Crash Count for SD 16
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 11,323
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 6,548
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,319
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 110
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 47
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in SD 16
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 46
+31
Crush Injuries 48
Whole body 21
+16
Head 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Chest 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 30
Head 17
+12
Face 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 14
Head 7
+2
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Concussion 37
Head 19
+14
Whole body 4
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Chest 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 191
Neck 91
+86
Back 37
+32
Head 35
+30
Whole body 22
+17
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 5
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 272
Lower leg/foot 75
+70
Head 55
+50
Back 26
+21
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Whole body 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 22
+17
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Face 14
+9
Chest 12
+7
Neck 12
+7
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Abrasion 228
Lower leg/foot 77
+72
Head 46
+41
Lower arm/hand 43
+38
Whole body 19
+14
Face 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Back 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 67
Head 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Back 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Chest 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 16?

Preventable Speeding in SD 16 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 16

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 69 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black Land Rover Suburban (LTW5645) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2015 Infiniti Seda (2JX122) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2010 Blue Hyundai Su (TEA6016) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
Main Street, a bike, and a pickup

Main Street, a bike, and a pickup

SD 16: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 18, 2025

Just before 4 PM on Oct 4, at Main St and 57 Rd, a driver in a pickup and a person on a bike collided. Police marked the crash as speed‑related. The cyclist suffered crush injuries and was ejected (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Oct 1: at Bell Blvd and 41 Ave, a driver in an SUV making a left hit a man on a bike; he suffered head injuries (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 28: at Kissena Boulevard by the Long Island Expressway, a driver in a Kia SUV turned right and hit a man on a bike; he was ejected and injured (NYC Open Data).

The pattern does not let up

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Queens’ Senate District 16, 47 people have been killed and 6,385 injured in 11,121 crashes (NYC Open Data).

In the past 12 months, 14 people died here. Another 1,899 were hurt. Forty‑nine suffered serious injuries. There were 3,126 crashes in that span (NYC Open Data).

Year to date, serious injuries are up 76.9% over last year to date in this district, while deaths ticked up from 8 to 9 and crashes rose from 2,278 to 2,472 (NYC Open Data).

Main corridors, hard truths

Northern Boulevard keeps appearing in fatal records. A 74‑year‑old man walking at Northern Blvd and 217 St was killed on Jun 11, 2025. A 78‑year‑old woman was killed near Parsons Blvd on Mar 14, 2025. Both deaths were recorded in this district (NYC Open Data).

A 55‑year‑old woman on an e‑bike was killed at 50 Ave and Hollis Court Blvd on Jul 31, 2025. Police listed the SUV driver as making a left when he hit her (NYC Open Data).

On the Van Wyck and the Long Island Expressway, pedestrians died in separate crashes in late 2024. The records show “apparent death” and a road built for speed (NYC Open Data).

The levers are there

Albany advanced a bill to force the worst repeat speeders to slow down. Senate bill S4045 would require intelligent speed assistance for habitual violators. State Sen. John Liu co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee in June 2025 (Open States).

City leaders also have the power to set safer speed limits. Our own call is plain: use that power to drop residential speeds to 20 MPH and pair it with speed‑limiting tech for repeat offenders. The case and the steps are laid out here.

Who will move?

People are dying on Main Street, on Northern, on the expressways. The deaths and injuries keep stacking up in SD 16. The fixes sit idle until someone makes the call.

Lower the speeds. Rein in the worst repeat drivers. Start now. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did these crashes happen?
All incidents cited occurred within Queens’ Senate District 16, which includes neighborhoods like Flushing, Bayside, and Kew Gardens Hills, during the period Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 18, 2025.
How bad is it right now in SD 16?
In the past 12 months, 14 people were killed and 1,899 injured across 3,126 crashes. Since Jan 1, 2022, totals are 47 killed, 6,385 injured, and 11,121 crashes (NYC Open Data).
Which officials can act?
State Sen. John Liu represents this district and co‑sponsored S4045 and voted yes in committee. Assembly Member Nily Rozic and Council Member Sandra Ung also represent parts of this area.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4) filtered to Senate District 16 for 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-18. We counted fatalities, injuries, serious injuries, and crashes; and compared year-to-date and 12‑month windows using the same filters. Data were accessed Oct 17–18, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
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

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-18
  • File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Fix the Problem

State Senator John Liu

District 16

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Nily Rozic

District 25

Council Member Sandra Ung

District 20

Other Geographies

SD 16 Senate District 16 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, AD 25.

It contains Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Kissena Park, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park, Auburndale, Bayside, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens CB81, Queens CB8, Queens CB7, Queens CB11.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 16

4
SUV driver loses consciousness at Kissena and Booth

Nov 4 - A driver in an SUV lost consciousness and crashed on Kissena Boulevard at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered crush injuries. Police recorded lost consciousness by the driver as a contributing factor.

A driver in a 2023 Honda SUV crashed at Kissena Blvd and Booth Memorial Ave in Queens while traveling south and going straight. The center front end took the hit, and police list a single vehicle. The 43-year-old driver suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was recorded as injured. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury details. According to the police report, police recorded 'Lost Consciousness' by the driver as a contributing factor. Records show the driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
1
Left-Turning Driver Hits Motorcyclist on College Point Blvd

Nov 1 - An eastbound sedan driver turned left at 59 Ave and hit a westbound motorcyclist on College Point Blvd in Queens. The rider suffered severe bleeding to the leg. Police listed the car driver’s injuries as unspecified. No contributing factors were recorded.

A crash at College Point Blvd and 59 Ave in Queens involved an eastbound sedan making a left turn and a westbound motorcycle going straight. The driver of the sedan hit the rider. The 31-year-old motorcyclist was injured, with severe bleeding to the lower leg. The 62-year-old sedan driver was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling west and the sedan was making a left turn at the intersection. The report recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. No other causes were listed in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
21
Driver Backing SUV Injures Pedestrian on Laburnum

Oct 21 - A driver in a Jeep SUV backed on Laburnum Ave at 161 St in Queens and hit a 45-year-old man. He suffered crush injuries. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

On Laburnum Ave at 161 St in Queens, a driver backing a Jeep SUV hit a 45-year-old man. He was conscious and suffered crush injuries to his body. According to the police report, the driver was “Backing,” and police recorded “Backing Unsafely” by the driver as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a 2025 Jeep SUV with Florida registration. The report lists the point of impact and damage as the right-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the pedestrian. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD
4
Pickup driver, cyclist crash on Main in Queens

Oct 4 - A pickup driver and a man on a bike collided on Main St at 57 Rd in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries and was ejected but conscious. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A pickup driver and a cyclist collided on Main St at 57 Rd in Queens. The 51-year-old man on the bike suffered crush injuries and was ejected. He was conscious at the scene. Impact hit the truck’s left-side doors and the bike’s front. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. Both traveled south. The truck driver was starting in traffic. The cyclist was going straight. The truck’s driver, a 47-year-old man, was listed with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
1
SUV Driver Turning Left Hits Cyclist on Bell

Oct 1 - On Bell Blvd at 41 Ave, a driver in a northbound SUV turned left and hit a 52-year-old man on a bike. He suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

At Bell Blvd and 41 Ave in Queens, a driver in a northbound SUV made a left turn and hit a northbound bicyclist who was going straight. The rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. Damage reports list front-end impact to the SUV and left-front damage to the bike. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as the contributing factor. The driver, 19, and a 22-year-old passenger had no reported injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
28
Right-turning SUV driver injures cyclist at LIE/Kissena

Sep 28 - Driver turned right at the Long Island Expressway and Kissena and hit a man on a bike. The rider, 48, was ejected. Crush injuries. He stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

On the Long Island Expressway at Kissena Boulevard in Queens, a driver in a 2023 Kia SUV made a right turn and hit a man riding a bike westbound. The rider, 48, was ejected and suffered crush injuries. He was conscious when medics arrived. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the SUV driver was making a right turn. Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver. Police also recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver. The SUV’s impact point was the right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
26
Motorcyclist killed in Queens LIE crash

Sep 26 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided. The rider, 30, was ejected and died. Another SUV and a parked sedan were involved. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

On the Long Island Expressway in Queens at 12:44 a.m., drivers of two SUVs and a motorcyclist were involved in a crash that also involved a parked sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and died. A 7-year-old, an 11-year-old, and a 16-year-old in the SUVs were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the SUV drivers and the motorcyclist were going straight ahead, westbound, before impact, and the sedan was parked. The report notes impact to the right front of one SUV and the back of the motorcycle, and left-side damage on the other SUV. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
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 2025-11-09
24
Left-turning driver injures man at 162 St

Sep 24 - A sedan driver turned left at 162 St and 43 Ave and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. Head crush injuries. He was conscious. Impact at the car's left front bumper.

A driver in a 2017 sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 30-year-old man at 162 St and 43 Ave in Queens. The man suffered head crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified' for the driver and pedestrian. The driver was licensed in New York, and officers noted no vehicle damage. This was an intersection crash involving a pedestrian and a turning driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
20
Driver Disregards Control, Two Hurt on LIE

Sep 20 - Two SUV drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway at Kissena Boulevard. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. A westbound merge turned to pain and twisted steel.

The drivers of two SUVs crashed at the Long Island Expressway and Kissena Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were westbound. One driver went straight. The other was merging. Both drivers were hurt. A 56-year-old woman driving suffered crush injuries. A 57-year-old woman driving the other SUV reported neck pain. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That is the listed driver error. A passenger was listed with unspecified status. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
14
Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs
13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens

11
Sedan Driver Hits Stopped Truck, Two Hurt

Sep 11 - Southbound on Clearview Expressway, a sedan driver hit a box truck stopped in traffic. The 93-year-old driver bled badly. The truck driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A crash on Clearview Expressway involved a southbound sedan and a box truck stopped in traffic. The driver of the sedan went straight and hit the back of the truck. The sedan’s 93-year-old woman driver was injured with severe bleeding and leg trauma. The 38-year-old man driving the truck reported a head injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction in the crash. The truck had center back-end damage. The sedan had center front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
8
Motorcyclist Killed on Southbound Van Wyck Expressway

Sep 8 - A 40-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the southbound Van Wyck. He was ejected and died of crush injuries. Police recorded no contributing factor. No other vehicles listed.

A 40-year-old man driving a 2024 BMW motorcycle crashed on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway. He was ejected and killed from crush injuries. "According to the police report …" the crash happened at 3:44 p.m. on the expressway. Police documented center back-end damage to the motorcycle and a left-rear point of impact. No other vehicles were listed in the report. Contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for the driver and vehicle. The report offers no driver errors to explain the impact, only the fatal outcome and the damaged rear of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
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 2025-11-09
2
Driver hits 78-year-old at 57 Rd, 136 St

Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a 78-year-old woman at 57 Rd and 136 St in Queens. Center front impact. She suffered face wounds and severe bleeding. She was conscious.

An eastbound driver in a 2019 Honda sedan, going straight, hit a 78-year-old woman at 57 Rd and 136 St in Queens at 11:00 a.m. She suffered face injuries and severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the center front end. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified, with no recorded driver error such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded the driver as licensed and noted no damage to the vehicle. The report did not document the pedestrian’s location or action.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
23
Distracted driver kills pedestrian in Queens

Aug 23 - A westbound Ford sedan struck a man outside the crosswalk on United Nations Ave S. The left front bumper hit. The impact killed him. Police cited driver inattention. The street took the blow. The walker paid the price.

A westbound 2015 Ford sedan going straight struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on United Nations Ave S in Queens, causing fatal injuries. According to the police report, the primary factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The vehicle’s left front bumper was the point of impact, and damage matched that area. Listed driver errors include Driver Inattention/Distraction by the motorist. No pedestrian errors are cited as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are reported. The crash left one pedestrian dead; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The data do not indicate any other contributing factors or maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
21
Queens turn gone wrong injures driver

Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.

A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike

Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.

The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09