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

Bus Hits Pedestrian Walking Against Traffic

A 39-year-old woman walked against traffic on a Queens highway. A bus traveling east struck her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along a Queens highway against traffic. The bus, carrying 10 occupants and driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bus showed no damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Street

A moped traveling west hit a 55-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was inattentive and speeding. Impact was at the moped’s front center. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 39 Avenue in Queens struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The moped’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control at a safe speed led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Parked Hit on Left Side Doors

A 75-year-old female occupant suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions. The SUV was parked when struck on the left side doors. Injuries were moderate, and the victim remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV was parked near 7-11 on 130th Street in Queens when it was struck on the left side doors. The sole injured person was a 75-year-old female occupant who sustained abrasions to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle had no occupants at the time of impact. The injury severity was classified as moderate. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment or additional factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist riding east on Union Street in Queens. The cyclist, a 48-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike and car both sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a left turn onto Union Street and collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her hip and upper leg, and was not ejected from her bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both sustained damage to their center front ends. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash occurred in Queens, zip code 11354.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Northern Boulevard

A sedan struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on Northern Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead when struck. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Moped on Northern Boulevard

A sedan struck a moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The sedan’s right side was damaged. Both drivers were licensed. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision with a sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, impacted the moped, which was traveling east, on its right front quarter panel. The moped driver suffered internal injuries affecting his entire body and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrians in Queens

SUV reversed on Blossom Avenue. Struck two elderly pedestrians. Both suffered head and facial injuries. Police cite unsafe backing and driver inattention. Blood on the street. Metal against flesh.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV backed west on Blossom Avenue in Queens and struck a 78-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man. Both pedestrians were crossing outside an intersection. They suffered abrasions and head injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left rear bumper hit the victims. No pedestrian errors or missing safety equipment were noted. The SUV had two occupants and sustained center back end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old man was hit by a Jeep SUV making a left turn on 146 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused a back contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on 146 Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2017 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling west at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Jasmine Avenue

A 61-year-old man fell from his e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue. No other vehicles. No crash. He struck his head. The scooter stood untouched. The street was silent. He died there, under the cold lights.

A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue was killed after being ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, 'Jasmine Avenue, under cold streetlights — a 61-year-old man thrown from his e-scooter, headfirst to pavement. No crash, no wreckage. Just silence, and a still body in the dark. The scooter stood untouched.' The man suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved. The e-scooter showed no damage. The man was the sole occupant and driver. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Demolished on Slippery Whitestone Expressway

A 22-year-old male driver crashed his sedan northbound on Whitestone Expressway. The vehicle was demolished on impact. The driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Slippery pavement was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured when his 2019 sedan was demolished in a crash on the Whitestone Expressway. The driver, who was the sole occupant, suffered abrasions to his face but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists slippery pavement as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The damage to the vehicle was severe, described as demolished.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Sedan on Left Side

A 26-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV making a U-turn struck a sedan going straight. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors. The SUV’s front center bore the damage. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver in an SUV was making a U-turn on 17 Avenue near Utopia Parkway when she collided with a sedan traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing injuries to the SUV driver’s knee and lower leg. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The sedan was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The driver complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Improper Turn Slams Two Sedans in Queens

Two sedans crashed on 24 Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger injured. Impact hit left front bumpers. Improper turning by both drivers caused the wreck. Passenger unbelted. Arms and shoulders took the blow.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 24 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers and a right rear passenger were injured, suffering trauma to arms and shoulders. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The impact struck the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The 31-year-old male driver wore a lap belt. The 55-year-old female passenger was unbelted. All involved remained conscious and were not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Fails to Yield, Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A taxi made a left turn on Sanford Avenue in Queens. It struck an 81-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Sanford Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The taxi showed no damage from the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Lexus taxi. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Teen Passenger Killed in Motorcycle Ejection

A 17-year-old girl died on Cross Island Parkway. She rode outside a Honda motorcycle. The bike turned left. She was ejected, helmeted, and killed. The driver had only a permit. Inexperience and speed led to tragedy. The road stayed silent.

A 17-year-old girl was killed while riding on the outside of a 2002 Honda motorcycle on Cross Island Parkway just after midnight. According to the police report, the motorcycle made a left turn when the passenger, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The driver, a male with only a permit, was operating the motorcycle at an unsafe speed. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the crash. The report notes she was helmeted, but the primary causes were driver error and inexperience.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
3
SUV Rear-End Crash Crushes Passenger on Expressway

Two SUVs, southbound. One slams into the back of the other. Steel folds. A woman, 49, crushed in the front seat. Both drivers hurt. Alcohol involved. The Whitestone Expressway runs red with injury.

Two sport utility vehicles, both heading south on the Whitestone Expressway, collided when one struck the rear of the other. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was there.' Three people were injured: a 49-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her entire body, a 24-year-old woman driver sustained arm injuries, and a 54-year-old male driver was hurt in the chest. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends, showing a forceful rear-end impact. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Driver Injured in Utopia Parkway Collision

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Utopia Parkway. The driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver traveling north on Utopia Parkway collided with a parked SUV. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. The driver sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the driver. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The crash resulted from driver error, specifically inattention and distraction, leading to the collision with the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on 33 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 33 Avenue. A five-year-old passenger suffered a facial abrasion. The collision hit the right front quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Driver errors included failure to yield and obstructed view.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 33 Avenue. The crash involved a northbound Honda and a westbound Mercedes. A five-year-old female passenger in the Honda was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion. The child was restrained and the airbag deployed. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and limited or obstructed view. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Mercedes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injury severity was moderate, and the child was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV and Sedan Collide on College Point Boulevard

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on College Point Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered abrasions and shock, trapped in the vehicle. The crash involved left-side impacts and driver distraction. Injuries spanned the entire body of the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on College Point Boulevard involving multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and shock and was trapped inside the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on the left side doors, sustaining damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused injuries to the entire body of the sedan driver, who was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard

A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him head-on. The impact hit the cyclist’s left front and the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kissena Boulevard in Queens involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 67-year-old male bicyclist. Both were traveling north when the SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left front. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the primary error noted was the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Mercedes SUV Overturns, Driver Ejected on Main Street

A Mercedes SUV flipped turning south on Main Street. The unbelted driver, 38, was thrown out, bleeding and broken but conscious. The SUV hit a parked Honda. Metal and bodies scattered. The street bore the scars of violence.

A 2022 Mercedes SUV overturned while making a right turn southbound on Main Street. According to the police report, the 38-year-old driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his body. The SUV struck a parked 2011 Honda, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited in the data. The crash left the Mercedes demolished and the street marked by injury and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16