Crash Count for Precinct 108
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,958
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,849
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 410
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 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.

Citations

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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

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway

Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Expressway

Two sedans crashed on the Long Island Expressway. A 24-year-old woman suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Metal and bone broke. She stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles were heading east when the crash happened. The 2019 Toyota was struck in the left rear quarter panel by the right front bumper of a 2010 Mercedes. The 24-year-old woman driving the Toyota suffered facial fractures and dislocations but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and improper lane usage as contributing factors. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Hits Barrier on Expressway Shoulder

A sedan struck an object on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver suffered a head contusion. Defective shoulders and slick pavement played a role. One person hurt. Metal and flesh met hard edge.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman driving a 2020 Volkswagen sedan was injured when her car struck an object with its left front bumper on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Shoulders Defective/Improper' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the report. The crash resulted in damage to the left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE

Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
SUVs Collide on Long Island Expressway, Two Hurt

Three SUVs crashed eastbound on the Long Island Expressway. Driver distraction led to rear-end impact. Two people bruised. Both were conscious and restrained. Metal twisted. Danger rode with distraction.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. A 59-year-old male driver suffered back bruises. A 20-year-old female passenger sustained shoulder and upper arm contusions. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. The vehicles took damage to their center front and back ends. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision

An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 60-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing 11 Street with the signal in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 11 Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Audi SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured

A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.

On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorcycle Hits SUV Merging on Northern Boulevard

A motorcycle struck a merging SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 7:31 p.m. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 motorcycle traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with a 2006 SUV merging in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained no damage. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The motorcyclist was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11