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

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway

A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy riding a bike on 8 Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan showed no damage. Defective brakes on the sedan contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor. The sedan had no visible damage despite the impact to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors beyond the defective brakes were noted in the report. The crash left the young rider with complaints of pain and nausea but did not result in ejection from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Defective Brakes in Queens SUV Crash Injure Child

Two SUVs smashed head-on on 130 Street. A 5-year-old girl in the back seat suffered neck abrasions. Defective brakes played a role. The child was conscious. Metal, glass, and error left her hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on 130 Street in Queens collided front-to-front. The right front bumper of one vehicle struck the center front end of the other. A 5-year-old girl in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck abrasions. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash left a vulnerable young passenger hurt inside one of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Pedestrian Injured by Dump Truck Undercarriage

A 32-year-old woman was injured by a dump truck in Queens. The impact struck her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and suffered abrasions. The crash happened away from an intersection. The truck was traveling north, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a dump truck traveling north on Farrington Street in Queens. The point of impact was the truck's undercarriage, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not in the roadway and was conscious after the crash, complaining of abrasions. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck was going straight ahead with one occupant, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Fails to Yield, Sedan Driver Hurt

SUV slammed into sedan on 119 Street in Queens. Metal twisted. A 20-year-old man in the sedan took the blow. His arm bruised. Police blame failure to yield. No one else hurt.

According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided on 119 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right front quarter panel while heading south. The sedan's 20-year-old driver suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted. Two parked SUVs nearby were damaged but had no occupants and no injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider

A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.

A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Hits Parked Vehicle in Queens Collision

A Toyota SUV struck a parked Lexus SUV on 24 Road in Queens. The Toyota driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north on 24 Road collided with a parked Lexus SUV. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the Lexus and the right front bumper of the Toyota. The Toyota driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, remaining semiconscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The Lexus SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front and rear bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
E-Scooter Collides with Bus on 35 Avenue

A 58-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured in a crash with a bus on 35 Avenue. The impact hit the scooter's right front and the bus's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured when her vehicle collided with a bus traveling east on 35 Avenue. The crash occurred as the bus made an unsafe lane change and passed too closely to the scooter. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the bus. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was reported on the rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedans Clash on Northern Boulevard in Queens

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. One driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and distraction. Impact struck front and rear. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. The crash involved a front-center impact on one sedan and a left rear bumper hit on the other. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors tied to ignoring traffic controls and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedans Collide in Chain Crash on Expressway

Three sedans slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police blamed following too closely. Metal crumpled. Sirens cut the night.

Three sedans collided westbound on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the first car was struck from behind, setting off a chain reaction. One driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' as the cause. All drivers were licensed and headed straight. The crash left one injured and cars damaged at the front and rear. No ejections were reported. The report highlights how tailgating led to harm on a high-speed city road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on 45 Avenue

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was hit by an SUV on 45 Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard. Both vehicles took damage. The street failed to protect.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when he collided head-on with a northbound SUV on 45 Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. Both the e-bike and the SUV sustained front-end damage. The SUV carried three occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. The system put vulnerable road users in harm’s way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Merges, Strikes E-Bike Rider on Northern Boulevard

A Lexus merged on Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit a 62-year-old e-bike rider. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He lay conscious, bleeding in the sun. Unsafe lane change. Passing too close. The street stayed silent.

A crash on Northern Boulevard involved a Lexus SUV merging west and an e-bike traveling straight. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e-bike's side. According to the police report, the e-bike rider, a 62-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV was driven by a 61-year-old woman. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 37-year-old man was hit by a sedan turning right on Main Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered chest contusions and shock. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Main Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Ford sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A 22-year-old man driving a sedan on College Point Boulevard in Queens suffered back injuries. The crash occurred at 9:10 a.m. His vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on College Point Boulevard collided, resulting in injuries to the driver, a 22-year-old male. The driver sustained a back contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Scooter Rear-Ends Stopped SUV in Queens

A scooter struck the rear of a stopped SUV on College Point Boulevard. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. The SUV was stopped in traffic. The crash happened in Queens at 6:40 p.m. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling south on College Point Boulevard collided with the center back end of a stopped SUV. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was stopped in traffic when the scooter struck her vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the scooter driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the scooter was damaged at its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing 35 Avenue

A sedan turning left hit a 59-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk on 35 Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 35 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at the intersection. No information about the driver's license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lawrence Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist went straight. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Lawrence Street in Queens. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver’s action of making a left turn was involved in the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver license or occupant information is provided for the sedan. The bicyclist remained conscious despite the injury. The collision caused damage to the sedan but no damage to the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Hits E-Scooter on Parsons Boulevard

A 59-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected after a collision with an SUV on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV struck the scooter’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens involving a 2012 SUV and an e-scooter, both traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The SUV impacted the scooter’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV operator’s part. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19