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

E-Scooter Strikes Sedan on Kissena Boulevard

An e-scooter driver collided with a sedan on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. The e-scooter hit the sedan’s center back end. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Kissena Boulevard struck a sedan. The collision impacted the center back end of the sedan, which sustained no damage. The e-scooter driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The sedan had no occupants and no visible damage. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in collisions with larger vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Parked Lexus Smashed on Murray Street

A parked Lexus sat crushed on Murray Street. The left side caved in. A man inside showed no signs of life. The street held its breath. No movement. No answers. Only the wreck and the silence remained.

A deadly crash struck a parked Lexus sedan on Murray Street. According to the police report, a man was found lifeless inside the vehicle, which had its left side crushed. The report states, 'A man sat lifeless in a parked Lexus, no seatbelt, no movement. The left side was crushed.' Both the contributing factors and the identity of the striking vehicle remain unspecified in the data. The victim, a 36-year-old man, was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no driver errors or external causes are listed. The crash left the scene silent, with only the wreckage and the unanswered questions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Head-On

A motorcycle and an SUV collided in Queens at 135-05 20 Avenue. The SUV was making a left turn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him head-on in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver held a permit license and was turning left, while the motorcycle was traveling straight. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Crosswalk

A sedan turning right on Janet Place hit a 56-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Janet Place in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Audi sedan was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of pain at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist

A 55-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a southbound SUV on College Point Boulevard. The SUV struck the bike’s roof with its right front quarter panel. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV and an e-bike collided on College Point Boulevard. The SUV driver passed too closely, striking the bicyclist on the roof with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The 55-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the bicyclist was licensed in Florida. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Prince Street

A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Prince Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Prince Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2018 SUV, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors from the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A 42-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion when an SUV backing north on 34-20 137 Street hit him. The driver failed to back safely and was moving at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Honda SUV backed unsafely on 34-20 137 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Unsafe Speed." The SUV showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and traveling north before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Bicyclist Injured in Queens SUV Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Clintonville Street in Queens. The bike struck the left side doors of a parked SUV. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Clintonville Street collided with the left side doors of a parked 2009 Subaru SUV. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was stationary before impact. No ejection occurred. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 149 Street

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 SUV on 149 Street. The bike hit the left side doors of the SUV. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a southbound 2021 SUV on 149 Street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 57-year-old woman was hit by a southbound bike on Main Street. She was crossing against the signal. The impact caused abrasions and a shoulder injury. The cyclist struck her center front. She remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Main Street against the signal. She suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The collision involved a male cyclist traveling southbound, who struck the pedestrian with the center front of his bike. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the cyclist. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and sustained moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Crashes at High Speed on Parsons Boulevard

A 49-year-old woman driving an SUV on Parsons Boulevard was injured in a crash caused by unsafe speed. The vehicle struck another object with its left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver operating a 2021 SUV was injured in a crash on Parsons Boulevard. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The SUV was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its left front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved another vehicle or object with an unspecified type traveling northeast. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Slams Bicyclist From Behind in Queens

SUV struck a 65-year-old man riding west on Northern Boulevard. The impact threw him off his bike. He suffered leg injuries and abrasions. Police cite following too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was riding west on Northern Boulevard when a northbound SUV making a right turn struck him from behind. The collision ejected the cyclist, leaving him with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The SUV hit the left front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the primary fault noted is the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedans Crash on Cross Island Parkway; Passenger Hurt

Two sedans slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A front passenger took a neck injury. Police blamed following too closely. Metal twisted. One woman hurt. The road stayed hard and fast.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling south. The crash left a 34-year-old female front passenger injured with a neck wound. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the cause for both vehicles. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead. The impact hit the front ends of the sedans. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Slams Object, Driver Injured on Parkway

SUV hit object head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Young male driver suffered neck injury. No other people hurt. Police list unspecified factors. Metal twisted, driver conscious, alone.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driving a 2015 Toyota SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV struck an object with its center front end. The driver, alone in the vehicle, suffered a neck injury and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite specific driver errors. The crash left the SUV with front-end damage. Only the driver was hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Distracted Driver Strikes Woman on Prince Street

A sedan hit a young woman as she stepped down from a car on Prince Street. Her arm split open. Blood ran. The driver was distracted. She stayed conscious, clutching the wound. The car rolled on, untouched. The street stayed dangerous.

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a southbound Honda sedan while getting out of a vehicle near 37-20 Prince Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The impact tore open the woman’s arm, causing severe bleeding, but she remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. Other occupants in the vehicles were not injured. The crash highlights the ongoing threat to pedestrians from inattentive drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Two Vehicles Collide on 32 Avenue

A sedan and an SUV collided head north on 32 Avenue. The sedan’s driver suffered chest injuries but was conscious and restrained. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a sedan and a sport utility vehicle collided while traveling north on 32 Avenue near College Point Boulevard. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old man, was injured in the chest but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No other driver errors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash

A sedan driver crashed on Ulmer Street at 4 p.m. The 18-year-old male suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The car hit with its left front bumper during a right turn. Unsafe speed and lane changes caused the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Ulmer Street. The driver was operating a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash resulted from driver errors involving excessive speed and improper lane changes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
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Rear-End Collision Injures Two Sedan Occupants

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. The driver of the rear vehicle disregarded traffic control and sped. Both drivers were injured, suffering facial and abdominal-pelvic trauma. Both wore seat belts. Shock and minor bleeding followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Northern Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured: the front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, while the rear driver sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused center back-end damage to the front vehicle and center front-end damage to the rear vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Bowne Street

A 43-year-old man on a bike was injured when a parked SUV struck him on Bowne Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Bowne Street was struck by a parked 2014 Lexus SUV that also faced north. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The collision occurred at the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19