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

Int 0193-2024
Paladino absent as Council passes neutral-impact taxi dooring warning decal bill.

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


Int 0193-2024
Ung votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing Kissena Blvd at 45 Ave

A woman crossing with the signal on Kissena Blvd suffered crush injuries to her leg. Impact left her conscious but hurt. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. System failed to protect her.

A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing Kissena Blvd at 45 Ave in Queens. She was in the crosswalk, moving with the signal, when a vehicle struck her. According to the police report, she suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions are listed. The incident highlights a system where a pedestrian, following the rules, was left injured in the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Intersection

A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing with the signal. The car’s front slammed his leg. He was hurt. The driver and a passenger were not injured. The crash happened on 20 Avenue near I 678.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing 20 Avenue at the intersection near I 678 in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury. The driver and a passenger, both 68-year-old men, were not injured. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 4804
Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Turns, Crushes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

SUV turned right on Parsons. Struck a man in the crosswalk. His head hit. His body crushed. Driver failed to yield. Streets did not protect him.

A westbound SUV turned right from Parsons Blvd onto Beech Ave and struck a 48-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was conscious but suffered head and crush injuries. The driver, age 64, failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The report states: “He failed to yield.” The pedestrian was following the crosswalk. The crash highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—documented in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Child in Queens Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 10-year-old boy crossing Francis Lewis Blvd. The child suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned right and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

A 10-year-old boy was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Francis Lewis Blvd at 166 St in Queens. According to the police report, the child was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield. The boy suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Fractured Arm Crossing 35th Avenue

A 66-year-old woman crossing 35th Avenue in Queens suffered a fractured arm. The crash left her conscious but injured. No driver errors listed. Streets remain harsh for walkers.

A 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious after the crash. The incident did not occur at an intersection or with a signal or crosswalk. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The vehicle involved traveled east. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Singer Killed Crossing Woodhaven Boulevard

A soul singer crossed Woodhaven at Myrtle. A Yamaha motorcycle struck her. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider kept going as the light changed. Police have not charged him. Dreams ended in the street. The city moves on.

NY Daily News reported on April 27, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was fatally struck by a Yamaha motorcycle while crossing Woodhaven Blvd. at Myrtle Ave. in Queens. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. as the traffic light turned from yellow to red. The article notes, 'the motorcyclist hit her as the light turned from yellow to red.' Police have not charged the 34-year-old rider, and the investigation continues. Henderson was returning home from a performance. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at major intersections and the risks posed by vehicles failing to yield during signal changes.


E-Bike Rider Suffers Deep Facial Cuts on Northern Boulevard

E-bike slams front-first on Northern Boulevard. Young man’s face bleeds under his helmet. He stays conscious. The street falls silent but for him.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street crashed, suffering severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, the rider was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact struck the center front of the e-bike, causing deep cuts to the rider’s face. No other vehicles or people were involved, and the street was quiet except for the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedans Collide on Horace Harding Expy; Driver Injured

Two sedans crashed at Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inexperience for both vehicles. The street saw chaos. Metal bent. People hurt.

Two sedans collided at Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inexperienced. A 42-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. Three others, including a 73-year-old man and an infant, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other errors or factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Injured in Utopia Parkway Collision

A cyclist struck at Utopia Parkway and Willets Point Boulevard. Failure to yield listed. Rider suffered leg abrasions. Bike’s front end hit. Streets remain dangerous.

A 44-year-old woman riding a bike was injured at Utopia Parkway and Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike’s center front end took the impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Dies After Belt Parkway Crash

A Brooklyn man lost control on Belt Parkway. His SUV struck a tree near JFK. Emergency crews arrived but could not save him. The road stayed quiet. Police kept watch. The investigation continues.

The Brooklyn Paper reported on April 23, 2025, that a 57-year-old Brooklyn man died after crashing his SUV on the Belt Parkway near JFK Airport. Police said the driver "failed to navigate the roadway and struck a tree." Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. The NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is handling the case, and no arrests have been made. The article highlights the crash location—westbound Belt Parkway, just west of 130th Street—and notes the ongoing investigation. The incident underscores the dangers present on high-speed parkways and the unforgiving design of tree-lined medians.


Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on 41st Avenue

A sedan turned into a cyclist on 41st Avenue. The rider, 28, suffered arm injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street saw impact. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided on 41st Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is listed after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and vulnerable road users pay the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Ejected in Parkway Sedan Crash

A sedan slammed into a parked car on Cross Island Parkway. One driver, 24, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Two others were hurt. Metal and glass scattered. The road stayed open.

A sedan traveling east on Cross Island Parkway struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. A 24-year-old male driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Two other occupants were also injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver wore a lap belt. The crash left damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked car. No further details on the injuries were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens

Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.


SUV Turns Improperly, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

SUV hit a woman crossing Maple Ave with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite improper turn. The street stayed busy. The impact was sudden. Danger lingered.

A pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing Maple Ave at College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the driver made an improper turn and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She sustained abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
FDNY Truck Strikes Cyclist In Queens

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. It hit a man on a bike. He died there, on the street. Police are investigating. The crash happened in Middle Village, Queens. Metal met flesh. The city keeps moving.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The collision happened as the truck was 'turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street.' The victim, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating the incident. The article notes the truck's turning movement but does not detail further driver actions. This fatal crash highlights the risks at intersections where large vehicles and cyclists cross paths. No information was provided about charges or policy changes.


FDNY Firetruck Kills Cyclist Near Park

A firetruck struck a cyclist on Juniper Boulevard. The truck turned with lights and sirens. The cyclist was crushed under the rear wheels. Sheets covered the scene. Firefighters stood by, shaken. The victim died instantly. The investigation continues.

According to the New York Post (April 19, 2025), an FDNY Rescue Company 4 firetruck fatally struck a cyclist near Juniper Valley Park in Queens while responding to a call. The article states, "The truck was making a turn onto Juniper Boulevard...when the fatal accident occurred." Police reported the truck had lights and sirens activated. The cyclist ended up beneath the rear wheels and was pronounced dead at the scene. Photos showed emergency sheets covering the area. Witness Miguel Vega described firefighters as "shaken, like shocked." The incident highlights the dangers at intersections, especially when emergency vehicles turn. The crash is under investigation, with no details yet on policy or procedural changes.


Steering Failure Slams Sedan Into Parked SUVs

Steering failed. Sedan hit parked SUVs on Bowne Street. One passenger hurt, chest injury, shock. Metal bent. System failed. Streets unforgiving.

A sedan traveling south on Bowne Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs after a steering failure. According to the police report, the crash left a 64-year-old front passenger injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the rear of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system broke down. The street bore the scars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04