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A 42-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on Northern Boulevard crashed. He was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The slippery pavement contributed to the loss of control. The rider was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Northern Boulevard lost control due to slippery pavement. The rider was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the e-bike. The rider remained conscious despite the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The sedan made a right turn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist also contributed with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. The crash highlights risks at intersections involving turning vehicles and cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers traveled east. One driver turned improperly, striking the other’s right rear quarter panel. A 52-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and minor burns. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when one driver turned improperly, causing the collision. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. A 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries along with minor burns. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was not ejected and experienced shock. Vehicle damage was limited to the front and rear quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right hit a bicyclist riding west on 33 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was unhelmeted and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north made a right turn onto 33 Street and collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with upper arm trauma and minor bleeding. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered shock from the impact. The sedan driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. The crash occurred in Queens near Northern Boulevard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist on 37 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi was parked before the collision. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi parked on 37 Street in Queens struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi's right side doors were impacted, and the bike's center front end was damaged. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The taxi driver failed to maintain proper lane usage or passing protocol. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was reported. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered an upper arm injury and abrasion. The crash happened with both vehicles traveling west. Limited view contributed to the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Northern Boulevard near 37 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, was injured with an upper arm injury and abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the sedan impacting the right rear quarter panel and the bike struck at the center front end. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of driver license issues or other driver errors beyond the limited view. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-bike traveling southwest on 31 Street near 40 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 31 Street made a left turn and collided with an e-bike moving southwest. The e-bike driver, a 22-year-old male, sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as disregarding traffic control and driver inattention or distraction. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. No safety equipment was noted for the injured e-bike driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic signals and remain attentive while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The female motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was making a right turn. The crash caused bruising and shock. Unsafe lane changing played a role.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with a sedan making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Lane Changing. The motorcyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The motorcycle's front center impacted the sedan's left side doors, damaging both vehicles. The motorcyclist was not ejected but suffered shock and bruising. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes and failure to yield in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 66-year-old driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near Newtown Road in Queens. The 66-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The collision involved impact to the left side doors of one sedan and the front center end of the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment beyond the driver errors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a parked SUV on 37 Avenue in Queens. The van driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Alcohol was involved. The SUV was damaged on the left side doors. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a van traveling northeast on 37 Avenue collided with a parked SUV, impacting its left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The van's 22-year-old male driver, who held a learner's permit, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury and was in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The van driver’s license status was a permit, and no other driver errors were specified. The SUV had no occupants at the time. No victims were ejected from the vehicles. The crash caused significant damage to the SUV’s left side doors and the van’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 58-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The truck showed no damage. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Northern Boulevard was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The report lists the truck driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with passing too closely. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The box truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was centered on its front end. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.

An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided on 42 Street in Queens. The moped driver and passenger were injured. The passenger was ejected. Police cited improper lane usage and failure to yield as causes. Both victims suffered bruises and limb injuries.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 42 Street collided with an SUV making a right turn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was wearing a helmet. Her passenger, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the moped's left front quarter panel. Both occupants of the moped were conscious and injured, with contusions noted. The crash highlights driver errors by both vehicles without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Two vehicles, a pick-up truck and a sedan, were involved, both traveling east.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Two vehicles, a 2019 pick-up truck and a 2017 sedan, both traveling east, were involved in the crash. The pick-up truck was struck on its left front bumper, and the sedan on its right front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard struck a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Toyota sedan with two occupants. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered a head injury after a collision with a cyclist on Northern Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. He became incoherent and was diagnosed with a concussion. The cyclist was traveling east, impacting the pedestrian front-center.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Northern Boulevard struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, later diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash, and no safety equipment or signals from the cyclist were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15