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.

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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

Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle

A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Defective Brakes and Distraction Injure Queens Driver

SUV stopped on Queens Boulevard. Garbage truck struck from behind. Defective brakes and distraction listed. Woman driver hurt. Back pain and whiplash. Night crash. System failed her.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:40 PM on Queens Boulevard near Jackson Avenue. An SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck in the rear by a garbage truck. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The garbage truck sustained front-end damage. The system failed to prevent danger. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The victim was conscious and restrained. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Motorcycle Stopped on Northern Boulevard

A sedan rear-ended a stopped motorcycle on Northern Boulevard. The rider, 67, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely. The crash left both vehicles damaged. No other factors listed.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a motorcycle stopped in traffic on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 1:45 AM. The 67-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies the sedan driver's error as "Following Too Closely," which led to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors were listed. The motorcycle was damaged at the center back end, and the sedan at the center front end. This crash underscores the risk posed by drivers who fail to maintain safe distance from vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens

A 26-year-old moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after a collision with an SUV on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV struck the moped’s front end, causing serious injury. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:04 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 26-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The moped was traveling south, and the SUV was traveling west when the SUV’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the moped. The driver of the SUV was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report explicitly identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered serious lower limb injuries. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Rear-End Crash on Queens 63rd Street Injures Passengers

Two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end collision on Queens' 63rd Street. The crash involved a sedan striking an SUV from behind. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error causing the impact.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Queens' 63rd Street at 17:49 involving a 2020 Honda sedan and a 2015 Toyota SUV, both traveling westbound. The sedan struck the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Two female passengers, ages 50 and 13, seated in the SUV, were injured with back trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report notes no ejections occurred. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the impact, causing injuries to the SUV occupants. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens

SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens

Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.

A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-up Truck Turns Improperly, Injures Cyclist

A pick-up truck made an improper U-turn on Jackson Avenue, striking a southbound cyclist on the right side. The 40-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck was making an improper U-turn when it collided with a cyclist traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the cyclist's right side doors, causing abrasions to the cyclist's abdomen and pelvis. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured but conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The truck sustained no damage to its front end. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, identifying the driver's error as the cause. The cyclist was not noted to have any contributing factors such as helmet use or crossing signals. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to yield and execute a safe turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck and Pickup Collide on Expressway

A box truck making a right turn collided with a pickup truck passing southbound on the Long Island Expressway. The pickup driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:02 on the Long Island Expressway involving a GMC box truck making a right turn and a Ford pickup truck passing southbound. The pickup driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the pickup driver. The box truck driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and no occupants were ejected. The collision's point of impact was the pickup's right front bumper and the box truck's left rear bumper. These factors highlight driver inattention and risky passing maneuvers as causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway

A distracted SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg caused contusions and bruises. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on the Long Island Expressway. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s presence in the roadway was noted, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and limited visibility directly led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck and Sedan Collide on Jackson Avenue

A box truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight east on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A box truck was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, with additional driver inexperience noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle crashes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Flatbed on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A sedan traveling west struck the rear of a flatbed truck also heading west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2013 Nissan sedan traveling west rear-ended a 2020 Mack flatbed truck moving in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the flatbed. The sedan had two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 38-year-old female, was injured with whiplash and whole-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Strikes Bicyclist on 51 Street

A 43-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with back trauma and whiplash after an SUV making a right turn struck her on 51 Street in Queens. The SUV’s left side doors bore the impact, revealing a violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on 51 Street in Queens when a 2023 SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling northwest and making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond the collision details. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with four occupants aboard. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users in Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Girl

A 13-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a Ford SUV struck her on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with a lower arm injury and no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford SUV traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the SUV sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian contributing factors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Strikes Moped Rider in Queens

A moped rider was injured after an SUV made a left turn and struck him on Vandam Street. The rider was partially ejected, suffering full-body injuries including fractures. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vandam Street in Queens around 12:15 PM. A 40-year-old male moped driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 2007 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck the moped on its right rear quarter panel. The impact caused the rider to be partially ejected and sustain injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the collision. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped's right side doors were damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Slams Car on Broadway

A sedan hit another car’s right side on Broadway in Queens. The driver, age 47, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. The crash left the driver conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Broadway near the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the right side doors of another vehicle at 5:13 a.m. in Queens. The 47-year-old male driver of the sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end hit the other car’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause, focusing on the driver’s speed and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 67-year-old man crossing 42 Street in Queens was struck by an e-bike traveling west. The rider’s inattention caused a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 42 Street near Skillman Avenue in Queens at 18:25. A 67-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street outside an intersection when he was struck by an e-bike traveling westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the e-bike rider failed to maintain proper attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike operators to vulnerable pedestrians crossing streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Unlicensed Moped Rider Hits Pedestrian at Speed

A moped, driven too fast and without a license, slammed into a 61-year-old man crossing Woodside Avenue. Both men fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The machine lay shattered. The street bore the mark of reckless speed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Woodside Avenue near 67th Street struck a 61-year-old pedestrian mid-block. Both the pedestrian and the moped rider, age 34, suffered severe bleeding and injuries to their entire bodies. The report states the moped was operated at 'Unsafe Speed' and that the driver was 'Unlicensed.' The Zongzhen moped sustained heavy front-end damage. The narrative describes the moped as tearing down the street 'too fast,' before colliding with the pedestrian. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal, but no pedestrian actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed, speeding driver whose actions left two people bleeding on the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian During Improper Turn

A sedan turning left struck a pedestrian crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The 29-year-old man suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver’s improper turning caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2018 Alfa sedan driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey was making a left turn on Jackson Avenue in Queens at 9:38 p.m. The vehicle struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The data does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing the cause on the driver’s failure to execute a proper turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04