Crash Count for Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,682
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,995
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 310
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 17
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025
Carnage in Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 17
+3
Crush Injuries 6
Neck 2
Back 1
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 6
+1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 6
Whole body 2
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 8
Head 4
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 63
Neck 29
+24
Back 17
+12
Whole body 11
+6
Head 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 58
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Head 11
+6
Back 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Whole body 5
Face 4
Chest 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Abrasion 21
Back 4
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Neck 2
Eye 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Neck 5
Whole body 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville?

Preventable Speeding in Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2021 Me/Be Spor (9GM3735) – 114 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2015 Gray Me/Be Sedan (LXJ6043) – 106 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Audi Suburban (LEA6381) – 87 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2012 Grey Me/Be Sedan (9242ZU) – 81 times • 1 in last 90d here

Before dawn on the Belt Parkway

Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 11, 2025

Just before dawn on Sep 12, 2025, on the Belt Parkway, a driver hit and killed a person walking. Police logged it as a pedestrian not at an intersection, with three westbound cars involved. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Sep 29: A driver rear‑ended another car on the Belt Parkway; one person was hurt. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 27: A driver in a 2019 Toyota SUV crashed on a local street; he was injured. NYC Open Data

The toll does not let up

Since 2022, this neighborhood has logged 17 deaths and 1,955 injuries in traffic crashes. NYC Open Data

Crashes cluster on the expressways and feeders. The Belt Parkway alone accounts for 9 deaths and 697 injuries here. South Conduit Avenue adds 1 death and 210 injuries. NYC Open Data

Nights are brutal. At 3 AM, police records show four deaths since 2022. At 5 AM, three. At 6 AM, two. NYC Open Data

What police write down

In this area, officers recorded driver failures that kill people we love. “Failure to yield” appears with deaths and injuries in the logs. “Driver inattention/distraction” and “unsafe speed” are there too, including a speed‑related pedestrian injury crash on 144 Avenue. NYC Open Data

On the Conduit, even the borough president said the quiet part out loud. “The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short… it’s poorly designed… and we know the lack of sufficient pedestrian and bike infrastructure makes it even more dangerous,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said. Streetsblog NYC

Power sits with people who can act today

City Hall has tools and uses some of them. The DOT finished the Queens Boulevard overhaul and reported a drop in deaths there. AMNY

Albany moved on repeat speeders. The State Senate’s Stop Super Speeders bill advanced with a “yes” from State Senator James Sanders, who represents this area. Open States

Council Member Selvena N. Brooks‑Powers has pressed DOT on missed safety targets. “DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results,” she said. Streetsblog NYC

Make the deadly roads livable

The Belt and the Conduit cut through homes and jobs. People still have to cross. The records show who pays when drivers don’t yield, don’t look, or drive too fast. NYC Open Data

Proven moves are on the table:

  • Slow the default speed on city streets, and keep it slow. Take action
  • Pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat speeders statewide. Senator Sanders voted yes in committee. The Assembly can move its companion. Open States
  • Harden crossings on South and North Conduit and along the Belt frontage: daylight corners, give pedestrians head starts, and add physical protection at known hotspots. NYC Open Data

One person died before dawn on the Belt. The map says who is next if nothing changes. Start here. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets on NYC Open Data (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) filtered to the Springfield Gardens (South)–Brookville neighborhood (NTA QN1306) and the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 11, 2025. We counted people killed and injured from the Persons table and matched them to crash locations in the Crashes table. Data were last pulled Oct 10, 2025. Start with the crash data here.
Where are the worst locations?
The Belt Parkway segment in this area is the top hotspot with 9 deaths and 697 injuries logged. South Conduit Avenue has 1 death and 210 injuries. Source: NYC Open Data crash records for 2022–2025.
When do the worst crashes happen?
Overnight and early morning see heavy loss here. Since 2022, records show four deaths at 3 AM, three at 5 AM, and two at 6 AM. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for this neighborhood.
What can officials do right now?
Lower speeds and hold repeat speeders in check. The State Senate’s Stop Super Speeders bill (S4045) advanced with a yes vote from Senator James Sanders; the Assembly can move its companion. City leaders can expand slow zones and harden crossings on the Conduit and Belt frontage. Sources: Open States; NYC Open Data hotspots.
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

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson

District 31

Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

District 31

State Senator James Sanders

District 10

Other Geographies

Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville sits in Queens, Precinct 116, District 31, AD 31, SD 10, Queens CB13.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville

28
Cyclist, 26, dies after he’s ‘doored’ by BMW driver in Queens
22
Sedan driver hits SUV on Queens Belt Parkway

Oct 22 - On the Belt Parkway in Queens, a sedan driver making a right turn hit the back of an SUV as its driver changed lanes. Both drivers were hurt. A 29-year-old passenger suffered whiplash.

Two drivers collided on the Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan driver was making a right turn and hit the back of an SUV while the SUV's driver was changing lanes. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Brakes Defective was also noted as a contributing factor. The 41-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury. The 49-year-old female SUV driver reported back injury and whiplash. A 29-year-old male front-seat passenger was injured with whiplash. Police documented impact to the sedan's center front and the SUV's center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
22
Following Too Closely Injures Driver on Belt Parkway

Oct 22 - Westbound drivers collided on the Belt Parkway in Queens. Police recorded Following Too Closely. An SUV took a back‑end hit; other vehicles had front‑end damage. A 27‑year‑old driver suffered whiplash and a back injury.

Westbound drivers going straight ahead crashed on the Belt Parkway in Queens. Three vehicles were involved: an SUV, a sedan, and a pickup. The SUV sustained center back‑end damage. The sedan and pickup showed center front‑end damage. A 27‑year‑old male driver was injured with whiplash and a back injury. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that as driver error. The report lists no other contributing factors for the injured person. All vehicles were traveling west before impact. The crash fell within the 116th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
20
Right-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at South Conduit

Oct 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan turned right at South Conduit Avenue and 150th Street in Queens and hit a 23-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered a back contusion and stayed conscious.

A driver in a 2015 Toyota sedan was turning right at South Conduit Avenue and 150th Street in Queens around midnight and hit a bicyclist going straight. The rider, 23, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn, the bike was traveling south, and the listed points of impact were the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. Police did not record a driver contributing factor in this crash. The collision is logged as ID 4851628 in the 116th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
12
Distracted drivers collide; parked Ford hit; teen hurt

Oct 12 - Two drivers going straight crashed on Farmers Blvd near South Conduit Ave in Queens. A parked Ford took a rear hit. A 17-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A 17-year-old rear passenger was injured when two drivers in sedans traveling straight crashed on Farmers Blvd near South Conduit Ave in Queens at 9:57 a.m. The 22- and 23-year-old male drivers were also injured. A parked 2019 Ford was hit in the center rear. According to the police report, the factors listed were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the drivers. The moving vehicles were a 2023 Tesla and a 2015 Volkswagen. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
9
Rear-end crash injures children on Belt

Oct 9 - On Queens Belt Parkway, a driver going east took a rear hit to the SUV. Three kids were hurt. The front passenger hurt. The driver hurt. Whiplash for all. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Five people were hurt in a rear-impact crash on the Belt Parkway in Queens. The driver, 35, was traveling east in a 2022 Infiniti SUV when a collision left the SUV’s center rear damaged. Three children in the back—ages 5, 9, and 10—reported whiplash. A 40-year-old front passenger reported whiplash. The driver reported the same. All were conscious and not ejected. "According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead eastbound and injuries were recorded for the driver and four passengers." The report listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” and recorded no specific driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
29
Sedan driver rear-ends SUV on Belt Parkway

Sep 29 - Eastbound on the Belt in Queens, a sedan driver followed too close and hit the back of an SUV. Both drivers hurt. Police noted Following Too Closely and Unsafe Speed.

Two eastbound cars collided on Belt Parkway in Queens. The driver of a sedan hit the back of an SUV. The 26-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. The 22-year-old man driving the sedan reported pain in his lower arm and hand. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the rear-end crash occurred. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Speed. The report also lists Other Vehicular. Point of impact and damage show a front-to-rear strike. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash was logged at 12:50 a.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
27
Aggressive SUV driver injured on 177th Place

Sep 27 - Police cited road rage and unsafe lane changing. A driver in a 2019 Toyota SUV was hurt. Right-front impact, right-front damage. Another occupant was listed, injury unspecified. Queens, 177th Place.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling east and going straight ahead crashed near 145-74 177th Place in Queens. The report notes a right-front bumper impact and damage to the right-front quarter panel. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured, with an elbow and hand contusion recorded. Another female occupant was listed with injury status marked as unspecified. Police recorded driver errors: Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other vehicles or road users were identified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
21
1 dead, 1 injured in chain-reaction crash in Queens

20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens

13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody
12
Westbound driver kills man on Belt Parkway

Sep 12 - A westbound driver on the Belt Parkway hit a man in the roadway at 5:47 a.m. He died. Three vehicles were involved. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver hit a man on the Belt Parkway and killed him. According to the police report, it happened at 5:47 a.m. in westbound lanes. The report lists three vehicles: a 2023 Lincoln SUV and two sedans, all traveling west. Police documented right-front impacts and front-end damage. The pedestrian was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and "Other Actions in Roadway," with injury severity "Killed." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers and the pedestrian. No driver errors were cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network
28
Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV

Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.

A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway

Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.

A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
24
Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive

Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.

A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
14
Int 1347-2025 Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.