Crash Count for South Richmond Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 354
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 175
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 30
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in South Richmond Hill?
SUVs/Cars 9 0 1 Trucks/Buses 1 0 1 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

Blood on 120th Street: Demand Action Before Another Name Is Added

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

The Toll in South Richmond Hill

A man steps into the crosswalk at 101st Avenue and 120th Street. A truck turns left. The man does not walk away. He is killed.

A woman, 31, is struck and killed on 120th Street. Another pedestrian is left with a broken back. The street does not forgive. The numbers do not lie: 3 dead, 175 injured, 3 seriously hurt in South Richmond Hill since 2022. In the last year alone, 56 people have been injured. One year ago, a single death. This year, none—so far. But the crashes keep coming. 112 in the last 12 months.

Who Pays the Price

Pedestrians cross with the light. They are struck by trucks and SUVs. Bicyclists are hit by SUVs ignoring traffic controls. Children are not spared. A 13-year-old on a bike, struck by an SUV. The street is a gauntlet. Cars and trucks do the killing.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

The city talks of Vision Zero. They count the dead. They add up the injured. They promise change. Sammy’s Law passed in Albany. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit in South Richmond Hill is still higher. Speed cameras work—they cut speeding and injuries. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring. Each delay is a gamble with lives.

Local leaders have the power. They can lower the speed limit. They can demand more cameras. They can redesign streets so a child on a bike does not have to pray at every intersection. Every day they wait, the street takes another name.

The Next Step Is Yours

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets where walking is not a risk.

Do not wait for another body in the road. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does South Richmond Hill sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, community board Queens CB9, city council district District 29, assembly district AD 24 and state senate district SD 15.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in South Richmond Hill?
Cars and Trucks: 2 deaths, 9 moderate injuries (cars/SUVs); 1 death, 1 moderate injury (trucks/buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 injuries or deaths. Bikes: 0 injuries or deaths.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. Lower speeds, better street design, and enforcement prevent deaths and injuries. The numbers fall when leaders act.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, expand speed camera coverage, and redesign streets to protect people walking and biking. Every delay costs lives.
How many people have been killed or seriously injured in South Richmond Hill recently?
Since 2022, 3 people have been killed and 3 seriously injured in traffic crashes. In the last 12 months, 56 people were injured.
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for South Richmond Hill

Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger in Queens

Two sedans collided on 101st Avenue in Queens. Alcohol played a role. A 24-year-old woman in the front seat suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans crashed near 130-08 101st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. A 24-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Other occupants, including a 6-year-old child, were listed but not reported as injured. The crash involved a parked vehicle and a sedan going straight ahead. The report does not specify further details about the sequence of events. Driver errors noted in the data include alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal use was listed as a contributing factor. The collision left one person hurt and exposed the ongoing danger on city streets.


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Distracted Drivers Collide on 133rd Street in Queens

Two sedans slammed together at 133rd Street and 97th Avenue. Both drivers injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash and hip pain. Streets do not forgive distraction. The crash left scars on bodies and steel.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 133rd Street and 97th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers—men aged 69 and 37—suffered injuries, including whiplash and hip trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.


Sedan Turns Into Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan struck a man crossing 101 Avenue at 112 Street. The pedestrian had the signal. The car turned improperly. The man suffered a bruised leg. Driver inattention played a role. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A man crossing 101 Avenue at 112 Street in Queens was hit by a sedan while he had the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the sedan, making a left turn, struck him. The man suffered a contusion and injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end hit the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal violations by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot at city intersections.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Lefferts Blvd

A 36-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Lefferts Boulevard near 95th Avenue in Queens. The impact left him with a bruised upper arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street bore fresh skid marks and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk near 95th Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his upper arm and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors or violations were identified in the data provided. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted in the report.


Queens SUV and Sedan Collide Amid Driver Distraction

A Queens crash on 97 Ave involved a Kia SUV and Nissan sedan. Both drivers started moving in traffic when impact struck. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on 97 Ave in Queens at 14:37. A Kia SUV traveling west and a Nissan sedan traveling north both began moving from a stopped position in traffic. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan's male driver, age 25, sustained neck injuries classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The injuries and damage resulted directly from driver errors and failure to observe traffic controls.


SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist

An SUV struck a bicyclist on 97 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened late at night. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on 97 Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when a 2006 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver going east, struck him head-on. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, resulting in shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, confirming a direct collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.


SUV and Sedan Collide on 101 Ave Injuring Passenger

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on 101 Avenue left a 25-year-old male passenger injured. The passenger suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver failure to obey traffic controls, causing the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 101 Avenue involving a northbound SUV and an eastbound sedan. The SUV had five occupants, and the sedan had one driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 25-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining facial abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. This driver error directly contributed to the collision and subsequent passenger injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck

A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a box truck in Queens. The crash occurred at 10:30 AM. According to police, driver inattention caused the collision, with no ejection or other vehicles damaged.

At 10:30 AM in Queens, a 33-year-old female driver operating a 2020 SUV rear-ended a box truck traveling northbound, according to the police report. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, sustaining front-end damage, while the truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.


Two SUVs Collide on Queens Street Ignoring Traffic Controls

Two SUVs crashed on 111 Street in Queens after both drivers disregarded traffic controls. A 68-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The collision highlights dangerous driver behavior at controlled intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, each driven by a single occupant. Both drivers, a 68-year-old male from New York and a female from Pennsylvania, were traveling straight ahead but disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factors for both vehicles. The male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The impact points were the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the center front end of the female driver's vehicle, resulting in damage to both vehicles. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice for the injured driver, underscoring driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.


Sedan Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Cyclist

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 101 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited glare as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 in Queens near 123-12 101 Avenue. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report notes glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility during the turn. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield to the cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No driver license issues were reported for the sedan driver. Vehicle damage was minimal or not noted. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior.


SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling southbound in Queens. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to the boy’s lower leg and foot. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, at 10:33 AM in Queens near 95-68 112 Street, an SUV traveling southbound collided head-on with a westbound bike driven by a 13-year-old boy. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor related to the bicyclist. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist but highlights driver error and unsafe speed as primary causes of the crash.


Tesla Sedan Backing Crash Injures Child Passenger

A Tesla sedan backing unsafely struck another vehicle in Queens. A child occupant in one of the sedans suffered a facial contusion. The crash highlights the dangers of improper vehicle maneuvering in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 127-05 102 Avenue at 18:34. A Tesla sedan was backing when it collided with a Hyundai sedan traveling westbound. The Tesla's driver was cited for 'Backing Unsafely,' a critical driver error leading to the collision. The impact occurred at the Tesla's center back end and the Hyundai's right front bumper. A child occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were noted. The report emphasizes the Tesla driver's failure to safely back the vehicle as the primary cause of the crash.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A taxi traveling east on 101 Avenue struck a male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection in Queens. The impact caused a severe head injury and unconsciousness. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and was seriously injured.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 101 Avenue in Queens struck a male pedestrian at an intersection near 134 Street around 4:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The taxi's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the driver was going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion, classified as injury severity 3. The driver held a valid New York license and was operating a 2022 Ford taxi. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as the contributing factor listed.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Queens

A southbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on 127th Street in Queens. The collision injured the 75-year-old driver of the parked vehicle, causing elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention was cited.

According to the police report, at 8:49 p.m. on 127th Street in Queens, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The impact injured the 75-year-old male driver of the parked vehicle, who suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV and the center front end of the moving SUV. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions with stationary vehicles.


Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A Ford pickup turned left at 120th Street and 101st Avenue. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the signal. He collapsed, broken and unconscious. He died in the street before dawn. Driver inattention marked his final moments.

A 47-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 120th Street and 101st Avenue in Queens when a Ford pickup truck turned left and struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the vehicle's 'left front bumper' hit him. The report states the driver was making a left turn and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The man collapsed, unconscious, suffering injuries to his entire body, and died at the scene. The police report makes no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior. The fatal impact occurred while the victim was lawfully in the crosswalk, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver inattention.


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Mazda Veers, Two Men Ejected and Bleeding

A Mazda slammed parked cars on 95th Avenue. Two men, 28 and 34, were flung partway out. Blood soaked the seats. Both stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met hard. No one walked away clean.

Two men were injured when a 1988 Mazda veered into parked cars on 95th Avenue near 113th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both the driver, 28, and the front passenger, 34, were partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, as listed under contributing factors. The Mazda struck a parked SUV and a parked BMW, damaging both. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report states: 'A 1988 Mazda veered into parked cars. Two men, 28 and 34, were flung partway out. Blood soaked the seats. Both were awake.' The data lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a driver error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses.


Distracted Driver Strikes Queens Pedestrian

A 23-year-old man was hit by a vehicle traveling east near 118-11 101 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound near 118-11 101 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway but was hit nonetheless. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The driver was going straight ahead and had no reported license or occupant information.


SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound E-Bike

A Jeep SUV made a left turn on 101 Avenue in Queens. It struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling east. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injury. The crash happened near 132 Street late at night.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on 101 Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV failed to maintain safe clearance while turning. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, and the e-bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The crash occurred in Queens near 132 Street at 11:56 p.m.


SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Elderly Bicyclist

A 66-year-old man on an e-bike was injured when a Nissan SUV passed too closely on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The SUV struck the cyclist’s right side, causing abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens passed too closely to a 66-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike in the same direction. The SUV struck the cyclist on the right side doors, causing abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. The cyclist was conscious and sustained injuries classified as abrasions but was not ejected from the bike. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A 58-year-old woman was hit by a sedan backing up on 101 Avenue in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 101 Avenue in Queens was backing up when it struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver failed to safely back the vehicle, resulting in the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.