Crash Count for Precinct 104
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,864
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,793
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 568
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 104?

Blood on the Boulevard: Queens Streets Are Killing Fields

Blood on the Boulevard: Queens Streets Are Killing Fields

Precinct 104: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Bodies Pile Up

Five dead. Eleven seriously hurt. In the last year alone, 723 people have been injured in traffic crashes across Precinct 104. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do. A cyclist, age 54, crushed by a truck on Juniper Boulevard North. A 47-year-old man, thrown from his bike and killed on Maurice Avenue. Two men on motorcycles, both 39, both dead—one on Eliot Avenue, one on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Each crash a name lost, a family broken.

Just this spring, a cyclist was killed by a truck at the corner of 80th Street and Juniper Boulevard North. The data reads: “Crush Injuries. Apparent Death.” The cause: “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The driver survived. The cyclist did not. See the NYC Open Data crash records.

The System Fails the Vulnerable

SUVs, trucks, and cars do most of the killing. In the last three years, SUVs and cars caused 331 pedestrian injuries and one death. Trucks and buses: 27 injuries, three deaths. Motorcycles and mopeds: 12 injuries, one death. Bikes: nine injuries, no deaths. The pattern is clear. The largest vehicles do the most harm. The smallest pay the price.

On the buses, riders are not safe either. Just last week, an MTA bus in Flushing jumped the curb and slammed into a pole. Eight people were hurt. The driver, a new hire, told investigators he “misjudged the curb.” Video showed more: he “had fallen asleep at the wheel.” 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 went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus,” recalled one passenger. The crash could have killed. It did not. This time.

Leadership: Action or Excuse?

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can act—if they choose. The numbers show where the danger lies. The question is whether they will use that knowledge.

Local leaders have the power to demand more. They can push for lower speed limits, safer street designs, and real accountability for repeat offenders. They can reward action and call out delay. But silence is complicity. Every day without change is another day of blood on the asphalt.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. The dead cannot speak. You must.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 104 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 32, assembly district AD 28 and state senate district SD 12.
Which areas are in Precinct 104?
It includes the Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North), and Queens CB5 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 Precinct 104?
Cars and Trucks: 331 injuries, 1 death (SUVs/cars); 27 injuries, 3 deaths (trucks/buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 12 injuries, 1 death. Bikes: 9 injuries, 0 deaths. See NYC Open Data crash records.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 104 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue speeding and failure-to-yield tickets, and respond to dangerous conditions. The data shows where the danger is. The police can act—if they choose.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. The same streets, the same vehicles, the same patterns. Enforcement, safer street design, and lower speeds can prevent deaths and injuries.
What can local politicians do?
They can push for lower speed limits, safer street designs, and real accountability for repeat offenders. They can demand action from police and city agencies. They can reward action and call out delay.
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.

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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
Joann Ariola
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
District Office:
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
Twitter: JoannAriola32
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

Precinct 104 Police Precinct 104 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 28, SD 12.

It contains Queens CB5, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North).

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 104

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 2025-08-14
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Rear-End Collision on Woodhaven Boulevard Injures Three

Three people hurt in a rear-end crash on Woodhaven Boulevard. Neck and back injuries. Impact struck rear and front ends. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. All victims conscious, restrained. Metal and bodies took the blow.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision on Woodhaven Boulevard involved a sedan and two SUVs traveling north. Three occupants—a 29-year-old male driver and two female passengers, ages 31 and 58—suffered neck and back injuries. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The impact hit the rear ends of the vehicles struck and the front end of the striking vehicle. All injured parties were conscious and wore lap belts. No ejections occurred. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers follow too closely and lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Cypress Avenue

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at knee and foot after an SUV made a left turn and hit her. The crash left the bike damaged at the front. The rider suffered a concussion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Cypress Avenue in Brooklyn and struck her. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was stopped in traffic heading south. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Queens Collision

A 32-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured on Decatur Street in Queens. The crash happened at 9:06 a.m. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Decatur Street near Forest Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it collided with a vehicle making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the e-scooter's center front end and the vehicle's right front bumper. The rider sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan made a left turn on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. It hit a 41-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Fresh Pond Road near Catalpa Avenue in Queens when it struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on Forest Avenue

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Forest Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Both vehicles hit front center. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Forest Avenue collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn northbound. The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV

A pickup truck driver struck a parked SUV on Maurice Avenue in Queens. The 18-year-old driver suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling west on Maurice Avenue collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant of the truck, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper hitting the right side doors of the parked SUV. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Woodhaven

A motorcycle struck a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The rider, distracted, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was torn. He died at the scene. The rider was ejected and injured. The street bore the mark of distraction.

A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard when a northbound motorcycle struck him head-on. According to the police report, the rider was distracted and could not stop. The pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the crash occurred. The impact tore the man’s leg and he died at the scene. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or equipment issues are noted. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction behind the handlebars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured in Queens Failure to Yield Crash

A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 66 Place in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, hit her with its center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 66 Place and Central Avenue in Queens. The 44-year-old woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Turning Left Collides With Sedan Northbound

A southbound SUV made a left turn into the path of a northbound sedan on Vermont Place in Queens. Both drivers were injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The sedan’s left front bumper and SUV’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver in a northbound sedan and a 3-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle were injured when a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. Both occupants suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Ejected Rider on Slippery Queens Road

A 34-year-old man riding a motorcycle north on Flushing Avenue was ejected after his bike slipped on wet pavement. He suffered fractures and dislocations across his body. The crash damaged the motorcycle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after losing control on slippery pavement on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle, traveling straight north, impacted with its left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and slippery pavement. The rider wore a helmet but was still thrown from the vehicle, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his entire body. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the danger of road conditions affecting motorcycle stability.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Woodward Avenue

A moving sedan crashed into a parked car on Woodward Avenue. The driver suffered injuries across his body. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Woodward Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan, hitting its left rear bumper. The driver of the moving sedan, a 43-year-old man, was injured across his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash left the driver with internal injuries. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Driver Distraction Crash

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 63 Drive in Queens. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on 63 Drive in Queens was struck due to driver inattention and following too closely. The 27-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The collision impacted the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle and the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorscooter Hits Turning Sedan in Queens

A motorscooter struck a sedan making a left turn on 74 Street near Eliot Avenue. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling westbound on 74 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn from the opposite direction. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The contributing factor listed was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The sedan, a 2006 Subaru with a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The motorscooter, a 2018 Yamaha operated by an unlicensed New York male driver, suffered damage to its center front end. No other occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Hit by SUV Turning Right on Penelope Ave

An e-bike rider was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Penelope Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Penelope Avenue was hit by a station wagon/SUV making a right turn northbound. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the SUV. The rider remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Driver Ejected, Injured on Flushing Avenue

A 22-year-old female moped driver was ejected and injured on Flushing Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved a collision impacting the moped’s front center and right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female moped driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The moped was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the collision struck the center front end and right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The victim was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling east. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, moving straight ahead. The sedan's driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and bruising. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and New Jersey, respectively. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the box truck. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at these points.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Collides With Motorcycle on Maspeth Avenue

Taxi struck motorcycle on Maspeth Avenue. Motorcyclist, 33, suffered arm abrasions. Crash followed traffic control disregard. Night, Queens. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Maspeth Avenue collided with a motorcycle heading south at Rust Street in Queens. The impact hit the taxi's left rear quarter and the motorcycle's front. The 33-year-old motorcyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and proceeding straight. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14