Crash Count for Queens CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,462
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,550
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 502
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 11, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB5?
SUVs/Cars 66 5 1 Trucks/Buses 9 0 3 Bikes 5 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 1
Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

Queens CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

A man on a bicycle, crushed under the wheels of an FDNY truck at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street. He died where he fell. Police said, “The bicyclist was an adult male who was pronounced dead at the scene.” No arrests. No answers. Just a sheet on the road and a family left behind.

A 23-year-old woman, Breanna Henderson, crossing Myrtle Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard. A Yamaha motorcycle struck her in the dark hours before dawn. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider stayed. The police said, “At this time there are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.”

In the last year, four people died on these streets. Ten more suffered serious injuries. Seven hundred twenty-three were hurt. Each number is a name, a wound, a chair left empty.

Who Pays the Price

Bicyclists and pedestrians take the brunt. Trucks, SUVs, motorcycles—steel against flesh. In the last three years, trucks killed three pedestrians, SUVs killed one, motorcycles killed one more. Five others died on bikes or mopeds. The injuries pile up: 2,518 since 2022. The pain does not fade. It spreads.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city passed Sammy’s Law. Now, leaders can lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not done it yet. Speed cameras work, but their future hangs on Albany’s next vote. The city built new bike lanes, redesigned intersections, but the blood on the street says it is not enough.

No local leader has stood at these corners and said, “Enough.” No one has promised a timeline. No one has faced the families. The silence is heavy.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras, more safe crossings, more action.

Do not wait for another name on the list. The city has the power. Make them use it. Take action now.

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Queens CB5 Queens Community Board 5 sits in Queens, Precinct 104, District 30, AD 28, SD 12.

It contains Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 5

Motorcycle Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway

A 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected after a collision on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcycle driver was involved in a crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with contusions. The vehicle was damaged on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead when the collision occurred.


Sedan Rear-Ends Passenger-Car on Cypress Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The impact injured a 26-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. The driver followed too closely, hitting the right rear bumper of the lead car. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling west on Cypress Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injury to a 26-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat. She suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and its role in causing injury to vehicle occupants.


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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits SUV on Myrtle Avenue

A sedan starting from parking struck an SUV going straight east on Myrtle Avenue. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. All victims were shocked and complained of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, a 2019 Kia sedan, driven by a 40-year-old woman, was starting from parking on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The sedan carried three occupants: the driver and two passengers aged 52 and 46. All three were injured, suffering back and lower leg injuries, and experienced shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the sedan driver. None of the occupants were ejected. Safety equipment was noted as lap belts and harnesses for the sedan passengers. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk

A 59-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 60 Road in Queens. The SUV driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered serious leg injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 60 Road in Queens. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Queens Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver made a U-turn. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was cited for unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. The motorcycle driver’s lack of license was noted, but the primary contributing factors were the sedan driver’s unsafe lane change and distraction. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 56 Street

Two sedans crashed on 56 Street in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when one failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 56 Street near Nurge Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The female driver, age 30, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points on the right front bumper and center front end. The male driver was licensed and traveling east, while the female driver was traveling southeast.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Queens

A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing Woodward Avenue at Gates Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when hit by an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Gates Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


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Queens SUV Collision Injures Three Occupants

Two SUVs collided on Seneca Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered head and neck injuries. Drivers were wearing seat belts. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Impact damaged left front bumpers and center front end of parked SUV.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Seneca Avenue collided, striking a parked SUV facing north. The crash injured three occupants: a 37-year-old female driver with a concussion, a 64-year-old male driver with whiplash, and a 36-year-old male passenger with whiplash. All were restrained by lap belts and harnesses except the passenger who wore no safety equipment. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both moving vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers; the parked SUV was damaged at the center front end. The collision caused head and neck injuries but no ejections.


Motorcycle and Pick-up Truck Collide in Queens

A motorcycle and pick-up truck collided on 59 Drive in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were traveling east when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a pick-up truck collided on 59 Drive in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the truck. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or ejections were reported.


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Moped Hits SUV Making U-Turn in Queens

A moped carrying two women struck an SUV making a U-turn on Metropolitan Avenue. Both moped occupants suffered bruises and injuries to legs and back. The SUV driver was distracted. The crash left two injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling westbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a 2017 Subaru SUV making a U-turn eastbound. The moped carried two female occupants, ages 20 and 29, both wearing helmets. The driver of the moped sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the passenger suffered back injuries. Both reported contusions and bruises. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The point of impact was the moped's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Working on Queens Road

A sedan hit a 29-year-old man working in the roadway on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard struck a pedestrian working in the roadway outside an intersection. The 29-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


7-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit During Left Turn

A 7-year-old girl was struck at a marked crosswalk on 66 Street and Myrtle Avenue. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 66 Street and Myrtle Avenue. The driver of a 2016 Infiniti sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal.


Bus Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A 47-year-old man was hit by a bus on Woodhaven Boulevard near Metropolitan Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and bruising. The bus showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard near Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. He sustained a contusion and upper arm and shoulder injuries but remained conscious. The bus, operated by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors or violations are noted.


E-Scooter Rider Killed on Flushing Avenue

A man on an e-scooter crashed near 64th Street. He flew from the scooter. His head struck hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. The scooter twisted at the bumper. He died there. The street stayed silent.

A 46-year-old man riding a 5th Wheel e-scooter was killed on Flushing Avenue near 64th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The scooter was left crumpled at the scene. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when inexperience meets city streets.


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Motorcycle Collides with Sedan on Grand Avenue

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Grand Avenue in Queens. Two males, ages 17 and 14, were partially ejected and injured. Both wore helmets. The crash caused abrasions and injuries to the entire body and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 2021 JIAJU motorcycle traveling west on Grand Avenue collided with a 2018 Chevrolet sedan making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle driver, 17, and a 14-year-old passenger were both partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body and lower leg. Both wore helmets. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorcycle operator. The sedan driver was licensed and making a left turn. The motorcycle suffered damage to its left front quarter panel; the sedan was damaged at the center front end.


SUV U-Turn Hits Moped on 55 Avenue

A moped rider struck the side of a parked SUV making a U-turn on 55 Avenue in Queens. The female moped driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash exposed driver inexperience as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a female moped driver traveling south on 55 Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV that was making a U-turn. The moped's front end struck the SUV's right front bumper. The moped driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, but the report does not specify further errors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 59-year-old woman was struck by an SUV turning left on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. The driver caused the crash by not yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fresh Pond Road at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 GMC SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.


SUV Left Turn Hits E-Bike Passenger

An SUV turning left collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The e-bike passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV making a left turn on Cooper Avenue in Queens struck an e-bike traveling westbound. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The e-bike carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Pickup Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A Dodge pickup turned right on Fresh Pond Road. The truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Steel met flesh. Blood stained the street. She died there, beneath the open sky. The truck’s front end bore the mark.

A 75-year-old woman was killed at Fresh Pond Road and 60th Road when a Dodge pickup truck struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pickup was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries and severe bleeding. The report states, “She crossed with the signal. A Dodge pickup turned right. Steel struck her head. Blood pooled on the pavement.” The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck’s center front end was damaged in the crash. The woman was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Grand Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Grand Avenue in Queens. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a rear-end impact. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Grand Avenue collided when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and stopped in traffic before the crash. The collision caused damage to the rear of the lead SUV.