Crash Count for Precinct 109
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,283
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,421
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 681
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 90
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 109?

Precinct 109: Nighttime Toll on Queens Highways

Precinct 109: Nighttime Toll on Queens Highways

Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 16, 2025

The last months

On 2025-07-02 a 51-year-old driver died on the Cross Island Parkway at Bell Boulevard. On 2025-03-14 an SUV struck and killed a 78-year-old at Northern Boulevard and Parsons Boulevard. On 2024-06-10 a 63-year-old bicyclist died at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue after a left-turning SUV. On 2024-03-06 a 63-year-old moped rider died at College Point Boulevard and Blossom Avenue in a left-turn crash. On 2024-02-15 a 68-year-old woman was killed on Main Street near Reeves Avenue; the report lists unsafe speed. The record is public and long.

Since 2022: 23 dead, 90 seriously hurt, 3,424 injured, across 6,290 crashes, per NYC Open Data.

Where it keeps happening

Highways and arterials carry the blood. Cross Island Parkway is a top hotspot (1 death, 10 serious injuries). Whitestone Expressway is another (2 deaths, 7 serious injuries). Northern Boulevard also kills (2 deaths, 3 serious injuries). These corridors cut through the 109.

Nights are worst. The deadliest hour is 9 p.m. (4 deaths). Seven to ten p.m. account for a cluster of fatal crashes. Poor lighting and late-night speeding make a deadly mix. Targeted night enforcement and better lighting would help.

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. City data show 696 car/SUV crashes and 10 related deaths; trucks and buses account for far fewer incidents.

Queens voices

“Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. Lee told police he entered the Clearview Expressway “in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people and I felt ‘liberated’ by what I had done.” Those words hang over every ramp and merge.

What the 109 can do now

This is fixable. Run night speed details from 7–10 p.m. Flood Cross Island Parkway and Whitestone Expressway ramps with targeted enforcement. Treat repeat hotspots as repeat problems: log them and return. Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals and daylighting at failure-to-yield corners like Bowne St & 41st Ave and College Point Blvd & Blossom Ave. Harden left turns. Use traffic-calming on arterial approaches.

City Hall and Albany — the bigger fixes

Local crashes point to citywide choices. New York must set a safer default: lower the citywide speed limit to 20 mph. Albany and the Legislature should require intelligent speed-assistance devices for habitual speeders. Use Sammy’s Law and the Stop Super Speeders proposals to push these changes; they are concrete, enforceable remedies. For ways to act locally and at the state level, see Take Action.

No more names on a spreadsheet. Call your council member, your state reps, and the mayor. Show up at hearings. Demand 20 mph and limits on repeat speeders. Don’t let tonight be the worst hour again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 109 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 20, assembly district AD 25 and state senate district SD 11.
Which areas are in Precinct 109?
It includes the College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park, and Queens CB7 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 19 and District 20, Assembly Districts AD 25, AD 26, AD 27, and AD 40, and State Senate Districts SD 11 and SD 16.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 109?

Grouped by type from our rollup:

  • Cars and Trucks: Cars/SUVs linked to 696 crashes, with 10 deaths; Trucks/Buses 47 crashes (0 deaths).
  • Motorcycles and Mopeds: 19 crashes (1 serious injury noted).
  • Bikes: 26 crashes.
    Source: NYC Open Data crash rollup.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 109 can save lives now. Run night speed details from 7–10 p.m., when deaths peak. Write failure-to-yield summonses at left‑turn hotspots: Bowne/41st Ave and College Point/Blossom. Flood the highway ramps—Cross Island Parkway and Whitestone Expressway—for reckless driving. Keep going back where injuries repeat. As Queens DA Melinda Katz said of a wrong‑way case, a driver “terrorized other drivers” on a Queens highway—don’t let that happen on the 109’s watch (amNY).
Are these crashes preventable or just “accidents”?
They are preventable. The record shows unsafe speed in a fatal Main St crash (Feb. 15, 2024) and multiple deadly left turns at Bowne/41st Ave and College Point/Blossom. Speeding and failure to yield are choices. Enforce them and lives are spared NYC Open Data.
What can local politicians do right now?
Use Sammy’s Law to set a 20 mph default on city streets. Back the Stop Super Speeders Act to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Fund daylighting and LPIs at failure‑to‑yield corners. Then hold NYPD to nightly enforcement in the 109. Start here: Take Action.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Nily Rozic
Assembly Member Nily Rozic
District 25
District Office:
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Legislative Office:
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Sandra Ung
Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20
District Office:
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
Twitter: CMSandraUng
Toby Stavisky
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
District Office:
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 109 Police Precinct 109 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 25, SD 11.

It contains Queens CB7, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109

Unlicensed Moped Driver Hits Stopped Sedan

A moped slammed head-on into a stopped sedan on Kissena Boulevard. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. The sedan took no damage. The crash exposed the risk when unlicensed drivers mix with city traffic.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south struck a northbound sedan stopped in traffic on Kissena Boulevard in Queens at 12:55 p.m. The moped's 41-year-old male driver was injured, suffering contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The moped sustained center front end damage. The sedan, registered in New Jersey and driven by a licensed driver, showed no damage. The moped driver was unlicensed, a key factor noted in the report. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 61-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck at an intersection on Bowne Street. The driver caused the collision by not yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Bowne Street around 9:13 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian rather than another vehicle or object. The driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond the driver’s failure to yield, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver errors at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard

A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Driver in Queens

A sedan slammed head-on on 129 Street in Queens. The driver, alone, suffered a bruised head. Police cite alcohol and distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man crashed his 2023 Chevrolet sedan on 129 Street near 14 Avenue in Queens at 21:19. He was the only occupant and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck head-on, damaging the center front end. The driver suffered a head contusion and bruise, with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim behavior contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Queens Sedan Crashes Into Parked SUVs at Night

A sedan traveling west on 45 Avenue struck two parked SUVs, injuring its driver. The collision caused head injuries and incoherence. Alcohol involvement was cited, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in this nighttime crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver in a 2012 sedan was traveling west on 45 Avenue in Queens around 10 p.m. when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report notes alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the right front bumper and right side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. This crash underscores the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles, causing serious injury to the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Woman Off Main Street Intersection

A sedan struck a 37-year-old woman off the intersection on Main Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The driver moved straight ahead. Police listed no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a 2013 Lexus sedan traveling north on Main Street in Queens, near 41 Road. The sedan struck her with its center front end while she was outside the intersection. She sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report notes her location as 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and her action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No specific driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Two Teens Injured in SUV Parkway Crash

Two SUVs smashed on Cross Island Parkway. Impact tore into center ends. Two teen passengers broke legs and feet. Police blamed driver inexperience. No other causes listed.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway at 10:56. Both vehicles traveled north, going straight, when one struck the center back end of the other. Two 16-year-old passengers, one male and one female, suffered fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. No other errors or victim actions were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A driver was injured in a crash on 160 Street in Queens. The impact caused facial abrasions. The driver was conscious but hurt. Distraction was a factor in the incident.

A collision occurred on 160 Street in Queens, injuring a 41-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved a BMW sedan and a Subaru SUV. The police noted 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other details about the victims or their actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.

A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard

Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.

An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street

Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Boy on Union Street

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV turning left on Union Street in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2017 BMW SUV made a left turn on Union Street in Queens and struck him at the intersection. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The SUV's center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Kissena Boulevard

Sedan hit a 33-year-old man crossing Kissena Boulevard with the signal. The impact left him with a head injury and concussion. Driver failed to yield and ignored traffic control. Shock and trauma followed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Kissena Boulevard struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, and was in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end hit the pedestrian. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash resulted from driver error. The pedestrian’s injuries were classified as serious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Queens Avenue

An SUV struck an e-bike on 11 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs and feet. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both victims were conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on 11 Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling north. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the SUV. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man, and a 35-year-old female passenger were both ejected from the bike. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The crash caused serious injuries but both victims remained conscious. The driver errors noted focus on the SUV's failure to yield, with no other factors specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Colden Street

SUV turned left on Colden Street. Driver distracted. Hit 72-year-old woman crossing with signal. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. Metal crumpled. Blood on the street.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old woman was crossing Colden Street at Elder Avenue with the signal when a 2019 SUV making a left turn struck her. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard

A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.

A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Aggressive Driving Crash Injures SUV Driver

A van making a right turn collided with an SUV merging westbound on Whitestone Expressway. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford van was making a right turn on the Whitestone Expressway when it collided with a 2015 Audi SUV merging westbound. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The van's right front bumper and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian on Slippery Road

A 34-year-old man was struck crossing 132 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Slippery pavement and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 132 Street struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, failed to maintain control on slippery pavement, leading to the collision. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Queens Rear-End Crash Injures Three Men

A sedan struck an SUV from behind on Main Street in Queens. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan rear-ended a 2019 Toyota SUV on Main Street in Queens. The sedan carried three male occupants, ages 35 to 47, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The driver and two passengers were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The SUV had one male driver who was licensed in New York. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Unlicensed Driver Pursuit Hits Parked SUV

A 16-year-old driver and a 14-year-old passenger were injured in a crash on Franklin Avenue. The driver was ejected, the passenger partially ejected. The crash involved a police pursuit and a parked SUV struck in the left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a police pursuit involving two vehicles traveling east on Franklin Avenue ended when one vehicle struck a parked SUV on its left rear bumper. The 16-year-old driver, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered head injuries. A 14-year-old passenger, riding outside the vehicle, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Contributing factors included driver inattention and distraction, unsafe speed, and other vehicular factors. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The crash highlights multiple driver errors during a high-speed pursuit.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16