Sixteen Dead, Zero Excuses: Precinct 116’s Streets Are Killing Us

Aug 4 - An SUV hit a sedan at 135 Avenue and 232 Street in Queens. A 53-year-old man driving was injured and in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Both cars were going straight.

A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on 135 Avenue at 232 Street. One driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The sedan sustained left-side door damage; the SUV showed center front-end and right-front bumper damage. The injured occupant was the driver, wearing a lap belt and harness and not ejected. Police listed contributing factors as Other Vehicular on the occupant record as well. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - Three people injured when SUV driver fell asleep near 133 Ave. Head and leg wounds. Metal twisted. No warning. Streets do not forgive mistakes.

Three people suffered injuries when two SUVs and a sedan collided near 219-10 133 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a driver who 'Fell Asleep.' One driver reported pain throughout her body, another suffered head injuries, and a third had leg wounds. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal crushed and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - The driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. The truck driver was found unconscious and injured. Police recorded illness as a contributing factor. The parked sedan had no occupants.

According to the police report, the driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. One man — the truck driver, age 29 — was injured and found unconscious. The truck was traveling west; the sedan was parked. Impact was the truck’s left front bumper to the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police recorded "Illnes" as a contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors and does not cite helmet or signal issues. The parked sedan carried no occupants at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.

Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.

A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.

An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - City aims to carve bike lanes into 31st Street. Merchants fear lost access. Residents cite danger. DOT points to dozens hurt, two killed. The street stays deadly. The fight over space continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), the NYC Department of Transportation plans to narrow lanes and add bike paths on 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The DOT cites 126 injured vehicle occupants, 33 injured pedestrians, 24 injured cyclists, and two deaths from 2020 to 2024, calling it 'one of the most dangerous streets in Queens.' Business owners warn the changes will block deliveries and threaten livelihoods. Residents worry about access and safety, especially for the elderly and students. The plan highlights the tension between street redesigns and the needs of vulnerable road users.

• City Bike Lane Plan Sparks Queens Clash, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05

Jul 4 - Two rear passengers suffered head injuries on 234 St. Sedans collided. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was sharp. Streets failed to protect those inside.

Two women riding as rear passengers in a sedan on 234 St at 135 Ave were injured in a crash involving two sedans. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both injured passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash occurred as one sedan made a left turn and the other traveled straight. Police listed no other contributing factors. The system allowed a simple lane error to bring pain to those riding in the back.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A boy, 15, fell from a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The NYPD is investigating. Two other subway incidents happened that morning.

ABC7 reported on July 4, 2025, that a 15-year-old boy died after falling from the top of a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza station. The article states, "Police say the 15-year-old boy was riding on top of a No. 7 train around 2:45 a.m." and "He fell onto the tracks as it pulled into the Queensboro Plaza station." The NYPD is investigating this and two other incidents: a person struck by a J train and another killed while walking between cars on a No. 2 train. The events highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system and raise questions about platform and train safety.

• Teen Dies Falling From No. 7 Train, ABC7, Published 2025-07-04

Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A sleeping SUV driver slammed into a bus on 147 Ave. Six people hurt. Faces bloodied, necks wrenched, bodies battered. The road stayed quiet. Metal and flesh took the blow.

An SUV struck a bus on 147 Ave in Queens. Six people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, the crash was caused by the driver falling asleep and losing consciousness. Injuries ranged from severe bleeding to whiplash and chest trauma. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The impact left bodies bruised and shaken, exposing the danger when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A sedan hit a woman working in the roadway. She suffered a bruised leg. The driver started from parking. No driver error listed. The street saw pain, not justice.

A 25-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she worked in the roadway at 226-02 Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was starting from parking when it hit the pedestrian, causing a contusion to her knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the car undamaged. No helmet or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - An SUV hit a woman crossing 137 Ave at 219 St. She suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash left her burned and shaken. The police cited confusion as a factor.

A 60-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed 137 Ave at 219 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the collision occurred. She suffered injuries to her arm and a minor burn, and was left in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the data. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, was licensed and driving straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A pickup tore through Astoria. It struck Amanda Servedio, a cyclist with the right of way. She flew from her bike. The driver fled. Police found the truck later. Servedio died at Elmhurst Hospital. The city lost another rider.

Gothamist reported on June 24, 2025, that Bekim Fiseku was indicted for murder and manslaughter after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria. Prosecutors say Fiseku, fleeing police after an attempted burglary, sped through red lights and bike lanes, ultimately hitting Servedio at 37th Street and 34th Avenue. Surveillance captured the chase. The indictment states, 'The defendant allegedly led police on a 10-minute chase through the crowded streets.' Servedio, 36, was returning from a cycling event and had the right of way. Fiseku abandoned his truck and evaded arrest until February. The case highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless drivers and high-speed police pursuits on city streets.

• Cyclist Killed In Astoria Police Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.

• Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 20 - SUV struck a standing scooter on 197 St at Nashville Blvd. Driver inattention and failure to yield left a 26-year-old man with leg injuries. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.

A Jeep SUV and a standing scooter collided at 197 St and Nashville Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. The 26-year-old male scooter driver suffered knee and leg injuries. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, was not reported injured. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19