Crash Count for Long Island City-Hunters Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,429
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 617
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 79
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025
Carnage in Long Island City-Hunters Point
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Face 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 3
Head 2
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 8
Back 3
Head 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 15
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Abrasion 16
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 8
Neck 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Head 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Long Island City-Hunters Point?

Preventable Speeding in Long Island City-Hunters Point School Zones

(since 2022)
Queens Plaza, a pedestrian, and a bike roaring north

Queens Plaza, a pedestrian, and a bike roaring north

Long Island City-Hunters Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025

Just after midday on Oct 7, at 27 Street and Queens Plaza, a motorcyclist hit a person who was crossing with the signal. City data record aggressive driving and distraction by the rider; the pedestrian was taken from the intersection with an injury source.

The toll is local, and it does not stop

Since 2022, Long Island City–Hunters Point has logged 1,380 crashes, 3 deaths, and 590 injuries. That includes people walking, biking, and riding in cars source.

In this area, drivers injured 105 people walking and killed one. Drivers also injured 81 people on bikes. Two people using other motorized devices were killed source.

Crashes cluster at known corners. Jackson Avenue, Queens Boulevard, and Vernon Boulevard top the list for injuries and deaths source. Police reports in this area repeatedly cite driver inattention, failure to yield, and drivers blowing past traffic control source.

Deaths here peak around the evening rush. Two people died around 5 PM; another died before dawn source.

Corners that hide people

Queens Boulevard and Jackson Avenue each carry a death in recent years. Vernon Boulevard does too. Together, those three corridors account for dozens of injuries source.

At these intersections, sight lines vanish behind parked cars and turning drivers cut tight lines. The Council has a bill to clear the corners. “Universal daylighting and hardening at intersections will keep all New Yorkers safe whether they are driving, walking or biking,” Council Member Julie Won said of the proposal to ban parking near crosswalks source.

Speed and the repeat offender problem

Speed shows up in the worst outcomes. A 58‑year‑old man was killed at Jackson Avenue and 50 Avenue; the crash report lists unsafe speed by the driver source.

Albany is weighing a tool to stop the worst repeat violators. The Senate bill S 4045 and Assembly bill A 2299 would require speed‑limiting devices after a record of repeated violations Senate bill Assembly bill. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored the Senate bill and voted yes in committee source. Assembly Member Claire Valdez co‑sponsored the Assembly bill source.

What leaders can do now

  • Pass universal daylighting to clear sight lines at crosswalks along Queens Boulevard, Jackson Avenue, and Vernon Boulevard background.
  • Install hardened turns and leading pedestrian intervals at the high‑injury junctions listed above source.
  • Advance S 4045/A 2299 to rein in repeat speeders statewide Senate bill Assembly bill.

One person crossed with the light at Queens Plaza and still got hit. The fixes sit on the table. Use them. Then help push harder: Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
Long Island City–Hunters Point in Queens (NTA QN0201), from Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 15, 2025.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
According to NYC Open Data, this area saw 1,380 crashes, 3 people killed, and 590 people injured in that period. See the crash dataset linked above.
Which intersections are the worst?
Jackson Avenue, Queens Boulevard, and Vernon Boulevard show the heaviest toll in injuries and deaths in the local analysis drawn from NYC’s crash data.
Who are the local officials tied to fixes?
Council Member Julie Won has backed universal daylighting legislation. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045. Assembly Member Claire Valdez co‑sponsored A 2299.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for the Long Island City–Hunters Point NTA and the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 15, 2025. We counted totals for crashes, injuries, deaths, modes, contributing factors, hourly patterns, and top intersections. Data were last ingested Oct 14, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset here and apply the same filters.
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Claire Valdez

District 37

Council Member Julie Won

District 26

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

District 59

Other Geographies

Long Island City-Hunters Point Long Island City-Hunters Point sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 59, Queens CB2.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Long Island City-Hunters Point

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Parked sedan driver, e-bike rider collide

Nov 8 - A driver in a parked sedan and an e-bike rider collided near 13-17 Jackson Ave in Queens. The rider went down with face wounds and severe bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a parked sedan and an e-bike rider collided near 13-17 Jackson Ave in Queens at 2:46 p.m. The rider was ejected. He suffered face wounds and severe bleeding and remained conscious. The driver reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The report lists the sedan as parked before impact and the e-bike going straight ahead. The points of impact were the sedan's left-side doors and the bike's front end. The driver was licensed. No vehicle damage was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
28
Taxi driver hits stopped sedan on 44 Drive

Oct 28 - Northbound taxi driver hit a stopped sedan on 44 Drive in Queens. A 26-year-old driver suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience by both drivers.

In Queens, a taxi driver going north hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic at 11-05 44 Drive. The taxi driver was going straight ahead. The taxi driver’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left side. A 26-year-old male driver was injured, with chest pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, “Driver Inexperience” was recorded for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
28
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged

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Cyclist hurt at Vernon Blvd, 44 Ave

Oct 27 - A 60-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave was injured at 11 a.m. She suffered fractures and dislocation. Police recorded alcohol involvement. No other vehicle listed.

On Vernon Blvd at 44 Ave in Queens, a 60-year-old bicyclist was injured at 11 a.m. She was riding north, going straight. She was conscious. She sustained fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was recorded as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Unspecified." No other vehicle was listed in the crash record. The report logs the bicyclist as the only person involved, the sole occupant, and notes no damage to the bike. Injury severity was coded as level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
18
Driver disregards signal, injures woman on Jackson Ave

Oct 18 - A northbound Honda driver ignored a signal on Jackson Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in the intersection. She suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.

Police say a driver in a Honda sedan, heading north and going straight, hit a 44-year-old woman in the intersection at 23-08 Jackson Ave in Queens. She was injured, with arm wounds and internal trauma. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the center front, consistent with a straight-ahead move. The sedan carried one occupant. The crash happened at 23:33. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
13
Two MTA buses crash in Flushing, leaving 19 passengers injured: NYPD
7
Driver on motorcycle hits man at Queens Plaza

Oct 7 - Northbound motorcycle driver hit a 46-year-old man crossing at 27 Street by Queens Plaza. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and driver distraction. The man suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious.

At 27 Street by Queens Plaza in Queens, the driver of a motorcycle traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was reported to be going straight ahead before impact. The crash was logged at 4:43 p.m. on October 7, 2025. It occurred in the 108th Precinct area. No other vehicles were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD
26
St. Albans cyclist struck and killed by driver after failing to stop at red light in Cambria Heights: NYPD
21
1 dead, 1 injured in chain-reaction crash in Queens

20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

12
Man struck by car, dragged down Queens’ Belt Parkway near JFK in grisly crash
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden

Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.

A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
13
Tire Failure on LIE Injures Rear Passenger

Aug 13 - A westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered a tire failure and crashed. A 33-year-old rear passenger suffered an abrasion and lower-leg pain. The driver was not reported injured.

The driver of a 2019 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle experienced a tire failure and crashed. One left rear passenger, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion and knee/lower-leg pain; the driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Tire Failure/Inadequate." The report notes pre-crash travel as going straight ahead and lists point of impact and damage at the center front end. The driver held a valid NY license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger was reported wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver

Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.

amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.


12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver

Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.

Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.


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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes

Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.

"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.