Crash Count for Queens CB7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,671
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,073
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 588
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 74
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 22
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB7?
SUVs/Cars 152 24 10 Trucks/Buses 17 3 0 Bikes 8 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 5 1 0
Queens Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

Queens Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

Queens CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 7, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Blood

Three people are dead. Over one thousand are hurt. In the last year alone, Queens CB7 saw 1,722 crashes, 1,027 injuries, and 31 serious injuries. Two of the dead were over 75. One was a child. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do.

A 78-year-old woman tried to cross Northern Boulevard. She did not make it. The driver kept going. Police said, “A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street.” Her name did not make the news. The minivan did not stop. No arrests. No answers.

At 32nd Avenue and 138th Street, a car hit a man and a child. The man was pinned under the car. The child was between eight and ten. Both went to the hospital. The man was in critical condition. Police responded…and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They say they are making streets safer. But the numbers do not lie. In the last year, crashes and injuries rose. Deaths did not fall. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it. Speed cameras save lives, but Albany lets the law expire and come up for renewal again and again. Each delay is another body in the road.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. In the last three years, cars and SUVs killed 10 people and left 24 with serious injuries. Trucks and buses caused serious injuries, but no deaths. Motorcycles and mopeds, too. Bikes caused injuries, but no deaths. The pattern is clear. The bigger the machine, the greater the harm.

The Cost of Waiting

Every day of delay means more blood on the street. The city can lower the speed limit now. The state can keep speed cameras running. Local leaders can act, or they can wait for the next siren. The dead do not get a second chance.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and permanent speed cameras. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

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Queens CB7 Queens Community Board 7 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 19, AD 40, SD 16.

It contains College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 7

Pick-up Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist

A pick-up truck turned right on 24th Avenue. A 71-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. The cyclist fell, bleeding from his arm. The street stayed quiet. The truck’s left side bore the mark.

A pick-up truck and a bicycle collided at 24th Avenue and 201st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the truck was making a right turn while the cyclist, a 71-year-old man, was going straight. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the absence of driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


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E-Bike With Bad Brakes Hits Pedestrian

An e-bike with faulty brakes struck a 66-year-old man on Main Street in Queens. Both rider and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. The pavement was slippery. The crash left bruises and pain. Both remained conscious at the scene.

A crash on Main Street in Queens involved an e-bike and a pedestrian. According to the police report, the e-bike's brakes were defective and the pavement was slippery. The 13-year-old e-bike rider and a 66-year-old pedestrian were both injured, each sustaining contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states, 'Brakes Defective' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was partially ejected but remained conscious. The pedestrian, who was not in the roadway, was also conscious after the collision. Both were hurt due to the mechanical failure and road conditions. No other vehicles were involved.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal in Queens

A man, 27, crossed College Point Blvd at 18 Ave. A vehicle hit him. He walked with the signal. He suffered a bruised arm. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The street marked him. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing College Point Boulevard at 18 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a vehicle struck him. He sustained a contusion to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle or the actions of the driver. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the data. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, even when following traffic signals, on New York City streets.


SUV Passes Too Close, Driver Injured on 39 Ave

A station wagon passed too close on 39 Ave in Queens. The driver suffered a hip and leg injury. Police list passing too closely as the cause. Metal scraped. Streets stayed hard. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

A crash on 39 Ave at Prince St in Queens involved a station wagon/SUV and left the driver injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his hip and upper leg. The report states the cause as 'Passing Too Closely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. Police data shows the driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash did not list any other contributing factors beyond passing too closely. The impact highlights the danger when vehicles fail to maintain safe distance, especially on crowded city streets.


Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Fowler Ave

A motorscooter struck a pedestrian on Fowler Avenue in Queens. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and hurt. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The scooter’s front end took the hit. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A motorscooter traveling south on Fowler Avenue collided with a 40-year-old pedestrian who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to the lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The 15-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected from the vehicle. The impact centered on the scooter’s front end. No safety equipment was noted for the driver. The crash underscores the danger when speed and aggression mix on city streets.


Motorcycle Turns Into Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A motorcycle struck a pedestrian in Queens. The rider ignored traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left pain and chaos on Northern Boulevard at Prince Street.

A motorcycle collided with a pedestrian at Northern Boulevard and Prince Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the motorcycle, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, was left unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured but conscious, complaining of back pain. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and turn into crosswalks.


Improper Lane Use Injures Driver on College Point Blvd

Two sedans collided on College Point Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite improper lane use and bad turning. Passengers, including a child, were also involved. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians were struck.

Two sedans crashed at 23-02 College Point Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the collision left a 30-year-old male driver with a fractured and dislocated upper arm. Passengers, including a 9-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man, were present but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling east. The crash damaged the front of one sedan and the right side of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to use lanes properly and turn with care.


Garbage Truck Strikes E-Bike, Cyclist Suffers Amputation

A garbage truck hit an e-bike at Union Street and 32nd Avenue. The cyclist lost part of his leg. The crash left the e-bike demolished. The truck showed no damage. The street was quiet. The pain was not.

A collision between a garbage truck and an e-bike occurred at Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened just after midnight. The 35-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a severe injury, including amputation of the lower leg. The e-bike was demolished. The truck, driven by a 29-year-old man, showed no damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash highlights the brutal impact heavy vehicles have on vulnerable road users.


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Moped Riders Ejected in Queens SUV Crash

A moped and SUV collided on 32 Ave at Union St. Two 15-year-old moped riders were thrown from their vehicle. Both suffered injuries. The crash left the moped’s driver with chest trauma and the passenger with a head wound.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred on 32 Ave at Union St in Queens. Two 15-year-old males on the moped were ejected. The moped driver sustained chest injuries and fractures; the passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet use was reported for the injured riders, as noted after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when traffic controls are ignored and unlicensed operation occurs.


SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes on Roosevelt Ave

A driver lost consciousness on Roosevelt Avenue. His SUV struck a sedan. One man suffered chest injuries. The crash left others shaken. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Sirens cut through Queens. Illness behind the wheel brought chaos.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue at Main Street in Queens. A 53-year-old male driver of an SUV lost consciousness due to illness and collided with a sedan. The SUV driver sustained chest injuries. Three other occupants, including the sedan driver and two registrants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report states, “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness” as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV’s center front end struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose control due to medical emergencies.


Box Truck Collision on Prince Street Injures Driver

Two box trucks collided on Prince Street in Queens. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite following too closely as a cause. The street saw metal scrape metal. The system failed to protect those inside heavy machines.

Two box trucks crashed on Prince Street near 36th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured in the knee and lower leg and suffered abrasions. The other driver, age 56, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed operators. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move too close in city traffic. No other contributing factors were listed.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 69-year-old man crossing 164th Street in Queens. The car’s right front bumper struck him in the crosswalk. He suffered a fractured leg. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning. The driver and passenger were unhurt.

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 69-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk at 40-03 164th Street, Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with no signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper hit him, causing a fractured leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver and a passenger, both men aged 60, were not injured. The vehicle, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and turn improperly at intersections. The pedestrian’s injuries were severe, but he remained conscious at the scene.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan hit a 25-year-old man in the crosswalk on 20 Avenue. The car’s front end struck the pedestrian’s leg. The man was conscious, hurt, bleeding. The driver turned right. The police list no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him at the intersection of 20 Avenue and I 678. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s center front end hit his knee, lower leg, and foot, causing abrasions. The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn.' No specific driver errors are cited in the data, with contributing factors marked as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by people crossing New York City streets, even when following signals.


SUV Turns, Crushes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk

A westbound SUV turned right on Parsons Boulevard, striking a 48-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. His head was injured, his body crushed. The driver failed to yield. Blood on the street, metal against flesh, danger at every corner.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV made a right turn at Parsons Boulevard and Beech Avenue and struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing in the marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver, age 64, 'failed to yield' and was cited for both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing with no signal present, but the police report lists only driver errors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard the right-of-way of people on foot.


Child Pedestrian Struck in Queens Crosswalk

A 10-year-old boy crossing Francis Lewis Blvd at 166th Street was hit by a sedan’s right front bumper. The child remained conscious, suffering abrasions across his body. The crash left the intersection marked by the sound of metal and the sight of blood on the pavement.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn struck a 10-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 166th Street in Queens. The child was injured, sustaining abrasions to his entire body, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal issues, were noted in the data.


Pedestrian Fractured Arm in Queens Crash

A 66-year-old woman crossing 35th Avenue in Queens was struck and injured. She remained conscious but suffered a fractured and distorted arm. The morning was marked by sirens and confusion as first responders arrived at the scene.

A crash occurred at 144-38 35th Avenue in Queens involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle. According to the police report, a 66-year-old woman was crossing the street outside of a marked intersection when she was struck. She sustained a fractured and dislocated arm but was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle or its driver. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or using a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.


E-Bike Rider Suffers Deep Facial Lacerations

A young man rides east on Northern Boulevard. His e-bike slams front-first. Blood streaks his face. Helmet fastened, he stays conscious. The street falls silent, save for his pain. His face is cut deep. The night closes in.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street in Queens suffered severe facial lacerations after a crash, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 7:15 p.m. The report describes, 'The front smashes. Blood runs down his face. His helmet stays on. He is conscious, but his face is cut deep.' The e-bike sustained damage to the center front end, matching the rider's injuries. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no details on external causes or other vehicles involved. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable road user.


Two Sedans Collide on Horace Harding Expressway

Night air filled with the sound of metal as two sedans collided on Horace Harding Expressway at 136th Street. A 42-year-old woman, driving alone, suffered chest injuries and shock. Emergency lights flashed over crumpled hoods and broken glass.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street. The collision left a 42-year-old female driver injured, with chest trauma and signs of shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One sedan was traveling west, going straight, while the other was backing northbound when the impact occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors such as helmet use or failure to signal. The crash underscores the dangers posed when inexperienced drivers operate vehicles on city streets.


Cyclist Injured in Queens Right-of-Way Crash

A 44-year-old woman riding south on Utopia Parkway collided with a turning vehicle at Willets Point Boulevard. She hit the pavement, scraping her knee and leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain radiating from her lower body.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Utopia Parkway at Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. A 44-year-old female bicyclist, traveling straight, was injured when a vehicle making a right turn failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was partially ejected from her bike. No helmet use was noted, but helmet status was not cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers do not yield to vulnerable road users.


Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on 41 Ave

A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist at 41 Ave and 149 St in Queens. The crash left the cyclist bruised on his arm, conscious but shaken. Sirens echoed as the streetlights glared over the scene, metal and flesh colliding in the night.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a cyclist traveling straight on 41 Ave near 149 St in Queens. The 28-year-old male cyclist suffered a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The sedan sustained no damage, while the cyclist was injured in the impact.