What happened on Aug 23, 2025?

A driver in a Ford sedan going straight hit a pedestrian on United Nations Ave S inside Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Police recorded driver inattention. The pedestrian died. Source: NYC Open Data crash record (Collision ID 4836979).

How many pedestrians have been killed here since 2022?

Four pedestrians have been killed within the Flushing Meadows–Corona Park area since 2022, based on NYC Open Data records aggregated for this neighborhood.

Where are the worst danger spots?

United Nations Ave S has two recorded deaths since 2022. Van Wyck Expressway and Grand Central Parkway also rank among the top locations for severe crashes in this area. Source: NYC Open Data.

Are crashes getting better or worse this year?

Worse. In the last 12 months there were 512 crashes with 3 deaths and 422 injuries. Year to date, crashes are up 23.5% over last year’s pace. Source: NYC Open Data rollups for this area.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes: h9gi-nx95; Persons: f55k-p6yu; Vehicles: bm4k-52h4). Filters: dates from 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-10, geography limited to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park (NTA QN8191) via spatial join, and mode-specific fields (e.g., person_type = 'Pedestrian'). Key figures (deaths, injuries, crash counts) come from those filtered records. Data as of Sep 9, 2025. You can view the base crash dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Who represents this area, and what can they do now?

Your State Senator is John Liu, who co-sponsored and voted yes on S4045 to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Your Assembly Member is Sam Berger. Your Council Member is James F. Gennaro. Albany can pass S4045; the city can lower speeds and harden dangerous turns in the park now.

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Crash Count for Flushing Meadows-Corona Park 2,034 crashes • 11 deaths

Crashes: 506

All Injuries: 407

Moderate: 55

Serious: 3

Deaths: 3

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Crashes by Hour in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park 8 PM • 28 injuries ↑40%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 30 injuries ↑67% Seniors 20 injuries ↓33%

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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park: Traffic Crash Statistics

NYPD officers and emergency crews gather on United Nations Avenue South after an NYPD driver ran over a man lying in the roadway near the US Open on August 23.

Photo: New York Post (source)

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Data as of 2025-12-08

Recent severe crashes

Motorcyclist killed in Queens LIE crash 2025-09-26T00:44:00+00:00
LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
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.
Motorcyclist Killed on Southbound Van Wyck Expressway 2025-09-08T15:44:00+00:00
VAN WYCK EXPWY
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.
Distracted driver kills pedestrian in Queens 2025-08-23T16:39:00+00:00
14 UNITED NATIONS AVE S
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.
Left-Turning Driver Hits Motorcyclist on College Point Blvd 2025-11-01T19:03:00+00:00
COLLEGE POINT BLVD
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.
SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle 2025-07-18T06:38:00+00:00
GRAND CENTRAL PKWY
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.

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Worst Streets Grand Central Parkway: 2 serious injuries

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▸ Killed 3

▸ Crush Injuries 1

▸ Severe Bleeding 2

▸ Concussion 1

▸ Whiplash 21

▸ Contusion/Bruise 10

▸ Abrasion 5

▸ Pain/Nausea 3

▸ Internal Injury 3

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Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders —

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Pedestrian Injuries 85% by Cars and Trucks ↑10%

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Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Contact Assembly Member Sam Berger D 52

Assembly Member Sam Berger
District 27

Street Safety Record

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2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year: Council passes

Berger misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.
👎 Negative
2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts 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.
Berger 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.
Berger 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.
Berger is excused from committee vote on bus lane exemptions.
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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: bergers@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
159-06 71st Ave., Flushing, NY 11365
718-969-1508

Legislative Office:
Room 818, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4404

Twitter: @SamBergerNY

Contact Council Member James F. Gennaro Provisional 100

Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24

Street Safety Record

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2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation: Council passes

Gennaro 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.
Gennaro absent as Council passes neutral-impact taxi dooring warning decal bill.
• 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.
Gennaro 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.
Gennaro votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.
👍 Positive
2025-02-13 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Email: district24@council.nyc.gov

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

Contact State Senator John Liu A 90

State Senator John Liu
District 16

Street Safety Record

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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.