Northern Boulevard Bleeds—Who Will Stop the Next Death?

Three teenagers riding a moped were injured in a collision with an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, crashed head-on. Two passengers hanging outside suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV driver was not cited for errors.

According to the police report, a 2023 Znen moped carrying three occupants collided head-on with a 2007 Hyundai SUV on 105 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. Two passengers, both 16 and 17 years old, were riding or hanging on outside the moped without safety equipment. All three occupants sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to elbows, lower arms, hands, knees, and lower legs. The SUV driver, traveling east and going straight ahead, was not cited for contributing factors. The report highlights driver inattention and distraction on the moped as key causes, along with driver inexperience. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 37 Avenue in Queens after aggressive driving escalated the situation. A 26-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with significant front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:58 on 37 Avenue, Queens, involving multiple sedans. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The vehicles involved included a 2015 Ford sedan that was parked before impact and two other sedans traveling east and west. The collision points were primarily on the front bumpers, indicating a forceful impact. The report highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error, with no other contributing factors specified. The injured driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea, underscoring the severity of the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided in Queens at 11:15 AM. The female driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided near 37-27 107 Street in Queens at 11:15 AM. The female driver of a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling west, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The Nissan SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the other vehicle, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling south, was damaged on its left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision was caused by driver error, specifically inattention or distraction, highlighting systemic dangers posed by lapses in driver focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was injured after a moped collided with him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed by the moped as a key factor in the crash, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 37 Avenue in Queens involving a moped and a pedestrian. The 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious and located at the intersection in the roadway when struck. The moped, traveling east, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating the moped driver's failure to control speed as a primary cause. Two SUVs were parked nearby, with one sustaining damage to its left rear quarter panel, but no driver errors were noted for those vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the moped driver's unsafe speed as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped on 100 Street in Queens. The moped carried two occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger who suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. Unsafe speed was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 100 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens around 12:39 a.m. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The sedan's front center end impacted the moped's right front bumper. The moped carried two occupants, including a 13-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear position, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injuries to the vulnerable passenger, emphasizing systemic risks posed by unlicensed operation and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle’s right front bumper impacted the pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 15:10 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a southbound Chevrolet SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The boy was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver’s errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on 38-12 108 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. No ejections occurred; the injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on 38-12 108 Street in Queens collided at 2:47 AM. The driver of one sedan, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles involved. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan, indicating a rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver errors of inattention and distraction directly led to the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The victim remained conscious with a bruised head wound.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Northern Boulevard in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Northern Boulevard collided in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 19-year-old passenger suffered head injuries, and the 20-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:25 AM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, both traveling east, collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The 20-year-old male driver of the front vehicle, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The 19-year-old female right rear passenger, also restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and was conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was injured by a sedan in Queens. The driver was aggressive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his arm. The crash occurred at an intersection on 98 Street.

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a sedan in Queens. According to the police report, the driver exhibited aggressive driving and distraction, contributing to the incident. The 41-year-old male pedestrian was struck while performing other actions in the roadway, resulting in a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was traveling south on 98 Street when the collision occurred at the intersection with Northern Boulevard. There were no indications of safety equipment use by the pedestrian, and the driver was alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan going straight on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. All were conscious and restrained except one without safety equipment. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was making a left turn on Northern Boulevard when it collided with a 2021 sedan traveling east. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. Three male occupants in the sedan, aged 29, 35, and 59, were injured with neck and head trauma but remained conscious. All sedan occupants wore lap belts and harnesses except the right rear passenger who had no safety equipment. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn, while the sedan driver was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on 98 Street in Queens. The SUV was entering a parked position and struck the moped’s right rear quarter panel. The moped driver remained conscious and was helmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 98 Street in Queens involving a 2009 SUV and a 2021 moped. The SUV driver, licensed and male, was entering a parked position when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV’s part. The moped driver’s license status was unlicensed, but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.

A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV backed into her vehicle on 104th Street in Queens. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. The driver remained conscious but complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV backed unsafely into her vehicle on 104th Street in Queens. The collision occurred at the right rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe backing by the SUV driver. Both vehicles had a single female occupant. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a road sweep making a left turn on 112 Place in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles struck front center. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a road sweep vehicle on 112 Place, Queens. The road sweep was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight west. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The e-scooter driver sustained internal injuries to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or helmet use as factors. The road sweep driver was licensed and traveling north. The crash highlights the dangers when motorized vehicles intersect without clear right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a Queens crash. His SUV struck the rear of a stopped sedan. The impact damaged both vehicles’ center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male driver in a 2007 Ford SUV traveling west on Northern Boulevard rear-ended a stopped 2016 sedan. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained internal back injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened at an intersection while the pedestrian crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 97 Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 BMW sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash involved a sedan and an unspecified vehicle. Driver distraction and inattention caused the impact. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and another vehicle. The 19-year-old male driver of the unspecified vehicle was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The injured driver was unlicensed and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west, was struck on its right front quarter panel. The other vehicle was also traveling west and was passing at the time of impact. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck struck a sedan making a left turn on Northern Boulevard. Both sedan occupants, a 72-year-old driver and a 41-year-old passenger, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The sedan’s right side was damaged. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Northern Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn southbound. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and doors were struck by the tow truck’s center front end. The sedan driver, age 72, and a 41-year-old front passenger were both injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The tow truck driver was licensed and going straight ahead. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turns in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on 37 Avenue in Queens. Three men in the sedan suffered upper arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. All occupants were conscious and restrained. The box truck showed no damage; the sedan was damaged at the rear.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 37 Avenue struck the rear center of a slowing sedan also heading south. The sedan carried three male occupants, including the driver, all injured with upper arm trauma but conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan occupants. The box truck, with two occupants, showed no damage and was going straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage at the center back end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to injury among sedan passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15