Crash Count for Precinct 109
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,947
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,317
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 872
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 105
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 27
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 109
Killed 27
+12
Crush Injuries 56
Whole body 31
+26
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 7
+2
Neck 5
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 10
+5
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Face 2
Concussion 22
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 107
Neck 46
+41
Head 21
+16
Back 17
+12
Whole body 12
+7
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 189
Lower leg/foot 54
+49
Head 42
+37
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 17
+12
Back 13
+8
Neck 13
+8
Whole body 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Face 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Chest 4
Abrasion 184
Lower leg/foot 68
+63
Head 34
+29
Lower arm/hand 34
+29
Whole body 18
+13
Face 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Back 5
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Pain/Nausea 43
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Back 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Chest 4
Neck 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 109?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 109 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 109

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
Precinct 109: quiet streets, hard deaths

Precinct 109: quiet streets, hard deaths

Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

They died on neighborhood streets and by the highways. Since 2022 in Precinct 109, at least 10 pedestrians, 3 cyclists, and 2 riders of other small devices were killed; car occupants died too. Injuries number in the thousands. The clock keeps time. Death peaks after dark and again at the evening rush. The harm is steady through the day and surges around 5 to 9 p.m. city data.

Where the road turns mean

Main Street. Northern Boulevard. College Point Boulevard. The bodies tell you where the danger lives. A 68‑year‑old woman walking on Main Street at Reeves Avenue was struck and killed. Police coded the crash with “Unsafe Speed.” open data. A 63‑year‑old woman on a bicycle at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue was hit by a left‑turning SUV and died. open data. On College Point Boulevard at Blossom Avenue, a 63‑year‑old on a moped‑class device was struck by a left‑turning SUV and killed; the driver factor recorded was failure to yield. open data.

The worst injury clusters track the big roads. The Cross Island Parkway. The Whitestone Expressway. Northern Boulevard. Each sits at the top of the precinct’s harm list. city data.

The hours that cut

Night takes its share. Fatal crashes stack up in the evening and late night. Between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., deaths rise and serious injuries pile on. The 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. hours carry multiple deaths. So do 8 p.m., 7 p.m., and 6 p.m. The data marks more death at 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. than the dawn hours. open data.

What kills here

Drivers’ actions dominate the ledger. “Other” driver factors lead the toll with 15 deaths alongside 1,321 injuries. Failure to yield appears again and again in turning crashes, with another death and 81 injuries. Distraction and alcohol trail behind but still maim. city data.

SUVs and sedans are the main blunt instruments. They account for the vast share of pedestrian injuries in this precinct. open data.

One voice from the wreckage

On the Clearview Expressway, a man drove the wrong way and hit car after car. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said after his conviction and eight‑year sentence. amNY. Lee told police why he entered the highway the wrong way: “because I wanted to hurt people.” amNY.

Fix the turns. Slow the straights.

The pattern is plain. Left‑turn conflicts killed a cyclist at Bowne and 41st and a moped rider at College Point and Blossom. Failure to yield is named. Unsafe speed took a pedestrian on Main Street. open data. Hardened centerlines, daylighted corners, and leading pedestrian intervals would hit these exact crash types. Target speed enforcement on Main Street and Northern Boulevard would meet the data where it bleeds. Focused patrols during the 6–10 p.m. window could catch the spikes. The Cross Island and Whitestone approaches need tighter access control where local streets feed the ramps. city data.

Citywide moves that stop the next name

Lower speeds save lives. The city now has the power to set lower limits. A citywide 20 mph default on local streets would cut the force at impact. And the worst repeat speeders do outsized harm; speed‑limiting tech for drivers who rack up violations would keep them from topping the limit. Both steps are on the table. Push them. our explainer and call to action.

Call it what it is. A slow grind of deaths on streets we all use. Names become numbers. The numbers don’t lie. open data.

Citations

Citations

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
Twitter: @nily
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
Twitter: @tobystavisky
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109

30
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Kissena Blvd at 45 Ave

Apr 30 - A woman crossing with the signal on Kissena Blvd suffered crush injuries to her leg. Impact left her conscious but hurt. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. System failed to protect her.

A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing Kissena Blvd at 45 Ave in Queens. She was in the crosswalk, moving with the signal, when a vehicle struck her. According to the police report, she suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions are listed. The incident highlights a system where a pedestrian, following the rules, was left injured in the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Intersection

Apr 29 - A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing with the signal. The car’s front slammed his leg. He was hurt. The driver and a passenger were not injured. The crash happened on 20 Avenue near I 678.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing 20 Avenue at the intersection near I 678 in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury. The driver and a passenger, both 68-year-old men, were not injured. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUV Turns, Crushes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

Apr 28 - SUV turned right on Parsons. Struck a man in the crosswalk. His head hit. His body crushed. Driver failed to yield. Streets did not protect him.

A westbound SUV turned right from Parsons Blvd onto Beech Ave and struck a 48-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was conscious but suffered head and crush injuries. The driver, age 64, failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The report states: “He failed to yield.” The pedestrian was following the crosswalk. The crash highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—documented in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Strikes Child in Queens Crosswalk

Apr 28 - A sedan hit a 10-year-old boy crossing Francis Lewis Blvd. The child suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned right and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

A 10-year-old boy was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Francis Lewis Blvd at 166 St in Queens. According to the police report, the child was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield. The boy suffered abrasions to his entire body but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Pedestrian Fractured Arm Crossing 35th Avenue

Apr 28 - A 66-year-old woman crossing 35th Avenue in Queens suffered a fractured arm. The crash left her conscious but injured. No driver errors listed. Streets remain harsh for walkers.

A 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious after the crash. The incident did not occur at an intersection or with a signal or crosswalk. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The vehicle involved traveled east. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Bike Rider Suffers Deep Facial Cuts on Northern Boulevard

Apr 26 - E-bike slams front-first on Northern Boulevard. Young man’s face bleeds under his helmet. He stays conscious. The street falls silent but for him.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street crashed, suffering severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, the rider was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact struck the center front of the e-bike, causing deep cuts to the rider’s face. No other vehicles or people were involved, and the street was quiet except for the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedans Collide on Horace Harding Expy; Driver Injured

Apr 25 - Two sedans crashed at Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inexperience for both vehicles. The street saw chaos. Metal bent. People hurt.

Two sedans collided at Horace Harding Expressway and 136th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inexperienced. A 42-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. Three others, including a 73-year-old man and an infant, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other errors or factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Cyclist Injured in Utopia Parkway Collision

Apr 25 - A cyclist struck at Utopia Parkway and Willets Point Boulevard. Failure to yield listed. Rider suffered leg abrasions. Bike’s front end hit. Streets remain dangerous.

A 44-year-old woman riding a bike was injured at Utopia Parkway and Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike’s center front end took the impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Motorcycle Kills Pedestrian On Woodhaven Blvd

Apr 25 - A Yamaha motorcycle hit Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before dawn. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider stayed. The street stayed open. The city stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was killed crossing Myrtle Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens around 2:20 a.m. A 34-year-old man riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle northbound in the center lane struck her. Police said, "The motorcyclist remained at the scene." Henderson was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The crash highlights the persistent risk for pedestrians on wide, high-speed corridors like Woodhaven Boulevard. No information was provided about charges or contributing factors, but the fatal impact underscores the dangers faced by people crossing major city streets.


22
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on 41st Avenue

Apr 22 - A sedan turned into a cyclist on 41st Avenue. The rider, 28, suffered arm injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street saw impact. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided on 41st Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is listed after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and vulnerable road users pay the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Driver Ejected in Parkway Sedan Crash

Apr 22 - A sedan slammed into a parked car on Cross Island Parkway. One driver, 24, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Two others were hurt. Metal and glass scattered. The road stayed open.

A sedan traveling east on Cross Island Parkway struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. A 24-year-old male driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Two other occupants were also injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver wore a lap belt. The crash left damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked car. No further details on the injuries were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens

Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.


20
SUV Turns Improperly, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

Apr 20 - SUV hit a woman crossing Maple Ave with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite improper turn. The street stayed busy. The impact was sudden. Danger lingered.

A pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing Maple Ave at College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the driver made an improper turn and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She sustained abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens

Apr 20 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.


19
Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park

Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.


18
Steering Failure Slams Sedan Into Parked SUVs

Apr 18 - Steering failed. Sedan hit parked SUVs on Bowne Street. One passenger hurt, chest injury, shock. Metal bent. System failed. Streets unforgiving.

A sedan traveling south on Bowne Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs after a steering failure. According to the police report, the crash left a 64-year-old front passenger injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the rear of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system broke down. The street bore the scars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Driver Fails to Yield, Strikes Teen Pedestrian

Apr 17 - A driver turning left on Holly Ave hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious, hurt across her body. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured while crossing Holly Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the teen in a marked crosswalk. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle's front end struck her, yet showed no damage. Two vehicle occupants were also listed in the report, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUV and Sedan Collide at 18th Avenue in Queens

Apr 16 - SUV and sedan crashed on 18th Avenue. Elderly driver hurt, hip and leg struck. Child and two women also involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A sedan and an SUV collided at 209-80 18th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash. A child and two other women were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The sedan was making a left turn; the SUV was parked. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The police report does not specify fault or further details. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUVs Collide in Queens, Elderly Driver Hurt

Apr 16 - Two SUVs crashed on 33rd Avenue. One driver, age seventy-nine, suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe backing and speed. Metal bent. Lives shaken. System failed to protect.

Two station wagons collided at 160-16 33rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a seventy-nine-year-old woman driving one SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Four others, including drivers and passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cite 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other causes were listed. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care and speed is unchecked. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Linden Place

Apr 16 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Linden Place. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the vulnerable. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.

A sedan collided with a cyclist at Linden Place and 28th Avenue in Queens. The 40-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the cyclist, who was heading north. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver inattention as the cause. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19