Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,532
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,399
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 367
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 116?
SUVs/Cars 35 5 3 Trucks/Buses 6 0 1 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0
Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

Another Body, Another Excuse—Hold Precinct 116 Accountable Now

Precinct 116: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A woman in her seventies left a senior residence in a minivan. She never made it home. The van veered off Brookville Boulevard and struck a tree. She was found unconscious in the back seat and died at the hospital. Three others, all seniors, survived but were hurt. Police are still investigating. As police said, “A woman was killed and three other people were hospitalized when a trip from a Queens senior residential home turned deadly early Friday.”

A week earlier, a 27-year-old woman died on the Belt Parkway. The car hit an underpass. Both she and a man with her were found outside the wreck. Police could not say who was driving. As investigators stated, “Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven’t figured out who was driving.”

In the last twelve months, six people died on Precinct 116 streets. Seven more suffered serious injuries. There were 781 injuries and over a thousand crashes. The dead include the old and the young. The numbers do not stop. They only grow.

The Role of Police and Local Leaders

Precinct 116 has the tools. Police can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions. But they must act. The law is not enough if it sits unused.

Local leaders have spoken about Vision Zero and safer streets. But the deaths keep coming. The city now has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it. Speed cameras save lives, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring. Each delay is another family broken.

What Comes Next

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. The city and the precinct can act now. Residents can demand it. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Tell them to lower the speed limit, keep speed cameras on, and enforce the law. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Take action now.

Other Geographies

Precinct 116 Police Precinct 116 sits in Queens.

It contains Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116

SUV Front-End Crash Injures Elderly Driver

An elderly woman driving a 2021 SUV suffered a contusion to her lower arm after a front-end collision on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle's defective brakes contributed to the crash, causing injury despite the use of a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens at 14:30. The driver, an 84-year-old female occupant of a 2021 Volvo SUV, was injured with a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed include 'Unspecified' and 'Brakes Defective,' indicating mechanical failure played a role. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash resulted from vehicle malfunction and driver error related to brake failure, leading to the collision and injury.


Taxi Makes Improper U-Turn Injuring Van Driver

A taxi driver executing an improper U-turn struck a van traveling east on Merrick Boulevard. The van’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the taxi but no damage to the van.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 on Merrick Boulevard. The taxi driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking the left front quarter panel of a van traveling straight east. The van driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The taxi sustained center front end damage, while the van showed no damage. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The van driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.


Two Sedans Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 55-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and east on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 10:30. The northbound vehicle was struck on its left side doors by the eastbound vehicle's center front end. The 55-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver, but does not specify driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The collision's impact points and injury severity indicate a significant side impact crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.


SUV Left Turn Hits Westbound Bicyclist

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. A northbound Station Wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors, including victim behavior, were noted in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.


Unsafe Speed Causes Queens Sedan Collision

Two sedans collided head-on on 130 Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed and defective headlights as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 1:35 AM on 130 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, a 2007 BMW traveling west and a 2017 Ford traveling south, collided with impact centered on their front ends. The driver of the BMW was cited for unsafe speed and defective headlights, contributing to the crash. A 19-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors, underscoring driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Passenger in Queens

A sedan driven by an unlicensed male struck a passenger inside the vehicle in Queens. The passenger suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 135 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 AM. The sedan, traveling south, was driven by an unlicensed male driver. The vehicle sustained center front end damage from a left front bumper impact. The passenger, a 51-year-old female seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with chest trauma and abrasions but was conscious. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver’s unlicensed status and alcohol involvement highlight critical driver errors leading to this injury. The passenger was properly restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


Chain Collision on Laurelton Parkway Injures Driver

Three vehicles collided traveling west on Laurelton Parkway. The driver of a 2011 BMW sedan suffered upper arm injuries. Police identified unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash. Damage spanned front, rear, and rear quarter panels of involved vehicles.

According to the police report, at 12:50, three vehicles—a 2011 BMW sedan, a 2010 Honda sedan, and a 2022 Infiniti SUV—were traveling westbound on Laurelton Parkway when a collision occurred. The BMW driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, sustained an upper arm injury and contusion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The BMW sustained center front end damage, the Honda had center back end damage, and the Infiniti SUV was damaged on the left rear quarter panel. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The police report highlights driver error through unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.


SUV Collision on Belt Parkway Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway at 2:05 a.m. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. Both vehicles struck on their right side doors, revealing a violent side impact on a high-speed road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 2:05 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west collided, both sustaining damage to their right front quarter panels and right side doors. The driver of one SUV, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash involved two licensed drivers operating SUVs going straight ahead. The violent side impact on the right side doors indicates a failure to control speed under conditions that led to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


Distracted SUV Strikes Girl Crossing Queens Street

A 12-year-old girl suffered a hip and upper leg injury after being hit by an SUV in Queens. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian outside a crosswalk. The girl was conscious and sustained abrasions but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 17:56 in Queens near 179-21 144 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk when a 2024 Honda SUV traveling south struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing outside designated signals.


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Two Sedans Collide on Slippery Queens Highway

Two sedans collided on Queens’ Sunrise Highway under slippery pavement conditions. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. Two passengers, aged 25 and 73, suffered internal injuries to their entire bodies. Traffic control device malfunction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sunrise Highway in Queens at 8:15 p.m. Two sedans, one traveling west and the other north, collided with impact on the left front bumper and right side doors respectively. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as contributing factors. Two female passengers, ages 25 and 73, were injured with internal injuries affecting their entire bodies. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicles. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The combination of slippery pavement and malfunctioning traffic control devices created hazardous conditions that led to this collision and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.


Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 29-year-old man crossing 227 Street in Queens was struck by an eastbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious but bruised, hit outside a crosswalk or signal.

According to the police report, at 21:50 on 227 Street in Queens, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an eastbound 2024 SUV struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of any signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead with one occupant, and the driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross unsignaled streets.


Unlicensed Truck Driver Kills Sedan Occupant on Nassau Expressway

A box truck, barreling at unsafe speed, struck a sedan on Nassau Expressway. The unlicensed truck driver killed a 68-year-old man. The impact left the victim’s body shattered. The parked Honda beside them never moved. The road stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man driving a sedan was killed when a box truck struck his vehicle on Nassau Expressway near Kennedy. The crash occurred at 5:39 a.m. The report states the truck driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed, both listed as contributing factors. The narrative describes the victim’s body as 'shattered' by the impact. The truck’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan, while a parked Honda SUV nearby remained untouched. The police report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, with no mention of any actions by the victim contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the truck driver and the excessive speed, underscoring systemic danger on city expressways.


Pedestrian Injured on Brewer Boulevard Crossing

A 64-year-old man was struck while crossing Brewer Boulevard with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian in the face and causing a severe fracture and dislocation. The victim remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 12:48 PM. The pedestrian, a 64-year-old male, was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.


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Speeding Porsche SUV Crashes, Occupants Ejected

A Porsche SUV sped east on South Conduit Avenue, crashing violently. The vehicle split apart, ejecting two unbelted men. Both were found semiconscious and bleeding. The wreckage lay demolished on the quiet Queens street, evidence of reckless speed and impact.

According to the police report, at 1:10 a.m. a 2014 Porsche SUV was traveling east on South Conduit Avenue near 219th Street in Queens when it crashed at unsafe speed. The report states the SUV was "speeding east, slammed and split." Both occupants—a 43-year-old driver and a 53-year-old passenger—were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle. Both suffered severe injuries, found semiconscious and bleeding on the roadway. The vehicle was described as "demolished." The police report explicitly lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash scene was marked by extensive vehicle destruction and serious occupant injuries, underscoring the consequences of driver errors.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV on South Conduit

An unlicensed sedan driver struck the rear of an SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The impact caused back injuries and bruising to the sedan driver, who was restrained and conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on South Conduit Avenue in Queens at 17:33. A sedan traveling east, driven by a 27-year-old unlicensed male, collided with the rear of a station wagon/SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but sustained back injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The primary contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The report notes no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The SUV driver was licensed and no injuries were reported for that occupant.


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Sedan Collision on Belt Parkway Injures Two

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The driver, traveling east, caused impact with unsafe speed and lane changes. Both victims wore lap belts and remained conscious despite whiplash complaints.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens at 7:45 PM. The driver of the 2003 Infiniti sedan, traveling east, was cited for unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. This driver was unlicensed in New York. The collision involved the left front bumper of the Infiniti and the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Honda sedan. Two occupants were injured: the Infiniti driver, a 41-year-old man, and a 72-year-old female passenger in the Honda. Both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights the driver errors of unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors, emphasizing the role of driver behavior in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV Side-Swipes Sedan on 257 Street

A BMW SUV struck the right side doors of an Audi sedan on 257 Street in Queens. The collision injured a 65-year-old rear passenger, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The crash resulted from the SUV driver's disregard of traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:29 on 257 Street in Queens. A 2004 BMW SUV traveling east struck the right side doors of a 2008 Audi sedan traveling north. The impact was centered on the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's right side doors. The 65-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed females. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving traffic control violations.


SUV Strikes Parked Sedan in Queens Collision

A southbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on 226 Street in Queens. The sedan suffered right-side damage. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The crash involved loss of consciousness, per police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:59 on 226 Street in Queens. A southbound SUV, driven by a 27-year-old man, struck a parked sedan on its right side doors, causing damage to the sedan's right side and the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body and was in shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor, indicating a critical driver impairment. The parked vehicles had no occupants at the time. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified in the report.


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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Passengers

A 2021 SUV making a left turn struck another vehicle on its right rear bumper in Queens. Two female rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north on North Conduit Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it impacted the right rear bumper of another vehicle. The crash occurred at 11:05 p.m. Two female occupants seated in the rear of the SUV, ages 31 and 32, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right rear bumper, indicating the point of impact. The report highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers but does not specify driver fault.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Intersection

A 22-year-old man was injured when a sedan hit him at an intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing bruising. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 220 Street and Merrick Boulevard at 6:55 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2018 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors, indicating driver errors that led to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and female. The pedestrian was conscious and located in the roadway at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and speeding drivers at intersections.