Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,904
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,656
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 Aug 2, 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
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

Audi Crushes Passenger in Pre-Dawn Queens Crash

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway before sunrise. The Audi’s front folded. A young man, half-ejected, neck crushed, sprawled across a seat. The Honda stood untouched. Blood pooled. Silence followed. Metal and pain lingered.

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens before dawn. According to the police report, the Audi’s front end crumpled while the Honda showed no damage. A 21-year-old male passenger in the Audi was partially ejected and suffered severe neck crush injuries. He was found sprawled across a seat, conscious but gravely hurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The Honda had no reported injuries or damage. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash left one young man broken and silent metal in its wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Box Truck Strikes, Kills Pedestrian in Dark

A box truck hit a man on Hook Creek Boulevard. No intersection. No warning. The man, 41, died under the truck’s front end. Head broken. Chest crushed. Alone at 2:11 a.m. No driver errors listed. The road stayed silent.

A 41-year-old man was killed when a box truck struck him on Hook Creek Boulevard at 2:11 a.m., far from any intersection. According to the police report, the man was found beneath the truck’s front end, unconscious, with fatal injuries to his head and chest. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was traveling straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' There is no mention of helmet or signal use. The man died at the scene. The crash left the street quiet and empty.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
3
Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Three

Three people suffered whiplash in a Queens crash on South Conduit Avenue. A sedan struck the rear of an SUV, which then hit another sedan. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck the rear of a Ford SUV, which then collided with a Nissan sedan traveling west. Three occupants in the SUV—a 63-year-old female driver, a 65-year-old female front passenger, and a 69-year-old female rear passenger—were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting their entire bodies. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The impact points were the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and rear-end collisions in Queens traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcyclist Ejected in High-Speed Laurelton Parkway Crash

A speeding motorcycle slammed into an SUV on Laurelton Parkway. The rider flew from his bike, breaking and dislocating his leg and foot. Four SUV occupants escaped injury. Unsafe speed and tailgating fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle, both heading west on Laurelton Parkway, collided. The 58-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV carried four people, none injured. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were damaged. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Slams Object on South Conduit

A sedan, moving too fast, struck an object on South Conduit Avenue. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed and bad turning led to the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man driving a sedan on South Conduit Avenue in Queens crashed while merging northeast. The sedan hit an object with its right front bumper and was demolished. The driver, the only occupant, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was incoherent at the scene and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle Queens

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Hook Creek Boulevard

A sedan hit a 37-year-old man on Hook Creek Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered chest bruises but stayed conscious. Aggressive driving played a role. The street became a danger zone.

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. He suffered 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. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Left Turns

Two SUVs crashed head-on during left turns on South Conduit Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens as both drivers attempted left turns. The impact struck the center front end of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 37-year-old male driver was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed men, traveling south and east. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any specific driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Speeding SUV and Sedan Crash on 149 Road

SUV and sedan slammed together on 149 Road. One driver, 46, hurt and in shock. Both moved straight. Unsafe speed drove the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Road involving a Toyota SUV and a Nissan sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The 46-year-old male SUV driver was injured and went into shock. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was found on the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Turns, Hits Elderly Woman Head-On

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Francis Lewis Blvd

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Two Drivers

An SUV and a sedan slammed together at a Queens intersection. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. No one was ejected. The cause remains unclear. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old woman driving a 2022 Infiniti SUV northbound and a 46-year-old man driving a 2020 Nissan sedan eastbound collided at 143-84 227 Street in Queens. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and trauma to their entire bodies. They remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles. The SUV took damage to its left front quarter panel, while the sedan's right front bumper and center front end were crushed. The police report lists all contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No other causes or errors are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
Driver Distraction Injures Two on Merrick Boulevard

Two sedans slammed head-on in Queens. Both drivers hurt. Whiplash. Full-body trauma. Distraction behind the wheel. No one ejected. No pedestrians. Steel and glass, broken by inattention.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Merrick Boulevard in Queens just after midnight. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Each was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with front-end damage. The police report makes clear: distraction at the wheel led to pain and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Turns Left Into Sedan on Merrick Blvd

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Queens

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Speeding Infiniti Crushes Parked Cars in Queens

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10