Crash Count for Precinct 108
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,920
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,811
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 403
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 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

SUVs Collide on Skillman Avenue in Queens

Two SUVs crashed on Skillman Avenue. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Metal struck metal. Streets failed the people inside.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at Skillman Avenue and 39th Street in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured in the leg. Three others, including both drivers and one passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The crash left bruises and pain. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The system allowed distraction and disregard to rule the road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Singer Killed Crossing Woodhaven Boulevard

A soul singer crossed Woodhaven at Myrtle. A Yamaha motorcycle struck her. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider kept going as the light changed. Police have not charged him. Dreams ended in the street. The city moves on.

NY Daily News reported on April 27, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was fatally struck by a Yamaha motorcycle while crossing Woodhaven Blvd. at Myrtle Ave. in Queens. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. as the traffic light turned from yellow to red. The article notes, 'the motorcyclist hit her as the light turned from yellow to red.' Police have not charged the 34-year-old rider, and the investigation continues. Henderson was returning home from a performance. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at major intersections and the risks posed by vehicles failing to yield during signal changes.


SUV U-Turn Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on Skillman

SUV swung a U-turn on Skillman. Front bumper hit a cyclist. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. Blood on the street. System failed him.

A 45-year-old man riding a bike was struck by an SUV making a U-turn on Skillman Avenue near 43rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front bumper hit the cyclist, crushing his leg. The cyclist was injured but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the driver’s improper turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Bleeds After BQE Merge Crash

Kawasaki rider merges on BQE. Metal hits Ford’s rear. Rider falls, leg torn, blood pools. No helmet. He stays awake. Ford untouched. System fails the young.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured merging westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, his Kawasaki struck the left rear bumper of a Ford. The rider crumpled to the pavement with severe leg lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The Ford showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors. Lack of helmet use is noted only after the collision details. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Dies After Belt Parkway Crash

A Brooklyn man lost control on Belt Parkway. His SUV struck a tree near JFK. Emergency crews arrived but could not save him. The road stayed quiet. Police kept watch. The investigation continues.

The Brooklyn Paper reported on April 23, 2025, that a 57-year-old Brooklyn man died after crashing his SUV on the Belt Parkway near JFK Airport. Police said the driver "failed to navigate the roadway and struck a tree." Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. The NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is handling the case, and no arrests have been made. The article highlights the crash location—westbound Belt Parkway, just west of 130th Street—and notes the ongoing investigation. The incident underscores the dangers present on high-speed parkways and the unforgiving design of tree-lined medians.


Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens

Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.


FDNY Truck Strikes Cyclist In Queens

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. It hit a man on a bike. He died there, on the street. Police are investigating. The crash happened in Middle Village, Queens. Metal met flesh. The city keeps moving.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The collision happened as the truck was 'turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street.' The victim, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating the incident. The article notes the truck's turning movement but does not detail further driver actions. This fatal crash highlights the risks at intersections where large vehicles and cyclists cross paths. No information was provided about charges or policy changes.


FDNY Firetruck Kills Cyclist Near Park

A firetruck struck a cyclist on Juniper Boulevard. The truck turned with lights and sirens. The cyclist was crushed under the rear wheels. Sheets covered the scene. Firefighters stood by, shaken. The victim died instantly. The investigation continues.

According to the New York Post (April 19, 2025), an FDNY Rescue Company 4 firetruck fatally struck a cyclist near Juniper Valley Park in Queens while responding to a call. The article states, "The truck was making a turn onto Juniper Boulevard...when the fatal accident occurred." Police reported the truck had lights and sirens activated. The cyclist ended up beneath the rear wheels and was pronounced dead at the scene. Photos showed emergency sheets covering the area. Witness Miguel Vega described firefighters as "shaken, like shocked." The incident highlights the dangers at intersections, especially when emergency vehicles turn. The crash is under investigation, with no details yet on policy or procedural changes.


Ex-Firefighter Charged In Queens Fatal Crash

A former firefighter sped through a red light in Queens. He struck Justin Diaz’s car at 83 mph. Diaz died a block from home. The driver was drunk, high, and unregistered. The court revoked his bail. Diaz’s family mourns.

ABC7 reported on April 17, 2025, that ex-FDNY firefighter Michael Peña faces manslaughter and DWI charges after a deadly crash in Queens. Prosecutors allege Peña was drunk, high, and speeding at 83 mph—three times the limit—when he ran a red light and T-boned 23-year-old Justin Diaz’s car. Surveillance and body camera footage show Peña admitting to running the light. Five hours after the crash, tests confirmed intoxication by alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine. Peña’s record includes prior arrests and 25 school zone speeding tickets. He also drove an unregistered vehicle with an obstructed plate and tinted windshield. The victim, Diaz, was headed to work and had just graduated college. The case highlights repeated driver violations and systemic failures in enforcement.


Pickup Truck Strikes E-Scooter on 47 Street

Pickup truck hit e-scooter on 47 Street. E-scooter rider suffered leg injury. Both drivers failed to yield. Metal met flesh. Shock followed.

A pickup truck and an e-scooter collided on 47 Street at Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The pickup truck struck the e-scooter with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider wore pads. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore right-of-way rules.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Steering Failure Sends Sedan Into Parked Cars

A sedan lost steering on 48th Street. The driver hit two parked cars. One man suffered neck pain. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed silent.

A sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens struck two parked cars after a steering failure. One male driver, age 45, was injured with neck pain and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash damaged the front of the moving sedan and the rear ends of both parked vehicles. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedans Collide on BQE, Neck Injury Reported

Three sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. The road stayed dangerous. Metal met metal. People paid the price.

Three sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, one driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Other occupants and drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight and one making a right turn. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedans Collide on 65th Street, Passengers Hurt

Two sedans crashed on 65th Street. Passengers bled. Shock followed. Driver inattention and failure to yield cut through Queens before dawn.

Two sedans collided on 65th Street near Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Two male passengers, both 34, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Both were in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the front and rear of the vehicles damaged. No further details on other injuries were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A sedan turned left on 43rd Avenue. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the signal. He fell, hurt his back. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played a part. The car rolled on. The man did not.

A 45-year-old man crossing 43rd Avenue at 48th Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, the sedan's left front bumper hit the pedestrian's back, causing injury and shock. The driver, a 24-year-old woman, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. These driver errors are listed as contributing factors. A baby in the car witnessed the crash. The vehicle was undamaged. The man suffered pain and injury. The report does not mention any fault by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze

A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.

According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Kids Outside School

A driver lost control near a Queens school. The car struck two children and a man. A seven-year-old girl’s leg snapped. Sirens wailed. Police arrested the driver. The sidewalk bore the scars. The city’s danger was plain.

According to the New York Post (April 4, 2025), an unlicensed driver reversed into a box truck, then spun onto the sidewalk outside Our World Neighborhood Charter School in Astoria, Queens. The crash injured three: a 7-year-old girl with a broken femur and head injury, a 14-year-old girl with leg injuries, and a 58-year-old man with bruises. The article states, 'Bah was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving and driving without a license.' This incident follows another recent crash involving a suspended license, highlighting recurring risks from unlicensed drivers. The crash underscores the persistent threat cars pose to people on city sidewalks, especially near schools.


E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection

Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.


Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Ejected and Injured

A sedan turned right on Queens Blvd. It struck a westbound e-scooter. The rider, 46, was ejected. He suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A sedan making a right turn on Queens Blvd collided with a westbound e-scooter. The 46-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash resulted from 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The e-scooter was demolished in the impact. The police report does not mention any helmet use or other contributing factors beyond the listed driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus and Sedan Crash on Broadway Injures Teen

A bus and sedan collided on Broadway in Queens. A 17-year-old passenger suffered a fractured arm. Police cite unsafe speed as a factor. Metal and glass met. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A bus and a sedan crashed on Broadway at 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed contributed to the collision. A 17-year-old male passenger was injured, suffering a fractured arm and dislocation. The crash involved multiple vehicles and left one young passenger hurt. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash

A young woman on a moped suffered knee and lower leg injuries after crashing at unsafe speed. The impact damaged the front center of the vehicle. Driver inexperience and excessive speed were cited as contributing factors in the police report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female moped driver was injured in a crash on 44 Street near 55 Avenue at 2:11 AM. The report states the driver was traveling south, going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The damage was concentrated on the center front end of the moped, highlighting the severity of the impact. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04