Crash Count for Precinct 108
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,393
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,703
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 579
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 43
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 108
Killed 16
+1
Crush Injuries 11
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Back 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Severe Bleeding 13
Head 7
+2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 14
Head 7
+2
Back 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 63
Neck 26
+21
Head 17
+12
Back 16
+11
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 147
Lower leg/foot 51
+46
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Head 23
+18
Neck 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Abrasion 73
Lower leg/foot 29
+24
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 47
Back 12
+7
Neck 10
+5
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

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Precinct 108: nights of impact, days of grief

Precinct 108: nights of impact, days of grief

Precinct 108: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Queens Precinct 108 holds a hard ledger. Since 2022, there have been 5,028 crashes, with 12 people killed and 2,898 injured. Night hits hard. Injuries stack up from midnight to dawn and again in the late afternoon, with deaths peaking at 4 a.m., 5–6 a.m., 10–11 a.m., 3–5 p.m., and 10 p.m. The pattern repeats. The bodies do not.

Queens Boulevard and the BQE carry the worst of it

Two corridors keep coming up in the crash logs. Queens Boulevard shows 3 deaths and 163 injuries. The Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway shows 2 deaths and 377 injuries. The Long Island Expressway adds another death and 351 injuries.

On July 18, 2024, a box truck turned right off Greenpoint Avenue and hit a 28‑year‑old on an e‑bike at 43rd Street. She was killed, the truck striking with its right front bumper as it turned. The police listed “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The city listed her dead. Source: Crash 4741425.

On Nov. 21, 2024, a chain of vehicles met on the BQE. A 75‑year‑old man riding middle rear seat was killed. An eight‑year‑old in another car was injured. Four vehicles. Westbound. Morning. Source: Crash 4773163.

Who bears the blows

People on foot and on bikes take a beating here. Since 2022, drivers have killed 4 pedestrians and 1 cyclist; 346 pedestrians and 314 cyclists were hurt. SUVs and cars account for the largest share of pedestrian harm, with at least 4 pedestrian deaths and 286 injuries traced to them. Trucks and buses add to the toll. Source: NYC Open Data rollup.

At 47th Avenue and 46th Street on June 26, 2024, a left‑turning driver hit a 16‑year‑old girl in the intersection. She died at the scene. The record notes “View Obstructed/Limited.” Source: Crash 4735938.

At Roosevelt Avenue and 70th Street before dawn on April 23, 2024, an eastbound SUV struck a 38‑year‑old man. He was declared dead. Source: Crash 4719380.

Nights are long. The log is longer.

Injuries pile up after dark. From midnight through 3 a.m., there are 328 injuries and 5 serious injuries. At 4 a.m., two people died; at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., two more. Late day is not safe. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. shows 315 injuries and 2 deaths. After 10 p.m., two more deaths. Source: hourly distribution.

Wrong‑way fear lives on highways. On the Clearview Expressway in 2023, a man drove against traffic and crashed into five cars. A Queens jury convicted him. Queens DA Melinda Katz said, “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers.” Two motorists “were badly hurt and still have not fully recovered.” He told police he did it “because I wanted to hurt people and I felt ‘liberated’ by what I had done,” and taunted a victim, “You want to fight?” Source: amNY.

What the numbers say about cause

Most crashes here are chalked up to “other,” a catch‑all that hides the knife. That category links to 5 deaths and 579 injuries. “Disregarded traffic control” shows 1 death and 18 injuries. “Vulnerable road user error” is cited in 2 deaths and 45 injuries. The codes do not heal the bones. Source: contributing factors.

Fix the corners that kill

Targets are clear. Harden right turns for box trucks on Greenpoint Avenue. Daylight the mouths along Queens Boulevard. Put leading walk signals at 46th Street and 47th Avenue. Treat the BQE frontage like the danger it is: slow entries, better channelization, and barriers that keep speeds down. Focus night enforcement where the deaths cluster.

Then go bigger. The city has the tools. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can set slower limits. A 20 mph default on local streets would cut the force that breaks bodies. And the state has a bill to stop the worst repeat offenders. Drivers with long records of tickets kill more often. Speed limiters would cap the harm.

These are not theories. They are the next cuts to a toll we already count. See how to push them here: take action.

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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
Twitter: @SenGianaris
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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

11
65-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

Dec 11 - A 65-year-old man suffered a head contusion while crossing at an intersection in Queens. He was conscious but injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 50 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens at 5:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the vehicle type, driver behavior, or other circumstances was provided. The data focuses on the pedestrian’s injury and crossing behavior, with no indication of fault or contributing actions by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
SUV Slams Truck on Slippery Laurel Hill

Dec 9 - SUV and tractor truck collided on Laurel Hill Blvd. Slippery pavement sent steel into steel. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered bruises across her body. Road surface danger left its mark.

According to the police report, at 18:49 on Laurel Hill Blvd near 65th Street in Queens, a northbound Jeep SUV struck the trailer of a northbound tractor truck diesel. The SUV's left front bumper hit the truck's trailer. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with contusions over her entire body but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited. The crash shows how hazardous road conditions can strip control from drivers and put lives at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Moped Injured in Queens Pickup Truck Collision

Dec 3 - A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pickup truck made a right turn and struck the moped from behind on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The truck driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the rider in shock with abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:54 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A 26-year-old male moped driver traveling north was struck from behind by a pickup truck also traveling north but making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the pickup truck. The moped driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the pickup truck driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in vehicle maneuvers such as turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

Nov 30 - A 34-year-old man suffered full-body bruises after an SUV struck him at an intersection. The vehicle made a right turn and hit the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 37 Avenue and 69 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Hyundai SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights a driver error where the SUV operator did not yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, directly resulting in the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Moped Driver Injured in Queens SUV Left-Turn Crash

Nov 25 - A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 21st Street in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the moped head-on and causing severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM on 21st Street near 43rd Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old male moped driver, traveling southbound, was struck at the center front end by a northwestern-bound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the moped's center front end, indicating the SUV's left turn crossed the moped's path. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Distracted Driver Causes Queens SUV-Truck Collision

Nov 22 - A distracted driver caused a violent collision between a pick-up truck and an SUV in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash exposed dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:36 on 21st Street near Jackson Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck traveling south struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating a failure to maintain focus on the road. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Distracted Driver Hits Queens Bicyclist

Nov 22 - A distracted driver making a right turn struck a 36-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:54 AM on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The driver, while making a right turn, was inattentive and distracted, which led to the collision with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle involved in the crash had damage to the left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Nov 21 - A 26-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck at the intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal on the Koch Bridge pedestrian and bike path near 23rd Street when she was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Pickup Truck Strikes Taxi, Kills Rear Passenger

Nov 21 - A pickup truck slammed into a taxi on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact struck a 75-year-old man seated in the taxi’s back seat. He suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The pickup driver lost consciousness during the crash.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a taxi. The pickup's center front end struck the taxi's right rear bumper. Inside the taxi, a 75-year-old man seated in the middle rear seat took the blow to his head. The report states, "A pickup struck a taxi. A 75-year-old man in the back seat took the blow with his head. He did not fly through glass. He stayed in place. His body broke inside. He died there." The contributing factor cited is "Lost Consciousness" by the pickup driver. No victim behavior was listed as contributing. The crash caused fatal internal and head injuries to the passenger, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver incapacitation behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Queens Crash

Nov 20 - A 23-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow after a crash in Queens. The rider, wearing a helmet, was conscious and not ejected. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash in Queens at 3:00 PM. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. The injury included a fracture, distortion, and dislocation of the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcycle, a 2011 Honda, was traveling south going straight ahead and sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors were identified. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash location was near 53-26 Van Dam Street in Queens. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Queens Bicyclist Injured in Driver Distraction Crash

Nov 12 - A 28-year-old female bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred near 39-37 47 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:30 near 39-37 47 Ave in Queens involving a female bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, aged 28, sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock but not ejected from her bike. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling straight ahead, with impact to the left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, as documented in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Strikes Moped Driver on Borden Ave

Nov 10 - A sedan collided with a southbound moped on Borden Avenue, injuring the moped driver. The driver was partially ejected and suffered contusions to the lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 on Borden Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling south struck a moped also heading south. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan’s point of impact was the right side doors, indicating a side collision with the moped. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused injury severity level 3 to the moped driver, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane use in vehicle-moped crashes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Borden Ave

Nov 6 - An SUV collided with an e-bike on Borden Ave, ejecting the bicyclist and causing a severe hip and leg fracture. The driver disregarded traffic controls, leading to a violent impact that left the rider unconscious and injured.

According to the police report, at 3:13 AM on Borden Ave near Greenpoint Ave, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling east struck a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV's center front end struck the e-bike's right front bumper, causing the bicyclist to become unconscious. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcycle Slams Rear Vehicle on Koch Bridge Path

Nov 5 - A 52-year-old man on a Fly motorcycle struck the rear of a vehicle on the Koch Bridge bike path. He flew from the bike, torn and bleeding, his whole body injured. The crash left the path silent, the man conscious but battered.

A violent collision unfolded on the Koch Bridge pedestrian and bike path when a 52-year-old man riding a 2023 Fly motorcycle struck the rear of another vehicle, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:45, with the motorcycle traveling east. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the motorcycle operator for failing to maintain a safe distance. The report notes the rider wore no helmet or armor. The rear impact left the path silent, the man torn open and bleeding. No contributing factors are listed for the other vehicle or any pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens

Nov 5 - SUV driver lost focus. Struck a man outside the crosswalk. The man’s knee and leg took the blow. He went into shock. No damage to the car. The street left the pedestrian exposed.

According to the police report, a licensed male driver in a 2023 Mercedes SUV was traveling east near 45-07 47 Avenue in Queens when he struck a male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The impact hit the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel. The man suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and entered shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to stay alert. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s distraction. The SUV showed no damage, highlighting the pedestrian’s vulnerability.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Nov 3 - A 59-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan making a left turn hit her at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s left front bumper struck her, causing semiconsciousness and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 47 Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which caused head injuries to the pedestrian. She was semiconscious and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles at intersections, where pedestrian right-of-way is critical but not always respected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on JJ Byrne Bridge

Nov 2 - Two sedans collided on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The front driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:34 on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge, two sedans traveling south collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan. The front driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Pick-up Truck Unsafe Lane Change Injures SUV Driver

Oct 27 - A pick-up truck merging unsafely struck the right side of an SUV on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both drivers were licensed men from New Jersey. The crash caused serious injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 13:21 on Jackson Avenue in Queens, a pick-up truck traveling west merged unsafely and collided with the right side doors of a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old licensed male from New Jersey, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor, indicating the pick-up truck driver’s error in merging. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact: the pick-up truck’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Ave

Oct 27 - A 28-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue away from an intersection suffered severe leg fractures after a vehicle struck him on the right front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 4:35 AM in Queens near 63-14 Roosevelt Avenue, a pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a vehicle traveling east struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old male, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as serious injuries. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors such as helmet use or crossing signals. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly resulted in the collision and severe injury to the pedestrian, underscoring systemic dangers posed by distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Distracted Limo Driver Hits Moped in Queens

Oct 26 - A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a limo struck him head-on in Queens. The limo driver’s inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred near 39-25 48 Street late at night.

According to the police report, at 11:19 PM in Queens near 39-25 48 Street, a limo traveling north collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The limo driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with the limo striking the moped’s center front end with its right front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19