Crash Count for Queens CB81
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 911
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 764
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 134
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB81?

Sidewalks Are Not Safe—And Your Silence Kills

Sidewalks Are Not Safe—And Your Silence Kills

Queens CB81: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

Another Week, Another Crash

In Queens CB81, the numbers do not lie. Two people killed. Seven left with injuries so severe they may never heal. In the last twelve months, 220 people have been hurt in 267 crashes. One death. One life erased. One family changed forever.

Last week, an MTA bus jumped the curb at 57th Road and Main Street. Eight people were hurt. The driver, just 25, told investigators he “misjudged the curb.” But after reviewing the video, officials now believe he “had fallen asleep at the wheel.” The MTA pulled him from service. The crash nearly took out two people waiting at the stop. “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” said Samantha Hart, a bystander. The sidewalk is not safe. The bus stop is not safe. The street is not safe.

Who Pays the Price?

SUVs and cars did the most harm. In the past three years, SUVs killed one person and left eleven more with injuries. Trucks and buses caused more pain. One truck left a cyclist with an amputated arm. A single bike crash left a pedestrian hurt. The toll is not just numbers. It is blood on the street, a body on the curb, a life cut short.

Leadership: Votes, Silence, and the Next Fight

Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act. The bill would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. It passed committee in June. Liu voted yes to curb repeat speeders. But the law is not yet on the books. Assembly Member Sam Berger missed the vote to extend school speed zones. The silence is loud. The delay is deadly.

What Now?

Every day without action is another day of risk. Call your council member. Call your senator. Tell them to finish the job. Lower the speed limit. Pass the law. Protect the sidewalk. Do not wait for another bus to jump the curb. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Demand action. Demand safety. Demand it now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Sam Berger
Assembly Member Sam Berger
District 27
District Office:
159-06 71st Ave., Flushing, NY 11365
Legislative Office:
Room 818, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
James F. Gennaro
Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24
District Office:
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
Twitter: JamesGennaro
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 CB81 Queens Community Board 81 sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 24, AD 27, SD 16.

It contains Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 81

2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

Two vehicles collided on Van Wyck Expressway. An SUV merged and struck the rear of a sedan. Two women inside the sedan suffered neck and hip injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 2021 Acura SUV merging southbound on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left rear bumper. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 39-year-old driver with neck whiplash and a 21-year-old front passenger with hip contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements

A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.

On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.


Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

Two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle fell asleep, striking the front car’s left rear quarter panel. The rear driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided. The rear vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of the front sedan. The driver of the rear car, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the rear vehicle’s part. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the rear vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
3
SUVs Slam on Van Wyck Expressway, Three Hurt

Two SUVs collided on Van Wyck Expressway. Three people—two drivers and a passenger—suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. The collision left three people injured: a 64-year-old male driver, a 56-year-old female front passenger, and a 47-year-old male driver. All sustained whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Slams Rear of Car on Parkway

A sedan struck a car’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The 25-year-old driver suffered a head bruise. Unsafe speed triggered the crash. No one else was hurt. Metal and flesh met hard. The road stayed open.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into the rear of another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as the cause of the crash. The driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan’s right rear bumper hit the center back end of the other car. No other people or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
72-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Jewel Avenue near Vanwyck Expressway. She crossed against the signal and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jewel Avenue against the signal. The sedan, traveling southbound, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Slams Into Another on Grand Central Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front one at speed. The driver in back suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed played a role. Both vehicles moved east. Metal and bodies took the blow.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed while heading east on Grand Central Parkway. The rear SUV struck the left rear bumper of the front SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured party were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
3
SUV Collides with Tractor Truck on Van Wyck

A tractor truck and an SUV collided on Van Wyck Expressway. Three SUV occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck hit the SUV’s right front with its left rear bumper. Driver distraction and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling southeast struck the right front bumper of a southbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV carried three occupants, all injured with back pain and whiplash. The front passenger, driver, and rear passenger were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The SUV driver’s errors included distraction and unsafe lane changes. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the truck’s left rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Drowsy E-Scooter Rider Thrown on Roosevelt Avenue

A 31-year-old man rode an e-scooter on Roosevelt Avenue. Fatigue took hold. He lost control. He flew from the scooter. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, alone, bleeding into the city’s noise.

A 31-year-old man was severely injured while riding an e-scooter near 124-02 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the rider was 'drowsy on an e-scooter' and was ejected from the vehicle. He struck his head on the pavement and suffered severe bleeding, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this detail follows the identification of driver error. The crash left the rider alone and gravely hurt, another victim of the city’s relentless traffic violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Jewel Avenue

A station wagon SUV struck a pickup truck from behind on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV rear-ended a 2017 pickup truck on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the pickup truck’s center front end with its center back end. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver was inattentive and followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2007 sedan also traveling south. The impact was at the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 25 and 40, were injured with whiplash to the neck and back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Improper Lane Use Injures Driver on Roosevelt

Two sedans crashed on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old driver suffered leg and foot injuries. Police cite improper lane use and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue near 126 Street in Queens. A 25-year-old male driver was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Improper Lane Change Injures Young Passenger

A 9-year-old boy riding in a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway was hurt when a driver changed lanes improperly. The boy suffered facial injuries and bleeding. Driver inattention and bad lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a crash took place on Van Wyck Expressway involving a northbound sedan and another vehicle. The collision happened when one driver changed lanes improperly, striking the sedan's right front bumper. A 9-year-old boy in the sedan's left rear seat was injured, suffering facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The boy was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision

An e-bike rider collided with an SUV on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited rider confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a Nissan SUV traveling east on Willets Point Boulevard. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, had no visible damage. The e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating rider error. There were no driver errors noted for the SUV operator. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Teen Cyclist Thrown Head-First in Queens Crash

A 13-year-old girl rode her bike down 111th Street. She struck something head-on. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious but hurt. Police blamed inexperience. No helmet. The street stayed quiet.

A 13-year-old girl riding a bike alone near 53-51 111th Street in Queens crashed head-on and was ejected from her bike, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A 13-year-old girl, unlicensed and alone on a bike, struck head-on. Thrown to the pavement, bleeding from the head. No helmet. Conscious. Still. The cause: inexperience.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The girl was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the young cyclist injured and the street marked by silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Van Wyck

A box truck struck an SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the crash and rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a northbound SUV. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 20 and 45, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, leading to the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck's center front end was damaged. No ejections occurred. The injuries were limited to the SUV occupants, who were passengers, not drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
A 8936
Liu votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Liu votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Liu votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Liu votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.