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

Citations

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
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109

Pedestrian Injured in Queens Bike Collision

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a bike while crossing Sanford Avenue in Queens. She suffered chest contusions and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage. The crash involved pedestrian confusion, not driver error.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bike traveling southwest on Sanford Avenue struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered chest contusions. The bike sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, with no driver errors noted. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes 69-Year-Old Pedestrian on Parsons Boulevard

A 69-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Parsons Boulevard. The vehicle struck him head-on. He suffered fractures and dislocations. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2005 SUV traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped on Main Street

A 44-year-old moped driver was injured after an SUV made a left turn and struck the moped on Main Street in Queens. The moped rider was ejected and suffered leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Main Street in Queens and collided with the moped traveling north. The moped driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The SUV struck the left side doors of the moped with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the moped.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway

A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on 166 Street

Two sedans crashed on 166 Street. The female driver, 55, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles struck front ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 166 Street. The 55-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends, with damage to the left front quarter panel and left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 48-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on 14 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Mazda SUV made a left turn on 14 Avenue in Queens and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes 16-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and bruised after a collision with an SUV on Laburnum Avenue. The SUV hit the bike head-on. The boy suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2019 SUV traveling east on Laburnum Avenue in Queens. The collision occurred when the SUV disregarded traffic control, leading to a center front end impact with the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. The driver of the SUV was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Driver in Queens, Neck Injury

A 32-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens suffered a neck injury after a collision. The impact struck the right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on College Point Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, was struck at the right front bumper. The driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Driver Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian

A driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Franklin Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered a back injury but stayed conscious. The crash exposed danger at a city crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Franklin Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way, as listed in the report's contributing factors. The man suffered a back injury and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with one occupant. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The incident highlights a driver error that endangered a vulnerable road user at a marked crossing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling northwest, struck him at the left front bumper. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver was traveling too fast for conditions. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Left Turn Hits Elderly Bicyclist

A 79-year-old man on a bike was struck on Northern Boulevard. The SUV made a left turn and hit the bicyclist from behind. The rider suffered a back contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Northern Boulevard was injured when a 2018 Toyota SUV made a left turn and struck him at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained a back contusion and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north before making the left turn. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to bicyclists going straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Solo Crash

A 47-year-old male bicyclist crashed on 58 Road in Queens. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was unconscious and not wearing safety equipment. The bike sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 58 Road in Queens crashed his bike, sustaining serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike showed damage to the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash resulted in significant injury to the bicyclist, who was not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Box Truck Slams Sedan on Main Street

Box truck hit sedan from behind on Main Street. Woman driver hurt. Neck pain, whiplash. Truck followed too close. Both vehicles headed north. Impact crushed sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, a box truck rear-ended a sedan on Main Street while both vehicles traveled north. The sedan’s 32-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, showing the truck driver failed to keep safe distance. The truck struck the sedan’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan on Juniper Avenue in Queens. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver hit the pedestrian with the right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing outside an intersection on Juniper Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Teen Driver Injured Changing Lanes on Expressway

Sixteen-year-old driver crashed a sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Left front bumper struck an object during lane change. Driver suffered knee and leg injuries. No other vehicles or people hurt.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male driver was injured on Whitestone Expressway at 8 p.m. while changing lanes in a 2023 sedan. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper, damaging the center front end. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious, not ejected, and was the sole occupant. Police list driver inexperience and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ended During Queens Police Pursuit

A sedan stopped in traffic on College Point Boulevard was struck from behind. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver was stopped in traffic on College Point Boulevard in Queens when her sedan was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle involved in a police pursuit. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a Lexus sedan and a Toyota vehicle traveling southbound. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the stopped sedan and the left front bumper of the pursuing vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Injured After Driver Fails to Yield

E-bike slammed into turning car on Union Street. Rider took the hit, head and body hurt. Driver failed to yield. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Union Street struck a vehicle making a left turn eastbound. The e-bike hit the car’s right front bumper with its center front end. The rider suffered a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at their front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
78-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backed Into By SUV

A 78-year-old man was injured when an SUV backed unsafely in Queens. The vehicle struck him with its left rear bumper. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and unoccupied at impact. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Honda SUV backed unsafely in Queens near College Place. The SUV was starting from parking and struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate, with no mention of helmet or signaling factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and struck the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head abrasions. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved two occupants in the sedan and one cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
16-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Francis Lewis Blvd

A 16-year-old male bicyclist suffered a knee and lower leg fracture on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The crash involved improper lane usage and bicyclist confusion. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The bicyclist was stopped in traffic before the crash and was not ejected. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles. The driver held a permit license from New York. The crash occurred at the right rear quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle. The report does not indicate helmet use or other safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16