Crash Count for Richmond Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,419
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 815
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 112
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Richmond Hill
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Severe Bleeding 3
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 3
Head 3
Whiplash 20
Neck 16
+11
Back 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 30
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Back 2
Face 2
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 20
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Richmond Hill?

Preventable Speeding in Richmond Hill School Zones

(since 2022)

90th Avenue, late night. A man in the road. A driver going straight.

Richmond Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025

A driver in a 2005 Honda went straight on 130 St and hit a 55-year-old man in the road just before 11 PM on Oct 22, 2025, at 90 Ave. He died at the scene. Source

This Week

  • The night before, on Atlantic Ave at 114 St, a driver in a 2025 Acura hit an 18-year-old operating another motorized vehicle and injured him. Source
  • On Sep 15, a driver in a commercial vehicle on Atlantic Ave at 102 St hit a 23-year-old on a bike and left him with a concussion. Police cited driver distraction. Source
  • On Aug 25, a 32-year-old man on a bike was killed after a collision with an SUV in this neighborhood. Source

The toll on these blocks

  • Since 2022, Richmond Hill has recorded 1,416 crashes, with 810 people injured and 5 killed. NYC Open Data
  • Injuries swell late in the day, peaking around 5 PM (72 injuries) and staying high through 6–7 PM. Nights still take lives. NYC Open Data
  • Atlantic Avenue leads the harm here, with 90 injuries and one death tied to that corridor. Lefferts Boulevard also records a death and dozens injured. NYC Open Data

Police reports list failure to yield, disregarding signals, distraction, and unsafe speed among cited causes in the neighborhood record. NYC Open Data

What leaders did — and didn’t

State Senator Joe Addabbo voted yes in committee on S 4045, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. Open States

Assembly Member David Weprin voted no on the 2025 measure to extend New York City’s school‑zone speed camera program. Streetsblog NYC

The city has the tools. As NYC DOT put it, “A driver’s speed can mean the difference between life and death.” [DOT statement, via briefing notes]

Fix the danger you can see

  • Daylight the corners on Atlantic Ave and Lefferts Blvd. Clear sight lines. Harden the turns.
  • Give pedestrians a head start with leading intervals at the worst crossings on Atlantic.
  • Target the evening rush and night hours for enforcement where injuries and deaths cluster.

Citywide, the path is plain: slow the default speed limit and stop repeat speeders with speed limiters. See how to press your officials to do both here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 130 St and 90 Ave?
According to NYC’s crash database, a driver going straight in a 2005 Honda hit a 55-year-old man in the roadway near 130 St and 90 Ave just before 11 PM on Oct 22, 2025. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Source.
How many crashes and injuries has Richmond Hill had in this period?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 29, 2025, the neighborhood logged 1,416 crashes, with 810 people injured and 5 killed, per CrashCount’s analysis of NYC Open Data. Source.
Where are the worst places?
Atlantic Avenue shows the heaviest harm locally, with 90 injuries and one death tied to crashes. Lefferts Boulevard also records a death and many injuries. Source.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes occurring in Richmond Hill (NTA QN0902) between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-29, and counted people killed or injured and total crashes. Data were last ingested on Oct 28, 2025. You can start from the crashes dataset here and apply the same date and area filters.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member David Weprin

District 24

Council Member Lynn C. Schulman

District 29

State Senator Joe Addabbo

District 15

Other Geographies

Richmond Hill Richmond Hill sits in Queens, Precinct 102, District 29, AD 24, SD 15, Queens CB9.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Richmond Hill

25
SUV Slams Sedan Side, Passenger Injured

Jan 25 - SUV hit sedan’s right side on Atlantic Avenue. Rear passenger suffered neck whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Streets in Queens left another vulnerable rider hurt.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan at 16:41. The impact injured a 58-year-old woman seated in the sedan’s right rear seat. She suffered a neck injury, described as whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim actions contributed to the crash, according to the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
23
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

Jan 23 - A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
23
Int 1173-2025 Schulman co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.

Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.


22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.


8
A 1077 Rajkumar co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
Int 1160-2025 Schulman co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.


8
A 1077 Weprin co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.