Assembly District 40: Traffic Crash Statistics

Blood on Northern Boulevard—No More Ghosts in the Crosswalk

Police and firefighters block Sanford Ave. at 160th St. in Flushing on Jan. 20, 2026, where a pickup driver turning right killed cyclist Xi Zheng riding to work.

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Crash Count for AD 40 105 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 105

All Injuries: 48

Moderate: 9

Serious: 1

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026

Crashes by Hour in AD 40 2 PM • 7 injuries ↑17%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 3 injuries →0% Seniors 13 injuries ↑62%

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Caught Speeding Recently in AD 40 T806111C — 22 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in AD 40

2023 White Honda Sedn (T806111C) – 22 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2008 Black Jeep Suburban (KXM9362) – 10 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2024 White Honda Sedan (LSK5859) – 9 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2022 White GMC Pickup (12203NE) – 7 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2014 Gray Nissan Sedan (LHT4714) – 7 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2026-02-03

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Pickup driver turned right, killed cyclist 2026-01-20T10:02:00+00:00
SANFORD AVE
A pickup driver made a right turn on Sanford Ave at 160 St and hit a 48-year-old bike rider. The rider was killed.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old pickup-truck driver was making a right turn on Sanford Ave at 160 St in Queens around 10:02 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2026, and hit a 48-year-old bicyclist who was going straight. The bicyclist suffered head injuries and was pronounced dead. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
U‑Turn Driver Distracted, Smashes Car in Flushing 2026-01-03T19:12:00+00:00
UNION ST
A 63-year-old driver tried a U-turn on Union Street and hit an oncoming sedan. Police recorded distraction and an improper turn; a 39-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries.
According to the police report, around 7:12 p.m. on Union Street at 29th Road in Queens, a 63-year-old driver making a U-turn hit a northbound sedan. Police recorded driver inattention and improper turning. A 39-year-old driver reported back and internal injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver sparks Queens U-turn crash 2026-02-01T15:41:00+00:00
NORTHERN BLVD
Police recorded driver inattention on Northern Blvd at Union St. A 34-year-old passenger reported whiplash and back injury after a driver making a U-turn collided with another vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash happened Sunday afternoon on Northern Blvd at Union St in Queens when a driver making a U-turn collided with a driver going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 34-year-old male front-seat passenger reported whiplash and a back injury, and a 37-year-old male driver reported whiplash and a back injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver sped through turn, hit pedestrian 2026-01-31T16:58:00+00:00
143 ST
A driver making a left turn hit a 59-year-old woman at 143 St and Bayside Ave. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn at 143 St and Bayside Ave hit a 59-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection. Police recorded unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious and reported a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as a contusion (bruise).
Driver hits 39-year-old on 41 Ave 2026-01-31T11:36:00+00:00
41 AVE
A driver going straight hit a 39-year-old pedestrian near 41 Ave and Parsons Blvd. She suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, at 11:36 a.m. on Jan. 31, 2026, a driver going straight hit a 39-year-old woman walking near 41 Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens. Police recorded the pedestrian as crossing against the signal and not at an intersection. She was listed as injured, with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and minor bleeding.

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Carnage in AD 40 3 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Internal Injury 1

▸ Whiplash 3

▸ Contusion/Bruise 3

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in AD 40 Main Street • 4.6 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in AD 40 Sanford Avenue • 0 cyclist injuries

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Dangerous Schools in AD 40 P.S. 214 Cadwallader Colden • 4 injuries

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Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 40

Data through 2026-02-03

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 795 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,302 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 795 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 96% by Cars and Trucks ↑50%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Ron Kim A (97)

Assembly Member Ron Kim
District 40

Assembly 40

Street Safety Record

A (97)

2026 year-to-date

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

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Email: kimr@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
718-939-0195

Legislative Office:
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5411

Twitter: @rontkim

Council Member Sandra Ung C (74)*

Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20

Council 20

Street Safety Record

C (74)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law in relation to requiring a study and plan regarding the installation of tactile paving on sidewalks

Ung Urges Commissioner To Study Tactile Paving Installation Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0482-2026 landed in committee. It orders DOT to study tactile paving, then map a five-year buildout. The work targets high-traffic blocks and hazards, with budgets, standards, and reports.
Ung Urges Commissioner To Study Tactile Paving Installation Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0482-2026 landed in committee. It orders DOT to study tactile paving, then map a five-year buildout. The work targets high-traffic blocks and hazards, with budgets, standards, and reports.
Ung co-sponsors tactile paving study plan, boosting pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0482-2026 moved to committee. It orders DOT to study tactile paving, then build a five-year plan. It centers sidewalks where hazards and heavy foot traffic collide.
Ung Pushes Safety‑Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Stands
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
A sidewalk permit would no longer slide through on paperwork alone. Int 0479-2026 puts DOT in the middle, forcing written approval and site checks where sidewalks pinch.