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An ambulance struck the left side of an SUV traveling south on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:53 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. An ambulance traveling west collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in yielding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The ambulance sustained front-end damage, and the SUV had damage to its left side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and turning right.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:48 AM on Northern Boulevard near Newtown Road in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male, was traveling westbound and struck the right front quarter panel of a northwesterly SUV making a right turn. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors primarily on the motorcyclist's part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a right front bumper impact while making a right turn in Queens. The driver was conscious and not ejected, sustaining moderate injuries without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 37 Avenue near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 8:20 PM. The moped, driven by a 26-year-old male without a license, was making a right turn when it was struck on the right front bumper. The driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The incident highlights the risks posed by unlicensed operation and the impact of collisions involving mopeds in the borough.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage by another vehicle. The cyclist was conscious and complained of whiplash after the impact to the bike's rear center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 AM. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was traveling eastbound on his bike when he was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the other vehicle involved. The bicyclist was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage confirm the bicyclist was hit from behind, underscoring the dangers posed by improper lane use and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the back of a slowing sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 2022 SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of a 2023 sedan that was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 19-year-old bicyclist going straight on 35 Street in Queens. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on 35 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 6:55 AM when it collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel were the points of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. The motorcycle struck with left front bumper damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle, traveling south, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians. The driver held a valid New York license. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two 16-year-old bicyclists collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The male rider showed abrasions and internal injuries; the female rider had abdomen and pelvis trauma. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two bicyclists, both 16 years old, collided while traveling east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected from their bikes and sustained serious injuries. The male bicyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries affecting his entire body, while the female bicyclist sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both riders were not using any safety equipment at the time of the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the left rear quarter of a stopped SUV on 51 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 51 Street rear-ended a stopped SUV at the left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the box truck, also traveling west, failed to stop in time and collided with it. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on 37 Street near Northern Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and minor burns. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle collided with the right side doors of a 2022 Hyundai SUV on 37 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and minor burns but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male bicyclist riding westbound on Northern Boulevard was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The collision impacted the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in complaint of pain and shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A sedan making a right turn struck the cyclist traveling east. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was centered on the cyclist. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Queens’ 43 Street near Northern Boulevard. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries. The impact caused head and shoulder wounds. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The drivers were licensed and traveling east and west.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens’ 43 Street near Northern Boulevard. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was stopped in traffic. The crash injured three people: the female driver and front passenger of the westbound sedan, and the male driver of the eastbound sedan. Injuries included head trauma and upper arm wounds, with all victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not indicate any failure to yield or other clear driver errors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Pennsylvania.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard. The female motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles hit on their left and right front panels. Driver distraction and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Northern Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the motorcyclist also noted for driver inexperience. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No pedestrian was involved. The sedan was a 2022 Cadillac SUV traveling west alongside the motorcycle. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and lack of experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning right on 36 Avenue in Queens. The female motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage. The driver was distracted and shocked.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot wounds, as well as minor burns. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The motorcyclist was also distracted at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was making a right turn when the impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The motorcyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3 and was in shock. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV struck the cyclist on the right side doors during a right turn. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding eastbound on Northern Boulevard was struck by a 2022 Toyota SUV making a right turn. The collision impacted the right side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to yield caused the crash. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV making a left turn on Northern Boulevard. The motorcyclist suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but remained conscious. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a 2023 SUV making a left turn northeast on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle hit the right side doors of the SUV. The motorcyclist, a 50-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15