Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,913
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,660
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 418
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 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
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City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

Sedan Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Crash

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Kills 65-Year-Old Man on Merrick Boulevard

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Driver Injured on Belt Parkway

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on South Conduit Avenue

A 61-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on South Conduit Avenue. The SUV struck a sedan from behind. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver of a 2005 SUV was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a 2019 sedan on South Conduit Avenue. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two vehicles traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Passengers on South Conduit

A Honda slammed into stopped cars on South Conduit Avenue. Metal screamed. Four vehicles struck. A 76-year-old man bled from the head. Passengers hurt. The cause: following too closely, driver inattention. Shock and pain lingered in the cold Queens air.

A violent multi-car crash unfolded on South Conduit Avenue near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a 76-year-old man driving a Honda struck a line of stopped vehicles, setting off a chain reaction that damaged four cars. The driver suffered severe head bleeding and shock. Several passengers, including women aged 24, 32, and 66, reported back injuries and pain. Others sat stunned, still buckled in their seats. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. The impact left metal twisted and lives shaken, all traced to driver error behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits Parked Sedans on 147 Avenue

A 28-year-old woman driving an SUV lost consciousness and crashed into two parked sedans on 147 Avenue. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of all vehicles. The driver suffered chest contusions but was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving eastbound on 147 Avenue. Her SUV struck two parked sedans, damaging the left front bumpers of all three vehicles. The driver, an occupant of the SUV, sustained chest contusions and was injured but remained conscious. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both sedans were unoccupied and parked at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedan and SUV Crash on Farmers Boulevard Injures Two

A sedan and SUV slammed together on Farmers Boulevard. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. Two men in the sedan suffered limb injuries and shock. Metal twisted. Pain lingered.

According to the police report, a sedan heading southwest and an SUV traveling east collided on Farmers Boulevard. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, leading to the crash. The impact struck the sedan's left side doors and the SUV's front bumper. Two men in the sedan, the 64-year-old driver and 54-year-old front passenger, were injured. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries; the passenger injured his elbow and lower arm. Both men were in shock and reported pain or nausea. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ends Backing Tow Truck on Belt Parkway

A BMW sedan struck a backing tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the sedan’s front center and the truck’s rear center. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver in a 2017 BMW sedan collided with a backing 2017 Ford tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan struck the tow truck’s rear center, damaging both vehicles. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The tow truck was traveling north while backing, and the sedan was also traveling north going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Woman in Queens

A sedan struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Springfield Boulevard. The driver was distracted. She suffered head injuries, pain, and shock. The crash happened at an intersection. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Springfield Boulevard made an improper left turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper turning. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors or pedestrian actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
SUV Collides Left Side, Two Passengers Injured

A 2017 SUV slowed or stopped on Laurelton Parkway. Impact struck left front quarter panel and left side doors. Two rear passengers suffered bruises and full-body contusions. Both conscious, wearing lap belts. Driver licensed, no specified errors recorded.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling south on Laurelton Parkway slowed or stopped before colliding. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. Two passengers in the rear—aged 20 and 47—were injured with contusions and bruises over their entire bodies. Both were conscious and secured by lap belts and harnesses. The driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries occurred inside the vehicle, with no ejections. The second vehicle involved is unspecified with damage to its right front quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old Playing on Queens Street

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway on Grayson Street was struck by a northbound SUV. The vehicle hit the child with its center front end. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on Grayson Street in Queens. The northbound SUV, traveling straight ahead, struck the child with its center front end. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Nissan SUV with damage to its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Left Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Queens

Two sedans collided on Springfield Boulevard near East Gate Plaza. One driver turned left and struck a southbound car. The turning driver, a woman, suffered chest abrasions. Failure to yield listed as cause.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan, making a left turn eastbound on Springfield Boulevard, collided with a southbound sedan near East Gate Plaza in Queens. The impact struck the center front end of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The injured driver suffered chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating NY-registered vehicles. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Driver Falls Asleep, SUV Slams Hard in Queens

A man drove east on South Conduit Avenue. He fell asleep. His SUV smashed front-first. He died belted in, arm broken. The crash left the morning dark and silent. No other injuries reported. Sleep claimed the wheel. Steel claimed the rest.

A 33-year-old man driving a 2021 Nissan SUV on South Conduit Avenue in Queens fell asleep at the wheel. According to the police report, the vehicle struck hard with its center front end. The driver, alone in the car, was killed. His arm was broken, and he was found belted in. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened in the early morning darkness. The data shows no other driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver falling asleep.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedan Hits Pedestrian and Occupant Injured

A sedan traveling north on Merrick Boulevard struck a pedestrian and injured its occupant. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. The driver’s aggressive driving caused the crash. Injuries hit the pedestrian’s leg and the occupant’s abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a 2015 Infiniti sedan traveling north on Merrick Boulevard collided with a pedestrian and injured its occupant. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The occupant, a 22-year-old male, suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end. Both victims were conscious and not ejected. The driver’s aggressive driving caused the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Bus Hits Sedan Turning Left Queens

A bus traveling north struck a sedan making a left turn on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both male drivers suffered bruises and chest or back contusions. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a 2009 Orion bus traveling north on South Conduit Avenue collided with a 2015 Mercedes sedan making a left turn. Both drivers, aged 31 and 33, were injured with contusions to the chest and back but remained conscious and were not ejected. The bus sustained center front end damage, and the sedan was damaged on the left front bumper and right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two Sedans Collide on South Conduit Avenue

Two sedans crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles struck each other front quarter panels. A 26-year-old front passenger suffered bruises over his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and south collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. A 26-year-old male front passenger was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The injury was to a passenger, not the driver, and there is no mention of helmet use or signaling.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Queens Boulevard

A 33-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was semiconscious with severe leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as factors. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, an SUV struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end took the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The report does not mention any pedestrian errors or safety equipment. The driver’s aggressive behavior and excessive speed caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Springfield Blvd

A 47-year-old man was injured when an SUV backing south on Springfield Boulevard hit him. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. The driver backed unsafely, according to police.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV was backing south on Springfield Boulevard in Queens when it struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was left in shock with visible injuries but no visible complaints. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Collision on Laurelton Parkway Injures Passenger

Multiple SUVs collided on Laurelton Parkway. A 70-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage. The passenger was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, several SUVs traveling west on Laurelton Parkway collided. A 70-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The collision involved impacts to various parts of the vehicles, including right front bumpers and rear bumpers. The driver errors identified were unsafe speed and improper lane usage. The passenger was not ejected and was restrained. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway

Two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. One vehicle overturned. A 22-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused serious damage and left one occupant injured.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway when they collided. One sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the other, causing that vehicle to overturn. A 22-year-old male front passenger in the overturned vehicle was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. Airbags deployed and the passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The overturned vehicle sustained severe damage, indicating a high-impact collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12