Crash Count for Precinct 103
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,025
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,307
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 482
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 12, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 103?
SUVs/Cars 105 5 1 Trucks/Buses 8 2 0 Motos/Mopeds 5 0 0 Bikes 0 1 0
Blood on 103rd’s Streets. Silence from City Hall.

Blood on 103rd’s Streets. Silence from City Hall.

Precinct 103: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

Nine dead. Fourteen left with injuries that will not heal. In the last three and a half years, the streets of Precinct 103—Jamaica, South Jamaica, Hollis—have seen 3,989 crashes. More than 2,290 people hurt.

A 56-year-old man tried to cross Hillside Avenue. He did not make it. A moped rider, just 18, was thrown from his seat and died on 89th Avenue. A 63-year-old Uber driver lost control on 90th Avenue. The garage collapsed. His family waits for him still. “He was a caregiver. That’s very, very tough for us,” said his cousin.

The dead do not get a second chance.

The Role of the Precinct

Precinct 103 has the power to act. Police can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. They can make it known: reckless driving will not be ignored.

But the numbers do not lie. In the last year alone, injuries rose by 24%. Deaths tripled. The crisis is not slowing. It is gathering speed.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

City Hall and Albany have tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. Speed cameras cut speeding by more than half. But the law that keeps those cameras running is again at risk of expiring. Each delay is another family broken.

Local leaders have spoken of Vision Zero. They have promised safety. But promises do not stop cars. Only action does.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand real enforcement. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 103

Sedan Hits Snow Plow on Hillside Avenue

A sedan collided with a snow plow on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered a back injury. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male sedan driver traveling east on Hillside Avenue collided with a snow plow also traveling east but making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the snow plow's right front bumper. The sedan driver was injured in the back and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to the back injury. The snow plow driver was not reported injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan in Queens

A 48-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on 159 Street in Queens. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 159 Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was incoherent with complaints of pain and nausea. The vehicle had no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when drivers appear to be operating vehicles within normal parameters.


Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Crash

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was slowing when the crash occurred. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue slowed or stopped when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's damage was centered on the back end, while the bike's damage was on the front. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and wore unspecified safety equipment.


Sedan Hits FDNY Truck on Hillside Avenue

A sedan struck a FDNY truck on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan, a 62-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue involving a sedan and a FDNY truck. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left front quarter panel of the FDNY truck traveling south. The front passenger in the sedan, a 62-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the FDNY truck.


Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Sutphin Blvd

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan from behind on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver in a 2005 Chevrolet sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a parked 2018 Dodge sedan on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle was traveling straight north and impacted the center front end of the parked car, which sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Distracted Driver Injures Self in Van Wyck Crash

A 48-year-old man driving a pick-up truck on Van Wyck Expressway suffered neck injuries. The truck was stopped in traffic when the driver, distracted, impacted the center back end of another vehicle. He was conscious and reported whiplash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was stopped in traffic on the Van Wyck Expressway when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2018 pick-up truck, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The truck impacted the center back end of another vehicle traveling northbound. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. No other persons were injured or involved. The report does not specify any victim errors or safety equipment use.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 176 Street

A left-turning sedan struck a westbound sedan on 176 Street in Queens. The driver making the turn suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and side damage. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 176 Street in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight west. The driver making the left turn failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The left-turning driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage: the left-turning sedan had front-end damage, and the westbound sedan had right-side damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating NY-registered vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Convertible Hits Parked SUV in Queens

A BMW convertible struck a parked Infiniti SUV on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The collision damaged the front of the convertible and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver in a 2010 BMW convertible collided with a parked 2019 Infiniti SUV on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The convertible struck the center front end of the parked SUV, damaging both vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license. The parked SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 43-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver was distracted. The impact caused bruising and injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The driver was identified as licensed and male, traveling southbound. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends Sedan in Queens

A station wagon driven by an unlicensed man rear-ended a stopped sedan on 150 Street near Liberty Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a station wagon traveling south on 150 Street struck the center back end of a stopped sedan. The station wagon driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the collision. The sedan carried a front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who sustained a head injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary factors. The sedan driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were noted.


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Queens Sedans Collide on 150 Street

Two sedans crashed on 150 Street in Queens. Both drivers were distracted. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries. Both wore seat belts. Impact hit left front quarter panel and center front end. Injuries were bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 150 Street in Queens. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was going straight. Both drivers suffered from inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. The front passenger and driver of the turning vehicle were injured, sustaining head contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision impacted the left front quarter panel of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No ejections occurred. Driver inattention was the primary error leading to this crash.


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Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles on 205 Street

A sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 205 Street. Two men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted. Damage hit the sedan's front and the parked cars' rear ends. Both occupants remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on 205 Street collided with several parked vehicles. The sedan's front center end impacted the rear ends of three parked cars and SUVs. Two male occupants, ages 21 and 45, were injured with neck pain and whiplash but were not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead before the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The front passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage primarily to the sedan's front and the parked vehicles' rear ends.


Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Crash

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck an object head-on. The 46-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver in a 2003 Nissan sedan was injured in a crash on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its center front end. The driver suffered a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver was traveling too fast for conditions. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


Two Sedans Collide on 139 Street

Two sedans traveling west collided on 139 Street. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact and driver distraction. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured passenger wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on 139 Street collided. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 164 Street

Two sedans crashed at 164 Street in Queens. Both drivers were distracted. A 27-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Impact hit left front panels. She was conscious and restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 164 Street in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. A 27-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles. No ejections were reported.


Sedan Backing Collides With Sedan Going South

Two sedans collided on 150 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A woman driving south struck the left rear bumper of a westbound sedan backing unsafely. The female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both vehicles sustained right and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver traveling south on 150 Street collided with a sedan backing west near Liberty Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the left rear bumper of the backing vehicle. The female driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Hillside Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Hillside Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The driver complained of pain and nausea following the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 69-year-old woman was hit while crossing Liberty Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Liberty Avenue in Queens. She was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a right turn, struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights a driver error in yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.


SUV Hits Sedan in Queens Intersection

A Ford SUV struck a Hyundai sedan at 97-08 190 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV, initially parked, collided with a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south at 97-08 190 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV was damaged on its left rear bumper, and the sedan on its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights a driver error leading to injury and vehicle damage.


SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway

A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway. The front passenger, a 23-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was speeding. The crash caused right front bumper damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed. The front passenger in the SUV, a 23-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver held a learner's permit from New York. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash caused injury to the passenger but no ejection occurred.