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

7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 25 Avenue

A 7-year-old girl was struck by a sedan traveling east on 25 Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 sedan traveling eastbound on 25 Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The child was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

A 49-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Depot Road in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured at a marked crosswalk on Depot Road in Queens. The SUV, traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The impact was on the SUV's left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash

Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Queens Street

Two SUVs collided on 149 Street in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound. Damage centered on rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 149 Street in Queens. The driver of the rear SUV, a 51-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's right rear bumper. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center back end of the front SUV and the center front end of the rear SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV on Colden Street

Two SUVs collided on Colden Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The driver of the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash involved driver distraction.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Colden Street collided when the rear vehicle made a right turn and struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The driver of the rear SUV, a 55-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the front vehicle showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway

A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Hits 15-Year-Old Bicyclist Queens

A sedan struck a 15-year-old bicyclist on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver. The cyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bike. No ejection occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior that put a young cyclist at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Whitestone Expressway

Two SUVs collided on the Whitestone Expressway. A female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway collided. The rear SUV struck the front SUV at the center back and center front ends respectively. The female driver of the front SUV, age 31, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan in Queens

A 76-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on 28 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured the driver’s elbow and lower arm. The SUV’s rear center hit the parked vehicle’s back end. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver in a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west on 28 Avenue rear-ended a parked sedan. The collision occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle and caused abrasions and injuries to the driver’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the crash area, but no other injuries were reported. The driver’s error in maintaining safe distance led to the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Rear-Ends Garbage Truck on Whitestone Expressway

A northbound SUV struck the center back end of a stopped garbage truck on Whitestone Expressway. A 2-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a fractured shoulder. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2005 SUV traveling north on Whitestone Expressway rear-ended a stopped 2019 garbage truck. The impact occurred at the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. A 2-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The garbage truck driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Hits Sedan on Queens 18 Avenue

A Ford SUV struck a Hyundai sedan on 18 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 18 Avenue in Queens involving a 2006 Ford SUV and a 2021 Hyundai sedan. The SUV was traveling south and the sedan east when the SUV struck the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was restrained with a harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage included the center front end of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Bicyclist Queens

A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy riding a bike on 149 Street in Queens. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage; the sedan's front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 149 Street collided with a westbound 13-year-old bicyclist. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan's center front end was damaged, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV and Pickup Collide on Whitestone Expressway

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm in a crash on Whitestone Expressway. The SUV struck the pickup truck while both traveled south. The SUV’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Whitestone Expressway involving a 2020 Acura SUV and a 2020 Ford pickup truck, both traveling south. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the pickup. A 71-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pickup truck driver’s details and injuries were not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck on College Point Boulevard

An 8-year-old boy was hit while crossing College Point Boulevard. The sedan struck him center front. He suffered bruises over his entire body. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing College Point Boulevard outside an intersection. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan, impacting the center front end. The child suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal when struck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard

A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Bike on Prince Street

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The collision damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Prince Street made a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the e-bike. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s left front bumper were damaged. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian

A 57-year-old man was injured crossing 14 Avenue with the signal in Queens. A bus making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and whole-body injury. The bus had defective brakes but no visible damage.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on 14 Avenue in Queens struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the bus driver's failure to yield right-of-way and defective brakes as contributing factors. The bus was making a left turn at the time of the crash and showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
16-Year-Old Driver Ejected in ATV Crash

A 16-year-old male driver was ejected from an ATV on 27 Avenue. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked SUVs. Driver inexperience was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male driver operating an open body ATV was ejected during a collision on 27 Avenue. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved the ATV traveling west and two parked SUVs facing east. The point of impact was the left front bumper on all vehicles. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver. The report does not specify other contributing factors or blame the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19