Crash Count for Queens CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,470
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 16, 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

Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 75-year-old man was struck at an intersection in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The man suffered a hip and upper leg injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Stephen Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver failure such as failure to yield or speeding was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. No safety equipment or helmet was relevant to this incident.


Tractor-Trailer Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness

A tractor-trailer veered on Grand Avenue. The driver slumped at the wheel. The truck struck hard, center front. Alone in the cab, the man died from head trauma. The engine kept running. No seatbelt. No warning. Sudden, final silence.

A tractor-trailer traveling south on Grand Avenue near Borden Avenue crashed when the driver, a 50-year-old man, lost consciousness and slumped behind the wheel. According to the police report, the truck struck with its center front end. The driver was alone in the cab and died from head trauma. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were reported injured. The police report notes the driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The engine continued running after impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


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Speeding Sedan Kills Night Worker on Grand Avenue

A man works the night on Grand Avenue. A sedan barrels through, moving too fast. The car strikes him. His leg is torn. He dies on the street. A diesel truck stands parked. The road grows quiet. The blood dries. The city moves on.

A 49-year-old man working in the roadway on Grand Avenue was struck and killed by a sedan traveling at unsafe speed. According to the police report, the sedan disregarded traffic control and hit the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to his lower leg and foot. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. A diesel tractor truck was parked nearby and was not moving at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one worker dead and another person injured, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver error.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Crash

A 58-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened on Eliot Avenue. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eliot Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 58-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver of the sedan. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The e-bike sustained no damage. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan was traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan Hits Elderly Bicyclist on Bleecker Street

A 75-year-old bicyclist was ejected and fractured his lower leg after a sedan made a right turn and struck him head-on. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious, with severe knee and foot trauma. Both vehicles damaged front centers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bleecker Street made a right turn and collided head-on with a bicyclist also traveling north. The 75-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The sedan sustained front-end damage, as did the bicycle. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles turn across their path.


ATV Crashes Into Parked Sedan in Queens

An ATV struck a parked sedan on 74 Street in Queens. The ATV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The crash happened late at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were cited as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an ATV traveling north on 74 Street collided with a parked sedan. The ATV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The ATV impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Failure to Yield Crash

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. The bicyclist wore a helmet but suffered serious injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue was struck during a vehicle's left turn. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Hits Cyclist in Queens

A 21-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Queens. The crash happened when a vehicle making a U-turn failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female bicyclist was injured at the intersection near 78-16 Cooper Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn that failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing stoppers only. The vehicle involved in the crash showed no damage, while the bicyclist's bike had damage to the center front end. The driver of the vehicle was unlicensed.


Pedestrian Injured in Left-Turn Truck Crash

A 22-year-old woman was hit crossing with the signal at 69 Street and Borden Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn struck her in the hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered bruises and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of 69 Street and Borden Avenue. The crash involved a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck traveling south, making a left turn. The point of impact was the truck's center front end, striking the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


Sedan and Garbage Truck Collide on Expressway

A sedan and a garbage truck collided on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was not ejected. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a sedan and a garbage truck. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash was caused by the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, as noted under contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the garbage truck struck the sedan on the left front bumper, impacting the sedan's center front end and roof. No other driver errors were specified in the report.


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Queens SUV Collision Injures Driver, Child Passenger

Two SUVs collided on Weirfield Street in Queens. A 50-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 9-year-old girl passenger in the same vehicle suffered bruises and shock. Both were restrained by lap belts. Impact was at the front center and left front bumper.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Weirfield Street in Queens. The 50-year-old female driver and a 9-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle were injured, suffering contusions and shock. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The driver was making a right turn while the other vehicle was entering a parked position. The point of impact was the center front end of the first SUV and the left front bumper of the second. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No other specific driver violations were noted.


SUV Hits Parked Van, Child Passenger Injured

A 10-year-old boy suffered a fractured leg in Queens when a 2022 Tesla SUV struck a parked GMC van. The SUV hit the van’s right rear quarter panel. The child was a rear-seat passenger and was not ejected. Brakes were defective.

According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV traveling north on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a parked GMC van in Queens. The point of impact was the van’s right rear quarter panel. A 10-year-old male passenger in the rear of the SUV sustained a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and right side door damage to the van.


Moped Rider Ejected in Queens Crash

A moped rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Queens collision. The SUV driver continued straight with no damage reported. The rider wore a helmet but was fractured and dislocated. Both vehicles showed no visible damage at impact.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided on 83 Street near Penelope Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling south and showed no damage or point of impact. The moped was traveling east and impacted the left front bumper of the SUV, which showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries were severe despite the lack of visible vehicle damage.


Bus Passes Too Closely, Injures Child Passenger

A bus traveling west passed too closely to a parked SUV on Madison Street in Queens. The left front bumper of the bus struck the right side doors of the SUV. A 9-year-old girl in the SUV suffered a facial contusion but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Madison Street passed too closely to a parked station wagon/SUV. The bus's left front bumper impacted the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the SUV. A 9-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV was parked with five occupants inside.


Elderly Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan

A 73-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver backed unsafely, hitting the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered bruises and contusions but no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens backed unsafely, striking a 73-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no fault or blame is assigned to him. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.


Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Bicyclist Queens

A sedan struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist on Forest Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bike's right side doors and the sedan's front end were damaged. The teen was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a bicycle traveling north collided on Forest Avenue in Queens. The 16-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bike was struck on the right side doors, and the sedan was damaged at the center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No further details on fault or cause were provided.


Bike Strikes Woman Crossing Queens Crosswalk

A 54-year-old woman crossing Menahan Street was hit by a northbound bike. She suffered a fractured elbow and hand dislocation. The cyclist failed to yield right-of-way, ignoring traffic controls. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Menahan Street struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured elbow and dislocated hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist's point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The crash highlights a failure by the cyclist to yield and respect traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Queens Crash

A moped and sedan collided head-on on 65 Place in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan carried three occupants.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 65 Place collided head-on with an eastbound sedan. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan, carrying three occupants including a licensed male driver, also sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash highlights driver errors on the part of the moped operator without assigning fault to the victim.


Two Sedans Collide on Grove Street Queens

Two sedans collided on Grove Street in Queens. A front-seat passenger, 84, suffered a back contusion. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other. No ejections occurred. Injuries were serious but stable.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grove Street in Queens collided. One vehicle was parked before the crash, struck on its left rear bumper, while the other was moving straight ahead and hit with its right front bumper. An 84-year-old female front-seat passenger in the parked vehicle was injured, sustaining a back contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other.


Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Moped Rider

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision damaged the sedan’s right side and the moped’s front left.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn on Woodhaven Boulevard when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s right side doors and the moped’s left front bumper sustained damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash occurred in Queens near 81 Avenue.