Crash Count for Queens CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,912
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,842
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 577
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 22
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB5?

Blood on Their Hands: Slow Queens Streets or Count More Dead

Blood on Their Hands: Slow Queens Streets or Count More Dead

Queens CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Five dead. Twelve left with life-changing wounds. In the last year alone, Queens CB5 has seen 1,267 crashes. Seven hundred forty-four people were hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do.

Just this spring, a cyclist was killed on Juniper Boulevard North. A box truck turned right. The man on the bike was thrown and crushed. He died there, helmet or not. The truck kept rolling. The street stayed open. Data from NYC Open Data confirms the toll.

A few months before, a 47-year-old cyclist was killed on Maurice Avenue. An SUV and a truck. The man was ejected, died of crush injuries. No one else died. The road was cleared. The city moved on.

The System Fails the Vulnerable

Most of the dead are not behind the wheel. They walk, they ride, they cross. In three years, cars and SUVs caused 334 pedestrian injuries and deaths. Trucks and buses, 27. Motorcycles and mopeds, 12. Bikes, 9. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not.

A bus crash in Flushing left eight hurt. The driver, just 25, told investigators he “misjudged the curb.” Video showed he had fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus,” said a passenger.

Leadership: Progress and Delay

Local leaders have taken steps, but the pace is slow. Senator Gianaris and Assembly Member Hevesi both voted to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored bills to force repeat speeders to slow down. But the default speed limit remains above 20 mph. The most dangerous drivers still roam free. Each delay is a risk paid in blood.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph default. Demand action on repeat speeders. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Act now. The next victim is only a day away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB5 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 30, assembly district AD 28 and state senate district SD 12.
Which areas are in Queens CB5?
It includes the Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, and Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North) neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 30, District 32, and District 34, Assembly Districts AD 28, AD 30, AD 37, AD 38, and AD 39, and State Senate Districts SD 12, SD 15, and SD 18.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB5?
In the last three years, cars and SUVs caused 334 pedestrian injuries and deaths, trucks and buses caused 27, motorcycles and mopeds caused 12, and bikes caused 9. The toll falls hardest on those outside the car, according to NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These are not random acts. Every crash is shaped by street design, speed limits, and enforcement. Policies can prevent deaths. Delay costs lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, and pass laws to stop repeat speeders. They can act now or answer for the next death.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
How many people were killed or seriously injured in Queens CB5 in the last year?
In the last 12 months, 5 people were killed and 12 suffered serious injuries in traffic crashes in Queens CB5. Hundreds more were hurt, according to NYC Open Data.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Andrew Hevesi
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
District Office:
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Legislative Office:
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Robert F. Holden
Council Member Robert F. Holden
District 30
District Office:
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381
Twitter: BobHoldenNYC
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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).

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 5

S 2714
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 6802
Addabbo votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


S 6802
Addabbo votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


S 6802
Gianaris votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


S 6802
Gianaris votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


Rajkumar Supports Safety-Boosting NYC Speed Limit Control

NYC leaders went to Albany. They demanded lawmakers pass Sammy’s Law. The bill lets the city set its own speed limits. Brad Hoylman-Sigal led the charge. The law is named for a child killed by a car. The fight is urgent. Lives hang in the balance.

On May 30, 2023, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other NYC officials lobbied the state legislature to pass key transportation and housing bills before the session ends June 9. The centerpiece is 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits, potentially lowering them to 20 mph. Hoylman-Sigal, the bill’s sponsor, said, 'Senators in Massapequa shouldn’t set the speed limit for Manhattan—or the reverse.' The law is named for Sammy Cohen Eckstein, a 12-year-old killed by a car in Brooklyn. The bill had stalled before, but this year the required home rule resolution was submitted. Mayor Adams’ administration also pushed for affordable housing reforms. The push for Sammy’s Law is a fight to give NYC control over its streets and protect vulnerable road users from deadly speeding.


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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Queens Collision

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after a crash with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side as it made a right turn. The rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when his scooter collided with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Speeding Sedan Slams Cyclist on Grand

A sedan tore down Grand Avenue. It hit a cyclist crossing its path. The man, twenty-one, crashed to the ground. Blood ran from his shoulder. The car’s nose crumpled. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left a rider broken.

A 21-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan on Grand Avenue near 71st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling west at unsafe speed when it collided with the cyclist. The impact left the cyclist bleeding heavily from his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan’s front end was damaged. No other injuries were reported among the car’s occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 72-year-old man was struck on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The truck driver failed to yield and was speeding while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The truck’s front end was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Dodge truck, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way and was driving at an unsafe speed. The collision caused a head injury to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after the crash. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. No other safety equipment or driver errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 13-year-old boy was struck on Woodward Avenue in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan hit him on the right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Woodward Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan struck him with its right front bumper. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor, but no other factors were specified. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Pickup Truck

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Maurice Avenue. The pickup truck failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Maurice Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The crash involved a 2017 Ford pickup truck making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver failed to yield while turning left, causing the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 775
Addabbo votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Chain Collision on Jackie Robinson Parkway

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A sedan rear-ended another sedan, which then struck an SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion. All drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling westbound. The rear sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved impacts to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 775
Gianaris votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Sedans Crash on Forest Avenue in Queens

Two sedans collided on Forest Avenue. One driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, reporting whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely. Both cars took front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Forest Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining trauma to his shoulder and upper arm, and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver errors: failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with impact to the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other injuries or contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV and Sedan Collide on Catalpa Avenue

Two vehicles crashed at an intersection in Queens. A six-year-old passenger suffered a facial abrasion. The impact hit the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and an SUV traveling east collided on Catalpa Avenue in Queens. The crash injured a six-year-old female passenger in the SUV, who sustained a facial abrasion while seated in the middle rear seat. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged on impact. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eliot Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was the primary error noted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorscooter Ejected in Queens Convertible Crash

A motorscooter driver was ejected after a collision with a convertible turning right on 53 Drive in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Limited view contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash with a 2014 Ford convertible in Queens. The convertible was making a right turn while the motorscooter was traveling north going straight ahead. The point of impact was the convertible's right front quarter panel and the motorscooter's center front end. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The motorscooter driver suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The convertible driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the danger of limited visibility during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Backs Into Sedan On 60 Place

A sedan backed unsafely on 60 Place and struck another sedan. Both drivers were hurt. Impact crushed the left side doors. Back injuries and whiplash followed. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2007 Acura sedan backed unsafely on 60 Place in Queens and collided with a 2020 BMW sedan traveling north. The Acura struck the BMW’s left side doors. The driver of the Acura suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The BMW driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured. The crash left visible damage to both vehicles. No other factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09