Crash Count for Flushing-Willets Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,028
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,158
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 227
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

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

No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Flushing-Willets Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Six people killed. Twenty-seven left with serious injuries. In the past twelve months, 565 crashes tore through Flushing-Willets Point. Children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians—no one is spared. Two deaths were people over 75. One was a child under 18. These are not just numbers. They are families changed forever.

The Latest Crashes: No Safe Passage

A 78-year-old woman tried to cross Northern Boulevard. She never made it. A driver in a dark minivan hit her and kept going. Police said, “A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street.” No arrest. No justice. Just another name lost to the street.

Two days earlier, a man and a child were hit at 32nd Avenue and 138th Street. The man was pinned under the car. The child, between eight and ten, was also hurt. Police found them both on the pavement. “Police responded…and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.” The driver stayed. The pain did not.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

Speed kills. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit on these streets is still higher. Cameras catch speeders, but only where they are allowed. The city has built more crosswalks and bike lanes, but the blood keeps flowing. The council and mayor have the power to slow the cars. They have not used it.

The Call That Cannot Wait

Every day of delay is another day of risk. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets where a child can cross and live. Take action now.

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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
Sandra Ung
Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20
District Office:
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
Twitter: CMSandraUng
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
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Flushing-Willets Point Flushing-Willets Point sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, AD 40, SD 16, Queens CB7.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flushing-Willets Point

S 2714
Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


A 602
Kim votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


John Liu Supports Safety Boosting BAC Limit Reduction

Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.

On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.


S 775
Liu votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. He was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations, left in shock with injuries to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 SUV traveling west struck him with its center front end. The report lists the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 602
Kim votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUVs in Queens

A driver crashed into parked SUVs on Cherry Avenue. His arm was cut. Police blamed distraction. No one else was hurt. Metal crumpled. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old man drove east on Cherry Avenue and struck several parked SUVs. The driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No other people were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The moving SUV hit the rear ends of the parked vehicles, damaging bumpers and back panels. The driver was licensed and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash left metal twisted and the street marked by impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits 15-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 15-year-old girl was struck at a Queens intersection. The SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Beech Avenue in Queens when a 2007 Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes 65-Year-Old Pedestrian on 38 Avenue

A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing 38 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was traveling straight eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 38 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling eastbound, struck her with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Hits Woman Crossing With Signal

A 41-year-old woman crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling south. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter’s front center collided with her at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Parsons Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle damage was limited to the scooter’s front center. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 1280
Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 840
Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan on Kissena

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Kissena Boulevard. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Kissena Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at the intersection when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan on Northern Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard. The unlicensed, distracted driver changed lanes and struck another car. The passenger was scraped head to toe. The other driver was knocked out, bleeding from the head.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard when an unlicensed driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes and struck another vehicle. The front passenger in the unlicensed driver’s car suffered abrasions over his entire body. The licensed driver of the other sedan was found unconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Both men were injured but not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill

City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.

Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.


Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.

Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.


Sedans Clash on Northern Boulevard Night

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. A left-turning car crossed into the path of another going straight. A front passenger suffered a head abrasion. Impact crushed metal. Night hid nothing.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard. One sedan was traveling east, going straight, while the other attempted a left turn. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The front passenger in the straight-moving sedan, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles suffered damage: the straight-moving sedan on its left front bumper, and the turning sedan on its right rear bumper. The crash highlights driver error related to following too closely and improper left turn maneuvering.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07