Crash Count for Queens CB7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,687
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,863
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 963
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 119
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 29
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in CB 407
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 29
+14
Crush Injuries 67
Whole body 39
+34
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 5
Neck 5
Chest 3
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 10
+5
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Face 2
Concussion 24
Head 9
+4
Whole body 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 123
Neck 55
+50
Head 24
+19
Back 19
+14
Whole body 13
+8
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 209
Lower leg/foot 60
+55
Head 43
+38
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Back 14
+9
Neck 13
+8
Whole body 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Face 10
+5
Chest 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Abrasion 196
Lower leg/foot 72
+67
Lower arm/hand 40
+35
Head 34
+29
Whole body 18
+13
Face 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Back 6
+1
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Pain/Nausea 50
Head 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Back 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Chest 5
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 407?

Preventable Speeding in CB 407 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 407

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 113 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 69 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
Evening turn on Kissena. Two people down.

Evening turn on Kissena. Two people down.

Queens CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 29, 2025

Just before 4 PM on Nov 24, at Kissena Boulevard and Rose Avenue, the driver of an SUV turned right and hit a 63‑year‑old woman and a 68‑year‑old man who were crossing with the signal. Police recorded serious injuries to both and cited the driver’s failure to keep right (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • On Nov 21, at Elder Ave and Colden St, a driver making a left in a sedan hit an 83‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (NYC Open Data).
  • On Nov 20, near 140 Beech Ave, a driver in an SUV and a man on a bike collided; the cyclist, 29, was injured (NYC Open Data).
  • On Nov 20, at College Point Blvd and 40 Rd, a van driver turned right and hit a 29‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (NYC Open Data).

The toll in these neighborhoods

Since 2022, in Queens CB7 there have been 8,604 crashes, injuring 4,820 people and killing 29 (NYC Open Data). Pedestrians bear the brunt: 1,056 injured and 16 killed. People on bikes: 336 injured and 3 killed. These are not numbers on a page. They are corners and crosswalks.

Police records point to driver behavior we can name. Failure to yield shows up in at least 104 injuries and one death in this area since 2022 (NYC Open Data).

Evenings cut deepest. Deaths spike between 6 PM and 10 PM, with the worst at about 9 PM (NYC Open Data).

Corners that don’t forgive

Northern Boulevard and College Point Boulevard are among the top places for injury and death here, year after year, in the city’s own crash logs (NYC Open Data). Hardened turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals are basic tools at these sites. Protected lanes on the known danger corridors keep people on foot and on bikes out of the path of turning cars. None of this is theory. It is hardware at the curb.

Who moves, who stalls

After a violent street takeover in Queens this month, Council Member Vickie Paladino said the police response delay was a “disgrace is an understatement” (New York Post). But on the law that would rein in repeat speeders, State Senator John Liu co‑sponsored and voted yes for the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) in committee this year (Open States). Assembly Member Ron Kim voted to extend school speed zones (S 8344) in committee, improving child safety; his stance on the speed‑limiter bill’s Assembly path is not recorded here (Open States).

Inside the Council, Paladino sponsored Int 1362‑2025 to remove protected bike and bus lane benchmarks from the city’s master plan—erasing definitions that set targets and timelines (NYC Council – Legistar). Council Member Sandra Ung co‑sponsored Int 1439‑2025 to require at least one crossing guard at every K–8 school (NYC Council – Legistar). Two roads diverge in the record.

What fixes the next turn

  • Make evening crossings survivable where people keep getting hit: daylight the corners, harden the turns, and give walkers a head start at Northern Boulevard and College Point Boulevard using standard signal and curb treatments (NYC Open Data).
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to force speed limiters on repeat offenders; Senator Liu is already on the record in support (Open States).
  • Use the city’s authority to lower speeds on residential streets and build the protected network we keep delaying. Start with the corridors named above. Then do the rest.

One more right turn at dusk should not put a person in the hospital. If you want that to change, add your name and voice here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Kissena Blvd and Rose Ave?
On Nov 24, 2025, just before 4 PM, the driver of an SUV turned right at Kissena Blvd and Rose Ave and hit a 63‑year‑old woman and a 68‑year‑old man who were crossing with the signal. Police recorded serious injuries to both and cited the driver’s failure to keep right. Source: NYC Open Data crash record.
How bad is traffic violence in Queens CB7?
From 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑11‑29, there were 8,604 crashes in Queens CB7, injuring 4,820 people and killing 29. Pedestrians: 1,056 injured, 16 killed. Cyclists: 336 injured, 3 killed. Source: NYC Open Data.
When are the most dangerous hours?
Evenings. Deaths spike between 6 PM and 10 PM, with the worst around 9 PM. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for the area.
Which local streets see the most harm?
Northern Boulevard and College Point Boulevard are among the top injury and death locations in this area, based on cumulative crash harms since 2022. Source: NYC Open Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (“Crashes,” “Persons,” and “Vehicles”). We filtered for crashes occurring within Queens Community Board 7 between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑11‑29, and tallied injuries, serious injuries, and fatalities by mode and contributing factor. Data was extracted Nov 28–29, 2025. You can explore the base crash dataset here.
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Ron Kim

District 40

Council Member Vickie Paladino

District 19

State Senator John Liu

District 16

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.

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Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 7

14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 14 - A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
Two Sedans Collide in Queens Intersection

Jan 14 - Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
Paladino Criticizes Congestion Pricing Funding Amid Safety Debate

Jan 14 - Opponents of congestion pricing use subway crime to stir fear and block change. Data shows streets are deadlier than trains. Riders keep riding. Politicians and advocates clash. The real danger: distraction from fixing transit and protecting people on foot and bike.

""They laugh at your concerns because they don't care. Nothing changes because they don't care. And now this moron is going to get billions more dollars on the backs of working people to pad his completely dysfunctional and unaccountable agency -- and openly celebrate it."" -- Vickie Paladino

On January 14, 2025, a public debate erupted over congestion pricing and subway safety in New York City. The matter, titled "Masters of Deflection: Congestion Pricing Foes Stoke Fear of Subway Crime," highlights how some council members and political groups use concerns about subway crime to oppose congestion pricing. Councilwoman Vickie Paladino voiced strong opposition, while advocates like Sara Lind and Ben Furnas countered that such arguments ignore real solutions and endanger transit funding. The article notes, 'Data shows the subway is statistically safer than city streets for both pedestrians and drivers.' Despite visible homelessness and high-profile crimes, most riders continue to use the subway. The debate exposes how fear is weaponized to block policies that could reduce traffic violence and improve safety for vulnerable road users. No direct safety analyst assessment was provided.


13
S 1675 Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.


9
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Sanford Ave

Jan 9 - A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
8
A 1077 Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


3
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

Jan 3 - A 77-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The impact caused abrasions, highlighting driver error at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on Sanford Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, with abrasions reported. The driver, a licensed male from New York, caused the collision due to failure to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
2
Aggressive Driving Causes Injuries in Queens Crash

Jan 2 - Two occupants suffered head and neck injuries in a Queens collision. The sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east. Police cite aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Ave in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan, stopped in traffic, was hit from behind by a GMC SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver, a 32-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old man, both sustained head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was male and licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan but not on the SUV. The report explicitly cites driver errors—aggressive driving and distraction—as causes, with no mention of victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
2
Two Sedans Collide on Malba Drive Queens

Jan 2 - Two sedans collided head-on on Malba Drive in Queens. Both drivers, a 36-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and injuries to the hip and neck. Impact damaged right side doors and front bumpers of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:47 on Malba Drive in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling west and the other south, collided with impact points at the right front quarter panel and left front bumper respectively. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The 36-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg with complaints of whiplash. The 57-year-old female driver sustained neck injuries and also complained of whiplash. Vehicle damage included right side doors and center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12