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

Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a van turning left on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock. The van’s left side doors took the impact. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The van, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The van was driven by a licensed male driver from New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorcyclist Ejected After Close Pass on Parkway

Motorcycle slammed sedan’s rear on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Rider thrown, suffered head wounds and bleeding. Sedan carried five. Passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway struck the right rear bumper of a sedan while attempting to pass. The 63-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, carried four passengers and was also headed east. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Unlicensed SUV Driver Ignores Signal, Injures Teen

Two SUVs slammed together on Borden Avenue. A 17-year-old passenger took a blow to the face. One driver was unlicensed and blew past traffic controls. Metal twisted. The teen stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Borden Avenue. The front of one SUV struck the right side doors of the other. A 17-year-old male front passenger suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a driver error. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore signals and drive without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 13-year-old girl was hit by a northbound sedan on 69 Place near Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 69 Place in Queens struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Myrtle Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Backs Into Cyclist on Central Avenue

SUV backed unsafely on Central Avenue. Struck a 27-year-old cyclist. Rider suffered knee and leg injuries. Shock followed. Driver error and confusion marked the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Kia SUV backed unsafely on Central Avenue in Queens. The SUV's left front quarter panel struck the front of the cyclist's bike. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver error: "Backing Unsafely." It also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The bicyclist was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The crash shows the danger of unsafe backing and confusion near vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Rajkumar Supports QueensWay Park and QueensLink Transit Balance

Mayor Adams broke ground on QueensWay, a $35 million park project on old rail tracks. Supporters cheer new green space for 330,000 locals. Critics warn it kills hopes for restored train service. The fight pits open space against transit justice in Queens.

On September 16, 2022, Mayor Adams announced the start of the QueensWay project, a $35 million plan to turn a defunct LIRR branch in Queens into a linear park. The first phase includes $5 million for environmental review and $30 million for the Metropolitan Hub. The matter summary states: 'converting a defunct LIRR branch into a Highline-style park in Queens.' Council Member Lynn Schulman supports the park, calling it 'shovel-ready.' Borough President Donovan Richards and Assembly Members Jenifer Rajkumar and David Weprin back both the park and the QueensLink transit proposal. Richards said, 'We need to do both when it comes to making sure that we can enhance our public transportation and also ensuring that our communities have access to open space.' Transit advocates warn the park blocks future rail service, cutting off faster commutes and cleaner air for southern Queens. The MTA previously cited high costs for transit reactivation. The debate continues over whether the right-of-way should serve parks, transit, or both.


Cyclist Suffers Arm Fracture in Cypress Avenue Crash

A 24-year-old cyclist broke and dislocated his shoulder in a rear-end crash on Cypress Avenue. No other vehicles listed. Contributing factors remain unspecified. The rider stayed conscious, not ejected.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male cyclist was injured on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The crash left him with a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The cyclist was riding westbound when his bike was struck at the center back end. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist. Only one bike is detailed in the report, with no further information on other vehicles or actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Putnam Avenue

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV on Putnam Avenue in Queens. The impact ejected him from his bike, causing knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Putnam Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 32-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike after the SUV struck the right side doors of the bicycle. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report lists the contributing factor as the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Metropolitan Avenue

A sedan turned left and hit a cyclist riding straight on Metropolitan Avenue. The cyclist suffered leg and foot injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The cyclist wore a helmet and stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Hyundai sedan made a left turn and struck him on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was traveling straight south when the sedan hit the right side of his bike. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Rider Killed After Losing Control on Maurice Avenue

A man on an e-bike sped down Maurice Avenue. He lost control. He flew from the bike. His helmet struck the street. The road was empty. He died there. Speed and inexperience marked his last ride.

A 48-year-old man riding a FLY E-BIKE southbound on Maurice Avenue was killed after losing control and being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'Maurice Avenue — A 48-year-old man on a FLY E-BIKE sped south, lost control, and was thrown. He wore a helmet. His head struck the street. The road was empty. The bike lay still. He did not move again.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the street silent, marked only by the fallen bike and the man who did not rise.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Slams Rear Passenger on Cooper Avenue

A sedan struck a car on Cooper Avenue. A 50-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. She suffered back bruises. No driver errors listed. The crash left metal twisted and a passenger hurt.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Cooper Avenue collided with another vehicle, striking the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. A 50-year-old woman, seated in the left rear passenger seat, was injured. She sustained back contusions but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The woman was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The crash shows how passengers face harm even inside cars, with no clear cause named by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Gianaris Opposes DOT Process Backs Safety Boosting Signals

A hit-and-run killed Be Tran in Queens. State Sen. Michael Gianaris and advocates demand swift action. They want signals, not studies. The city waits for blood before it moves. Residents, tired of carnage, rally for change. The toll mounts.

On August 17, 2022, State Senator Michael Gianaris called for urgent pedestrian safety improvements after a deadly hit-and-run in Queens. The incident, which killed 74-year-old Be Tran at Myrtle and Seneca Avenues, triggered public outcry. Gianaris criticized the city’s process, saying, 'They have to wait until that happens to get the score high enough to realize that an intersection needs protection.' He joined activists from the Ridgewood Tenants Union and Transportation Alternatives, demanding new signals and better street design. Gianaris said he contacted the Department of Transportation a year earlier with no result. The city claims over 20 traffic control approvals in Ridgewood, but residents and advocates say it’s not enough. The call comes as pedestrian deaths and injuries continue to climb citywide.


Queens Crash Injures Sedan Driver's Head

Two vehicles collided on Juniper Valley Road in Queens. A sedan and an SUV struck front left bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Valley Road in Queens involving a 2014 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The SUV carried five occupants with a licensed driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
BMW SUV Speed Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Myrtle

A BMW SUV tore down Myrtle Avenue. The driver moved too fast. A 74-year-old man tried to cross. The front end hit him. His body broke on the asphalt. He died there, under the streetlights. The driver did not slow down.

A BMW SUV struck and killed a 74-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east at unsafe speed when its front end hit the pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk. The man suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by speeding drivers to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Strikes 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 70-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions after an e-bike hit her on Fresh Pond Road. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on Fresh Pond Road in Queens struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the e-bike rider. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use. The incident highlights a failure by the e-bike operator to yield to a crossing pedestrian, resulting in significant injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits E-Bike Rider

A sedan made an improper right turn on Cypress Hills Street. It struck a 35-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash left the bicyclist injured but conscious, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Cypress Hills Street made an improper right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify helmet use. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Rider Injured Ignoring Traffic Control

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Seneca Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Seneca Avenue in Queens was injured after disregarding traffic control. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity classified as level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
69-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Eliot Avenue

A 69-year-old man was struck while crossing Eliot Avenue in Queens. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Eliot Avenue in Queens. He was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or other factors were noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorcyclist Ejected in Queens Truck Collision

A pick-up truck turned right on Cypress Avenue. A motorcycle went straight. The two collided. The rider flew off, hit face, stayed conscious. Police cite improper lane use. Helmet worn. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn onto Jefferson Avenue. The 44-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The truck's right side doors and the motorcycle's left front bumper were points of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No driver errors were specified for the truck driver. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Queens Crash

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage. He suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The bike’s front center was damaged. The incident happened near 63-37 78 Street.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens near 63-37 78 Street. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The crash involved a single bike traveling west, going straight ahead before the collision. The police report does not specify other vehicles or victims involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11