Blood on Northern Boulevard—How Many More Must Die Before Queens Acts?

Two sedans collided on 129 Street in Queens when one driver disregarded traffic control. The crash injured a 17-year-old front-seat passenger, who suffered a shoulder contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on 129 Street near 20 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, with impact centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 17-year-old female front-seat passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles showed damage to their front ends, consistent with a head-on or angled collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other victims. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to comply with traffic control, which directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old woman suffered back injuries and bruises after a sedan traveling north on 61 Road struck her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's front center impacted the pedestrian, causing shock and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 61 Road struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian was not ejected but sustained back injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and was in shock. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing damage to the same area. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver fault or failure to yield is documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a right turn on Franklin Avenue in Queens. The taxi hit her with its center front end, causing hip and upper leg injuries. Driver failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Franklin Avenue in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 16:42, highlighting a critical failure in driver yielding behavior that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.

A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on 148 Street when one driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. A 7-year-old passenger suffered facial contusions. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:02 on 148 Street involving two sport utility vehicles. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The collision point was the center front end of the turning SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 7-year-old male occupant, seated as the right rear passenger and secured with a lap belt and harness, was injured with facial contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the turning SUV's center front end and the other SUV's left front quarter panel impacted. The data highlights driver error in yielding during a left turn as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after his SUV collided at unsafe speed. The vehicle struck an object on the left front quarter panel, deploying airbags. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Honda SUV on the Whitestone Expressway was injured in a crash at 13:27. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted with its left front quarter panel, causing damage and deploying the airbags. The driver was conscious and sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash involved no other vehicles or pedestrians. The evidence highlights driver errors—speeding and distraction—as central causes of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, highlighting driver error and systemic risks.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impact on the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The injured party was a 33-year-old female driver who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. The collision damage to the front bumpers indicates a failure in vehicle control or judgment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the systemic threat to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old man crossing Bowne Street was struck by a southbound sedan. The impact hit the pedestrian's back, causing internal injuries. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt, with no clear driver error listed.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowne Street outside an intersection. The pedestrian was hit in the back by the right front bumper of a southbound 2020 Tesla sedan. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries and remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing as 'No Signal, or Crosswalk' and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside crosswalks, despite no explicit driver fault recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV failed to yield at a Queens intersection. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper as she crossed without a signal in a marked crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling south.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 119 Street and 14 Avenue in Queens at 10:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the crossing without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old man crossing Main Street met the front of an Audi SUV. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He stayed conscious, head split open. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger pressed in from every direction.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old man was crossing Main Street at Blossom Avenue in Queens when an Audi SUV traveling south struck him head-on. The report states the collision occurred at 6:40 a.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his head, with blood visible on the street, but remained conscious at the scene. The driver of the Audi did not stop after the impact. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor to the crash. Instead, both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s failure to remain at the scene stands out as a critical failure in duty and responsibility. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old woman crossing Main Street outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound SUV. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the pedestrian’s vulnerable body.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Main Street in Queens at 10:44 AM. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a northbound 2004 Honda SUV struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no vehicle damage, indicating the force concentrated on the pedestrian. The report does not list any driver contributing factors explicitly, but the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, which is noted as her location and action. No helmet or other safety equipment was involved. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision underscores the risk to pedestrians outside designated crossing areas and the impact of vehicle contact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 59-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an impact to the roof of his SUV on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The driver was conscious and restrained, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Cross Island Parkway near Whitestone Expressway in Queens at 10:04 AM. The vehicle, a 2012 Kia SUV traveling southeast, sustained damage to its roof from the point of impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash details focus on the roof impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV changing lanes struck the right rear bumper of a stopped Tesla sedan on Cross Island Parkway. An 86-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered a head contusion. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 on Cross Island Parkway when a 2024 BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was changing lanes eastbound and collided with the right rear bumper of a 2021 Tesla sedan stopped in traffic westbound. The impact injured an 86-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the sedan, who sustained a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV operator's part. There are no contributing factors listed for the injured passenger. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard and 150 Street in Queens. The female driver making a left turn suffered neck injuries from the crash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Northern Boulevard near 150 Street in Queens. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead and the other making a left turn traveling west. The female driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The male driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision resulted in damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided head-on on the Long Island Expressway. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided at 4:55 AM. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2018 Honda SUV and the right front bumper of a 2018 Jeep SUV. The female driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The damage was concentrated on the front ends of both vehicles, indicating a direct impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 154 Street in Queens. The female driver suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on 154 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and north. The female driver, age 42, was injured with a concussion and upper arm shoulder injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The male driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound and impacted the left side doors of the female-driven vehicle, which was traveling northbound. Vehicle damage included left front bumper and left rear quarter panel. The collision's impact and injuries highlight critical driver errors without any noted victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when an SUV pulled out from parking on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The SUV’s front center struck the e-bike’s rear center. The e-bike rider suffered a concussion and back injury, left unconscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 7 p.m. on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from a parking position traveling north when it struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the e-bike’s center back end. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and back injury, and was found unconscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any fault or errors by the e-bike rider. The SUV driver’s action of pulling out from parking and colliding with the e-bike indicates a failure to yield or lack of awareness of the vulnerable road user. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old man crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at approximately 12:30 PM on College Point Boulevard, a 2018 SUV making a left turn struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18