Crash Count for Precinct 108
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,951
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,839
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 408
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 108?

Blood on the Crosswalks: City Inaction Is Killing Our Neighbors

Blood on the Crosswalks: City Inaction Is Killing Our Neighbors

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

The Numbers That Don’t Lie

Twelve dead. Thirty-five seriously hurt. That’s the toll in Precinct 108 since 2022. These are not just numbers—they are neighbors, children, elders, cyclists, walkers. They are gone.

In the last year: two more deaths. Nine more lives changed by serious injury. Seven hundred twenty-three people hurt. The pain spreads. It does not stop.

The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight

On June 26, a 16-year-old girl was killed at 47th Avenue and 46th Street. She was crossing at the intersection. A car turned left. She never made it home. The crash report lists her as “Apparent Death”—the language of bureaucracy, not grief (crash record).

On April 23, a 38-year-old man was killed on Roosevelt Avenue. He was walking. An SUV hit him. He died with a broken chest. The street stayed open. The world moved on (crash record).

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city has tools: speed cameras, lower limits, new laws. But the work is slow. The deaths are fast. Police can enforce speed, ticket reckless drivers, and watch the corners where people die. They can act. They must.

The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad comes after the fact. They close the road, count the bodies, and move on. As one report put it: “The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad was probing the wreck, police said.”

What Comes Next

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The precinct can target speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. The council can fund street redesigns. The mayor can demand action. The time for waiting is over.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets.

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Other Representatives

Steven Raga
Assembly Member Steven Raga
District 30
District Office:
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
Legislative Office:
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Julie Won
Council Member Julie Won
District 26
District Office:
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
Twitter: CMJulieWon
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 108 Police Precinct 108 sits in Queens, District 26, AD 30, SD 12.

It contains Queens CB2, Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 108

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E-Bike Passenger, Driver Ejected in Collision

A sedan turning left struck an e-bike traveling south on Hunters Point Avenue. Both e-bike riders were ejected. The passenger suffered fractures to the lower leg and foot. The e-bike driver sustained chest contusions. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight south on Hunters Point Avenue. The e-bike carried two males, ages 18 and 20. Both were ejected from the vehicle. The passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained contusions to the chest. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both individuals. The sedan driver was licensed; the e-bike driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No safety equipment was used by the e-bike occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of e-bike riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing 58 Street

A 21-year-old man was hit by a southbound bus on 58 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage after impact.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 58 Street in Queens outside of a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian on its right side doors. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The bus sustained no damage from the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Honda Sedan Slams Stopped Cars on Borden Avenue

A Honda sedan plowed into two stopped cars on Borden Avenue. Metal screamed. A 57-year-old man lost part of his arm. His hand crushed where speed met steel. The crash left blood on the morning. The city moved on.

A violent crash unfolded on Borden Avenue near Greenpoint Avenue. According to the police report, a Honda sedan struck two vehicles stopped in traffic. The impact tore through metal. A 57-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered a traumatic arm amputation. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data shows no errors by the injured man. The crash involved a BMW SUV and two Honda sedans. The force of the collision crushed the victim’s hand and arm. The morning commute became a scene of pain and loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a GMC SUV backed into him on 47 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2017 GMC SUV backing up struck him. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the SUV backed into him, impacting the center back end of the vehicle and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front center. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers reversing in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue

A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Bicyclist Turning Right Queens

A Jeep SUV struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist was making a right turn when the SUV, traveling north, hit him on the right front bumper. The rider suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured after a collision with a 2021 Jeep SUV on 33 Street in Queens. The bicyclist was making a right turn westbound when the SUV, traveling northbound and going straight ahead, struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Truck and Sedan Collide on Long Island Expressway

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved passing too closely. Both vehicles sustained side damage. The injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. Both drivers, a 53-year-old man in the sedan and a 34-year-old male passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their side doors. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Crash

A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in Queens. The bike struck an object head-on at Laurel Hill Boulevard. The rider suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. No safety equipment was used. The crash details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash on Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens. The rider, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted an object with the center front end of his e-bike. He sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of the e-bike. No other vehicles or persons were involved according to the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Bike Head-On

A sedan slammed into an eastbound e-bike on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden. The rider, 27, went down hard. Blood pooled. Head injury. Sirens broke the silence. Traffic signals meant nothing. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden Avenue. The 27-year-old e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. According to the police report, 'Traffic signals ignored. Speed unchecked.' The crash report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals. The e-bike rider was not blamed for the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Turns Into Motorcycle on Vernon Boulevard

A moped cut left across Vernon. The motorcycle struck hard. The rider’s elbow broke and twisted. Distraction and a bad turn caused the crash. Metal bent. Flesh broke.

According to the police report, a moped making a left turn collided with a northbound motorcycle on Vernon Boulevard at 50 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with the moped’s improper turn, as contributing factors. The motorcycle’s left front quarter and the moped’s center front were damaged. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue

A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Concrete Mixer Hits SUV on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A concrete mixer struck an SUV head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The concrete mixer impacted the left front bumper of the SUV, which was hit on its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected, secured by a lap belt. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the truck driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE

A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night

A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Garbage Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 73-year-old man was struck on Woodside Avenue by a garbage truck making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a head injury and was seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling south on Woodside Avenue made a left turn and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severe. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Cyclist Ejected After Striking SUV on Vernon Boulevard

Night on Vernon Boulevard. A woman on a bike hits an SUV’s side. She flies off, head bleeding, still conscious. Her wheel twists. The SUV’s door buckles. Darkness and confusion fill the street. The crash leaves scars and questions.

A 32-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Boulevard collided with the side of a station wagon/SUV near midnight. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were crumpled by the impact, and the cyclist’s front wheel was twisted. The report also states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. The crash unfolded in darkness, with limited visibility and confusion playing a role.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Queens SUV Hits Parked Sedans, Driver Injured

A southbound SUV struck two parked sedans on 48 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling south on 48 Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and unconscious after the crash. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right rear bumper of another. Both sedans were unoccupied and stationary at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the SUV's left front quarter panel and the parked vehicles' rear quarter panels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07