Crash Count for Precinct 106
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,040
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,116
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 630
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 55
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 106
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 23
+8
Crush Injuries 21
Whole body 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 3
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 15
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Whole body 3
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 28
Head 14
+9
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 89
Neck 46
+41
Back 21
+16
Head 12
+7
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 100
Lower leg/foot 22
+17
Head 19
+14
Back 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Neck 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Chest 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Abrasion 80
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Whole body 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Head 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Back 3
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 33
Head 9
+4
Whole body 8
+3
Back 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Neck 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 106?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 106 School Zones

(since 2022)
Liberty Avenue, a body under cars, and a precinct on edge

Liberty Avenue, a body under cars, and a precinct on edge

Precinct 106: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 25, 2025

Saturday afternoon at Liberty Avenue and the Van Wyck service road, two people crossing were hit. A woman was pinned under a car and died, police said (ABC7).

She is one of 23 people killed in traffic crashes within Precinct 106 since 2022, according to city crash records (NYC Open Data). Eight of the dead were people walking. One was on a bike. Most of the rest were inside vehicles (same source).

This year is worse. Through late September, nine people have been killed here, compared with two at this point last year—a 350% jump, by the city’s own data (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Saturday’s fatal strike happened at Liberty Avenue by the Van Wyck service road; two people crossing were hit, one fatally (ABC7).
  • Aug 27 at Rockaway Boulevard and 97th Street, a 10-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit and seriously hurt; police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely (NYC Open Data).

Where the blood pools

Liberty Avenue is already on the precinct’s short list of high-injury corridors. So are North Conduit Avenue and the Belt Parkway (NYC Open Data). Nights are hard: deaths cluster in the late hours, including multiple fatalities between 8 PM and 11 PM over this period (same source).

Left turns kill here. In Nov 2023, a bus driver turning left failed to yield and killed a 73-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 107th Avenue and 86th Street, police records show (NYC Open Data). Speed kills too. On Jul 31, a driver going straight at unsafe speed struck and killed a 23-year-old man in South Ozone Park, according to the crash report (NYC Open Data).

A precinct’s ledger

Since 2022, people walking have been hit in at least 501 crashes here; eight died and 18 suffered serious injuries (NYC Open Data). People on bikes were in 147 crashes; one died and five were seriously hurt (same source).

The pattern is not abstract. It has names. On the Nassau Expressway in South Ozone Park this month, a roadside construction flag worker was struck and killed; prosecutors say the driver who fled had a license suspended seven times. “The 25-year-old man who fatally hit a safety flag worker was driving on a license that had been suspended seven times,” the Queens DA’s office said (Gothamist).

Fix the corners; slow the cars

The tools are known. Harden the left turns at Liberty Avenue and North Conduit Avenue. Add daylighting and leading pedestrian intervals around the Van Wyck service roads. Aim enforcement at the late-evening hours when deaths pile up. These are basic steps a precinct and DOT can deploy, backed by data from these blocks (NYC Open Data).

The citywide fixes are ready. Lower speeds save lives. New York has the authority to cut limits and curb the worst repeat offenders. Push for a default 20 MPH limit and speed limiters for habitual speeders. The path to do both is laid out here (Take Action).

One woman died on Liberty Avenue. The street will remember. We should too—and act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
This report covers NYPD Precinct 106 in Queens, including South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach–Lindenwood, and Spring Creek Park.
How bad is it right now?
In the past year, Precinct 106 recorded 12 deaths and 1,136 injuries across 1,563 crashes, per NYC Open Data. Year‑to‑date, deaths are 9 versus 2 at this point last year, a 350% increase.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes within Precinct 106 between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-25, and tallied deaths, injuries, serious injuries, modes, and times. You can view the source datasets here, here, and here.
What local fixes make sense now?
Harden left turns and add daylighting and LPIs at Liberty Avenue, North Conduit Avenue, and around the Van Wyck service roads; target late‑evening enforcement where deaths cluster. Then back citywide speed reductions and tech for repeat speeders via the steps outlined in our Take Action guide.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato

District 23

Council Member Joann Ariola

District 32

State Senator James Sanders

District 10

Other Geographies

Precinct 106 Police Precinct 106 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 23, SD 10.

It contains Queens CB10, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 106

28
Rear-End Crash on 133rd Avenue Injures Three

Apr 28 - Two sedans collided on 133rd Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Whiplash and bruises. Metal and glass. Streets unforgiving.

A crash on 133rd Avenue in Queens left three people injured, including a 12-year-old passenger and two adult drivers. According to the police report, two sedans traveling east collided, with the front of one striking the rear of the other. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. All injured parties suffered whiplash and other injuries. No pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
25
SUV Driver Charged After Queens Crash

Apr 25 - A BMW driver chased a motorcyclist through Queens. He struck from behind. The bike exploded. The rider died at the scene. The SUV hit another car before stopping. Police charged the driver with murder. Grief marked the street.

ABC7 reported on April 25, 2025, that Jordan Rosen, 42, turned himself in after a deadly crash on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Rosen, driving a BMW SUV, allegedly pursued and struck William McField, 55, after a road rage incident. According to officials, Rosen 'sped towards McField until the BMW struck the motorcycle from behind.' The impact caused the motorcycle to explode, killing McField instantly. Surveillance footage captured the sequence, including Rosen running a red light and colliding with another vehicle. Rosen faces charges of second-degree murder, reckless driving, and other offenses. The McField family's attorney called for 'increased enforcement against aggressive driving and tailgating.' The case highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving and the need for stronger traffic enforcement.


21
SUV Speeding on Belt Parkway Kills Driver

Apr 21 - An SUV tore west on Belt Parkway. It veered, changed lanes too fast. The right front smashed hard. The 57-year-old driver died. Two others survived. Speed and reckless lane change ruled the night.

A 57-year-old man died when his SUV, heading west on Belt Parkway, veered and changed lanes at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'an SUV veered, too fast, changing lanes. The right front struck hard.' The driver was belted and the airbag deployed, but he suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including an infant, survived. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
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
Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt

Apr 20 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers injured. One car overturned. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. The road did not forgive.

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 23 and 57, were injured. One car overturned. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' caused the crash. The impact left one driver with whiplash and another with unknown injuries. A 62-year-old male passenger and a 23-year-old female occupant were also involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. The report notes all involved wore lap belts and harnesses. Systemic danger persists when drivers tailgate. The toll is clear: injuries, overturned steel, lives shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
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
Bus Swerves, Strikes Teen Cyclist on Cross Bay

Apr 19 - A bus veered on Cross Bay Blvd. It hit a 17-year-old cyclist. She was hurt. Police cite unsafe lane change and distraction. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A bus struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Cross Bay Blvd at Sutter Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the bus driver made an unsafe lane change and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist suffered injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles move unpredictably in shared space.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
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.


15
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Cross Bay Boulevard

Apr 15 - SUV hit a cyclist on Cross Bay Boulevard. The rider suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the SUV damaged.

A crash on Cross Bay Boulevard at South Conduit Avenue involved an SUV and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured in the leg and reported abrasions. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its front quarter panel. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors. The impact highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Two on Liberty Ave

Apr 13 - Sedan and SUV collided on Liberty Ave. Alcohol involved. Two men hurt. Abdomen and pelvis injuries. Night fell hard in Queens. Steel met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

A sedan and an SUV crashed at Liberty Ave and 101 St in Queens. Two men, a driver and a front passenger, suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. The crash happened at night. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. Driver errors noted in the report include alcohol involvement. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Distracted Drivers Collide on Linden Boulevard

Apr 13 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Linden Boulevard. One rider ejected, hurt in the leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Impact left scars on bodies and street.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on Linden Boulevard near 120th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted and inexperienced. The motorcycle rider, age 23, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. The SUV driver, age 60, was not ejected and reported no specific injury. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
12
Sedans Collide on Cross Bay Boulevard, Passenger Hurt

Apr 12 - Two sedans met nose to tail on Cross Bay Blvd. A woman, 26, clutched her back. A baby and an older man rode along. Driver inattention and unsafe backing broke the calm. Metal unbent, but pain lingered.

Two sedans collided on Cross Bay Boulevard near 149th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 26-year-old woman suffered a back injury. A baby and a 66-year-old man were also present. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted, but the impact left one passenger hurt. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
12
SUVs Collide on Rockaway Boulevard; Child Hurt

Apr 12 - Two SUVs crashed at Rockaway Boulevard. A one-year-old girl and two drivers were injured. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two SUVs collided at 119-02 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. A one-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger was injured. Both drivers, a 48-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman, also suffered injuries. Five other passengers, including a 20-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
12
SUV Turns Left, Hits Woman and Boy in Queens

Apr 12 - Ford SUV turned left on 107th Avenue. Struck woman and twelve-year-old boy crossing with signal. Her arm bruised. His head hurt. Driver failed to yield. Both pedestrians injured. SUV showed no damage.

A Ford SUV struck a woman and a twelve-year-old boy at the corner of 107th Avenue and 112th Street in Queens. Both were crossing with the signal when the SUV turned left and hit them. According to the police report, the woman suffered a bruised arm and the boy reported head pain. The driver was licensed and the SUV had no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both pedestrians were injured while lawfully crossing at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
9
Truck Slams SUV on Nassau Expressway Lane Change

Apr 9 - Truck hit SUV from behind. Neck injury for passenger. Unsafe lane change caused the crash. Metal, glass, pain. Queens road, no escape.

A tractor truck struck a sport utility vehicle on Nassau Expressway in Queens. One passenger suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the listed contributing factor. Both vehicles traveled east. The truck hit the SUV's rear. The injured passenger was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond the unsafe lane change.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
9
Jeep and Toyota Crash on 107 Ave Queens

Apr 9 - Metal slammed metal at 107 Ave and 124 St. Two drivers hurt. Neck and chest injuries. Shock filled the cars. The street echoed pain.

A Jeep and a Toyota collided at 107 Ave and 124 St in Queens. Two drivers, a 45-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered neck and chest injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street was left with the sound of pain and shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze

Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.

According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.


4
Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians

Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.

CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.


4
Rear-End Crash on Cross Bay Boulevard Injures Passenger

Apr 4 - Sedans slammed together on Cross Bay Boulevard. One passenger took a head injury. Police cite drivers for following too closely. System failed to protect those inside.

Three sedans collided on Cross Bay Boulevard near Belt Parkway. According to the police report, all drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely.' A 33-year-old male front passenger suffered a head injury. The report lists no other injuries. The crash involved vehicles traveling west, with impacts to the center front and back ends. The police report highlights 'Following Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. No other causes are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
3
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Linden Boulevard Crash

Apr 3 - Sedans and e-bike collided on Linden Boulevard. E-bike rider thrown, injured. Police cite traffic control ignored, slippery pavement. System failed to protect the vulnerable. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

An e-bike rider, age 44, was ejected and injured after a collision with two sedans on Linden Boulevard near I-678 in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved traffic control disregarded and pavement slippery as contributing factors. The e-bike rider suffered a contusion and was conscious at the scene. Both sedan drivers and several occupants were involved, but only the e-bike rider was reported injured. The police report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a primary factor. Helmet use was noted for the e-bike rider, but only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by those outside cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04