What changed on United Nations Ave S on Aug 23, 2025?

A driver in a 2015 Ford sedan going straight hit a 38-year-old man who was not at an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. The man died. Source: NYC crash records for CrashID 4836979 [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

How many people have been killed in Senate District 16 since 2022?

According to NYC crash data for this district, 46 people have been killed from Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 26, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data crashes dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Are deaths and injuries improving this year?

Year-to-date, deaths are 8 (up from 7 at this point last year). Serious injuries are 40 (up from 24). Crashes are 2,276 (up from 2,080). Source: NYC Open Data crashes dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

What is the Stop Super Speeders Act?

S4045 would require speed limiters (intelligent speed assistance) for drivers who rack up repeat violations. State Sen. John Liu co-sponsored it and voted yes in committee on Jun 11 and Jun 12, 2025. Source: bill file [here](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4045).

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to Senate District 16, between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-26, and summarized deaths, injuries, serious injuries, and vehicle/pedestrian involvement. Data were extracted on Sep 25–26, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95) and apply the same date and geography filters.

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DEC 13, 2025 CRASH ALERT

Severe crashes flagged in senate 16

2 severe crash incidents flagged this week. See details below.

Senate District 16: Traffic Crash Statistics

United Nations Ave S: one man down, a pattern unbroken

Paramedics wheel a rider from an MTA Q27 bus in Flushing on Oct. 13, 2025, after the driver of another bus crashed into it, injuring 19 people.

Photo: CBS New York (source)

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Crash Count for SD 16 11,747 crashes • 44 deaths

Crashes: 3,098

All Injuries: 1,805

Moderate: 402

Serious: 54

Deaths: 7

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025

Crashes by Hour in SD 16 2 PM • 124 injuries ↑53%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 124 injuries ↓10% Seniors 237 injuries ↑8.7%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 16 CNM3865 — 41 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in SD 16

2023 Gray Honda Sedan (CNM3865) – 41 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2017 White Volkswagen Sedan (TEA5528) – 27 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 White Honda Sedn (T806111C) – 27 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2017 Red Nissan Sedan (LGR4146) – 26 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2025 White Nissan Suburban (LUV7205) – 26 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2025-12-21

Recent severe crashes

Overnight Queens crash kills 30‑year‑old rider 2025-09-26T00:44:00+00:00
LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
On the Long Island Expressway, SUV drivers and a 30-year-old motorcyclist collided overnight in Queens. The rider was ejected and killed in the multi-vehicle crash, which also involved a parked sedan.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a motorcycle west on the Long Island Expressway in Queens collided with drivers of two SUVs and a parked sedan around 12:44 a.m. The rider was ejected and died from head injuries described as crush injuries. The report states all three moving vehicles were traveling straight westbound before impact and lists no specific contributing factors for any party.
Motorcyclist Dies in Solo Van Wyck Crash 2025-09-08T15:44:00+00:00
VAN WYCK EXPWY
A 40-year-old rider on a BMW motorcycle went down on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Monday afternoon and died from crush injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old man riding a 2024 BMW motorcycle crashed while heading south on the Van Wyck Expressway around 3:44 p.m. in Queens. He was ejected and sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead. Police noted center rear damage to the motorcycle and a left-rear point of impact, and did not list any other vehicles in the crash.
Distracted driver kills man in Queens 2025-08-23T16:39:00+00:00
14 UNITED NATIONS AVE S
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a 38-year-old man in the roadway on United Nations Ave S. The impact killed him.
A westbound 2015 Ford sedan driver hit a 38-year-old man in the roadway on United Nations Ave S in Queens on a Saturday afternoon, killing him. According to the police report, officers recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man on Union Tpke 2025-08-12T20:26:00+00:00
UNION TPKE
A driver heading east on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man crossing near 189th Street on a clear August night, then crashed into a parked Lexus. The man died after head trauma and crush injuries.
According to the police report, a male driver in a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike near 189th Street around 8:26 p.m. when he hit a 61-year-old man who was crossing outside the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head trauma and crush injuries and was recorded as killed. The driver then hit the rear of a parked 2022 Lexus sedan.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Queens E-Biker 2025-07-31T14:18:00+00:00
HOLLIS COURT BLVD
A driver turning left from Hollis Court Blvd into 50 Ave hit a 55-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight. She was thrown from the bike and died from chest injuries in the afternoon rain.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike south on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens was killed when a driver in an SUV turned left into 50 Ave and hit her, also traveling south. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front quarter made contact, ejecting the rider, who suffered fatal chest injuries. Weather records show it was raining that afternoon.

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Carnage in SD 16 26 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Killed 7

▸ Crush Injuries 39

▸ Amputation 1

▸ Severe Bleeding 9

▸ Severe Lacerations 5

▸ Concussion 15

▸ Whiplash 91

▸ Contusion/Bruise 74

▸ Abrasion 57

▸ Pain/Nausea 27

▸ Internal Injury 49

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025

Totals count people injured or killed.

Worst Streets Long Island Expressway: 1 death

2025-12-09
2025-10-19
2025-10-18

Dropped off vs. last year

Van Wyck Expressway
Grand Central Parkway
Roosevelt Avenue

Preventable Speeding 17,805 16+ offenders ↓42%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 16

Data through 2025-12-21

17,805

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2025 year-to-date

Prev: 30,576 2024 year-to-date

↓41.8% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 42,973 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 77,263 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 17,805 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 30,576 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 94% by Cars and Trucks ↑7.7%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

State Senator John Liu A (90)

State Senator John Liu
District 16

Senate 16

Street Safety Record

A (90)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace

Liu Calls for Safety‑Boosting Flood Infrastructure and Funding
👍 Positive
2025-08-08 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study
👍 Positive
2025-07-29 · Leadership · New York Magazine - Curbed · ↑ helps grade
City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
Liu votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Liu votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Email: liu@nysenate.gov

District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
718-765-6675

Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2210

Twitter: @LiuNewYork

Assembly Member Nily Rozic A (99)

Assembly Member Nily Rozic
District 25

Assembly 25

Street Safety Record

A (99)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

Rozic votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Rozic misses committee vote, absence allows unsafe bus regulation exemption to advance.
👎 Negative
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Rozic misses vote on bill that would improve school zone safety.
👎 Negative
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Rozic votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.
• Neutral
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States
Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Email: rozicn@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
718-820-0241

Legislative Office:
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5172

Twitter: @nily

Council Member Sandra Ung A (100)*

Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20

Council 20

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade

Ung co-sponsors K–8 crossing guard mandate, improving child pedestrian safety citywide.
👍 Positive
2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 1439-2025 would require the NYPD to assign at least one crossing guard to every public and private K–8 school by Sept. 1, 2026. It places an adult between traffic and children at arrival and dismissal, changing street interactions around schools.
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-30 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Ung votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.
• Neutral
2025-05-01 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar
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.
Ung votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.
👍 Positive
2025-04-10 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.