Crash Count for Precinct 106
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,107
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,764
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 422
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 39
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 16, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 106?
SUVs/Cars 55 8 3 Trucks/Buses 4 4 1 Motos/Mopeds 2 2 1 Bikes 1 0 0
Wrong-Way Killers, Silent Precincts: Who Will Stop the Next Hit-and-Run?

Wrong-Way Killers, Silent Precincts: Who Will Stop the Next Hit-and-Run?

Precinct 106: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

Blood on the Streets

A man rides his moped east on 149th Avenue. A car comes the wrong way. The driver does not stop. Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, is left dying in the road. The driver flees. Police say, “The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off” (NY Daily News).

A cyclist is hit on 115th Avenue. The driver does not stop. Police arrive to find the victim unconscious. “They are now looking for evidence to help them track down the driver” (ABC7).

Nine people wait at a bus stop. A car jumps the curb. Metal and glass fly. Four pedestrians, two bus riders, three in the car—all hurt. Police say, “none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries” (ABC7).

In the last 12 months, five people have died and sixteen have been seriously injured in crashes here. The numbers do not heal. They do not bring back the dead.

The Role of Precinct 106

Precinct 106 has the power to act. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. They can make it clear: these are not accidents. They are choices. They are failures to protect.

Leadership: Words and Silence

City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They say, “one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many” (NYC Open Data). But in these streets, the killing goes on. Laws like Sammy’s Law give the city power to lower speed limits. The city can act. The precinct can act. But action is not words. Action is fewer bodies on the ground.

What Comes Next

Every day of delay is another family broken.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call Precinct 106. Demand speed enforcement. Demand protection for people walking, biking, waiting for the bus.

Do not wait for another name on the list.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 106 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens. It overlaps Council Districts District 28 and District 32, Assembly Districts AD 23, AD 24, and AD 31, and State Senate Districts SD 10, SD 15, and SD 19.
Which areas are in Precinct 106?
It includes the South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, and Queens CB10 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 28 and District 32, Assembly Districts AD 23, AD 24, and AD 31, and State Senate Districts SD 10, SD 15, and SD 19.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 106?
Cars and SUVs: 3 deaths, 55 moderate injuries, 8 serious injuries. Trucks and Buses: 1 death, 4 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 death, 2 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 1 moderate injury, 0 serious injuries.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 106 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They can respond to dangerous conditions and make it clear that traffic violence is not inevitable.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are preventable. Speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield are choices. Enforcement and safer street design can save lives.
What can local politicians do?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and support automated enforcement. They can push for more protection for people walking, biking, and waiting for the bus.
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 106

SUV Strikes Vehicle's Right Rear Quarter

A 47-year-old male driver was injured in Queens on Linden Boulevard. The SUV hit the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle while traveling west. The driver suffered whole-body injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver in a 2021 Nissan SUV was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2006 Dodge SUV struck him on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The SUV was making a right turn traveling east when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Rockaway Boulevard

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 9:50 p.m. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely and unsafe speed. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard rear-ended a 2007 Chrysler SUV that was entering a parked position. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the Kia and the left rear bumper of the Chrysler. A 37-year-old female occupant in the Chrysler suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver

A 21-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens suffered facial injuries after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens when a station wagon/SUV starting in traffic failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a sedan traveling west. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained facial injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The contributing factor listed was failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


11-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

An 11-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Rockaway Boulevard. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The vehicle showed no damage. The boy was crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Boulevard at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2008 Acura SUV traveling east, impacting the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but is not cited as a contributing factor by police. The SUV sustained no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A sedan turning left struck a 38-year-old man crossing Glenmore Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, ignoring traffic control signals.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Glenmore Avenue made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The crash highlights a driver error in yielding and obeying traffic controls.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Linden Boulevard

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him on Linden Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens involving a 2011 Toyota SUV and a 22-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV was traveling west, and the bike north. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike and suffered a bruise as the primary injury.


Box Truck Turns, Hits Parked SUV, Injures Child

A box truck making a right turn struck a parked SUV on 150 Avenue in Queens. A 4-year-old child passenger in the SUV suffered a head abrasion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling northwest on 150 Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, which was stationary at the time. A 4-year-old male child occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV.


SUV Collides on Left Side Doors in Queens

Three vehicles traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard collided. Impact struck left side doors of an SUV. A 62-year-old male driver was injured, unconscious, with whole-body trauma. Police noted illness as a contributing factor. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a 2022 Ford SUV, a 2011 Honda SUV, and a 2015 Chevrolet sedan—were traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when a collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Ford SUV. A 62-year-old male driver of one vehicle suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The report lists illness as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No occupants were ejected from the vehicles. The police report does not indicate any other contributing factors or safety equipment status.