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

Sedan Ignores Signal, Slams Motorscooter

A sedan plowed into a motorscooter on Thomson Avenue. The scooter driver flew off, hit the ground, and suffered leg wounds. Police blamed traffic control disregard. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Thomson Avenue struck a motorscooter heading north. The motorscooter driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver error involving ignored signals or signs. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the scooter’s left side. Both drivers were licensed. The scooter driver wore a helmet, but the crash stemmed from the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection

Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Rider Injured in Vernon Boulevard Crash

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured on Vernon Boulevard. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bike’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle on Vernon Boulevard. The rider was partially ejected from the bike, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash damaged the bike’s left front quarter panel. The contributing factor listed was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the rider’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Hits Parked Pickup on Long Island Expressway

A 43-year-old male occupant suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of a parked pickup truck. Glare and a defective tow hitch contributed to the crash. The injured occupant was in shock.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked 2012 pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the center back end of the pickup. The injured party was a 43-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who sustained hip and upper leg injuries and was not ejected. Contributing factors included glare and a defective tow hitch. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pickup was parked at the time of the crash. No victim fault or helmet use was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue

SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan

A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Strikes 69-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A sedan hit a 69-year-old woman crossing 65 Place in Queens. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. She was in shock. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 65 Place in Queens struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not blamed and no safety equipment was mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV and Bus Collide on Long Island Expressway

A station wagon SUV struck a bus on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver suffered bruises and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck nearby was undamaged and uninvolved.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a station wagon SUV and a bus, both traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the right side doors of the bus with its right front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles were damaged or involved despite a nearby tractor truck being present. The police report highlights repeated driver inattention as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street

A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 63-year-old man was hit by a taxi making a left turn on Queens Boulevard at 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi's left front bumper struck him, causing shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Queens Boulevard made a left turn at 58 Street and struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper, causing the pedestrian to suffer shoulder and upper arm injuries, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi with no occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing 43 Avenue

A 30-year-old woman was injured crossing 43 Avenue in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection when she was hit by a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound with two occupants in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Marked Crosswalk

A 31-year-old man was hit crossing 42 Road in a marked crosswalk. The SUV struck him on the left side. He suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 42 Road at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the pedestrian on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Aggressive Driving/Road Rage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Queens SUV Collides With Bicyclist on Skillman

A bicyclist was injured in Queens when a 2016 SUV struck him on Skillman Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and was partially ejected. Police cited defective brakes as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Skillman Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 Chrysler SUV and a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a male, was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV struck the bike on its left front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 57th Street

A KIA turned right near 57th Street. Its bumper hit a man standing in the road. His arm tore open. Blood spilled onto Queens pavement. The driver looked away, distracted by something outside. The night stayed silent. The wound did not.

A 42-year-old pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his arm when a KIA sedan, making a right turn near 57th Street in Queens, struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'the driver looked away—distracted by something outside the car.' The crash occurred at 1:55 a.m. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the impact happened. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor for the driver. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. Other vehicle occupants were not reported injured. The parked Lexus sedan was not involved in the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Queens SUV Crash

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Vernon Boulevard collided with a southbound SUV. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV had no visible damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision occurred at the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

A 58-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured after a Ford SUV made a left turn on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Skillman Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter rider also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Left Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was struck on 58 Street in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and collided with the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered chest contusions but remained conscious and helmeted. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 58 Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Child Passenger Injured in Queens Truck Crash

A truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard struck a vehicle, injuring a 3-year-old child passenger. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The child was restrained in a child seat.

According to the police report, a 1999 Dodge truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with another vehicle. A 3-year-old child, seated in the left rear passenger seat and secured with a child restraint, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The child’s injuries were classified as moderate. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child or other passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Inattentive Sedan Strikes Cyclist on 60 Street

A sedan hit a 52-year-old man riding east on 60 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm and hand injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The man stayed conscious. No ejection.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a 52-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 60 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the right side of the bicycle. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11