Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,899
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,653
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 417
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 116?

Sixteen Dead, Zero Excuses: Precinct 116’s Streets Are Killing Us

Sixteen Dead, Zero Excuses: Precinct 116’s Streets Are Killing Us

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

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 116, the numbers do not lie. Sixteen people killed. Twenty-four left with serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, four deaths and three more lives changed forever. The names fade, but the pain does not. A 44-year-old woman, struck and killed by an SUV on Laurelton Parkway. Three elders—ages 75 and up—dead in crashes. Children injured, futures stolen. The road does not care who you are.

The Crashes Are Not Accidents

Speed is the silent killer. On December 25th, a 21-year-old man died behind the wheel of an unlicensed Audi, changing lanes too fast on Laurelton Parkway. On February 8th, a 27-year-old woman was ejected and killed on the Belt Parkway. The cause: unsafe speed. The city’s own data shows that SUVs and cars are the main threat, with 221 pedestrian injuries or deaths caused by SUVs and cars in this precinct alone.

Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Cost of Inaction

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. But the carnage continues. “This was a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible for the teenager’s deadly actions,” said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. But for every case that ends in court, dozens more end in silence.

Victims’ families know the cost. “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now,” said Keisha Francis, mother of a 14-year-old girl killed in a crash.

What Comes Next

Precinct 116 can act. The council can push for lower speed limits and more cameras. The police can crack down on speeding and failure to yield. Residents can demand action. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets.

No more waiting. No more names lost to the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 116 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 31, assembly district AD 29 and state senate district SD 10.
Which areas are in Precinct 116?
It includes the Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery, and Queens CB13 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 27 and District 31, Assembly Districts AD 29 and AD 31, and State Senate Districts SD 10 and SD 14.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 116?
Cars and SUVs: 221 injuries or deaths. Trucks and Buses: 16. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1. Bikes: 2. The vast majority of harm comes from cars, SUVs, and trucks. See NYC Open Data.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 116 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue speeding and failure-to-yield tickets, and target known crash hotspots. Police have the tools—they just need to use them.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield are choices. The data shows patterns, not fate.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, expand speed camera coverage, fund safer street designs, and demand police enforcement. They can act now or answer for more deaths.
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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Other Representatives

Alicia Hyndman
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman
District 29
District Office:
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Legislative Office:
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
District 31
District Office:
1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-471-7014
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7216
James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 116 Police Precinct 116 sits in Queens, District 31, AD 29, SD 10.

It contains Queens CB13, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

SUV Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway

SUV rear-ends SUV on Belt Parkway. Front passenger suffers head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Belt Parkway collided when one struck the rear of the other. The front passenger in the hit vehicle, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Weller Lane

A 3-year-old boy was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Weller Lane in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old pedestrian was injured on Weller Lane in Queens after being struck by a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling north. The child was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead and the vehicle showed no damage. The incident highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Bleeds After Midnight Yield Failure

A 61-year-old man lay bleeding on Brookville Boulevard. Struck at midnight. The driver failed to yield. Blood pooled on the pavement. No car, no name, just silence and pain in the dark Queens street.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured on Brookville Boulevard near 130th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was conscious but suffered severe head bleeding after being hit at midnight. The report states, 'The driver failed to yield.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The victim’s injuries were serious, but the report does not specify further. The crash left blood on the street and a silence that lingered.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 144 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 144 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact occurred. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. No ejections reported. Damage focused on front and rear right panels of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 144 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in their lanes. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Safety equipment included lap belts and harnesses. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Driver Loses Consciousness, Crash on Belt Parkway

Steel twisted on Belt Parkway. Two sedans collided in the night. A woman, forty-six, slumped behind the wheel. She murmured of paralysis, semiconscious, harnessed in place. The crash left her injured. The road did not forgive. The city kept moving.

Two sedans crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, one driver lost consciousness before impact. The collision left a 46-year-old woman semiconscious and complaining of paralysis. She was strapped in with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other injuries or contributing factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger when a driver loses control. The woman’s condition after the crash remains unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan on 144 Avenue

A Ford SUV made a left turn and struck a Toyota sedan on 144 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered facial bruising. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained left and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling northwest made a left turn and collided with a 2003 Toyota sedan going straight southwest on 144 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on South Conduit Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled north. Driver inexperience was a factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on South Conduit Avenue collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear sedan, age 29, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the rear vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver

A sedan and an SUV collided on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s right front quarter hit the SUV’s left side doors. The 66-year-old male sedan driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east, going straight ahead. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda sedan and a 2024 Chevrolet SUV collided on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling east, going straight ahead when the sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the SUV’s left side doors. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The SUV carried four occupants, and the sedan had one. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Sedan Slams Stopped SUV in Queens

A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on South Conduit Avenue. The SUV’s front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a stopped SUV from behind. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear. The SUV’s front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are noted. The sedan was damaged at the front; the SUV showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Bus on South Conduit

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bus on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered bruises and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound bus on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 77-year-old man, and a 63-year-old female front passenger were injured. Both occupants were conscious and wearing seat belts. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions, while the passenger suffered head bruising. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both occupants. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The bus, carrying two occupants, showed no damage. The driver of the sedan failed to maintain attention during the maneuver, leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
4
SUV Flips After Hitting Parked Truck

A northbound SUV slammed into a parked truck on Springfield Boulevard. The SUV flipped. The driver was thrown out, arm torn. Four passengers, including a girl, were hurt. Glass shattered. The street was empty. The crash left blood and silence.

A GMC SUV heading north on Springfield Boulevard struck a parked Ford pickup and overturned. According to the police report, the 25-year-old female driver was partially ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe arm lacerations. Four passengers, including a 15-year-old girl, were also partially ejected and injured, with pain, abrasions, and shock reported. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the data. The parked truck was unoccupied. Lap belts were noted for all injured occupants, but the force of the crash broke glass and threw bodies into the street. Five women and girls were left hurt, their injuries ranging from lacerations to trauma.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Truck Left Turn Slams Sedan on North Conduit

A tractor truck turned left and struck a sedan going straight in Queens. Both drivers hurt. Distraction and alcohol listed. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a tractor truck making a left turn on North Conduit Avenue collided with a sedan traveling straight. The 20-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. The 63-year-old man driving the truck was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries. Both were conscious. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unsafe Speed Overturns Sedan on South Conduit

Two sedans crashed on South Conduit Avenue. One overturned. A 22-year-old driver suffered arm abrasions. Unsafe speed caused the wreck. Both cars moved east. Metal twisted. The injured driver stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. One sedan overturned. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Vehicle damage included an overturned sedan and damage to the left front bumper and left side doors. The injured person was the driver of one of the sedans.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Sedan Slams Van on Springfield Boulevard

A sedan rear-ended a refrigerated van in Queens. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a sedan struck the back of a refrigerated van on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver and 50-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The refrigerated van, driven by a licensed male, was also heading south. The impact hit the van’s center rear and the sedan’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway

Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway. One driver suffered a moderate facial burn but remained conscious. The collision caused severe damage to one vehicle’s front end. Following too closely and unsafe speed led to the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. The driver of one sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a moderate burn to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. One vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the other was demolished. The driver of the damaged vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors that led to a violent collision on a major roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 227 Street

Two sedans crashed on 227 Street in Queens. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one car and the front end of the other. Unsafe speed was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 227 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle, a 28-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of his sedan and the center front end of the other sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Crashes in Queens Injuring Rear Passenger

A 23-year-old male rear passenger suffered a fractured back in a Queens crash. The SUV struck head-on while traveling east on South Conduit Avenue. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the violent impact. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens crashed with a center front end impact. The vehicle had two occupants. The 23-year-old male rear passenger was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused significant vehicle damage to the front center end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Backing SUV Strikes Eastbound SUV on Thurston

A backing SUV hit an eastbound SUV on Thurston Street. The 63-year-old driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old man backing a BMW SUV on Thurston Street collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The driver was injured, suffering facial trauma, shock, and pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The impact struck the center back end of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving SUV. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Queens Crash Injures Four Passengers

Two vehicles collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Four passengers suffered bruises and body injuries. The driver wore a lap belt. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction as factors. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Four occupants, including the driver, were injured with contusions and bruises to various body parts. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged at the rear. None of the occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The crash injured three passengers and the driver, all suffering injuries to the entire body or lower limbs.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Left, Crushes Moped Rider’s Leg

Steel met flesh on 147th Avenue. An SUV turned left into a moped’s path. The rider’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore witness. Improper turn and failure to yield led to pain.

A crash at 147th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard in Queens left a 41-year-old moped rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, 'A moped rolled east. An SUV turned left. No helmet. Steel struck flesh. The rider’s leg crushed. He stayed awake. The SUV stood unmarked. The street held the pain.' The data lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were the SUV’s improper left turn and failure to yield. The SUV sustained no damage, but the moped rider suffered crush injuries to his lower leg.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07