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

A van making a right turn collided with an SUV merging westbound on Whitestone Expressway. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford van was making a right turn on the Whitestone Expressway when it collided with a 2015 Audi SUV merging westbound. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The van's right front bumper and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 34-year-old man was struck crossing 132 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Slippery pavement and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 132 Street struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, failed to maintain control on slippery pavement, leading to the collision. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck an SUV from behind on Main Street in Queens. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan rear-ended a 2019 Toyota SUV on Main Street in Queens. The sedan carried three male occupants, ages 35 to 47, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The driver and two passengers were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The SUV had one male driver who was licensed in New York. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 16-year-old driver and a 14-year-old passenger were injured in a crash on Franklin Avenue. The driver was ejected, the passenger partially ejected. The crash involved a police pursuit and a parked SUV struck in the left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a police pursuit involving two vehicles traveling east on Franklin Avenue ended when one vehicle struck a parked SUV on its left rear bumper. The 16-year-old driver, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered head injuries. A 14-year-old passenger, riding outside the vehicle, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Contributing factors included driver inattention and distraction, unsafe speed, and other vehicular factors. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The crash highlights multiple driver errors during a high-speed pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan changing lanes struck two parked sedans on Clearview Expressway. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash caused right-side and rear damage to the parked vehicles. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Clearview Expressway was changing lanes improperly when it collided with two parked sedans. The parked vehicles sustained damage to their right side doors and rear ends. The driver of the moving sedan, a male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists, and all drivers held valid licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 70-year-old man was hit while crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered neck contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on College Point Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 21 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man was struck at a Queens intersection. The impact hit his abdomen and pelvis. He remained conscious but suffered internal injuries. The vehicle struck him center front. No driver errors were recorded. The pedestrian was in the roadway.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bowne Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage classified as 'Other.' The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the time of the crash. No information on the vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 26-year-old woman was hit on Colden Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an eastbound SUV failed to yield. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered abrasions.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Colden Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Ford SUV traveling eastbound struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing 162 Street with the signal in Queens. An SUV making a right turn passed too closely, striking her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 162 Street with the signal when a 2007 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn passed too closely and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was cited for passing too closely. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.

A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid glare conditions. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Parsons Boulevard in Queens when it struck a 2-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The toddler sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The child was not at fault, and no mention of safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.

Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on College Point Boulevard in Queens. The boy was crossing with the signal when a female driver in a 2018 SUV made a right turn and struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in Connecticut and was the sole occupant. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.

A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on 22 Avenue in Queens at 10:17 p.m. Both drivers were going straight when they collided front to front. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 22 Avenue in Queens at 10:17 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight when the collision occurred. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 41-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Barclay Avenue with the signal. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Barclay Avenue at an intersection with the signal. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a sedan traveling east that struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the collision remain unspecified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 50-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan making a right turn on 164 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal on 164 Street. The collision involved a 2023 Audi sedan traveling west, making a right turn, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 27-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a Jeep sedan making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Roosevelt Avenue involving a 2014 Jeep sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The Jeep driver was making a right turn while the e-bike was traveling straight east. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.

A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19