Crash Count for Queens CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,469
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,557
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 15, 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

Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUV in Queens

A 19-year-old motorcyclist hit a parked SUV on 64th Street. He flew from his bike and died under a streetlamp. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He wore a helmet. The night was still. No other injuries reported.

A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on 64th Street in Queens struck the center back end of a parked Ford SUV at the corner of 58th Road. According to the police report, the impact ejected the rider from his bike. He landed on the street and died from severe head injuries. The report states he was wearing a helmet. No other people were injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the street silent.


Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian

A Chevy pickup struck an 88-year-old man on Dry Harbor Road. The man crossed outside a crosswalk. The truck hit him head-on. He suffered head trauma and broken limbs. He died in the street. The driver had no license.

An 88-year-old man was killed on Dry Harbor Road near 61st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street outside a crosswalk when a westbound Chevy pickup truck struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and broken limbs and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data.


Unlicensed Scooter Rider Dies in Head-On Crash

A 24-year-old man on a gas scooter crashed head-on on Menahan Street. He was thrown from the scooter. His head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. No helmet. No license. Only loss.

A 24-year-old man was killed while riding a gas scooter on Menahan Street. According to the police report, the unlicensed and helmetless rider was ejected in a head-on crash. His head struck the pavement. He was semiconscious, then still. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The man was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash left one dead, the street marked by loss.


Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist

A sedan turning left on Flushing Avenue hit a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Flushing Avenue made a left turn and collided head-on with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the knee and lower leg and experienced shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist's part. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea after the crash.


14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Fresh Pond Road

A 14-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway at an intersection on Fresh Pond Road near 59 Drive in Queens. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Caldwell Avenue

Two sedans collided head-on on Caldwell Avenue in Queens. An 84-year-old female driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved passing too closely. Airbags deployed and seat belts restrained the injured driver. Damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Caldwell Avenue in Queens. The 84-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. No ejections occurred. The crash involved one driver traveling straight ahead and another vehicle parked nearby. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.


Sedan Hits Parked Truck in Queens

A sedan traveling south struck a parked pick-up truck on 67 Drive in Queens. The driver, 43, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and falling asleep as causes. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver in a 2014 Ford sedan collided with a parked pick-up truck on 67 Drive in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan struck the truck's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked truck was unoccupied at the time of the crash.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flushing Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2021 Kia sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Myrtle Avenue

A sedan made a left turn and struck a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Avenue. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury, bruised but conscious. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bike was damaged on the right side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast made a left turn on Myrtle Avenue and collided with a bicyclist moving west. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The cyclist was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to the right side doors. No other contributing factors were noted.


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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Crashes Into Sedan

A 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn on 80 Street in Queens. Three teens on the e-bike were injured, two ejected. Injuries included fractures and contusions. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver traveling north on 80 Street collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The e-bike carried three occupants: the driver and two passengers, ages 16 and 17. The driver was ejected and suffered a head contusion. One passenger was also ejected and sustained abrasions, while the other passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling legally. None of the e-bike occupants wore safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.


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Rear-End Crash Injures Queens Sedan Occupants

Two men in a sedan and a man in a convertible collided on Grand Avenue in Queens. The convertible struck the sedan’s rear. Both sedan occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a convertible traveling north on Grand Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the convertible and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants: a 46-year-old male driver and a 14-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered neck injuries classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and were conscious at the scene. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the convertible driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused internal complaints but no ejections.


Two Sedans Collide on Madison Street

Two sedans crashed on Madison Street in Queens. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 28-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Impact hit front bumpers. Both vehicles damaged. The female driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Madison Street near Woodward Avenue in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, leading to the crash. The female driver, age 28, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained inside the vehicle. The collision involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Driver errors cited include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the female driver, who complained of pain and nausea.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist Passing Too Closely Queens

A sedan struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 57 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The driver passed too closely, causing the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Avenue in Queens collided with a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the bicyclist, who was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


Rear-End Crash Injures Queens Passenger

Two sedans collided on Rust Street in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other followed too closely and struck it from behind. A 41-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Shock was reported. Damage hit rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rust Street collided when the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance and struck the stopped car ahead. The crash injured a 41-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the front vehicle. She suffered back injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor identified was "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in New York. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front car, which sustained damage to its center front end. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.


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SUV Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing With Signal

A 9-year-old girl and a 48-year-old woman were hit by an SUV making a right turn on 74 Street. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Injuries ranged from abrasions to fractures.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV making a right turn on 74 Street struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The victims, a 9-year-old girl and a 48-year-old woman, suffered injuries to their entire body and hip/upper leg, including abrasions and fractures. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had no vehicle damage reported. Both pedestrians were conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the driver's failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the intersection.


Queens SUV Chain-Rear-End Crash Injures Passenger

Three SUVs collided on Flushing Avenue in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic was hit from behind. A 34-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a head injury with fracture and dislocation. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, three SUVs traveling north on Flushing Avenue collided in a chain reaction. The vehicles were stopped or going straight when the crash occurred. A 34-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma including fracture and dislocation. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the back ends and front end of the vehicles. Driver errors include unsafe speed and alcohol involvement. The injured passenger was not at fault.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Turning Left Myrtle Ave

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with a BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed female, caused the crash by turning left without yielding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No pedestrians were involved.


Elderly Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash

An 87-year-old woman suffered injuries and shock in a Queens crash. Her sedan was struck in the rear while backing. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The crash involved a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling east that was backing up when it was struck in the center back end, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of elderly drivers in crashes.


Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other followed too closely and struck it from behind. A 41-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back injury. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling straight ahead and failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The front passenger, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the stopped vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Collision

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and a failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens involving an e-bike and an unspecified vehicle. The e-bike rider, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle involved was starting from a parking position and impacted the right rear quarter panel of the e-bike. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not specify any driver errors beyond failure to yield. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.