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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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Passenger Ejected During Queens Sedan Crash

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two SUVs Collide on 143 Avenue Queens

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured in Queens Right-Turn Crash

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan north on 143 Road suffered a neck contusion and shock after a crash. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on 143 Road near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. She sustained a neck contusion and was in shock. The sedan, traveling north, was struck on the right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was the only occupant and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 60-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Farmers Boulevard in Queens struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Nissan sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Distracted Box Truck Slams Sedan in Queens

Box truck hit sedan from behind on 175 Street. Two sedan passengers bruised legs and knees. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections. Impact was hard. Injuries moderate.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on 175 Street rear-ended a sedan also heading east near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The truck struck the sedan's center rear, injuring two passengers inside the sedan—a 43-year-old man in the back and a 37-year-old woman in the front. Both suffered contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Neither was ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the truck driver. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted. The crash left both sedan passengers with moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Box Truck Slams SUV, Passenger Unconscious

Box truck turned left on Rockaway Boulevard. Smashed into SUV’s right side. Passenger, 30, knocked out with head injury. Defective headlights and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Rockaway Boulevard made a left turn and struck the right side of a northbound SUV. The SUV’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious. The report lists the truck’s defective headlights and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was proceeding straight. The impact damaged the SUV’s right side doors and the front of the truck. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Triggers Queens Crash

A 57-year-old SUV driver lost consciousness on Sunrise Highway. His vehicle struck others. He suffered injuries to his entire body. The crash left metal twisted and traffic snarled in Queens.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old man driving a Kia SUV westbound on Sunrise Highway in Queens lost consciousness, causing a multi-vehicle collision. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Three SUVs and a sedan were involved, all traveling straight. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were reported. The crash underscores the risk when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUVs Crash on Slippery Belt Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. One driver changed lanes, striking another going straight. Pavement was slick. A 38-year-old woman suffered neck injury and shock. Both vehicles hit at the right front.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. One driver was changing lanes when she struck another SUV traveling straight. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. A 38-year-old woman driving one of the vehicles suffered a neck injury and shock. She was not ejected but reported pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed. The crash damaged the right front quarter panels of both vehicles. The lane change maneuver and road conditions contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
6
Slippery Pavement Crash Injures Six in Queens

Two SUVs collided on slick 135 Avenue. Six people, aged 10 to 63, suffered head and neck injuries. Shock and pain followed the impact. Pavement conditions played a deadly role. No other driver errors reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on 135 Avenue in Queens at 6:56 a.m. Six people, including drivers and passengers, were injured with head and neck trauma. All were restrained and not ejected. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The male driver’s SUV struck the left front bumper of the other, which was hit at the center back end. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injured, ranging from age 10 to 63, reported shock and pain. No other driver errors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pick-up Truck and Sedan Collide on 147 Drive

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 147 Drive. The pick-up truck driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided head-on on 147 Drive. The pick-up truck driver, a 40-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue

A 57-year-old woman driving an SUV and a 14-year-old front-seat passenger were injured in a Queens crash. The vehicles collided at right front bumpers. Both occupants suffered shock and moderate injuries to neck and leg. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling west on 122 Avenue collided with a 2013 sedan making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, and a 14-year-old front passenger were injured. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Injuries included neck trauma for the driver and knee-lower leg-foot injuries for the passenger, both classified as moderate. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13