diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index ba845825b4..fb68f9c27c 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 - Fix: [#14710] Ride/Track Design preview does not show if it costs more money than available.
 - Fix: [#14774] Incorrect import of scenery research caused all scenery to be unlocked.
 - Fix: [#14806] Incorrect function call in WallPlaceAction plugin code.
+- Fix: [#14871] Crash when trying to place track when there are no free tile elements.
 - Improved: [#14511] “Unlock operating limits” cheat now also unlocks all music.
 - Improved: [#14712, #14716]: Improve startup times.
 
diff --git a/src/openrct2/actions/TrackPlaceAction.cpp b/src/openrct2/actions/TrackPlaceAction.cpp
index 7f5f8b3d8c..4858dff29e 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/actions/TrackPlaceAction.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/actions/TrackPlaceAction.cpp
@@ -547,7 +547,11 @@ GameActions::Result::Ptr TrackPlaceAction::Execute() const
         }
 
         auto* trackElement = TileElementInsert<TrackElement>(mapLoc, quarterTile.GetBaseQuarterOccupied());
-        Guard::Assert(trackElement != nullptr);
+        if (trackElement == nullptr)
+        {
+            log_warning("Cannot create track element for ride = %d", static_cast<int32_t>(_rideIndex));
+            return std::make_unique<TrackPlaceActionResult>(GameActions::Status::NoFreeElements);
+        }
 
         trackElement->SetClearanceZ(clearanceZ);
         trackElement->SetDirection(_origin.direction);