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

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

SUV Crashes on Belt Parkway, Driver Ejected

A 21-year-old male driver was ejected from an SUV on Belt Parkway. He suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver wore no safety equipment. The crash left the vehicle damaged at the front right bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 5:31 a.m. The driver was ejected from his 2008 SUV and sustained injuries to his entire body, rendering him unconscious. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The vehicle, carrying three occupants, sustained damage to the right front bumper. Police noted the driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead before impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens Street

Two sedans crashed at 146 Terrace in Queens. One vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 31-year-old male passenger suffered a neck injury and concussion. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 146 Terrace in Queens. One sedan, traveling east, struck the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan traveling north. The crash injured a 31-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck injury and concussion. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, each going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported for the passenger. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the sedans.


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Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection

Two sedans crashed on 229 Street near 138 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The female driver and a female passenger suffered moderate injuries to head and hip. Vehicles struck front and right bumpers. Both occupants conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 229 Street and 138 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a northbound Honda and a westbound Toyota. Both drivers disregarded traffic control, which contributed to the collision. The Honda's right front bumper struck the Toyota's center front end. The female driver of the Toyota sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, while a female passenger in the same vehicle suffered a head injury. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey respectively. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


Rear-End Crash Injures Queens Sedan Driver

Two sedans collided on 228 Street in Queens. A stopped BMW was hit from behind by a Honda going east. The Honda driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on 228 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling east. The BMW was stopped in traffic when the Honda behind it failed to stop and struck it with its front end. The Honda driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The BMW driver was stopped, and no other contributing factors were noted. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the Honda and the right rear bumper of the BMW.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard

A 26-year-old man was hit by a northbound sedan on Brookville Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The victim was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Brookville Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. A northbound sedan driven by a licensed female driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data.


Two Sedans Collide on 232 Street Queens

Two sedans collided on 232 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were parked before impact. A 53-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. He was restrained by lap belt and harness. Damage was to left rear bumpers. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 232 Street near Lansing Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were parked at the time of the crash. The driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear bumper on both vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in shock and injury to the driver but no other persons were reported hurt.


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Queens Sedans Collide on 225 Street

Two sedans crashed on 225 Street in Queens. One driver made a left turn into the path of another going straight. Both front passengers suffered injuries and shock. Both drivers distracted. Impact hit right side doors and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 225 Street in Queens. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The collision impacted the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the front bumper of the other. Two female front-seat passengers were injured, suffering hip and upper leg injuries and whole-body trauma, both experiencing shock. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and injuries to occupants, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.


SUV Merging Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens

A Ford SUV merging on Springfield Boulevard struck multiple parked vehicles. A 36-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact left bruises and vehicle damage on left front and side panels. Police cited improper lane usage as cause.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Springfield Boulevard was merging when it collided with several parked vehicles, including a BMW SUV and a Honda sedan. The 36-year-old female driver of the Ford SUV sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error during the merge. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the Ford SUV and left side doors of a Nissan sedan. No occupants were ejected, and the injured driver remained conscious. The report does not list any other contributing factors or safety equipment details.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A 36-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head injury in a Belt Parkway crash. The SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west. The impact caused a concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV stopped in traffic on Belt Parkway was rear-ended by a 2019 sedan traveling west. The collision injured a 36-year-old female front-seat passenger in the SUV, who sustained a head injury and concussion. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The scooter struck the right side of another vehicle traveling east. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Springfield Boulevard collided with a vehicle traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the other vehicle. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported. The other vehicle's details and driver information were unspecified.


Sedan Hits Parked Vehicles in Queens

A sedan driven by a 31-year-old woman struck two parked vehicles on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver fatigue as a contributing factor. The parked vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver traveling north on Springfield Boulevard collided with two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and a sedan, both damaged on their left side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of impact.


Pedestrian Injured Near Rockaway Boulevard Turn

A female pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions outside the roadway near 166-05 Rockaway Boulevard. The driver of a Chrysler SUV was making a left turn. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured near 166-05 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. She was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The driver of a Chrysler SUV was making a left turn at the time. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists an unspecified contributing factor but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other injuries were reported. The pedestrian's role was clearly outside the roadway, and no safety equipment or signals were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Hook Creek

Two SUVs collided on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. One driver stopped in traffic. The other slowed but hit the rear center of the first vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a back contusion. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle, traveling in the same direction, slowed or stopped but still struck the rear center of the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating SUVs. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the first vehicle and the right front bumper of the second.


Taxi Left Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Brewer Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The sedan driver was not ejected and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Brewer Boulevard made a left turn and collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan's female driver, age 35, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The taxi struck the sedan's center front end with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the taxi was making a left turn while the sedan was going straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The sedan driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused center front end damage to the sedan and left front bumper damage to the taxi.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Queens Street

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after an SUV struck him on 253 Street in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious but injured seriously in the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 253 Street in Queens involving a 2011 SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, causing damage to the right side doors. The bicyclist was traveling east while the SUV was heading south, both going straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Laurelton Parkway

A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck while both made right turns on Laurelton Parkway. Two women in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s defective brakes contributed to the crash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver and a 21-year-old female front passenger in a 2020 Jeep sedan were injured when the sedan rear-ended a 2017 Toyota pickup truck on Laurelton Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling northeast and making right turns. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, as did the passenger. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The pickup truck had one male occupant who was not injured. The impact was at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the pickup truck.


Pedestrian Injured in Queens Sedan Collision

A 42-year-old man was struck crossing 175 Street in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, hit him at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 175 Street in Queens struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian's own confusion or error while crossing is also noted but no blame is assigned. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was starting in traffic when the collision occurred.


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Two Sedans Collide on Hook Creek Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered head and leg injuries. The crash involved a left turn and a vehicle going straight. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other vehicle was traveling straight. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the turning vehicle suffered a head injury and concussion, while the front passenger sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to responding to other traffic. No other driver errors or victim factors were specified.


Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Belt Parkway

A woman, sixty, walked with traffic on Belt Parkway. A vehicle struck her head-on. She died by the shoulder. No crosswalk. No stop. The road stayed busy. She did not move again.

A 60-year-old woman was killed while walking along Belt Parkway. According to the police report, she was walking with traffic, not at an intersection, when a vehicle struck her head-on. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The report notes the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The contributing factor is listed as 'Unspecified.' No crosswalk was present. The police report does not identify any driver errors or vehicle details. The victim’s actions and safety equipment are not cited as contributing factors.


Driver Injured in Multi-Sedan Collision on 243 Street

A 20-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a crash involving multiple sedans on 243 Street. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 243 Street involving several sedans. The injured party was a 20-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Multiple vehicles were involved, with damage noted on the center back and front ends of the sedans. No other injuries or victims are reported. The driver was conscious throughout the incident.