Crash Count for Precinct 116
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,887
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,643
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 416
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 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

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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Francis Lewis

A distracted driver slammed into an SUV’s rear on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The impact left the driver and front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious. The crash struck hard and fast.

According to the police report, two SUVs were traveling west on Francis Lewis Boulevard when one rear-ended the other at 1:31 p.m. The lead vehicle, a 2025 Hyundai SUV, carried a 31-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, pointing to the striking driver's failure to pay attention. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Driver Causing Neck Injury

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury after his sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a harness. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on 130 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2012 Kia sedan traveling westbound on 130 Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was harnessed and not ejected, complained of whiplash and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident. No information about other vehicles or pedestrians involved was provided, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits E-Bike on Merrick Blvd, Injuring Rider

An SUV with defective headlights struck a 27-year-old male e-bike rider on Merrick Blvd in Queens. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV was parked; the e-bike was traveling west when the crash occurred at 8:25 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. on Merrick Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Headlights Defective' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The SUV involved was parked and struck the e-bike on its left side doors. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The police report highlights defective headlights on the SUV and the vehicle passing too closely as key causes, focusing on driver responsibility without attributing fault to the injured bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist in Queens

A sedan turned right on Rockaway Blvd and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider was ejected, suffering head injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt.

A sedan struck an 18-year-old bicyclist on Rockaway Blvd at 157 St in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan driver failed to yield the right-of-way while turning right and hit the northbound cyclist. The impact ejected the rider, causing head injuries and a contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious but injured. No driver errors are attributed to the cyclist. The sedan showed no visible damage from the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Elderly Pedestrian Face

SUV turned left on 147 Ave. Struck 66-year-old man. Face cut. Driver’s view blocked. Pedestrian conscious. Metal and flesh met. Streets in Queens stayed hard.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south on 147 Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The impact point was the SUV’s center front end. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage to the SUV was reported. The crash highlights driver errors, including turning with limited visibility. The pedestrian’s actions were not listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Strikes Rockaway Blvd, Child and Driver Hurt

SUV slammed right side on Rockaway Blvd. Eleven-year-old boy and woman driver bruised. Chest and leg hit. No clear cause named. Metal and flesh took the blow.

An SUV traveling east on S Conduit Ave struck its right side at Rockaway Blvd. According to the police report, an 11-year-old boy in the front seat suffered a chest contusion. The 33-year-old woman driving was bruised on her leg. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. Both injured people wore lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the absence of any listed driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Crash on Guy R Brewer Blvd Injures Driver

Two SUVs smashed in Queens. One driver, a 28-year-old woman, took the hit. Her arm and shoulder hurt. Shock set in. Metal crumpled. No one else harmed. No pedestrians. No cyclists.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 2021 Jeep, starting from parking, struck a 2020 Ford making a right turn. The Jeep’s 28-year-old female driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Child Passenger

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as an unlicensed SUV driver made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper, causing injury to the child passenger restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 8:00 AM on 225 Street near N Conduit Avenue. A 2020 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver making a left turn, collided with a 2024 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 5-year-old male occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. The report highlights the driver error of the unlicensed SUV operator without attributing fault to the child passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Chain Crash Injures Driver on Sunrise Hwy

Sedans stopped in Queens traffic struck from behind. One woman, 51, suffers neck injury and whiplash. Impact hits rear bumpers. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, several sedans stopped in traffic on Sunrise Highway in Queens were struck from behind in a chain-reaction crash at 11:18 p.m. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. Impact points were mainly rear bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Sedan on Queens 241 St

An SUV collided with a sedan on 241 Street in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side, causing significant damage and injury.

According to the police report, at 10:25 AM on 241 Street in Queens, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a 2015 Dodge sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the sedan on its left side doors, damaging the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 36, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV’s failure to control speed led to the side impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unsafe Speed on Belt Parkway Injures Teen Driver

Three sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed drove the crash. A 19-year-old driver took the hit—elbow, arm, hand, whiplash. Metal twisted. Night air thick with danger.

According to the police report, three sedans collided late at night on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the key contributing factor. All vehicles were heading west when the crash happened. Impact points included the center front end and right front quarter panel, showing a violent, multi-car collision. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report names unsafe speed as the cause, with no mention of fault by the injured or any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Man Leaning Over Car

A 47-year-old man bent over a stalled car on 228th Street. An SUV, driver distracted, came south. The right front bumper hit flesh and bone. The man collapsed, bleeding, unconscious, broken on Queens pavement. The driver kept going straight.

According to the police report, near 145-27 228th Street in Queens, a 47-year-old man was leaning over a stalled car when a southbound SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body, and was found unconscious on the street. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The man was not at an intersection and was working on a car, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left the victim collapsed and motionless, underscoring the danger posed by distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brookville Blvd

A southbound SUV slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan on Brookville Blvd in Queens. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 AM on Brookville Blvd in Queens. A 2012 Ford SUV, traveling south and slowing or stopping, struck the center back end of a 2020 Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity level of 3. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV's front center end and the sedan's rear center end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Truck Driver Suffers Neck Injury

A 47-year-old man driving a 2024 Dodge pickup truck suffered a neck injury and whiplash in a crash on Brookville Boulevard. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 on Brookville Boulevard involving a single 2024 Dodge pickup truck traveling east. The driver, a 47-year-old male, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end, indicating a rear impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly cited. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on 140th Avenue

An SUV barreled west on 140th Avenue. An 87-year-old woman walked outside the crosswalk. The vehicle struck her. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept going. The old woman lay still, silent under the morning sky.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old woman was walking outside the crosswalk on 140th Avenue near Southgate Plaza when a westbound SUV struck her. The report states, 'Head split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver kept going. The old woman lay still.' The vehicle, a 2008 Toyota SUV, showed no reported damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The police narrative lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or violations, but the driver failed to remain at the scene after the collision. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The focus remains on the impact and the driver’s decision to leave, as detailed in the official account.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Collision on Belt Parkway Injures Driver

A rear-end crash on Belt Parkway injured a 34-year-old female sedan driver. The impact struck the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of an SUV. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Belt Parkway, a 34-year-old female driver in a 2024 sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with a 2021 SUV. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the nature of the crash indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or control by the SUV driver traveling eastbound behind the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver errors cited focus on vehicle interaction, with no victim fault noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Overturns in Violent Lane Change Crash

A pickup truck flipped on South Conduit Avenue. Metal screamed, glass shattered. A 73-year-old man bled from the head, belted in the front seat. The sedan’s front left crumpled. Blood on the belt. The road fell silent.

A violent collision unfolded on South Conduit Avenue near 153-70 in Queens when a pickup truck overturned after a lane change, according to the police report. The crash involved a pickup and a sedan, both traveling east. The report states, 'A pickup flipped after a lane change. A 73-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head.' The sedan’s front left quarter panel was crushed. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The 73-year-old male passenger in the pickup, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report details blood on the belt and silence on the road. Driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—stands at the center of this crash’s violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan in Queens

A speeding SUV struck a parked sedan on 131-02 233 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The parked vehicle was unoccupied.

According to the police report, at 10:00 AM on 131-02 233 Street in Queens, a 2014 Honda SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked 2007 Ford sedan. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time of impact. The driver held a valid New York license. This crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and distracted driving even when other vehicles are stationary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Driver in Queens

Three cars slammed together on North Conduit Avenue. A 49-year-old driver took the brunt, suffering whiplash and full-body pain. The cause remains unclear. Metal twisted. One man hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a 2001 Dodge pickup truck and two sedans—collided while heading west on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pickup struck the front of a sedan, which then hit the back of another sedan. A 49-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding identified. The crash left all vehicles damaged at the front or rear. The report gives no further details on what led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver

A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04