Crash Count for District 26
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,303
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,917
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 874
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 24
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in CD 26
Killed 26
+11
Crush Injuries 15
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Whole body 2
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 8
+3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 17
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 5
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Concussion 23
Head 14
+9
Back 3
Neck 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 92
Neck 33
+28
Head 25
+20
Back 24
+19
Whole body 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Chest 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 208
Lower leg/foot 72
+67
Lower arm/hand 37
+32
Head 34
+29
Back 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Face 4
Abrasion 130
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Lower arm/hand 30
+25
Head 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Whole body 10
+5
Face 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 65
Neck 16
+11
Back 13
+8
Head 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 26?

Preventable Speeding in CD 26 School Zones

(since 2022)
She had the walk. The SUV turned right.

She had the walk. The SUV turned right.

District 26: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2025

Just before 1 PM on Aug 31, at 30 St and 39 Ave, an SUV making a right turn struck a woman in the crosswalk. NYPD data lists “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” She died at the scene (NYC Open Data).

She is one of 6 pedestrians killed in Council District 26 since 2022. Across all modes, the district counts 20 traffic deaths and 3,906 injuries in that span (NYC Open Data).

SUVs lead the harm for people on foot here, tied to 176 pedestrian injuries, including 3 deaths (NYC Open Data).

Where it keeps happening

Queens Boulevard. Northern Boulevard. The Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway. These are among the district’s worst locations by injuries and deaths (NYC Open Data).

Deaths spike late in the day. The records show fatalities at 5 PM and 6 PM, with more at 10 AM and 10 PM, a pattern that repeats year after year in this data window (NYC Open Data).

On July 18, 2024, a box‑truck driver turned right at Greenpoint Ave and 43 St and killed a 28‑year‑old cyclist. The listed factor was driver inattention (NYC Open Data).

The trend won’t quit

This year to date, crashes in District 26 are up 20.4% versus last year’s pace; injuries are up 22.5%. Recorded deaths are lower, but the bodies on the table still count as one each (NYC Open Data).

Right‑turn strikes keep showing up in the records. Failure to yield keeps showing up too—exact words from the city’s own fields in last week’s fatal crash at 30 St and 39 Ave (NYC Open Data).

The fixes are on the table

Daylighting the corners. Hardening the turns. Keeping trucks in check on tight, mixed‑use streets. These are not theories; they are standard tools the city already uses, often too slowly.

Council Member Julie Won backs a citywide daylighting bill, which would ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and add barriers at 1,000 intersections a year (Int 1138‑2024). “It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?” she said in August (Streetsblog NYC).

The same corner tools would have helped at 30 St and 39 Ave, where a right turn met a crosswalk.

Who moves now

Your Council Member is Julie Won. Your Albany delegation includes Assembly Member Steven Raga (AD 30) and State Senator Michael Gianaris (SD 12). The public record here shows Won co‑sponsoring the daylighting bill (Int 1138‑2024). The record shown here does not list positions by Raga or Gianaris on a state bill to rein in repeat speeders. What gives?

Citywide, we also need slower default speeds and to force the worst offenders to slow down. Both steps are laid out with contacts and scripts on our Take Action page.

One woman died at 30 St and 39 Ave. The next turn is ours to fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 30 St and 39 Ave on Aug 31?
City crash records show an SUV making a right turn struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk at 30 St and 39 Ave around midday. The listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The pedestrian was killed. Source: NYC Open Data.
How bad is traffic violence in District 26 since 2022?
District 26 has recorded 20 traffic deaths and 3,906 injuries since 2022-01-01. Pedestrians account for 6 of those deaths; SUVs are tied to 176 pedestrian injuries, including 3 deaths. Source: NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst hotspots?
Queens Boulevard, Northern Boulevard, the Long Island Expressway, and the BQE are among the top locations by injuries and deaths in District 26. Source: NYC Open Data.
What is being proposed to fix this?
Council Member Julie Won co‑sponsors Int 1138‑2024 to daylight intersections citywide. She said, “It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?” Source: Streetsblog NYC.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to Council District 26 and the window 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-05. We counted deaths, injuries, modes, vehicle types, contributing factors, hourly patterns, and corridor tallies from those fields. Data was accessed Sep 5, 2025. Explore the datasets here.
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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Fix the Problem

Council Member Julie Won

District 26

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Steven Raga

District 30

State Senator Michael Gianaris

District 12

Other Geographies

District 26 Council District 26 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, AD 30, SD 12.

It contains Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Sunnyside Yards (North), Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, Queens CB2.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 26

8
Int 0079-2024 Won co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.

Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.


19
E-Scooter Rider Dies Head-First on Queens Boulevard

Dec 19 - A 31-year-old man rode his e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard. The front end crumpled. He struck head-first, was ejected, and died alone in shock on the cold pavement. No helmet. No other vehicles listed. The street stayed silent.

A 31-year-old man riding an e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street was killed. According to the police report, he struck head-first, was ejected, and died in shock on the pavement. The report states, 'The front end crumpled. He died in shock, alone on the cold pavement.' The only vehicle involved was the e-scooter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were named in the report. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the absence of any specified driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
27
Moped Rider Killed in Head-On Taxi Crash

Nov 27 - A moped and taxi slammed head-on on Northern Boulevard. Metal shrieked. The 59-year-old moped rider, helmeted, died from massive facial injuries. The street fell silent. Inexperience and improper lane use drove the fatal impact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 29th Street in Queens. A moped and a taxi collided head-on. The 59-year-old moped rider, wearing a helmet, was killed by severe facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Inexperience steered the crash.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped and taxi both suffered front-end damage. No injuries to the taxi driver were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when driver errors—specifically inexperience and improper lane use—combine on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Jeep Slams Into Infiniti, Passenger’s Back Broken

Nov 22 - A Jeep rear-ended an Infiniti on Greenpoint Avenue. Metal folded. A 58-year-old woman in the front seat stayed belted. Her back broke. She was crushed but conscious. The crash left pain and wreckage behind.

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a westbound Infiniti sedan on Greenpoint Avenue near Review Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Jeep slammed into the back of a westbound Infiniti. In the front seat, a 58-year-old woman stayed belted, conscious, and crushed. Her back broke where the metal folded. She did not fly out.' The front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, suffered a broken back and crush injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The injured woman was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Ejects Young Woman

Nov 19 - Metal screamed on the Long Island Expressway. A sedan merged east. A 23-year-old woman flew from the back seat and died. Her friend, 22, crushed in front, survived. Police found alcohol involved. The road was unforgiving. The night ended in blood.

A deadly crash tore through the Long Island Expressway at 4:29 a.m. A sedan merged eastbound. According to the police report, 'A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in the back, flew from the car and died. Her friend, 22, crushed in the front seat, lived. Alcohol was involved.' The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs, all traveling east. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The 23-year-old woman was ejected and killed. The 22-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries but survived. The police report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The toll: one life lost, another scarred, and a road marked by reckless speed and alcohol.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
25
Sedan U-Turn Hurls E-Scooter Rider Bleeding

Oct 25 - A sedan swung broadside on 44 Road. An e-scooter hit hard. The rider, thirty-three, flew from his seat. He landed torn and bleeding under the streetlights. Driver inattention ruled the night. The helmet stayed on. The pain did not.

A crash unfolded on 44 Road near 21st Street in Queens. A sedan making a U-turn crossed paths with an e-scooter traveling straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The 33-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations across his body. He remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash

Oct 14 - A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.

A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Honda Sedan Slams Stopped Cars on Borden Avenue

Sep 13 - A Honda sedan plowed into two stopped cars on Borden Avenue. Metal screamed. A 57-year-old man lost part of his arm. His hand crushed where speed met steel. The crash left blood on the morning. The city moved on.

A violent crash unfolded on Borden Avenue near Greenpoint Avenue. According to the police report, a Honda sedan struck two vehicles stopped in traffic. The impact tore through metal. A 57-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered a traumatic arm amputation. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data shows no errors by the injured man. The crash involved a BMW SUV and two Honda sedans. The force of the collision crushed the victim’s hand and arm. The morning commute became a scene of pain and loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Queens Boulevard

Sep 8 - A sedan hit a man crossing Queens Boulevard near 66th Street. The right front bumper crushed his body. He lay broken and unconscious. Morning traffic did not stop. The man died in the street. The rush swallowed another life.

A 37-year-old man was killed when a sedan struck him on Queens Boulevard near 66th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened in the morning as the man crossed outside the crosswalk. The sedan’s right front bumper hit him, causing fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The victim was unconscious at the scene and did not survive. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
31
Motorcyclist Ejected in Northern Boulevard Crash

Aug 31 - A 21-year-old rider slammed into a turning SUV on Northern Boulevard. He flew from his bike, head bleeding, body in shock. Lane markings failed. The SUV’s panel crumpled. The street stayed silent. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.

A 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected after his bike struck the front of a turning SUV near 36-11 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the rider suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The SUV’s right front quarter panel buckled on impact. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle was traveling straight while the SUV was making a right turn. The rider was unlicensed. No helmet use or turn signal issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left the rider injured and the SUV damaged. The road markings failed, and the pavement stayed silent.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Bike Head-On

Aug 12 - A sedan slammed into an eastbound e-bike on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden. The rider, 27, went down hard. Blood pooled. Head injury. Sirens broke the silence. Traffic signals meant nothing. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden Avenue. The 27-year-old e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. According to the police report, 'Traffic signals ignored. Speed unchecked.' The crash report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals. The e-bike rider was not blamed for the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian

Jul 30 - A GMC SUV turned right at 69th Street and 41st Avenue. The driver was distracted. The front of the SUV struck a 76-year-old woman crossing with the light. She bled from the head. She stayed awake. She died soon after.

A 76-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 69th Street and 41st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a GMC SUV made a right turn and struck her head with its front end. The report states, 'She crossed with the light. A GMC SUV turned right. Its front struck her head.' The pedestrian suffered head trauma and minor bleeding, remained conscious, but later died from her injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was operating a 2019 GMC SUV registered in Delaware. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction and failure to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night

Jul 13 - A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
Taxi Slams Pedestrian on Greenpoint Avenue

Jul 10 - A taxi struck a man crossing Greenpoint Avenue at 47th Street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man’s head split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, clutching his wounds under the harsh sun.

A taxi hit a 30-year-old man crossing Greenpoint Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The cab’s front end struck the pedestrian, causing severe head lacerations. The man remained conscious at the scene, holding his wounds as blood pooled on the street. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary contributing factor listed is aggressive driving by the taxi driver. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle’s front end damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Cyclist Ejected After Striking SUV on Vernon Boulevard

Jun 30 - Night on Vernon Boulevard. A woman on a bike hits an SUV’s side. She flies off, head bleeding, still conscious. Her wheel twists. The SUV’s door buckles. Darkness and confusion fill the street. The crash leaves scars and questions.

A 32-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Boulevard collided with the side of a station wagon/SUV near midnight. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were crumpled by the impact, and the cyclist’s front wheel was twisted. The report also states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. The crash unfolded in darkness, with limited visibility and confusion playing a role.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
Box Truck Rolls On After Cyclist Falls Hard

Jun 23 - A box truck and an e-bike turned right on rain-slick Northern Boulevard. The cyclist went down. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. The truck kept moving. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, asphalt wet.

A box truck and a Citibike rider both turned right at Northern Boulevard and 37th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery from rain. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, lost control and crashed. His leg suffered a severe, bleeding injury. The truck was not damaged and did not stop. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the truck. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Queens Crash

Jun 3 - A motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Northern Boulevard. The rider, 42, flew from his seat. His arm torn, blood pooling on the street. Both drivers distracted. The doors crumpled. The silence after was louder than the crash.

A motorcycle collided with a sedan at Northern Boulevard and 49th Street in Queens. The 42-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'Both drivers distracted.' The crash occurred as the sedan made a left turn and the motorcycle traveled straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was helmeted and conscious after impact. The sedan's right-side doors were crushed. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
15
Box Truck and SUV Crush Motorcyclist on Expressway

May 15 - Steel and rubber slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. A box truck, SUV, and motorcycle collided. The biker, 51, was crushed. His leg shattered. Blood pooled. Engines cooled. The road did not stop.

A violent crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway near Vandam Street in Queens. According to the police report, a box truck, an SUV, and a motorcycle collided. The 51-year-old motorcyclist was crushed, suffering severe injuries to his leg. The report states: 'The biker, 51, was crushed beneath steel and rubber. His leg shattered. He stayed awake. Engines cooled. Blood pooled. The road kept moving.' Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported for the truck or SUV occupants. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash left him badly hurt. The system failed to protect the most vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
SUV Crushes E-Bike Passenger on Roosevelt Avenue

May 14 - A Mercedes SUV hit an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV driver failed to yield. A 22-year-old woman riding as passenger was crushed at the legs. She stayed conscious. Steel and inattention met flesh. The street bore the cost.

A Mercedes SUV struck an eastbound e-bike near Roosevelt Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The crash crushed the legs of a 22-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the e-bike. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed, but the report centers driver errors as the cause. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected

May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.

A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18