Crash Count for Queens CB7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,306
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,470
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 665
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 89
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB7?

Blood on Queens Streets: Who Will Stop the Killing?

Blood on Queens Streets: Who Will Stop the Killing?

Queens CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

The streets of Queens CB7 do not forgive. Since 2022, 23 people have died and 3,236 have been injured in crashes here. Eighty-five suffered injuries so severe they will never be the same. These are not just numbers. They are mothers, children, elders—the man who never made it home, the woman left broken at the curb.

Last month, a bus jumped the curb at 57th Road and Main Street. Seven people were hurt. A passenger, clutching her child, said, “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings.” The bus driver, just 25, told police he misjudged the curb. Later, video showed he may have fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. The investigation drags on. Another rider said, “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus,” as the pole stood bent and the sidewalk scarred.

Who Pays the Price

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. In the last twelve months, three people died and 1,111 were hurt in crashes here. Children, elders, and those on foot or bike are most likely to pay with their bodies. Cars and SUVs are the main killers, responsible for most deaths and injuries. The violence is steady. It does not stop for rain, sun, or the school bell.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some steps forward, too many sideways. Council Member Sandra Ung has co-sponsored bills for speed humps, raised crosswalks, and better lighting. She backed a study on safer street design. But when the Council voted to end jaywalking enforcement—a move proven to protect the vulnerable—she was absent. Council Member Vickie Paladino voted no. She did, however, celebrate new car-free school streets, calling them a win for children’s safety.

Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill that would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. But the carnage continues. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Every day leaders wait, another family is shattered. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for those who walk and ride. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. Make them choose life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB7 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 19, assembly district AD 40 and state senate district SD 16.
Which areas are in Queens CB7?
It includes the College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, and Kissena Park neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 19 and District 20, Assembly Districts AD 25, AD 26, AD 27, and AD 40, and State Senate Districts SD 11 and SD 16.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB7?
Cars and SUVs: Responsible for 10 pedestrian deaths and 455 injuries. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 28 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 serious injury, 17 other injuries. Bikes: 24 injuries, no deaths.
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. The steady toll of deaths and injuries is the result of policy choices—speed limits, street design, and enforcement—not random chance.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, expand car-free streets, install more speed humps and raised crosswalks, and support bills that target repeat dangerous drivers.
What is CrashCount?
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.

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Other Representatives

Ron Kim
Assembly Member Ron Kim
District 40
District Office:
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
Legislative Office:
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Vickie Paladino
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
District Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
Twitter: VickieforNYC
John Liu
State Senator John Liu
District 16
District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 7

Memorial Honors Fallen App-Based Workers

Candles flickered in Queens. Workers mourned the dead. Portraits lined the park. Grief and anger mixed. Demands for safety echoed. Fatigue and risk shadow every shift. The toll grows. The city listens.

amny reported on July 11, 2025, that rideshare and delivery workers gathered in Little Bay Park to honor colleagues killed on the job. The Justice for App Workers coalition demanded safety reforms, including panic buttons and limits on shift lengths. 'These deaths were not inevitable; they happened because billion-dollar companies chose profit over safety,' said Adaligisa Payero. Speakers highlighted long hours and fatigue as key dangers. The coalition called for tech companies and lawmakers to act, noting that app-based workers face higher injury and death rates than many traditional employees.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Blvd

SUV hit a woman crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street. She suffered a fractured leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was uninjured. Streets stayed dangerous.

A 36-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at 164th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 77-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unsafe Backing on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver

Two sedans collided while backing on Northern Boulevard. One driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

A crash involving two sedans occurred at 146-17 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were backing up when they collided. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. Two other occupants, a 56-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Motorcycle Crash Ejects Teens on 20th Avenue

Motorcycle slammed center front. Two teens ejected, legs torn. Police cite driver inexperience, tailgating. No helmets. Passenger and driver hurt. Queens street, danger rides fast.

A motorcycle crashed on 20th Avenue in Queens. Two teens, aged 16 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The driver was unlicensed. Both injured teens wore no safety equipment. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens

SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.

A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.

A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Passenger

SUV slammed center front at 119th Street. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger and infant inside. One injured, others status unclear. Metal, glass, blood. Streets unforgiving.

A station wagon/SUV crashed at 12-14 119th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and struck the center front end. One occupant, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a knee, lower leg, and foot abrasion. Another adult and an infant were also in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Vaults Median, Six Injured In Queens

A BMW flew over a Belt Parkway barrier at dawn. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Flames rose. Police say speed may have played a role. The crash left wreckage and questions in its wake.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), a BMW traveling east on the Belt Parkway in Queens struck a concrete median, vaulted over it, and hit two oncoming vehicles. The article states, "Six people were injured—two critically—in a fiery crash." Police noted, "speed may have been an issue." The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The incident highlights the dangers of high speeds and highway design where barriers failed to contain a vehicle, putting multiple road users at risk.


Motorcycle Overturns After SUV Fails to Yield

Motorcycle and SUV collided on Delaware Ave. Unsafe speed and failure to yield sent the motorcycle over. One rider injured, shoulder torn. Metal and flesh met hard pavement.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on Delaware Ave in Queens. The motorcycle overturned. One rider, age 28, suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV's front end struck; the motorcycle flipped. The report lists no other injuries. Systemic danger and driver error left another mark on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on Oak Avenue

An SUV hit a motorized scooter on Oak Avenue. The scooter driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured and in shock. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

A crash on Oak Avenue in Queens involved an SUV and a motorized scooter. The 33-year-old woman driving the scooter was injured, suffering leg injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting the scooter driver was not using safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Dies After Illness On Parkway

SUV veered on Cross Island Parkway. Driver killed. Two occupants hurt. Police cite illness as cause. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

A Lexus SUV traveling south on Cross Island Parkway crashed. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was killed. Two other occupants suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Illnes' was listed as the contributing factor. The right front bumper took the impact. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet or signals as factors. The crash left one dead and two injured, all inside the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk

A sedan hit a young woman crossing Kissena Blvd at 58 Ave. She bled from her leg. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Kissena Blvd at 58 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered minor bleeding and a leg injury. The driver, a 49-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any other errors or equipment issues. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk on Northern Blvd. She suffered a head injury. The driver turned left. The street stayed busy. The crash left pain and questions.

A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Northern Blvd at Murray St in Queens. She was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle made a left turn and hit her. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report notes the point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Hits Child on Geranium Avenue

E-bike struck a seven-year-old girl off Geranium Avenue. She suffered a leg abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Thirteen-year-old boy operated the e-bike.

A seven-year-old girl was injured when an e-bike, driven by a thirteen-year-old boy, struck her off Geranium Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the girl suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The girl was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike's center front end was damaged. No safety equipment was reported for the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt

Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0857-2024
Paladino votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

SUV hit a woman crossing 37th Avenue with the signal. She suffered pelvic injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed busy. Metal met flesh. The system failed her.

A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37th Avenue at Bowne Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including a fracture. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Cyclist at Parsons and Beech

A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Blvd near Beech Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver was unhurt.

A sedan and a cyclist collided at Parsons Blvd and Beech Ave in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. The driver of the sedan, a 32-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Teen Cyclist on Roosevelt Avenue

Taxi hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Roosevelt Avenue. The teen suffered hip and leg injuries. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets remain harsh for the young and unprotected.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at 135-41 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west. The cyclist was starting in traffic when the crash occurred. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. The crash left the young cyclist in shock, highlighting the risks faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04