Crash Count for Precinct 109
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,310
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,437
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 686
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 91
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 16, 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

Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUVs in Queens

A driver crashed into parked SUVs on Cherry Avenue. His arm was cut. Police blamed distraction. No one else was hurt. Metal crumpled. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old man drove east on Cherry Avenue and struck several parked SUVs. The driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No other people were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The moving SUV hit the rear ends of the parked vehicles, damaging bumpers and back panels. The driver was licensed and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash left metal twisted and the street marked by impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Left Turn Hits 15-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 15-year-old girl was struck at a Queens intersection. The SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Beech Avenue in Queens when a 2007 Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
E-Bike Rider Killed After Collision in Queens

A 62-year-old man rode his e-bike north on College Point Boulevard. He struck something hidden in the dark. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay still under blinking lights. The street stayed silent.

A 62-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on College Point Boulevard near 30th Avenue was killed after striking an unseen object. According to the police report, 'A 62-year-old man on an e-bike struck something unseen in the dark. No helmet. Head split open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay still. The streetlights blinked. He never got up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after listing rider confusion as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures 80-Year-Old Bicyclist

An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes 65-Year-Old Pedestrian on 38 Avenue

A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing 38 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was traveling straight eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 38 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling eastbound, struck her with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
E-Scooter Hits Woman Crossing With Signal

A 41-year-old woman crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling south. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter’s front center collided with her at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Parsons Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle damage was limited to the scooter’s front center. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan on Kissena

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Kissena Boulevard. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Kissena Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at the intersection when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street

A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
5
Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Five

Five people suffered whiplash and bruises in a Queens crash on 140 Street. Three sedans and an SUV collided head-on and side-on. The 23-year-old driver was speeding and had alcohol involvement. All occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 140 Street in Queens involving multiple vehicles, including sedans and an SUV. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 21 to 61. Injuries ranged from whiplash to contusions affecting the entire body. The 23-year-old male driver was cited for unsafe speed and alcohol involvement. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder

A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.

A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Strikes 67-Year-Old Queens Pedestrian

A sedan traveling east on Northern Boulevard hit a 67-year-old woman outside the roadway. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead on Northern Boulevard in Queens when it struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers even when pedestrians are outside the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Overturns on Clearview Expressway Injuring Passenger

SUV flipped on Clearview Expressway. Passenger, a 49-year-old woman, took a blow to the face. Police cite passenger distraction. Driver held only a permit. Metal twisted. Road stayed open.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Clearview Expressway overturned after striking with its right front bumper. The front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The driver, a male with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The vehicle overturned and sustained damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
2
Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan on Northern Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard. The unlicensed, distracted driver changed lanes and struck another car. The passenger was scraped head to toe. The other driver was knocked out, bleeding from the head.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard when an unlicensed driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes and struck another vehicle. The front passenger in the unlicensed driver’s car suffered abrasions over his entire body. The licensed driver of the other sedan was found unconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Both men were injured but not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
2
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side Doors

A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on 25 Avenue. The sedan’s driver and a child passenger suffered neck and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The SUV’s front end was damaged. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north collided with the left side doors of a Honda sedan traveling west on 25 Avenue. The sedan carried two occupants: a 38-year-old male driver and a 9-year-old male passenger. Both were injured— the driver sustained neck injuries with whiplash, and the child suffered a head contusion. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The collision impact was on the sedan’s left side doors, indicating a side-impact crash. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUVs Crash on 32 Avenue, Driver Trapped

Two SUVs slammed together on 32 Avenue in Queens. One driver, a woman, was trapped and hurt across her body. Failure to yield set the crash in motion. Metal twisted. She stayed conscious inside the wreck.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 32 Avenue in Queens. The female driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was trapped inside her vehicle but remained conscious. The crash damaged the left side doors of her SUV and the right front bumper of the other, a 2014 Jeep. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Queens Intersection

A 14-year-old boy was hit while crossing 150 Street near 3 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 150 Street near 3 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling west struck him on the left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedans Clash on Northern Boulevard Night

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. A left-turning car crossed into the path of another going straight. A front passenger suffered a head abrasion. Impact crushed metal. Night hid nothing.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard. One sedan was traveling east, going straight, while the other attempted a left turn. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The front passenger in the straight-moving sedan, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles suffered damage: the straight-moving sedan on its left front bumper, and the turning sedan on its right rear bumper. The crash highlights driver error related to following too closely and improper left turn maneuvering.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Hits Sedan on Right Side in Queens

An SUV struck a sedan on 150 Street in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling northeast on 150 Street collided with a 2020 Mercedes sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan’s 42-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New Jersey and New York, respectively. The SUV driver was going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Cherry Avenue

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing Cherry Avenue against the signal. The sedan, traveling east, hit him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The driver was distracted outside the car.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 BMW sedan traveling east on Cherry Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19