Crash Count for Long Island City-Hunters Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 947
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 399
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 50
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Long Island City-Hunters Point?
SUVs/Cars 10 1 1 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

Three Dead, Countless Broken—LIC Streets Still Bleed.

Long Island City-Hunters Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll: Broken Bodies, Unanswered Cries

Three dead. Four left with injuries so grave they may never heal. In the last three years, the streets of Long Island City-Hunters Point have not forgiven a single mistake. A 58-year-old man, crossing at Jackson Avenue, died in the dark hours of April. A 43-year-old e-bike rider, crushed by a bus at Queens Boulevard. A 30-year-old, thrown from his moped, never stood up again. The numbers are small only if you do not know their names.

In the past twelve months: 129 people injured, one left with life-altering wounds. No deaths, but the dice keep rolling. Most victims are young. Most are walking, riding, or crossing. The city counts the bodies. The city moves on.

The Machines: Cars, Trucks, and the Cost of Speed

SUVs and cars did the most harm. They killed once, left ten with moderate injuries, and one with injuries called “serious.” Trucks and buses struck too. Bikes and mopeds, unprotected, paid in blood. The street does not care who is right. It only takes.

The System: Promises, Delays, and the Weight of Silence

Leaders talk. Streets stay the same. The city claims progress. They point to new laws, new cameras, new limits. But the blood dries on the concrete all the same. In April, a bolt from the No. 7 train crashed through a windshield at Queens Plaza. The driver, Rahimi, said, “I thought we were being shot at at the time because the velocity of the metal it hit so hard that for a second I thought it was a bullet.” The city promises to inspect. The city promises to fix. The city promises.

Vision Zero. Sammy’s Law. Speed cameras. The words are big. The actions are slow. The deaths are real.

What Now: Demand More Than Words

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the DOT. Tell them you want streets that do not kill. Tell them you want action, not another press release. Tell them you will not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Long Island City-Hunters Point

Taxi Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 4-year-old boy was injured crossing 9 Street in Queens when a southbound taxi struck him at the center front end. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 9 Street struck a 4-year-old pedestrian who was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, only noting 'Unspecified' for pedestrian contributing factors. The taxi sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles to young pedestrians crossing mid-block, emphasizing driver responsibility in urban environments.


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SUV Strikes Pedestrian After Moped-Bike Collision

A moped turned right, striking a bicycle from behind on Queens Boulevard. A GMC SUV then hit a 36-year-old pedestrian head-on, crushing his lower body. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing chaos at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at Queens Boulevard and Jackson Avenue in Queens around 19:43. A moped was making a right turn and struck a bicycle from behind, damaging the moped's left side doors and the bike's center back end. Subsequently, a GMC SUV traveling straight ahead struck a 36-year-old pedestrian head-on, causing contusions and crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the moped and SUV drivers. Additionally, the pedestrian was noted for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly,' while the bicyclist was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sequence highlights systemic dangers when multiple drivers fail to yield at busy intersections.


Bus Strikes Bicyclist on 23 Street

A bus traveling east on 23 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction, highlighting dangerous lapses in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a bus driven by a licensed male operator was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 23 Street when it struck a bicyclist moving southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was injured across his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the bus driver’s failure to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


SUV Hits Moped in Queens Intersection

A southbound SUV collided with an eastbound moped on 11 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:36 on 11 Street in Queens involving a 2015 Ford SUV and a 2023 JIAJU moped. The SUV was traveling south, and the moped was traveling east when the collision happened. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the moped's left side doors. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the moped driver and also notes driver inattention for the SUV driver. Both drivers were licensed. The data highlights driver distraction as the critical cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing victim behaviors.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Borden Avenue

A 68-year-old man suffered severe bodily injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing Borden Avenue without a signal. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The victim was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Borden Avenue outside of an intersection or crosswalk when he was struck by a 2016 Volkswagen sedan traveling east. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk" but does not specify any driver contributing factors or violations. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves unclear the exact cause, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing mid-block, highlighting systemic danger in such locations.


Bicyclist Injured in Queens Plaza South Crash

An 18-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a crash on Queens Plaza South. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate driver errors or other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on Queens Plaza South in Queens. The sole vehicle involved was a bicycle traveling south, with the rider going straight ahead. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or violations. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. Safety equipment use is unknown. The impact was at the center front end of the bicycle, causing damage to the same area. The report focuses on the injury to the bicyclist without assigning fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.


Taxi Passenger’s Face Torn in Left-Turn Crash

A taxi turned left on Thomson Avenue. An SUV slammed its side. Metal screamed. Blood pooled as a woman in the back seat faded, semiconscious, her face split open, her belt holding her in place. The city’s danger pressed in.

A severe collision unfolded on Thomson Avenue when a taxi making a left turn was struck on its side by an SUV proceeding straight, according to the police report. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Inside the taxi, a 49-year-old woman seated in the right rear position suffered severe facial lacerations and was found semiconscious, her lap belt and harness holding her in place. The narrative states, 'A taxi turned left. An SUV struck its side. Metal shrieked. In the back seat, a woman’s face split open. Blood pooled on the floor. She faded, semiconscious, her belt holding what the crash could not.' The violence of the impact and the cited driver inattention underscore the systemic dangers faced by passengers in New York City traffic.


Two Sedans Collide on Vernon Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other sedan going straight. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered facial bruises. Driver inattention caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan was making a left turn on Vernon Boulevard when it collided with a 2018 Ford sedan traveling straight south. The impact struck the left side doors of the Kia and the right front bumper of the Ford. The front passenger in the Kia, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with facial contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Parked Truck on Davis Street

A sedan collided with a parked box truck on Davis Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Davis Street struck a parked box truck at the left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s left front bumper. No other occupants were involved. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s actions or safety equipment.


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Two Sedans Collide on Queens Plaza South

Two sedans collided on Queens Plaza South. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing and aggressive driving caused the crash. Both men were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front and rear bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Plaza South around 2:25 p.m. Both drivers, male and conscious, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and aggressive driving or road rage by both drivers. One driver was unlicensed. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. A third vehicle, a Ford sedan, was also involved but was slowing or stopping at the time. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe lane changing and aggressive driving—as the primary contributing factors.


Two Sedans Collide on Thomson Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on at Thomson Avenue in Queens. The 58-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inexperience and glare as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Thomson Avenue in Queens. The 58-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two licensed male drivers traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inexperience and glare as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points at the center front and right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Sedan U-Turn Hurls E-Scooter Rider Bleeding

A sedan swung broadside on 44 Road. An e-scooter hit hard. The rider, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He landed torn and bleeding under the streetlights. Driver inattention ruled the night. The helmet stayed on. The pain did not.

A crash unfolded on 44 Road near 21st Street in Queens. A sedan making a U-turn crossed paths with an e-scooter traveling straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The 33-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations across his body. He remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.


13-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck Crossing Queens Street

A 13-year-old boy was hit while crossing 21 Street in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way and showed signs of driver distraction. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s front center struck the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 21 Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed no damage, and there were no occupants besides the driver. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment.


Sedan Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

A sedan turning improperly struck a moped rider traveling south on 21 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on 21 Street in Queens. The moped rider, a 29-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Driver Inattention/Distraction," and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed but distracted during the maneuver. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


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SUV and Dump Truck Collide on 47 Avenue

A dump truck turning right struck an eastbound SUV on 47 Avenue. Both female SUV occupants suffered back injuries and shock. The crash damaged the vehicles’ front quarters. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling east on 47 Avenue was struck on its right front quarter panel by a 2019 International dump truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV had two female occupants: a 38-year-old driver and a 61-year-old front passenger. Both were injured with back pain and shock but were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" for the SUV driver, and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the passenger. The dump truck driver was licensed and making a right turn. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the dump truck.


Motorcycle and Moped Collide on Vernon Boulevard

A motorcycle and moped crashed at Vernon Boulevard. The moped driver made an improper left turn. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north and a moped traveling south collided on Vernon Boulevard. The moped driver was making an improper left turn when the crash occurred. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with the moped driver's improper turning. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the moped was damaged at its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.


Cyclist Ejected After Striking SUV on Vernon Boulevard

Night on Vernon Boulevard. A woman on a bike hits an SUV’s side. She flies off, head bleeding, still conscious. Her wheel twists. The SUV’s door buckles. Darkness and confusion fill the street. The crash leaves scars and questions.

A 32-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Boulevard collided with the side of a station wagon/SUV near midnight. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were crumpled by the impact, and the cyclist’s front wheel was twisted. The report also states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. The crash unfolded in darkness, with limited visibility and confusion playing a role.


Queens SUV Hits Parked Sedans, Driver Injured

A southbound SUV struck two parked sedans on 48 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling south on 48 Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and unconscious after the crash. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right rear bumper of another. Both sedans were unoccupied and stationary at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the SUV's left front quarter panel and the parked vehicles' rear quarter panels.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 21 Street

Two sedans crashed on 21 Street in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was semiconscious and injured, wearing a lap belt and harness. Impact hit right and left side doors. No visible complaints reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 21 Street in Queens collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic, the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the Audi sedan was semiconscious and injured, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors besides 'Lost Consciousness' for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed males. The collision caused damage to the right and left side doors of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Speeding Driver Strikes Down Pedestrian on Jackson

A car tore down Jackson Avenue. It hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 50th. The impact was head-on. He died on the street. The night was silent. The driver moved too fast. The man never rose.

A 58-year-old man was killed at the corner of Jackson Avenue and 50th Avenue. According to the police report, he was crossing the intersection when a car, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him head-on. The report states: "A car came fast, struck him head-on. He died there, alone on the asphalt." The contributing factor listed is "Unsafe Speed." The data shows the driver was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors are listed. The man suffered fatal head injuries. No information is provided about the driver or vehicle type.