Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,546
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,413
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 367
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 116?
SUVs/Cars 35 5 3 Trucks/Buses 6 0 1 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0
Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

Written June 4, 2025 (Revised June 18, 2025 – Updated period stats)

Precinct 116: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A woman in her seventies left a senior residence in a minivan. She never made it home. The van veered off Brookville Boulevard and struck a tree. She was found unconscious in the back seat and died at the hospital. Three others, all seniors, survived but were hurt. Police are still investigating. As police said, “A woman was killed and three other people were hospitalized when a trip from a Queens senior residential home turned deadly early Friday.”

A week earlier, a 27-year-old woman died on the Belt Parkway. The car hit an underpass. Both she and a man with her were found outside the wreck. Police could not say who was driving. As investigators stated, “Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven’t figured out who was driving.”

In the last twelve months, six people died on Precinct 116 streets. Seven more suffered serious injuries. There were 781 injuries and over a thousand crashes. The dead include the old and the young. The numbers do not stop. They only grow.

The Role of Police and Local Leaders

Precinct 116 has the tools. Police can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions. But they must act. The law is not enough if it sits unused.

Local leaders have spoken about Vision Zero and safer streets. But the deaths keep coming. The city now has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it. Speed cameras save lives, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring. Each delay is another family broken.

What Comes Next

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. The city and the precinct can act now. Residents can demand it. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Tell them to lower the speed limit, keep speed cameras on, and enforce the law. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Take action now.

▸ Other Geographies

Precinct 116 Police Precinct 116 sits in Queens.

It contains Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.

▸ See also
Boroughs
Queens
City Council Districts
District 27 District 31
Community Boards
Queens CB12 Queens CB13
Neighborhoods
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village St. Albans Laurelton Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville Rosedale Montefiore Cemetery
State_assembly_districts
AD 29 AD 31
State Senate Districts
SD 10 SD 14

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

Sedan Crashes on South Conduit Avenue
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A sedan collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The vehicle was demolished. Unsafe speed and improper turning caused the crash. The driver was incoherent but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on South Conduit Avenue, Queens. The sedan, traveling northeast, was merging when it struck an object with its right front bumper, resulting in severe vehicle damage. The driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left the driver incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway
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A 26-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The SUV, parked, was struck by a sedan traveling south. The impact hit the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2021 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The SUV was parked when the sedan traveling south struck its right rear bumper with the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors listed include "Other Vehicular" and "Passenger Distraction." The report notes no ejection and no unspecified additional driver errors. The crash resulted in injury to the sedan driver, with damage focused on the point of impact on both vehicles.

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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle Queens
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Two SUVs collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front SUV stopped in traffic. Both drivers suffered head and eye injuries. Both were wearing lap belts. The crash caused minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue rear-ended a 2007 SUV stopped in traffic. The front vehicle had two occupants, a 44-year-old female driver and a 78-year-old male passenger, both injured with head and eye injuries respectively. Both were wearing lap belts and suffered minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" for the rear driver, along with "Tire Failure/Inadequate" as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No victims were ejected.

Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hook Creek Blvd
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A 37-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was injured in the chest and suffered bruising. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed aggressive driving. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when hit. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The pedestrian’s injury severity was moderate, and no safety equipment or victim fault was noted.

Two SUVs Collide on Queens Left Turns
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Two SUVs crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both drivers made left turns and collided front-to-front. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused center and left front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens when both drivers attempted left turns simultaneously. The impact occurred at the center front end of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. One 37-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness; airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed men, traveling south and east respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

SUV and Sedan Collide on 149 Road
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Two vehicles crashed on 149 Road. A 46-year-old male driver was injured and went into shock. Both drivers were traveling straight when the collision occurred. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Road involving a 2006 Toyota SUV and a 2010 Nissan sedan. The 46-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

SUV Turns, Hits Elderly Woman Head-On
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A Ford SUV turned onto Sunrise Highway and struck a 68-year-old woman crossing on foot. She bled from the head. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 68-year-old woman was crossing Sunrise Highway near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens when a Ford SUV turned and struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old woman crossing without a signal was struck head-on by a turning Ford SUV.' The woman suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a licensed 51-year-old man, showed no visible damage. Both the pedestrian and the driver had 'Unspecified' listed as contributing factors. The woman was not at an intersection or marked crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the driver unharmed.

Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Francis Lewis Blvd
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A 45-year-old man was struck by a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and bruises. Alcohol involvement was noted. The crash occurred near parked vehicles. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling south on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit near parked vehicles. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The collision involved two sedans, one of which was parked, and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked vehicle and the front quarter panel of the moving sedan. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Drivers
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A sedan and an SUV collided at 143-84 227 Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Neither was ejected. Both were conscious and unhelmeted. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driving a 2020 Nissan sedan eastbound and a 31-year-old female driving a 2022 Infiniti SUV northbound collided at the intersection of 143-84 227 Street in Queens. Both drivers sustained injuries to their entire bodies, including whiplash, and were conscious at the scene. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The sedan sustained center front-end damage from impact on its right front bumper, while the SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

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Two Sedans Collide on Merrick Boulevard
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Two sedans crashed head-on on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The collision involved driver distraction. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Merrick Boulevard in Queens around 12:20 a.m. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, were injured with whiplash and trauma to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even at low speeds.

SUV Turns Left Into Sedan on Merrick Blvd
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A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan eastbound on Merrick Boulevard was struck on the left front bumper by an SUV making a left turn northbound. She suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Merrick Boulevard was hit on its left front bumper by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The sedan's 53-year-old female driver sustained a head injury and whiplash, remaining conscious and inside the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment details were noted. The collision's impact point and vehicle movements suggest a conflict during the SUV's left turn maneuver.

Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Queens
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A 39-year-old front passenger suffered fractured pelvis injuries when an unlicensed driver made a right turn and crashed into a parked sedan on 177-34 145 Avenue. The impact damaged the front of the turning vehicle and the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a male driver without a valid license made a right turn while traveling east and collided with a parked sedan on 177-34 145 Avenue in Queens. The collision struck the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The front passenger in the turning vehicle, a 39-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained fractured and dislocated injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver’s unlicensed status. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s failure to hold a valid license was a critical factor in this crash.

SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal
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A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 147 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 147 Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2009 GMC SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southwest. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver
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Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. One slammed into the back of the other. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash happened while both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision
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A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles and occurred during a right turn on 222 Street.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on 222 Street in Queens. She was driving a 2010 Infiniti sedan eastbound and making a right turn when the crash occurred. The vehicle struck the center back end of a parked Audi sedan and also involved damage to other parked vehicles, including a Ford pickup truck. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused center front end damage to the Infiniti and rear-end damage to the parked vehicles.

Speeding Infiniti Crushes Parked Cars in Queens
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A 2000 Infiniti slammed into two parked vehicles on Rockaway Boulevard near 146th Avenue. The driver, 21, was trapped and bleeding. Metal twisted. Glass scattered. The street fell silent around the wreck. Only the driver was hurt.

A 21-year-old man driving a 2000 Infiniti sedan struck two parked vehicles on Rockaway Boulevard near 146th Avenue. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The Infiniti hit a parked SUV and a utility truck, both unoccupied. The driver was trapped inside his demolished car, bleeding and incoherent, with severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors in this crash.

Two Sedans Collide on 122 Avenue
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Two sedans crashed on 122 Avenue. Impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 53-year-old female driver suffered injuries and shock. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 122 Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling east and the left front bumper of another sedan traveling north. The 53-year-old female driver of the Nissan was injured and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

Sedan Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Crash
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A 70-year-old man driving a sedan on Belt Parkway suffered full-body contusions. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway. The sedan, traveling east, impacted with its left front bumper, damaging the center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness but sustained contusions over his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

Sedan Kills 65-Year-Old Man on Merrick Boulevard
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A sedan hit a 65-year-old man outside the crosswalk on Merrick Boulevard. He lay broken in the street. He died there as headlights passed. The new year began with loss and silence.

A sedan traveling west on Merrick Boulevard struck a 65-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 65-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He lay crushed and unconscious in the street. He died there, beneath the cold sky, as headlights passed and the new year began without him.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

Sedan Driver Injured on Belt Parkway
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A 26-year-old man driving a sedan on Belt Parkway suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle struck an object head-on. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway. The sedan, traveling west, impacted with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.