Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,540
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,404
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 12, 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

Speeding Sedan Tears Passenger’s Arm in Queens

A Nissan sedan sped east on South Conduit Avenue. Metal twisted. The car slammed and crumpled. In the back, a man lost his arm. Two others hurt. The wreck lay still. Unsafe speed left blood and ruin.

A 2007 Nissan sedan, traveling east on South Conduit Avenue near 150th Street in Queens, crashed at high speed. According to the police report, the car was 'speeding east, slammed hard. Metal twisted.' Three people were inside. The right rear passenger, a 31-year-old man, suffered a traumatic arm amputation and remained conscious. The driver, age 22, and the front passenger, also 31, both sustained neck injuries and reported pain. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle was demolished. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash left one man maimed and two others injured.


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SUV Left Turn Hits Parked Sedan

A 2022 SUV made a left turn on 245 Street in Queens and struck a parked 2007 sedan. Three female occupants in the SUV, including two children, suffered head injuries and shock. All wore lap belts. The sedan was unoccupied.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling south on 245 Street was making a left turn when it collided with a parked 2007 sedan facing north. The impact occurred at the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. Three occupants in the SUV—a 49-year-old female driver, a 10-year-old female front passenger, and an 8-year-old male rear passenger—were injured with head trauma and reported pain or nausea. All were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.


SUV Overturns After Improper Passing on Parkway

A 21-year-old female driver was injured when a convertible and an SUV collided on Laurelton Parkway. The SUV overturned. The driver was incoherent and suffered injuries to her entire body. The crash involved improper lane usage by one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash on Laurelton Parkway involved a convertible and a station wagon/SUV traveling southwest. The SUV overturned after impact, causing injury to its 21-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. The driver was incoherent and sustained injuries to her entire body. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to lane control. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV overturning and the convertible sustaining front-end damage.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing 248 Street Queens

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing 248 Street in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved was parked before impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 248 Street in Queens outside a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Honda sedan, which was parked prior to the collision and was struck at its center back end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


SUV Crashes Into Parked Sedan in Queens

A 64-year-old man driving an SUV crashed into a parked sedan on 145 Avenue in Queens. The driver was trapped and suffered back injuries. Alcohol involvement and falling asleep at the wheel contributed to the crash. The parked car was unoccupied.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver was operating a 2017 SUV eastbound on 145 Avenue in Queens when he collided with a parked 2015 sedan. The driver was trapped in the vehicle and sustained back injuries, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep at the wheel as contributing factors. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan's left rear quarter panel was damaged. No other occupants were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and fatigue.


Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Belt Parkway

A taxi struck the back of a pick-up truck on Belt Parkway just after midnight. The right rear passenger in the taxi, a 66-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The impact occurred at the center back end of both vehicles. The taxi carried two occupants; the pick-up truck had five. A 66-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back ends of both vehicles.


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Queens SUV Collision Injures Two Women

Two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The drivers were both women. One changed lanes unsafely, striking the other’s rear quarter panel. Both women suffered internal injuries to neck and back. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on North Conduit Avenue collided. The driver of a 2007 Acura SUV was changing lanes unsafely and struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight ahead. Both drivers were female, licensed in New York, and conscious after the crash. The Acura driver suffered neck injuries, while the Nissan driver, a front-seat passenger, sustained back injuries. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The primary contributing factor identified was unsafe lane changing by the Acura driver. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


SUV Hits Multi-Wheeled Vehicle in Queens

A Kia SUV traveling south struck a multi-wheeled vehicle heading west on 224 Street near Merrick Boulevard. The multi-wheeled vehicle driver, unlicensed and ejected, suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious at the scene. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 2014 Kia SUV driven by a licensed female driver traveling south on 224 Street collided with a multi-wheeled vehicle traveling west. The multi-wheeled vehicle driver, a 42-year-old unlicensed male, was ejected and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the multi-wheeled vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The multi-wheeled vehicle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 180 Street

Two vehicles crashed on 180 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan turning left southbound. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on 180 Street collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic signals.


Sedan Passenger Injured in Belt Parkway Crash

A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Belt Parkway, hitting another vehicle. The front passenger suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female front passenger was injured in a collision on Belt Parkway. The driver of the sedan was changing lanes unsafely and failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash with another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact hit the right side doors of the sedan, resulting in a shoulder and upper arm injury to the passenger, who was not ejected but suffered shock. The driver was licensed and traveling east. The contributing factors listed include unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way. The report does not specify helmet or signaling issues. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s left front bumper.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Belt Parkway

Two vehicles crashed on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed and lane changes caused the collision. Two elderly passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan and a 2015 Nissan SUV collided while traveling westbound on Belt Parkway. The crash involved unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by the drivers. Two female passengers, aged 85 and 86, were injured with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and remained inside their vehicles. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the SUV was damaged on its left rear bumper. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers. The drivers were going straight ahead before the collision.


SUV Strikes Parked Sedan in Queens

A southbound SUV crashed into a parked sedan on 243rd Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver lost consciousness and suffered injuries. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper, the SUV damaged on its right side doors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling south struck a parked 2018 BMW sedan on 243rd Street in Queens. The sedan’s male driver was injured and unconscious after the collision. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front bumper with its right side doors. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. No other contributing factors or helmet use were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking stationary cars and the severe injuries that can result.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian on 253 Street

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on 253 Street. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, hit her near 147 Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The impact damaged the car’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 253 Street struck a pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 23-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The vehicle’s right rear quarter panel was damaged on impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, inattentive drivers in the city.


Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Crosswalk

A 68-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The bus struck him on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound bus in Queens at 145-40 155 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the bus hit him on the left front quarter panel. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which may have impaired the driver's visibility. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


Motorbike Driver Ejected on Belt Parkway

A 27-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and suffered full-body contusions on Belt Parkway. The crash caused right-side damage to the bike. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorbike driver was traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway when the crash occurred. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained contusions and bruises across his entire body. The vehicle sustained damage to the right side doors and front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but was still ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on high-speed roadways.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion in a Belt Parkway crash. An SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear. Driver distraction caused the collision. Airbags deployed; the passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Belt Parkway rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear bumper hitting the sedan’s right front bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 27-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car

A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.

On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.


Passenger Ejected During Queens Sedan Crash

A 25-year-old female front-seat passenger was ejected and injured in a Queens crash. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash involved two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 131 Avenue in Queens collided. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit before the crash. A 25-year-old female front-seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle at the point of impact.


Two SUVs Collide on 143 Avenue Queens

Two SUVs crashed at 143 Avenue in Queens. The female driver of one SUV suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles struck each other head-on and on the side. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 143 Avenue in Queens. The female driver of a 2010 Chevrolet SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a front-center impact on her vehicle and left-side door damage on the other SUV, driven by a male driver. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in the crash.


Pedestrian Injured in Queens Right-Turn Crash

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal on 147 Avenue in Queens. The SUV made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver remained licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 147 Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Hyundai SUV made a right turn and struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.