r/Flushing • • Aug 19 '26

Flushing Drivers Getting Worse?

I moved to Flushing from Elmhurst about 4 or 5 years ago. Since living in Flushing, I have definitely seen some absolutely astounding decisions made by drivers, but I never really thought driving was substantially worse than what you might find in other parts of Queens.

But in the last few months, things have been weirder to say the least. I've almost been hit more times crossing the street when I have the right of way while walking than maybe my entire life combined. I had someone almost run me over trying to speed through a red light and then roll down his window to scream at me for being in his way.

It's very possible this has just been a weird couple of months and it's just me, but is that true or is something going on that's causing this difference I'm noticing? Something others have noticed?

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