Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,914
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,661
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 6, 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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
Jeep and Nissan Run Light, Crash Hard in Queens

Two cars tore through a red light on Carson Street. Metal slammed metal. The Nissan driver’s head was crushed. Four others hurt. Sirens cut the dawn. The street lay still, marked by reckless speed and disregard.

A Jeep and a Nissan collided at Carson Street and 219th in Queens. Both vehicles ran the light, according to the police report: 'A Jeep slammed into a Nissan’s front. Both ran the light.' The Nissan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious. Four other occupants, aged 20 to 24, were also injured, with complaints of back pain and other trauma. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The Nissan driver wore no seatbelt, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The crash left the intersection scarred, a stark result of ignoring traffic signals and speeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Speeding Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A sedan sped east on 144th Avenue. Steel hit a man’s head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man, sixty-one, lay injured. The night swallowed the sound. Only silence remained.

A 61-year-old man was crossing near 225-06 144th Avenue in Queens when a sedan, traveling east, struck him. According to the police report, the sedan was moving at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact hit the man’s head, causing severe lacerations. The driver did not stop. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man conscious but badly hurt. The street was left silent after the driver fled.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two Sedans Collide on 228 Street

Two sedans crashed on 228 Street. Impact hit left side doors of one car and front center of the other. A 9-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed women going straight. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 228 Street. One vehicle was struck on the left side doors, while the other was damaged at the center front end. A 9-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the child passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Ejects Driver in High-Speed Belt Parkway Crash

A 21-year-old man was thrown from an SUV on Belt Parkway. He lay unconscious, body battered. Police cited unsafe speed and alcohol. The SUV’s front right bumper was smashed. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was ejected from a 2008 SUV on Belt Parkway at 5:31 a.m. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The driver wore no safety equipment. The SUV, carrying three occupants, struck the right front bumper. Police noted the driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead before the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Sedans Crash After Traffic Control Ignored

Two sedans collided at 229 Street and 138 Avenue. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A female driver and her passenger suffered head and hip injuries. Metal twisted. Both victims stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of 229 Street and 138 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles went straight ahead. Both drivers disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision. The Honda struck the Toyota's front end. The female driver of the Toyota suffered bruising to her hip and upper leg. Her female passenger sustained a head injury. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan in Queens

A Honda slammed into a stopped BMW on 228 Street. The Honda driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered back bruises. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal crumpled. One driver hurt. Both cars damaged.

According to the police report, a rear-end crash happened on 228 Street in Queens. A Honda sedan struck a stopped BMW sedan from behind. The Honda driver, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions. She was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The BMW was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors were noted. The Honda's right front bumper and the BMW's right rear bumper were damaged in the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Improper Merge by SUV Injures Driver in Queens

SUV merged on Springfield Boulevard, struck parked cars. Driver suffered bruised leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Streets scarred.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV merged on Springfield Boulevard and hit several parked vehicles, including a BMW SUV, a Honda sedan, and a Nissan sedan. The 36-year-old female driver of the Ford SUV suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error during the merge. The crash damaged the left front bumper of the Ford SUV and the left side doors of the Nissan sedan. No one was ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Scooter Rider Hurt in Queens Yield Crash

E-scooter slammed into a car on Springfield Boulevard. Nineteen-year-old rider bruised and battered. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Night fell hard on Queens streets.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver heading south on Springfield Boulevard collided with a vehicle traveling east at 122 Avenue. The e-scooter struck the right side doors; the car's front end took the hit. The rider suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was reported. The other vehicle's details and driver information were not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13