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

Sedan Crashes Into Parked Vehicles on 47 Avenue

A 26-year-old male driver fractured his elbow and lower arm in a collision on 47 Avenue. His sedan struck two parked vehicles while making a left turn. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Mazda sedan was making a left turn on 47 Avenue when he collided with two parked vehicles: a 2007 Nissan sedan and a 2022 Ford SUV. The driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end struck the right side doors of the Nissan and the left rear bumper of the Ford. No other occupants were involved. The driver was not ejected and his safety equipment status is unknown.


Bus Hits E-Bike Head-On in Queens

A bus struck an e-bike head-on near Jackson Avenue. The rider flew from his seat. His helmet landed on the street. His head struck hard. He died there. The lights blinked. The city moved on.

A bus collided head-on with an e-bike on Queens Boulevard near Jackson Avenue in Queens. The 43-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The bus, traveling east, struck the e-bike, which was heading south. The rider's helmet came off in the crash. The report notes the rider suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Other bus occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the deadly risk when drivers disregard traffic controls.


SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

A Ford SUV turning left struck a Hyundai sedan going straight on 47 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed. Both vehicles damaged on front and left side.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV was making a left turn on 47 Avenue when it collided with a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound straight ahead. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan's 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' impacted areas.


Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A pick-up truck struck a 62-year-old man at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The truck hit with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Borden Avenue and 21 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was unconscious with a head injury after being struck by a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by speeding and aggressive driving in urban areas.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens 42 Road

Two sedans traveling east on 42 Road crashed head-on. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver suffered chest contusions but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 42 Road in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. One driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 60-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing 11 Street with the signal in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 11 Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Audi SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian.


Sedan Hits Motorscooter on Thomson Avenue

A sedan struck a motorscooter traveling north on Thomson Avenue in Queens. The scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Thomson Avenue collided with a motorscooter going straight north. The motorscooter driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The sedan’s point of impact was its right front bumper, while the motorscooter was struck on its left side doors. Both drivers were licensed. The scooter driver wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic control.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Vernon Boulevard Crash

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured on Vernon Boulevard. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bike’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle on Vernon Boulevard. The rider was partially ejected from the bike, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash damaged the bike’s left front quarter panel. The contributing factor listed was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the rider’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


SUV Hits Parked Pickup on Long Island Expressway

A 43-year-old male occupant suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of a parked pickup truck. Glare and a defective tow hitch contributed to the crash. The injured occupant was in shock.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked 2012 pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the center back end of the pickup. The injured party was a 43-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who sustained hip and upper leg injuries and was not ejected. Contributing factors included glare and a defective tow hitch. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pickup was parked at the time of the crash. No victim fault or helmet use was noted.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Marked Crosswalk

A 31-year-old man was hit crossing 42 Road in a marked crosswalk. The SUV struck him on the left side. He suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 42 Road at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the pedestrian on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Aggressive Driving/Road Rage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Queens SUV Crash

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Vernon Boulevard collided with a southbound SUV. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV had no visible damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision occurred at the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.


Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens

A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.


Motorcycle and Bike Collide on Queens Street

A motorcycle and a bike collided head-on on 11 Street in Queens. The motorcycle carried two men; the bike had one rider. The rear passenger on the motorcycle suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a bike traveling south on 11 Street collided front to front. The motorcycle had two occupants; the bike had one rider. The rear passenger on the motorcycle, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The injured passenger remained conscious after the crash.


SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Bicyclist on Jackson Avenue

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver made a U-turn and struck the cyclist’s front end. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volvo SUV was making a U-turn on Jackson Avenue in Queens when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.