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

Sedan Changing Lanes Hits Parked Cars

A sedan changing lanes struck two parked sedans on Clearview Expressway. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash caused right-side and rear damage to the parked vehicles. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Clearview Expressway was changing lanes improperly when it collided with two parked sedans. The parked vehicles sustained damage to their right side doors and rear ends. The driver of the moving sedan, a male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists, and all drivers held valid licenses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 70-year-old man was hit while crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered neck contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on College Point Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 21 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured on Bowne Street Intersection

A man was struck at a Queens intersection. The impact hit his abdomen and pelvis. He remained conscious but suffered internal injuries. The vehicle struck him center front. No driver errors were recorded. The pedestrian was in the roadway.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bowne Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage classified as 'Other.' The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the time of the crash. No information on the vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 26-year-old woman was hit on Colden Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an eastbound SUV failed to yield. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered abrasions.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Colden Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Ford SUV traveling eastbound struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal

SUV turned right on 162 Street. Passed too close. Hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her leg and foot. Driver held only a permit.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old woman was crossing 162 Street with the signal when a 2007 Chevrolet SUV made a right turn and passed too closely, striking her with the right front bumper. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a man with a New York permit license, was cited for 'Passing Too Closely.' The report lists this as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point

A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.

A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash

A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Toddler Crossing With Signal

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid glare conditions. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Parsons Boulevard in Queens when it struck a 2-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The toddler sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The child was not at fault, and no mention of safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street

A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.

Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on College Point Blvd

A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on College Point Boulevard in Queens. The boy was crossing with the signal when a female driver in a 2018 SUV made a right turn and struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in Connecticut and was the sole occupant. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.

A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 22 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 22 Avenue in Queens at 10:17 p.m. Both drivers were going straight when they collided front to front. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 22 Avenue in Queens at 10:17 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight when the collision occurred. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Barclay Avenue

A 41-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Barclay Avenue with the signal. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Barclay Avenue at an intersection with the signal. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a sedan traveling east that struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the collision remain unspecified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on 164 Street

A 50-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan making a right turn on 164 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal on 164 Street. The collision involved a 2023 Audi sedan traveling west, making a right turn, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Roosevelt Avenue Crash

A 27-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a Jeep sedan making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Roosevelt Avenue involving a 2014 Jeep sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The Jeep driver was making a right turn while the e-bike was traveling straight east. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other injuries or factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place

A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.

A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 13-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on 149 Street in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when the vehicle hit him on the left front quarter panel. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 149 Street in Queens against the signal. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling north, which struck the boy on its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point

A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.

A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard

Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Truck Strikes Pedestrian Outside Roadway Queens

A 56-year-old woman was injured when a tractor truck struck her on 15 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit her entire body, causing shock and pain. She was not in the roadway at the time. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on 15 Avenue in Queens struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the roof of the truck, which also sustained damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian's location outside the roadway is noted, but no helmet or signaling factors are mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16