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.

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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

Pedestrian Injured in Queens Failure to Yield

A 56-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash happened near Fresh Pond Road and Woodbine Street at 5:30 a.m.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Fresh Pond Road near Woodbine Street in Queens. The 56-year-old male pedestrian was at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
S 1952
Gianaris co-sponsors bill boosting road safety with advanced vehicle technology.

Senate bill S 1952 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Hoylman-Sigal leads. Gianaris and Gonzalez back him. No safety analyst review yet. Action at sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 1952, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 17, 2023, it 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsors, joined by Michael Gianaris and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The bill awaits further action and committee assignment.


Queens Sedans Collide on 71 Street

Two sedans crashed on 71 Street in Queens. One driver failed to yield while making a left turn. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors and right front bumper. Driver inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 71 Street in Queens. One vehicle was traveling east going straight, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. The front passenger in the turning vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway

A box truck struck the rear center of an SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a GMC SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 25-year-old male front passenger who sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the SUV was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Hits Parked Van on Metropolitan Avenue

A sedan traveling north struck a parked van on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The parked vehicles were heavily damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a parked van. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The parked van and a second parked sedan were heavily damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The driver was not ejected and no other persons were injured. The crash caused significant vehicle damage but involved no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Sedan Driver

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan suffered chest abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Willoughby Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Willoughby Avenue in Queens when a 2015 Subaru SUV failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a 2019 Dodge sedan traveling northeast. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver sustained chest abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was injured and treated for abrasions to the chest.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
A 1280
Hevesi co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


A 1280
Rajkumar co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 840
Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Jackie Robinson Parkway

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The rear driver, a woman, suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely. Both vehicles moved west. The injured driver was conscious and belted.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The rear SUV, driven by a 24-year-old woman, struck the back of another SUV. The woman suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. Police identified "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles traveled straight westbound. The crash caused center front and center back end damage. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Strikes Toddler Crossing With Signal

A 2-year-old girl was hit by an SUV turning right on Central Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal. The vehicle struck her with its right rear quarter panel. She suffered internal injuries to her entire body and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Central Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it struck the child with its right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The toddler was crossing with the signal and suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver’s error in yielding caused the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
S 100
Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 343
Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Hamilton Place

A man on a TAILG e-bike was hit by a Nissan SUV near midnight. Thrown from his seat, struck in the chest. He died on the pavement. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A man riding a TAILG e-bike was killed when a Nissan SUV struck him on Hamilton Place near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from his seat and suffered fatal chest injuries. He died at the scene. The SUV, traveling north, showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not using safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the street quiet and the victim alone.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
One-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Myrtle Avenue

A one-year-old girl was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a facial contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection, conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Ford sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens, struck her. The child sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk at the time. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Driver Unconscious After Queens Crash

A 24-year-old woman driving a sedan on Cypress Hills Street in Queens suffered a concussion and lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object front-center. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Cypress Hills Street, Queens. She was driving a 2021 Honda sedan southbound when the vehicle impacted center front. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but became unconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan. The driver’s distraction led to the collision, as noted in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorcycle Smashed by SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard

SUV struck motorcycle turning left on Woodhaven Boulevard. Rider ejected, neck broken. Police cite driver inattention and improper turn. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected after colliding with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle was making a left turn when it struck the SUV, which was traveling straight. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated neck but remained conscious. Police list driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. The motorcycle was demolished. The SUV, driven by a licensed operator, sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was used by the motorcycle rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11