Crash Count for Richmond Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 970
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 532
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 80
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Richmond Hill?
SUVs/Cars 17 2 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

Richmond Hill Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Richmond Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Richmond Hill

A man steps into the crosswalk. A car turns. The man does not get up. In Richmond Hill, the story repeats. In the last twelve months, 188 people were injured in 317 crashes. One was left with life-altering wounds. No one died this year, but the numbers do not rest. They pile up. They wait.

Since 2022, two people have died on these streets. Five more were seriously hurt. The young are not spared. Twenty-two children were injured in the last year alone. Cyclists and pedestrians take the brunt. A woman on a bike, bleeding on Myrtle Avenue. A pedestrian struck on Jamaica Avenue, not at an intersection. The street does not care who you are.

The Machines That Hurt

Cars and trucks did the most damage. Sedans, SUVs, and trucks left pedestrians and cyclists broken. Motorcycles and mopeds added to the toll. Bikes, too, but the numbers are small. The city counts the bodies, but the pain is not counted.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

The city talks of Vision Zero. They promise safer streets. They pass laws. They lower speed limits. They add cameras. But in Richmond Hill, the danger remains. Crashes are up 34% over last year. Injuries are up 33%.

Local leaders have not spoken out. No new bills. No public stands. No press quotes. The silence is heavy. The streets stay the same. The people bleed.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Every injury is a failure to act. You can break the silence.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand lower speed limits. Demand protected crossings. Demand action. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Richmond Hill

Two Sedans Collide on 109 Street

Two sedans crashed head-on on 109 Street. Both drivers were going straight. The female driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 109 Street at 7:48 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The female driver, age 38, was injured with a concussion and head trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The male driver was licensed and driving a 2021 Jeep sedan southbound. The female driver was licensed and driving a 2021 Toyota sedan eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of the Toyota. No ejections occurred. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits 13-Year-Old Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a 13-year-old boy riding a bike southwest on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens when it collided with a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Metropolitan Avenue

Two vehicles collided on Metropolitan Avenue. A 2-year-old and a 7-year-old passenger were injured. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Both children suffered bruises and head or face injuries. Driver distraction and close passing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV starting from parking struck a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right side doors. Two child passengers, ages 2 and 7, were injured with contusions and head or face injuries. The 7-year-old was seated in the left rear passenger seat, the 2-year-old was seated on another person’s lap. Contributing factors included driver inattention or distraction and passing too closely. The report also notes failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. Neither child was ejected from the vehicle. Safety equipment use is unknown.


E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Pickup Door

A pickup’s door swung open on Jamaica Avenue. An e-bike rider hit it head-on. He flew hard, head cracked, blood on the street. The bike’s frame bent. The truck’s door twisted. Driver inattention marked the moment. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

A 32-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured after colliding with the open door of a parked pickup truck near 118-14 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider struck the truck’s left-side door, was ejected, and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The pickup truck was parked at the time. The crash left the bike’s front end folded and the truck’s door bent. No other injuries were reported.


Motorcyclist Killed in Queens Left-Turn Crash

A Yamaha motorcycle slammed into a turning Subaru at Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. The rider, 31, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He did not have a license. He died at the scene. The sedan driver survived.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck a Subaru sedan making a left turn. The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and killed. He was wearing a helmet but did not have a license. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old woman, survived. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The impact was severe, with the motorcycle hitting the sedan’s left front bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inexperience and the dangers at busy intersections.


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Two Sedans Collide on 89 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 89 Avenue. Both drivers injured. One driver incoherent with full-body injuries. Passenger unconscious with hip and leg fractures. Collision caused by unsafe lane changing. Both vehicles damaged on left side and front. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 89 Avenue. The driver of one sedan, a 26-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The front passenger, a 24-year-old female, was unconscious with fractures to her hip and upper leg. The crash involved unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front quarter panels and center front ends. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report notes the driver of the sedan with two occupants was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan Rear-Ended by Box Truck on Vanwyck

A sedan traveling south on Vanwyck Expressway was struck in the rear by a box truck. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Vanwyck Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan's 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Speeding Sedan Tears Into Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue

A Nissan sedan, moving too fast, struck a man crossing Jamaica Avenue. The car hit head-on. The man’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver had no license. The night held its breath.

A 29-year-old man was crossing near 117-13 Jamaica Avenue in Queens when a Nissan sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused severe lacerations to the pedestrian’s lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end took the brunt of the crash. No injuries were reported for the occupants inside the vehicle. The system failed the man on the street. The driver’s lack of license and reckless speed turned a crossing into a scene of violence.


Motorcycle Injured in Queens Lane Change Crash

A 58-year-old motorcyclist was injured on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. The motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a vehicle changing lanes. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on the Van Wyck Expressway collided with the left rear quarter panel of a vehicle that was changing lanes improperly. The motorcycle driver, a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the vehicle's lane change caused the crash. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the motorcycle's undercarriage, while the other vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy roadways.


SUV Crashes Into Parked SUV in Queens

A speeding SUV struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered head abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the right front bumper and left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver traveling east in a 2010 Chevrolet SUV collided with a parked 2022 Acura SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle impacted the parked SUV's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. No other occupants were involved. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash caused damage to both vehicles but no ejections or fatalities.


Bicyclist Injured in Queens Failure to Yield Crash

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 115 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated face. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on a bike collided with an unspecified vehicle traveling south on 115 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Babbage Street

An SUV struck a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel on Babbage Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Babbage Street collided with a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The SUV driver was licensed in Florida and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends respectively.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Passing Crash

An e-bike rider was injured on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. A vehicle attempted to pass improperly, striking the bike head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous lane usage errors.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash on Atlantic Avenue near 111 Street in Queens. The report states the crash involved an improper passing maneuver by another vehicle traveling eastbound. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead when struck at the center front end. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating the driver’s error caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Backing Strikes 71-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 71-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backing north on Hillside Avenue hit her outside the roadway. The impact bruised her abdomen and pelvis. The driver failed to back safely, causing the collision. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2021 Hyundai SUV backing unsafely on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while she was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the SUV.