Crash Count for Precinct 108
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,443
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,495
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 340
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 34
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 11, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 108?
SUVs/Cars 52 3 4 Trucks/Buses 8 0 0 Bikes 4 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 4 1 0

Stop Waiting for the Next Body

Precinct 108: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A 16-year-old girl, dead at an intersection. A 28-year-old woman, thrown from her bike and killed by a turning truck. An 18-year-old moped rider, ejected and left unconscious. A 75-year-old man, gone in the back seat of a car. In the last twelve months, three people have died in Precinct 108. Nine more suffered serious injuries. The list of the wounded is long: 738 injured, many left with broken bones, torn flesh, or worse. See the NYC Open Data crash records.

Children are not spared. One child killed, 28 more injured. The numbers do not tell you about the shoes left behind, the blood on the curb, the families who wait for a voice that will never come home.

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars do most of the damage. They killed four, left 52 with moderate injuries, and three with wounds called “serious.” Trucks and buses add eight more to the count. Bikes and mopeds, too, but the weight of steel and speed is what breaks bodies here. See the NYC Open Data vehicle breakdown.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Silence

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can act. But the speed on most streets is still 25 mph. Cameras that catch speeders are proven to save lives, but their future is always in doubt. The police can enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, reckless drivers, those who fail to yield. They have the tools. They need only use them.

When the system fails, the metal falls. In April, debris from the No. 7 train crashed through a windshield at Queens Plaza. “I thought we were being shot at at the time because the velocity of the metal it hit so hard that for a second I thought it was a bullet,” said Rahimi. The city promises inspections. The danger remains.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. These are not accidents. Every death is a choice made by leaders who wait, by police who look away, by laws left unenforced. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand enforcement. Demand action.

Do not wait for another body in the road.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 108

Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered whole-body trauma. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience caused the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The 25-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured severely, rendered unconscious, and suffered injuries to her entire body. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends, with damage concentrated on the center front end of one and the left front quarter panel of the other. The male driver of the second sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing Queens Boulevard

A 25-year-old woman crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was hit by a speeding vehicle. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash happened late at night in Queens.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Queens Boulevard at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash.


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Truck Merges Into Sedan on Long Island Expressway

A tractor truck merged into a sedan on the Long Island Expressway late at night. Both drivers suffered back contusions. The sedan’s front passenger was also injured. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles showed damage on opposite sides.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volvo tractor truck merging eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2018 Jeep sedan traveling straight ahead. The truck struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. Both the sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, sustained back contusions but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses. Damage was recorded on the truck’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


Motorcycle Hits Parked Sedan in Queens

A motorcycle struck a parked sedan on 54 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on 54 Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other occupants were involved. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper.


SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

A Ford SUV turning left struck a Hyundai sedan going straight on 47 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed. Both vehicles damaged on front and left side.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV was making a left turn on 47 Avenue when it collided with a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound straight ahead. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan's 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' impacted areas.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The vehicle behind struck the center back end of the lead SUV, impacting its right front bumper. The driver of the lead SUV, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the collision. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 47 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2005 Honda SUV struck him with its center front end while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face but remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s exact actions before the crash are unknown.


SUVs Collide on Long Island Expressway

Two SUVs crashed head-to-side on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles traveled east. The front passenger in one SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the collision. Damage hit the left front quarter panel and right side doors.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One vehicle struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger in one SUV, a 44-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Long Island Expressway

Two sedans traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old female driver suffered facial fractures and dislocations but remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of a 2019 Toyota sedan and the right front bumper of a 2010 Mercedes sedan. The 24-year-old female driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her face. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A 29-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. Defective shoulders and slippery pavement contributed. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver in a 2020 Volkswagen sedan was injured on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper, causing a head contusion. The driver was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective or improper shoulders and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. The damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the environmental and roadway conditions.


Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A pick-up truck struck a 62-year-old man at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The truck hit with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Borden Avenue and 21 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was unconscious with a head injury after being struck by a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by speeding and aggressive driving in urban areas.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A 33-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike while crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered moderate burns and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens after being struck by an e-bike. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with moderate burns. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-bike was unoccupied at the time, and no additional details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided.


Box Truck Crashes on Slippery Queens Expressway

A box truck driver injured his knee and lower leg in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The truck hit head-on. Slippery pavement and alcohol involvement contributed. The driver was restrained and not ejected. Two occupants were in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male box truck driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The truck collided front-center while traveling east. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle had two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving combined with hazardous road conditions.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers were male. One driver was injured with a head abrasion. The collision involved right front and center front impacts. Driver distraction was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver of one sedan, a 30-year-old male, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled west, with one sedan going straight and the other passing. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.


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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway

Three SUVs collided eastbound on the Long Island Expressway. Driver distraction caused the crash. Two occupants suffered bruises and upper arm and back injuries. Both drivers and a passenger were conscious and restrained. Vehicles sustained center front and back end damage.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The crash involved a rear-end impact between vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 59-year-old male driver with back contusions and a 20-year-old female passenger with shoulder and upper arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens

A 58-year-old man was struck while crossing 58 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and hit the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 58 Street at Roosevelt Avenue with the signal. A 2018 Ford sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in a marked crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was following too closely and distracted. Both vehicles hit center front and back ends. Impact was severe.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The collision caused center front end damage to both the truck and sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.


Sedan Driver Injured on Queensboro Bridge

A 36-year-old woman driving a sedan on the Queensboro Bridge was injured. She suffered full-body pain and shock. The crash involved slippery pavement and a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver was injured while driving a 2019 Infiniti sedan westbound on the Queensboro Bridge. The crash occurred due to her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and slippery pavement conditions. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right front bumper, causing damage to the center front end of the vehicle. The driver suffered injuries to her entire body and experienced shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 42 Road

Two sedans traveling east on 42 Road crashed head-on. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver suffered chest contusions but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 42 Road in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. One driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.