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 Hits Bicyclist on Roosevelt Avenue

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him on Roosevelt Avenue. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue was struck by a Toyota SUV stopped in traffic. The SUV hit the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the cyclist rather than the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Scooter Rider Ejected, Leg Torn in Queens Crash

A scooter slammed into a turning sedan on Greenpoint Avenue. The rider flew, his leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He screamed, helmet cracked. Both drivers distracted. Metal twisted. Pain and sirens filled the air.

A violent crash unfolded on Greenpoint Avenue near 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Honda scooter struck a turning Ford sedan. The scooter rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious, his helmet cracked, blood on the asphalt. Both vehicles had one occupant each. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The Ford was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel led to chaos and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured by Aggressive Driver Queens Blvd

A 45-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Queens Boulevard. The driver, heading west, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 52-19 in Queens. The 45-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2006 Chevrolet car or SUV traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2009 Freightliner SUV on 58 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front center. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Boulevard

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 58 Street and Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight. A 69-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the front and left quarter panels of the cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 58 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The 69-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorscooter Driver Ejected on Queensboro Bridge

A 39-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected on the Queensboro Bridge. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened while he was traveling westbound, injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Queensboro Bridge. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead westbound when the collision occurred. The crash caused unspecified vehicle damage and impact to an unspecified point on the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the motorscooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Right Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck him on Northern Boulevard. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Northern Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Moped Driver Ejected in Sedan Collision

A moped and sedan collided on 43 Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Both vehicles were traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. The moped driver wore a helmet but was seriously injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 43 Avenue involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the moped. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan had four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The moped driver was conscious but injured. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the severe consequences for vulnerable road users like moped riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Signal

A sedan turning right hit two pedestrians crossing 43 Street with the signal in Queens. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan was making a right turn on 43 Street in Queens when it struck two male pedestrians, ages 5 and 35, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged at the center front end. Both pedestrians were left in shock. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Bicyclists Collide Head-On at Queens Plaza North

Two men on bikes crashed head-on on Queens Plaza North. Both went straight. One rider, 50, suffered shoulder and arm injuries, bleeding, and shock. Police cite driver inattention for both. No helmets reported.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided head-on while traveling west on Queens Plaza North. Both were going straight when their bikes struck each other's front quarter panels. One rider, age 50, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both bicyclists. No other errors or factors were noted. Neither rider wore a helmet. The crash caused injury but no ejection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Box Truck on Queens Boulevard

A man on a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard. He was thrown from his bike and crushed. He died on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched. The crash left one dead, others unhurt.

A 42-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Queens Boulevard struck the rear of a box truck. According to the police report, 'A 42-year-old man on a motorcycle struck the rear of a box truck. No helmet. Ejected, crushed, killed. His body broke on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash killed the motorcyclist. The box truck driver and passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is improper lane usage. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on 35 Street

A box truck struck a 64-year-old bicyclist on 35 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The truck’s right front bumper hit the bike’s right side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 35 Street collided with a bicyclist also heading south. The truck’s right front bumper struck the bike’s right side doors. The 64-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and left the cyclist injured but conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on 54 Street

A taxi struck a 42-year-old male bicyclist on 54 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 54 Street. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The taxi impacted the right side doors, causing damage there, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens

A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Thrown and Bleeds

SUV turned left on Roosevelt. E-bike kept straight. The bumper struck. Rider, thirty-two, flew and hit the ground. Head split open. He lay conscious, blood pooling under streetlights. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played its part. No helmet listed.

An SUV making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike kept straight. The bumper hit center mass. The rider, 32, flew. No helmet. Head split. He lay conscious, bleeding under the yellow hush of streetlights.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes remain the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Driver Distracted, Hits Cyclist on Queens Blvd

SUV turned right, struck a 41-year-old cyclist on Queens Boulevard. Cyclist thrown, bruised, leg injured. Police cite driver distraction. Helmet worn. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 SUV made a right turn on Queens Boulevard and struck the cyclist’s left rear bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the cyclist was heading west, going straight. The cyclist wore a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Two Bicyclists Collide on Queens Plaza North

Two bicyclists crashed head-on while riding west on Queens Plaza North. Both were partially ejected and suffered abrasions to knees, lower legs, and feet. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Both riders remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling west on Queens Plaza North collided. Both riders were partially ejected and sustained abrasions to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both bicyclists. Neither bike sustained damage despite the collision. Both injured bicyclists were conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other safety equipment as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding even among vulnerable road users like cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway

A 56-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The driver suffered back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a 2014 SUV and a 2000 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, causing injuries to the sedan's driver, a 56-year-old man. He sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The sedan's damage was at the center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. No ejections occurred, and both drivers were licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred near 63rd Street. The driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured in a crash in Queens near 63rd Street. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling south, struck an unspecified object or vehicle with its right front bumper, causing damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver held a valid license from California. The crash highlights the role of driver distraction in this incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured in Queens Right-Turn Crash

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 41 Street near 47 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver made a right turn and failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 41 Street and 47 Avenue in Queens. The driver, operating a 2021 Lexus sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11