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
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

2
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Laurelton Parkway

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian on 175 Street in Queens

A sedan struck a 42-year-old man crossing 175 Street. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. He stayed conscious after the crash.

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Two Sedans Collide on Hook Creek Boulevard

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Killed Walking Along Belt Parkway

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Driver Injured in Multi-Sedan Collision on 243 Street

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on 224 Street

SUV struck multi-wheeled vehicle in Queens. Driver ejected, unconscious, whole-body injuries. Police cite driver distraction and traffic control ignored. Streets remain hostile to the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a Kia SUV traveling south on 224 Street collided with a multi-wheeled vehicle heading west near Merrick Boulevard. The multi-wheeled vehicle driver, a 42-year-old unlicensed man, was ejected and found unconscious with severe injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The SUV struck the right front quarter panel of the multi-wheeled vehicle. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13