Crash Count for Precinct 107
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,458
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,670
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 593
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 107?

Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Queens Streets Still Waiting for Action

Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Queens Streets Still Waiting for Action

Precinct 107: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Plain Sight

Three dead. Eight seriously hurt. In the past year, the streets of Precinct 107 have not spared the young or the old. A 20-year-old cyclist was killed on 164th Street, struck by an SUV. A 21-year-old passenger died after being thrown from a moped on 73rd Avenue. A 73-year-old man lost his life behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway. The numbers do not flinch: 1,292 crashes, 838 injuries, 8 serious injuries, 3 deaths—all in just the last twelve months (NYC Open Data).

Recent Crashes, Unanswered

Last summer, a young man on a bike was hit and killed by a Jeep SUV on 164th Street. He was ejected. He died at the scene. No helmet, no armor, just flesh and bone against steel (NYC Open Data).

In August, a moped passenger was thrown and killed. The crash report lists one cause: unsafe speed (NYC Open Data).

On Union Turnpike, a pedestrian was struck while pushing a car. He did not survive. The street did not forgive a moment’s distraction (NYC Open Data).

Leadership: Promises and Silence

Local leaders have the tools. They can lower speed limits, redesign streets, and enforce the law. But the pace is slow. The city has started to roll out 20 mph zones and expand speed cameras, but not everywhere, not fast enough. The police can crack down on speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. They can target crash hotspots. They just need to act.

After a recent bus crash in Queens, a passenger described the chaos: “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.” Another rider called it “very devastating for the people that were on the bus.”

What Comes Next

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. The police in Precinct 107 can enforce the law. Local leaders can set safer speeds and redesign deadly streets. Residents can demand action. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 107 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 24, assembly district AD 24 and state senate district SD 11.
Which areas are in Precinct 107?
It includes the Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park, and Queens CB8 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 23 and District 24, Assembly Districts AD 24, AD 25, and AD 27, and State Senate Districts SD 11, SD 14, and SD 16.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 107?
Cars and SUVs: 1 death, 206 minor injuries, 106 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries, 322 total incidents. Trucks and Buses: 1 death, 4 minor injuries, 7 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries, 12 total incidents. Motorcycles and Mopeds: No deaths, 2 minor injuries, 1 moderate injury, 0 serious injuries, 3 total incidents. Bikes: No deaths, 0 minor injuries, 1 moderate injury, 0 serious injuries, 1 total incident.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 107 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue speeding and failure-to-yield tickets, and target known crash hotspots. The police have the tools—they just need to act.
Are crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Every crash is preventable. Speed, distraction, and reckless driving can be stopped with enforcement and safer street design. Every death is a failure, not fate.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, expand automated enforcement, and push for laws that protect people walking and biking. They can demand action from city agencies and the police.
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

David Weprin
Assembly Member David Weprin
District 24
District Office:
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Legislative Office:
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
James F. Gennaro
Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24
District Office:
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
Twitter: JamesGennaro
Toby Stavisky
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
District Office:
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 107 Police Precinct 107 sits in Queens, District 24, AD 24, SD 11.

It contains Queens CB8, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 107

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

A Hyundai SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unconscious SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens

SUV driver lost consciousness on Main Street. His vehicle struck parked cars, smashing bumpers and panels. The driver was injured and found unconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old man driving an SUV north on Main Street in Queens lost consciousness and crashed into several parked vehicles. The SUV hit the left sides of a sedan and two other SUVs, damaging bumpers and panels. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorcycle Strikes Sedan on Parsons Boulevard

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained side-door damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck a sedan making a right turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time of impact. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right side doors. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Road

Two sedans crashed on 150-11 84 Road in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other was moving west. A 61-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 150-11 84 Road in Queens. One vehicle was parked, struck on its right front bumper, while the other was traveling west and hit the parked car head-on. A 61-year-old female rear passenger was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue

A 58-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Driver Injured as Sedan Struck During Lane Change

A sedan driver suffered arm and hand fractures when another car changed lanes and struck her on Grand Central Parkway. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old woman driving a sedan west on Grand Central Parkway was injured when another vehicle changed lanes and struck her car's left side doors. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision damaged the left side doors of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Wyck Expressway

Two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle fell asleep, striking the front car’s left rear quarter panel. The rear driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided. The rear vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of the front sedan. The driver of the rear car, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the rear vehicle’s part. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the rear vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
3
SUVs Slam on Van Wyck Expressway, Three Hurt

Two SUVs collided on Van Wyck Expressway. Three people—two drivers and a passenger—suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. The collision left three people injured: a 64-year-old male driver, a 56-year-old female front passenger, and a 47-year-old male driver. All sustained whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured at Queens Intersection

A 37-year-old woman was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens. She was located at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway

A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.

A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash

An e-bike rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV on 73 Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2017 SUV traveling west on 73 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered fractures, dislocations, and full-body injuries, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while crossing 164 Street against the signal. The vehicle struck him head-on at the intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 164 Street and 84 Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal when a sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors or violations were specified. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway

A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan in Queens

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on 65 Avenue in Queens. The 82-year-old driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan was parked when it was rear-ended by a 2010 Honda sedan traveling south on 65 Avenue in Queens. The 82-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet had no occupants at the time and was damaged at its center back end. The Honda sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Freightliner Slams Stopped Sedan on Hillside

A Freightliner truck rear-ended a stopped sedan on Hillside Avenue. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a Freightliner truck traveling west on Hillside Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2008 Chrysler sedan. The sedan's 66-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic when struck from behind by the truck, which was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
3
Tanker Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Passengers

A tanker truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers inside the sedan suffered injuries to limbs and neck. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Damage hit front of tanker and back of sedan.

According to the police report, a tanker truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The collision caused injuries to three sedan passengers: a 38-year-old man with knee and foot abrasions, a 29-year-old man with internal injuries to his arm, and a 33-year-old woman with whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both vehicles. The tanker sustained front-end damage, while the sedan was damaged at the rear. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens SUV Crash

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with an SUV on Goethals Avenue, Queens. The SUV struck the bike’s front end, damaging its center. The rider was conscious but injured, with abrasions and head trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Goethals Avenue in Queens involving a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east and an e-bike traveling north. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, impacting the bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider, highlighting the dangers posed by driver disregard of traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV and Sedan Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan overturned. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2013 sedan collided while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing the sedan to overturn. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the collision. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Rear-Ends Truck on Long Island Expressway

A 46-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of a box truck while traveling east. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a station wagon/SUV, a box truck, and a sedan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the box truck, which was changing lanes eastbound. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and maintaining safe following distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured on Clearview Expressway Highway

A 27-year-old man walked along Clearview Expressway in Queens. An SUV traveling east struck him on the right side. He suffered a back contusion. The driver was licensed. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along the Clearview Expressway in Queens. The pedestrian was struck on the right side doors by a 2022 Subaru SUV traveling eastbound. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking along the highway with traffic. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16