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

Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregarded

An 80-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion in Queens. The crash happened on Springfield Boulevard when traffic control was disregarded. The rider was helmeted but still sustained serious injury from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens at 13:32. An 80-year-old male bicyclist, traveling south, was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this did not prevent the serious head injury. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not specify other contributing factors beyond the traffic control disregard and an unspecified factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver failures to obey traffic controls.


17-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection

A 17-year-old female pedestrian was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal on 122 Avenue in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious with contusions. The crash highlights risks at intersections lacking traffic control.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured at approximately 6:00 PM on 122 Avenue near Lucas Street in Queens. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. The absence of a crossing signal and the pedestrian's presence in the crosswalk suggest systemic dangers at this intersection. No driver violations like Failure to Yield were cited in the data.


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Two Sedans Collide on 140 Avenue Queens

Two sedans collided on 140 Avenue in Queens, injuring passengers in one vehicle. The crash involved a left-turning sedan and a westbound sedan. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Two rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 140 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling westbound going straight ahead, and the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the left-turning sedan. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. Two male rear passengers in the westbound sedan were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. Driver error, specifically unsafe speed, played a central role in causing the crash and resulting injuries.


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Two SUVs Collide on Queens Boulevard

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Brookville Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were licensed. The impact injured two passengers—a 40-year-old man and a 7-year-old girl—who suffered bruises and back and shoulder injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Brookville Boulevard in Queens involving two SUVs. One driver, a licensed female, was making a right turn westbound when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV driven by a licensed male going straight ahead. The collision injured two passengers: a 40-year-old front-seat male passenger with back contusions and a 7-year-old female rear passenger with shoulder bruises. Both were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and child restraints. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or violations. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.


Sedan Collides on Queens 222 Street Intersection

Two sedans collided on Queens’ 222 Street at 8:33 a.m. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Impact struck left side doors and front end. Both drivers licensed, traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, at 8:33 a.m. on Queens’ 222 Street near 145 Road, two sedans collided. The first vehicle, a 2010 Nissan traveling east, was struck on its left side doors, sustaining roof damage. The second vehicle, a 2023 Toyota traveling south, impacted with its center front end. The sole occupant of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male driver, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls at intersections.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 149 Avenue

A Nissan SUV and a Honda sedan collided at 12:40 PM on 149 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with police citing driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 PM on 149 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Nissan SUV and a 2022 Honda sedan. The SUV was traveling east and the sedan north, both going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right side doors. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was also female and licensed. Vehicle damage included the SUV's center front end and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Unlicensed Truck Slams Sedan on Brewer Boulevard

A Dodge truck, driver unlicensed, tore into a Chevy sedan on Brewer Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 71-year-old man died alone in the dark. Police cite traffic control ignored. The street swallowed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on Brewer Boulevard near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 71-year-old man driving a 2002 Chevy sedan was struck head-on by a Dodge truck. The Dodge driver was unlicensed. The impact crushed the Chevy and killed its driver at the scene. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for the deceased driver. The Dodge truck's unlicensed status and disregard for traffic control are central to the crash. The man in the Chevy wore no seatbelt, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


17-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan

A 17-year-old girl was struck on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her with its front center while making a left turn. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Glare impaired visibility at the time.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured on South Conduit Avenue in Queens when a 2015 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no safety equipment or signals are mentioned.


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Queens Sedans Collide on South Conduit Avenue

Two sedans crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were injured, including a 40-year-old woman and a 77-year-old female passenger. The collision involved improper lane usage and turning. Injuries ranged from head trauma to full body shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a 40-year-old female driver and a 77-year-old female front-seat passenger, both injured with serious trauma. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The 40-year-old driver suffered injuries to her entire body, while the 77-year-old passenger sustained head injuries. Both occupants experienced shock but were not ejected from the vehicles. The collision caused damage to the center front ends and left side doors of the vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


SUV and Box Truck Collide on North Conduit

A box truck struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV traveling west on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. Driver errors involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a box truck and an SUV collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The box truck hit the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" for both vehicles. The box truck’s oversized size was also noted as a contributing factor. Neither vehicle showed damage to the truck, but the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


Queens Collision Injures Female Sedan Driver

A sedan and SUV collided on 143 Avenue in Queens. The female sedan driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 143 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle. The female sedan driver, age 32, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. Both vehicles had center front-end damage. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and ignoring traffic controls.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 145 Road

Two sedans crashed head-on on 145 Road in Queens just after midnight. A 27-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on 145 Road in Queens at 12:27 a.m. The crash involved a 27-year-old female driver who was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected from her vehicle but experienced shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was traveling north and was licensed in Pennsylvania. The other sedan was traveling east with three occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal Queens

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing 225 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 225 Street and South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Toyota car traveling east struck him with the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Merrick Boulevard

Two men suffered back injuries in a crash on Merrick Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front as it made a right turn. Both occupants reported whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west on Merrick Boulevard collided with a 2019 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The SUV driver, 29, and the sedan’s front passenger, 34, both sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness; no ejections occurred. The crash highlights failures in obeying traffic controls and driver focus, leading to serious injuries for vehicle occupants.


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Queens Sedans Collide on 134 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 134 Avenue in Queens. The front passenger suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver complained of pain and nausea. Both were semiconscious. The crash involved improper lane usage and aggressive driving by one driver.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 134 Avenue in Queens. The front passenger, a 20-year-old female, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, and was semiconscious. The 21-year-old male driver was also semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling north, while the other vehicle was making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment; the driver used a lap belt and harness. No victim fault is indicated.


Queens SUV Collision on 150 Drive

Two SUVs collided on 150 Drive in Queens. One driver was injured with back contusions. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 150 Drive in Queens. A female driver traveling north was going straight when a male driver traveling south made a left turn, causing the collision. The female driver suffered back injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the turning vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the turning SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 75-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 131 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Honda SUV made a left turn on 131 Avenue in Queens and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling south. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal

An 84-year-old man was injured crossing Merrick Boulevard with the signal. A GMC SUV making a right turn hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Merrick Boulevard at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a GMC SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of the crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Springfield Boulevard

A 24-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens involving a 2020 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan, traveling west, on its right rear quarter panel. A 24-year-old male front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger’s safety equipment.


Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Belt Parkway

A young rider slammed into a car at high speed on Belt Parkway. He flew from his bike. His chest crushed. He died alone on the cold pavement. Unsafe speed and inexperience marked his final ride.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after striking the front of a vehicle on Belt Parkway, westbound. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from his 2008 Yamaha at high speed. He wore a helmet. His chest was crushed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the rider dead on the roadway, the night cold and empty around him.