18,2262016: 21,6732017: 25,6602018: 44,8482019: 43,8302020: 27,4182021: 29,4912022: 29,2282023: 28,3742024: 27,98327,983

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Reported crashes by year, Queens County
YearReported crashes
200922,648
201023,306
201121,530
201220,377
201320,774
201419,976
201518,226
201621,673
201725,660
201844,848
201943,830
202027,418
202129,491
202229,228
202328,374
202427,983

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year

In 2024, Queens County had 2,742 crashes involving a pedestrian, 1,030 crashes involving a bicycle and 811 motorcycle crashes.

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Queens CountyIn 2024, Queens County had 2,742 crashes involving a pedestrian, 1,030 crashes involving a bicycle and 811 motorcycle crashes.01k2k3k4k20092011201320152017201920212024Pedestrian, 2009: 2,420Pedestrian, 2010: 2,453Pedestrian, 2011: 2,347Pedestrian, 2012: 2,344Pedestrian, 2013: 2,625Pedestrian, 2014: 2,312Pedestrian, 2015: 1,926Pedestrian, 2016: 2,409Pedestrian, 2017: 2,604Pedestrian, 2018: 2,702Pedestrian, 2019: 2,782Pedestrian, 2020: 1,742Pedestrian, 2021: 2,002Pedestrian, 2022: 2,511Pedestrian, 2023: 2,653Pedestrian, 2024: 2,742Bicycle, 2009: 590Bicycle, 2010: 697Bicycle, 2011: 654Bicycle, 2012: 645Bicycle, 2013: 743Bicycle, 2014: 654Bicycle, 2015: 572Bicycle, 2016: 797Bicycle, 2017: 831Bicycle, 2018: 712Bicycle, 2019: 790Bicycle, 2020: 915Bicycle, 2021: 1,142Bicycle, 2022: 1,120Bicycle, 2023: 1,198Bicycle, 2024: 1,030Motorcycle, 2009: 333Motorcycle, 2010: 382Motorcycle, 2011: 361Motorcycle, 2012: 422Motorcycle, 2013: 374Motorcycle, 2014: 356Motorcycle, 2015: 314Motorcycle, 2016: 415Motorcycle, 2017: 421Motorcycle, 2018: 537Motorcycle, 2019: 450Motorcycle, 2020: 422Motorcycle, 2021: 483Motorcycle, 2022: 487Motorcycle, 2023: 721Motorcycle, 2024: 811Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Queens CountyIn 2024, Queens County had 2,742 crashes involving a pedestrian, 1,030 crashes involving a bicycle and 811 motorcycle crashes.01k2k3k4k20092013201720212024Pedestrian, 2009: 2,420Pedestrian, 2010: 2,453Pedestrian, 2011: 2,347Pedestrian, 2012: 2,344Pedestrian, 2013: 2,625Pedestrian, 2014: 2,312Pedestrian, 2015: 1,926Pedestrian, 2016: 2,409Pedestrian, 2017: 2,604Pedestrian, 2018: 2,702Pedestrian, 2019: 2,782Pedestrian, 2020: 1,742Pedestrian, 2021: 2,002Pedestrian, 2022: 2,511Pedestrian, 2023: 2,653Pedestrian, 2024: 2,742Bicycle, 2009: 590Bicycle, 2010: 697Bicycle, 2011: 654Bicycle, 2012: 645Bicycle, 2013: 743Bicycle, 2014: 654Bicycle, 2015: 572Bicycle, 2016: 797Bicycle, 2017: 831Bicycle, 2018: 712Bicycle, 2019: 790Bicycle, 2020: 915Bicycle, 2021: 1,142Bicycle, 2022: 1,120Bicycle, 2023: 1,198Bicycle, 2024: 1,030Motorcycle, 2009: 333Motorcycle, 2010: 382Motorcycle, 2011: 361Motorcycle, 2012: 422Motorcycle, 2013: 374Motorcycle, 2014: 356Motorcycle, 2015: 314Motorcycle, 2016: 415Motorcycle, 2017: 421Motorcycle, 2018: 537Motorcycle, 2019: 450Motorcycle, 2020: 422Motorcycle, 2021: 483Motorcycle, 2022: 487Motorcycle, 2023: 721Motorcycle, 2024: 811
  • Pedestrian
  • Bicycle
  • Motorcycle

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Queens County
YearPedestrianBicycleMotorcycle
20092,420590333
20102,453697382
20112,347654361
20122,344645422
20132,625743374
20142,312654356
20151,926572314
20162,409797415
20172,604831421
20182,702712537
20192,782790450
20201,742915422
20212,0021,142483
20222,5111,120487
20232,6531,198721
20242,7421,030811

Crashes by month

In 2020, January had the most crashes in Queens County, with 3,182. April had the fewest, with 1,011.

Crashes by month, Queens CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Queens County, with 3,182. April had the fewest, with 1,011.01k2k3k4kJanuary: 3,1823.2kJanFebruary: 3,0253kFebMarch: 2,4192.4kMarApril: 1,0111kAprMay: 1,5221.5kMayJune: 1,9401.9kJunJuly: 2,4052.4kJulAugust: 2,5242.5kAugSeptember: 2,4252.4kSepOctober: 2,5242.5kOctNovember: 2,2052.2kNovDecember: 2,2362.2kDecCrashes by month, Queens CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Queens County, with 3,182. April had the fewest, with 1,011.JanuaryJanuary: 3,182 (12%)3,182 (12%)FebruaryFebruary: 3,025 (11%)3,025 (11%)MarchMarch: 2,419 (9%)2,419 (9%)AprilApril: 1,011 (4%)1,011 (4%)MayMay: 1,522 (6%)1,522 (6%)JuneJune: 1,940 (7%)1,940 (7%)JulyJuly: 2,405 (9%)2,405 (9%)AugustAugust: 2,524 (9%)2,524 (9%)SeptemberSeptember: 2,425 (9%)2,425 (9%)OctoberOctober: 2,524 (9%)2,524 (9%)NovemberNovember: 2,205 (8%)2,205 (8%)DecemberDecember: 2,236 (8%)2,236 (8%)

Data year: 2020.

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Crashes by month, Queens County
MonthCountShare
January3,18212%
February3,02511%
March2,4199%
April1,0114%
May1,5226%
June1,9407%
July2,4059%
August2,5249%
September2,4259%
October2,5249%
November2,2058%
December2,2368%
Total27,418100%

Crashes by day of the week

In 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Queens County, with 4,084. Sunday had the fewest, with 3,077.

Crashes by day of the week, Queens CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Queens County, with 4,084. Sunday had the fewest, with 3,077.02k4k6k8kSunday: 3,0773.1kSundayMonday: 3,6603.7kMondayTuesday: 3,7953.8kTuesdayWednesday: 3,6903.7kWednesdayThursday: 3,9774kThursdayFriday: 4,0844.1kFridaySaturday: 3,3773.4kSaturdayCrashes by day of the week, Queens CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Queens County, with 4,084. Sunday had the fewest, with 3,077.02k4k6k8kSunday: 3,0773.1kSunMonday: 3,6603.7kMonTuesday: 3,7953.8kTueWednesday: 3,6903.7kWedThursday: 3,9774kThuFriday: 4,0844.1kFriSaturday: 3,3773.4kSat

Data year: 2017.

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Crashes by day of the week, Queens County
DayCountShare
Sunday3,07712%
Monday3,66014%
Tuesday3,79515%
Wednesday3,69014%
Thursday3,97715%
Friday4,08416%
Saturday3,37713%
Total25,660100%

Drivers in crashes by age group

In 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Queens County crashes was Male. That group made up 62% of drivers.

Drivers in crashes by age group, Queens CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Queens County crashes was Male. That group made up 62% of drivers.MaleMale: 27,651 (62%)27,651 (62%)FemaleFemale: 10,609 (24%)10,609 (24%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 6,097 (14%)6,097 (14%)Drivers in crashes by age group, Queens CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Queens County crashes was Male. That group made up 62% of drivers.MaleMale: 27,651 (62%)27,651 (62%)FemaleFemale: 10,609 (24%)10,609 (24%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 6,097 (14%)6,097 (14%)

Data year: 2020.

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Drivers in crashes by age group, Queens County
Age groupCountShare
Male27,65162%
Female10,60924%
Unknown Gender6,09714%
Total44,357100%

Drivers in crashes by gender

In 2017, male drivers made up 63% of drivers in Queens County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 27%.

Drivers in crashes by gender, Queens CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 63% of drivers in Queens County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 27%.MaleMale: 28,253 (63%)28,253 (63%)FemaleFemale: 12,268 (27%)12,268 (27%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 4,121 (9%)4,121 (9%)Drivers in crashes by gender, Queens CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 63% of drivers in Queens County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 27%.MaleMale: 28,253 (63%)28,253 (63%)FemaleFemale: 12,268 (27%)12,268 (27%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 4,121 (9%)4,121 (9%)

Data year: 2017.

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Drivers in crashes by gender, Queens County
GenderCountShare
Male28,25363%
Female12,26827%
Unknown Gender4,1219%
Total44,642100%

Human factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported human factor in Queens County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 6,568 times.

Human factors reported in crashes, Queens CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Queens County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 6,568 times.Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 6,568 (28%)6,568 (28%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 3,671 (16%)3,671 (16%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 3,467 (15%)3,467 (15%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 2,490 (11%)2,490 (11%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,396 (6%)1,396 (6%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 1,243 (5%)1,243 (5%)Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error/Confus…Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error/Confusion: 736 (3%)736 (3%)Driver InexperienceDriver Inexperience: 722 (3%)722 (3%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 705 (3%)705 (3%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 639 (3%)639 (3%)All othersAll others: 1,991 (8%)1,991 (8%)Human factors reported in crashes, Queens CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Queens County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 6,568 times.Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 6,568 (28%)6,568 (28%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 3,671 (16%)3,671 (16%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 3,467 (15%)3,467 (15%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 2,490 (11%)2,490 (11%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,396 (6%)1,396 (6%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 1,243 (5%)1,243 (5%)Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error/ConfusionPedestrian/Bicyclist Error/Confusion: 736 (3%)736 (3%)Driver InexperienceDriver Inexperience: 722 (3%)722 (3%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 705 (3%)705 (3%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 639 (3%)639 (3%)All othersAll others: 1,991 (8%)1,991 (8%)

Data year: 2017.

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Human factors reported in crashes, Queens County
FactorCountShare
Driver Inattention/Distraction6,56828%
Following Too Closely3,67116%
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way3,46715%
Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use2,49011%
Unsafe Speed1,3966%
Traffic Control Device Disregarded1,2435%
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error/Confusion7363%
Driver Inexperience7223%
Turning Improperly7053%
Backing Unsafely6393%
All others1,9918%
Total23,628100%

Vehicle factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Queens County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 447 times.

Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Queens CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Queens County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 447 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 447 (50%)447 (50%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 137 (15%)137 (15%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 137 (15%)137 (15%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 60 (7%)60 (7%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 57 (6%)57 (6%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 26 (3%)26 (3%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 14 (2%)14 (2%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 8 (less than 1%)8 (less than 1%)Headlights DefectiveHeadlights Defective: 6 (less than 1%)6 (less than 1%)Tinted WindowsTinted Windows: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)All othersAll others: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Queens CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Queens County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 447 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 447 (50%)447 (50%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 137 (15%)137 (15%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 137 (15%)137 (15%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 60 (7%)60 (7%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 57 (6%)57 (6%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 26 (3%)26 (3%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 14 (2%)14 (2%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 8 (less than 1%)8 (less than 1%)Headlights DefectiveHeadlights Defective: 6 (less than 1%)6 (less than 1%)Tinted WindowsTinted Windows: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)All othersAll others: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Queens County
FactorCountShare
Other Vehicular44750%
Brakes Defective13715%
Oversized Vehicle13715%
Tire Failure/Inadequate607%
Steering Failure576%
Accelerator Defective263%
Driverless/Runaway Vehicle142%
Other Lighting Defects8less than 1%
Headlights Defective6less than 1%
Tinted Windows3less than 1%
All others4less than 1%
Total899100%

Environmental factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Queens County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 566 times.

Environmental factors reported in crashes, Queens CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Queens County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 566 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 566 (48%)566 (48%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 354 (30%)354 (30%)GlareGlare: 122 (10%)122 (10%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 72 (6%)72 (6%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 26 (2%)26 (2%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 22 (2%)22 (2%)Traffic Control Device Improper/N…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 15 (1%)15 (1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 10 (less than 1%)10 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Other EnvironmentalOther Environmental: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)Environmental factors reported in crashes, Queens CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Queens County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 566 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 566 (48%)566 (48%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 354 (30%)354 (30%)GlareGlare: 122 (10%)122 (10%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 72 (6%)72 (6%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 26 (2%)26 (2%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 22 (2%)22 (2%)Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Wor…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 15 (1%)15 (1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 10 (less than 1%)10 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Other EnvironmentalOther Environmental: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Environmental factors reported in crashes, Queens County
FactorCountShare
Pavement Slippery56648%
View Obstructed/Limited35430%
Glare12210%
Obstruction/Debris726%
Pavement Defective262%
Animal's Action222%
Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working151%
Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate10less than 1%
Shoulders Defective/Improper2less than 1%
Other Environmental1less than 1%
Total1,190100%

Human factors reported in crashes by year

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Queens County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 5,687 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 339.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, Queens CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Queens County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 5,687 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 339.02004006008002009201120132015201720212024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 302Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 310Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 314Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 341Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 382Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 319Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 302Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 366Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 422Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 619Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 495Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 498Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 509Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 508Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 28Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 18Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 25Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 16Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 19Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 19Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 25Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 26Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 31Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 26Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 34Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 19Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 28Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 25Human factors reported in crashes by year, Queens CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Queens County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 5,687 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 339.020040060080020092012201520182024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 302Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 310Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 314Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 341Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 382Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 319Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 302Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 366Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 422Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 619Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 495Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 498Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 509Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 508Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 28Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 18Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 25Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 16Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 19Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 19Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 25Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 26Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 31Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 26Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 34Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 19Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 28Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 25
  • Alcohol Involvement
  • Drugs (Illegal)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, Queens County
YearAlcohol InvolvementDrugs (Illegal)
200930228
201031018
201131425
201234116
201338219
201431919
201530225
201636626
201742231
201861926
202149534
202249819
202350928
202450825

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Queens County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 97,669 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 22,484.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Queens CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Queens County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 97,669 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 22,484.05k10k15k20k20092011201320152017201920212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 2,614Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 3,179Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 3,418Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 3,374Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 3,765Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 3,616Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 3,144Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 4,220Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 6,568Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 14,670Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 14,580Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 8,026Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 7,168Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 6,634Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 6,241Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 6,452Unsafe Speed, 2009: 762Unsafe Speed, 2010: 955Unsafe Speed, 2011: 1,143Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,064Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,168Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,040Unsafe Speed, 2015: 1,060Unsafe Speed, 2016: 968Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,396Unsafe Speed, 2018: 1,813Unsafe Speed, 2019: 1,806Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,671Unsafe Speed, 2021: 1,842Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,854Unsafe Speed, 2023: 2,081Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,861Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Queens CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Queens County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 97,669 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 22,484.05k10k15k20k20092013201720212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 2,614Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 3,179Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 3,418Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 3,374Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 3,765Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 3,616Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 3,144Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 4,220Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 6,568Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 14,670Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 14,580Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 8,026Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 7,168Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 6,634Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 6,241Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 6,452Unsafe Speed, 2009: 762Unsafe Speed, 2010: 955Unsafe Speed, 2011: 1,143Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,064Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,168Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,040Unsafe Speed, 2015: 1,060Unsafe Speed, 2016: 968Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,396Unsafe Speed, 2018: 1,813Unsafe Speed, 2019: 1,806Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,671Unsafe Speed, 2021: 1,842Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,854Unsafe Speed, 2023: 2,081Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,861
  • Driver Inattention/Distraction
  • Unsafe Speed

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Queens County
YearDriver Inattention/DistractionUnsafe Speed
20092,614762
20103,179955
20113,4181,143
20123,3741,064
20133,7651,168
20143,6161,040
20153,1441,060
20164,220968
20176,5681,396
201814,6701,813
201914,5801,806
20208,0261,671
20217,1681,842
20226,6341,854
20236,2412,081
20246,4521,861

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