Crash Count for Flushing-Willets Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,651
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,511
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 311
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 36
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Flushing-Willets Point
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 9
+1
Crush Injuries 16
Whole body 7
+2
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 5
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Face 2
Concussion 8
Head 4
Whole body 3
Back 1
Whiplash 23
Neck 11
+6
Head 3
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 72
Lower leg/foot 25
+20
Head 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Back 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 5
Chest 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Abrasion 72
Lower leg/foot 29
+24
Head 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Face 4
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 14
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flushing-Willets Point?

Preventable Speeding in Flushing-Willets Point School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Flushing-Willets Point

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2025 Black Ford Suburban (LVF9839) – 55 times • 4 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black Land Rover Suburban (LTW5645) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray BMW Coupe (JPR5734) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2010 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LAV3029) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gray Subaru Sedan (JKX8699) – 17 times • 3 in last 90d here
College Point Boulevard keeps taking hits. The clock keeps running.

College Point Boulevard keeps taking hits. The clock keeps running.

Flushing-Willets Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2025

Just after noon on Sep 26, at College Point Boulevard and 41st Avenue, a driver changing lanes in a Mercedes sedan hit a 69-year-old man in the intersection NYC Open Data.

“We’ve always recognized there was a problem on this block.” Streetsblog

This Week

  • The same morning, at Franklin Avenue and Union Street, police recorded an SUV driver entering a parked position and hitting a woman on an e‑bike NYC Open Data.
  • The night before, at Main Street and Elder Avenue, a driver in a Toyota SUV turned left and, per police, failed to yield and disregarded a signal, injuring a 3‑year‑old girl and a 28‑year‑old woman who were crossing with the signal NYC Open Data.

Pattern, not accident

Since 2022 in Flushing‑Willets Point, nine people have been killed — six people walking, two on bikes, and one vehicle occupant — and thousands hurt NYC Open Data.

This year is running hot. Through this point in 2025, crashes in the neighborhood stand at 568, up from 495 last year. Injuries rose to 362 from 288. Serious injuries doubled to 18 from 9 CrashCount period stats.

Risk swells late in the day. Injury counts peak around the 4–5 PM hours (99–100 injuries logged). The 9 PM hour holds the most deaths (three) in this area’s recent record NYC Open Data.

Corners that don’t forgive

College Point Boulevard is a known trouble spot, with the highest injury toll among local corridors. Union Street and Main Street follow close behind NYC Open Data.

Police repeatedly log human errors by drivers here: failure to yield, inattention, and running lights. On Sep 25 at Main and Elder, officers recorded both failure to yield and a signal disregard by the driver as two people crossing with the signal were hurt NYC Open Data.

Fixes are not hard to name: daylight every corner near these corridors, add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns, and enforce yielding at crossings where injuries pile up.

Who is moving and who is not

Albany extended New York City’s school‑zone speed rules in June 2025 Open States. Locally, Assembly Member Ron Kim and State Senator John Liu voted yes Open States.

The Senate also advanced a bill to fit repeat dangerous drivers with speed limiters. Senator John Liu co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on S 4045, which would require intelligent speed assistance after 11 DMV points in 24 months or six camera tickets in a year Open States. The Assembly still needs to get this done.

City Hall already has the power to lower speeds where people walk. Sammy’s Law gave the city that lever. Use it. Make 20 MPH the norm on neighborhood streets Take Action.

The next step is the only step

The child at Main and Elder was hit in the crosswalk. The man at College Point and 41st went down at noon. The pattern is fixed until policy is.

Lower the limits. Curb the repeat speeders. Call today. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the past month?
Four serious crashes involving people walking or biking were recorded in Flushing‑Willets Point: a pedestrian hit at College Point Blvd and 41st Ave on Sep 26; a woman on an e‑bike hit at Franklin Ave and Union St on Sep 26; and two pedestrians, including a 3‑year‑old, injured while crossing with the signal at Main St and Elder Ave on Sep 25; plus a Sep 9 bike crash logged without a precise street. All come from NYC’s crash database.
How bad is the problem here since 2022?
Nine people have been killed in Flushing‑Willets Point since 2022 — six people walking, two on bikes, and one vehicle occupant — with hundreds more injured, according to NYC Open Data and CrashCount’s rollup for this neighborhood.
When are crashes most common?
Injuries peak around the late afternoon commute; the 4–5 PM hours together account for the most injuries in the local record. The 9 PM hour shows the most deaths (three), based on the NYC crash dataset for this area.
Where are the hotspots?
College Point Boulevard, Union Street, and Main Street carry the highest injury counts locally, according to NYC Open Data. They appear again in the most recent crashes.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4) filtered to Flushing‑Willets Point for 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑01. We counted deaths, injuries, and serious injuries, and used the same filters for the year‑to‑date comparison. You can explore the base dataset here. Extraction date: Sep 30, 2025.
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

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Assembly Member Ron Kim

District 40

Council Member Sandra Ung

District 20

State Senator John Liu

District 16

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flushing-Willets Point

26
Lane-change driver hits 69-year-old in Queens

Sep 26 - A sedan driver changed lanes on College Point Blvd at 41 Ave and hit a 69-year-old man in the intersection. The front took the hit. He suffered an arm abrasion. Police recorded all contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan was heading north on College Point Blvd and changing lanes at 41 Ave when she hit a 69-year-old man in the intersection. Impact was to the car’s center front. He was conscious and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the driver was changing lanes and officers recorded all contributing factors as unspecified. No injuries were reported for the driver or another occupant. Vehicle damage was listed as no damage. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct area of Queens, zip 11355.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Driver Parking SUV Hits E-Bike Rider

Sep 26 - A man parking an SUV hit a woman on an e-bike at Franklin Ave and Union St in Queens. She fell hard. Arm hurt. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane use.

At 9:45 a.m. on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens, a driver in a 2009 Acura SUV moved to enter a parked position eastbound. He hit a woman riding an e-bike northbound, going straight. She went down and suffered arm abrasions. According to the police report, "contributing factors included Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Unsafe Speed." Police recorded improper lane use and unsafe speed in the crash. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. The SUV showed damage to the right front; the e-bike to the front. A routine street move turned hazardous. The human cost fell on the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
25
Left-turning SUV driver hits woman, toddler

Sep 25 - A Toyota SUV driver turned left at Elder Ave and Main St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman and a 3-year-old at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded. Both suffered crush injuries.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Toyota SUV was making a left turn at Elder Ave and Main St in Queens around 7:20 p.m. and hit a 28-year-old woman and a 3-year-old in the intersection. Officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. Both pedestrians sustained crush injuries. The report lists the SUV traveling east before turning, with impact at the center front. Police recorded one vehicle, registered in New York, and a licensed driver. The crash is logged as collision 4845151 in zip code 11355, within the 109th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits SUV on 37 Ave

Sep 21 - In Queens at 136-26 37 Ave, a driver turning left in a Kia SUV hit a westbound Ford SUV going straight. A 25-year-old woman driver suffered neck whiplash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

Two SUVs collided at 136-26 37 Ave in Queens. The driver of a Kia SUV was making a left turn. The Ford driver was going straight west. The Kia’s left front quarter panel met the Ford’s right front bumper. A 25-year-old woman driving reported neck whiplash and was injured. Other listed occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the left-turning driver was “Making Left Turn,” and the other driver was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The records show driver error at the core. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested
19
SUV driver rear-ends stopped sedan on Northern Boulevard

Sep 19 - On Northern Boulevard at Union Street in Queens, a driver in an SUV hit a southbound sedan that was stopped in traffic. The 36-year-old sedan driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention.

On Northern Boulevard at Union Street in Queens at 8:20 p.m., the driver of a southbound SUV went straight and hit a southbound sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan’s 36-year-old driver was injured and complained of whiplash and neck pain. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan had center back-end damage. The SUV had center front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Injury status for others was listed as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
17
SUV driver and rider collide on Van Wyck

Sep 17 - An SUV driver and a motorcyclist crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. The 38-year-old rider suffered arm abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.

An SUV driver and a motorcyclist collided on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. The crash injured the rider, 38, with abrasions to his arm and hand. He stayed conscious. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling south, and the rider was going straight. The report lists a contributing factor as “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. The report does not assign that error to a specific driver. The crash was logged at 11:23 p.m. in the 110th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD
15
74-year-old cyclist hurt at Main and Roosevelt

Sep 15 - A 74-year-old cyclist riding north on Main Street was injured at Roosevelt Avenue. He suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police listed a bike and another vehicle. No contributing factors were recorded.

A crash at Main St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens injured a 74-year-old man on a bike at 11:40 a.m. He was riding north and going straight. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot and was conscious. Vehicle records list a bike and a second, unspecified vehicle, both traveling north and going straight. Point of impact was the center front for both. "According to the police report, no contributing factors were recorded." The report cites no driver errors. The data does not identify the other vehicle type or any citations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

9
Driver hits 70-year-old cyclist on Pople Ave

Sep 9 - Queens evening crash. A northbound Honda driver going straight hit a westbound cyclist near 132-36 Pople Ave. The 70-year-old man suffered a leg contusion and shock. Police logged bicyclist 'error/confusion'; no driver failure recorded.

A driver in a Honda sedan traveled north, going straight. The driver hit a 70-year-old man riding west near 132-36 Pople Ave in Queens at 6:08 p.m. The point of impact was the car’s center front end. The cyclist suffered a leg contusion and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The report did not log a driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
8
Left-Turn Driver Hits E‑Bike Rider

Sep 8 - A sedan driver turned left by 40‑25 College Point Blvd and hit a southbound e‑bike rider. The 60‑year‑old man suffered a head injury and was ejected but conscious. Police recorded alcohol involvement and distraction by the driver.

A driver in a sedan making a left turn hit a 60‑year‑old man on an e‑bike near 40‑25 College Point Boulevard in Queens. The rider was going south. He was ejected and suffered a head injury but stayed conscious. The sedan showed damage to the right front bumper. "According to the police report, officers recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan driver." Police also recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction for the e‑bike rider. The crash injured the cyclist; no other injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
4
SUV Driver Parking Collides With Moped Rider

Sep 4 - On 35 Ave at Leavitt St in Queens, an SUV driver entered a parking position. The driver and a moped rider collided. The 28-year-old rider suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded improper lane use.

A 28-year-old moped rider was hurt on 35 Ave at Leavitt St in Queens. A driver in an SUV moved to park. The SUV driver and the moped driver collided. The rider suffered a leg abrasion and was listed as injured. The SUV driver, 47, was marked as unspecified for injury. According to the police report, the moped driver was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the SUV driver was 'Entering Parked Position.' According to the police report, police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
4
Pickup Driver Turning Right Hits 81-Year-Old in Queens

Sep 4 - At Linden Pl and 31 Rd, a pickup driver turned right and hit an 81-year-old man in the intersection. He bled from the head. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction.

An 81-year-old pedestrian was hit by the driver of a pickup truck during a right turn at Linden Pl and 31 Rd in Queens at 7:51 a.m. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was a “Pick-up Truck,” the pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The location is listed as the intersection. The report notes no damage to the truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
Teen moped driver hurt on Roosevelt Ave

Sep 3 - A 17-year-old moped driver was injured in a crash near 133-35 Roosevelt Ave in Queens. He suffered a leg abrasion and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male driving a ZNEN moped was injured in a crash near 133-35 Roosevelt Ave in Queens at 5:06 p.m. Police recorded the moped driver going straight ahead before impact. Center-front damage was noted. The crash involved a Kia. No occupants were recorded for that vehicle. The teen reported a knee/lower leg/foot abrasion and was noted in shock. A 22-year-old registrant is listed with injury status “Unspecified.” Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were identified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
SUVs collide on College Point Blvd

Aug 26 - Two northbound SUVs hit on College Point Blvd at 40 Rd. Metal tore. Three passengers hurt. Drivers kept going straight. Police list causes as unspecified. Another daytime crash in Queens’ churn.

Two SUVs traveling north on College Point Blvd at 40 Rd collided, injuring three occupants: a 33-year-old front passenger, a 39-year-old rear passenger, and a 50-year-old driver. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Both vehicles were going straight. Impact points show a left-front strike to the newer Jeep and right-front and right-side damage to the Chevrolet. The report identifies driver errors only as Unspecified, offering no clearer cause, and lists no contributing factors for vulnerable road users. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The lack of defined factors leaves accountability buried under “Unspecified.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
23
Three-vehicle chain crash on Bowne injures passengers

Aug 23 - Three northbound vehicles collided on Bowne St near Northern Blvd. Passengers bore the force. Four people were injured — neck, back and facial wounds. Police listed contributing factors and driver errors as Unspecified.

Three northbound vehicles collided on Bowne St near Northern Blvd. Multiple occupants were hurt: a 50-year-old rear passenger with back injuries, a 64-year-old front passenger with back injuries, a 53-year-old driver with facial injuries, and an 81-year-old driver with neck injuries. According to the police report, both listed contributing factors and driver errors are "Unspecified." The report records all three vehicles as "Going Straight Ahead." Impact points documented a center back-end strike on one SUV, a center front-end strike on the sedan, and right-side-door damage on the other SUV, consistent with a chain-reaction crash that concentrated force on passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02