Northern Boulevard Bleeds—Who Will Stop the Next Death?

A sedan struck a parked vehicle on 112th Street in Queens. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 112th Street in Queens rear-ended a parked vehicle. The driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s error of unsafe speed led to the crash. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 114 Street in Queens. One driver suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled east. The injured man was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 114 Street in Queens collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 28-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center back end of the lead sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a sedan on 34 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The sedan’s female driver suffered a back injury and shock. The pickup’s right side doors were damaged. Limited view and improper lane use contributed.

According to the police report, a 2023 Dodge pickup truck and a 2003 sedan collided on 34 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were making right turns when the pickup struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its right side doors. The sedan’s 52-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling east. The crash caused visible damage to both vehicles. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 18-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on 34 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the moped’s front end. The moped driver suffered bruises and whole-body injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling north on 34 Avenue rear-ended a 2023 moped traveling west. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end were damaged. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed. The collision occurred with both vehicles going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan cut lanes fast on Northern Boulevard. It hit a 17-year-old on a bike. The boy flew, hit the ground. Blood pooled from his head. The bike twisted. The street fell silent. Heat shimmered. No one moved.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Northern Boulevard near 103rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan cut lanes and hit the cyclist, who was ejected and landed on the pavement, semiconscious and bleeding from the head. The bike was left twisted, and the car’s bumper was dented. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head injuries. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman crossing Northern Boulevard was hit by a northbound e-bike. Both suffered bruises. The pedestrian crossed against the signal. The e-bike driver, 31, was injured in the face. Impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and center front end.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard against the signal. She suffered contusions and bruises to her entire body. The collision involved a northbound e-bike driven by a 31-year-old male, who also sustained facial bruises. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike, which sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but notes the pedestrian crossed against the signal. Both parties remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the driver. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrians cross against signals and collide with motorized bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan was making a left turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens when it collided head-on with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's front center end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A refrigerated van backed into a parked SUV on 99 Street in Queens. The van driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes. The SUV had two occupants but no reported injuries.

According to the police report, a refrigerated van traveling south on 99 Street backed into a parked station wagon/SUV heading north. The van's driver, a 54-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the van and the left front bumper of the SUV. The SUV had two occupants, but no injuries were reported. The van driver held a permit license from New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north on Northern Boulevard was struck from behind. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors. The rider suffered a chest fracture and dislocation. The crash was caused by following too closely. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Northern Boulevard in Queens was injured when another vehicle traveling west struck the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist sustained a chest fracture and dislocation and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver behind failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the right side doors of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan was merging eastbound when the SUV, following too closely, hit its center back end. A 37-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2017 Toyota sedan that was merging in the same direction. The point of impact was the sedan's center back end, caused by the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. A 37-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan's left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver errors identified include the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was struck by a southbound garbage truck on 39-11 104 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the truck failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Mack garbage truck traveling south on 39-11 104 Street in Queens. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The truck sustained no damage. The driver failed to yield, causing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal on 108 Street in Queens. The driver, distracted and inattentive, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian. The teen suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 108 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver failed to notice the pedestrian while turning, leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and was using no safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn on 103 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The woman suffered a back injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 103 Street in Queens struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's own confusion or error is also noted but the report emphasizes the driver's distraction. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. No safety equipment or helmet was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver made an improper turn. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries. The passenger was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Both occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when one SUV was making a U-turn and collided with another SUV traveling straight. The driver making the U-turn committed the error of turning improperly. Both the driver and front passenger in the struck vehicle were injured, with the passenger sustaining abdomen and pelvis injuries and the driver suffering a head injury. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed on 34 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Both vehicles struck each other head-on and on the side. The driver ignored traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 34 Avenue involving a sedan and a pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved impact to the sedan's center front end and the truck's left side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other injuries or victims were reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The trailing driver, a 61-year-old man, hit the stopped vehicle ahead. He suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as causes. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver in a 2012 Jeep SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2019 Honda SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the trailing vehicle was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Jeep was slowing or stopping before impact, while the Honda was stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to the front center of the Jeep and the rear center of the Honda. The driver held a permit license from New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after colliding with a vehicle’s right side doors on 111 Street near 34 Avenue. He suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash happened late at night. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 111 Street struck the right side doors of a vehicle traveling north near 34 Avenue in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver of the motorcycle was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle involved had damage to its center front end. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash occurred at 11:56 p.m. The report does not specify the type of the second vehicle but notes it was going straight ahead when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 51-year-old male driver and a 55-year-old male passenger suffered neck and back bruises. The crash involved driver inattention. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front and rear centers of vehicles.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The 51-year-old male driver of the stopped SUV and his 55-year-old male front-seat passenger were injured, suffering contusions to the back and neck respectively. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The striking vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, hit the center front end of the stopped SUV, which sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections occurred. The injuries were classified as moderate bruises without loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard at 107 Street in Queens. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard at the intersection with 107 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or additional contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs collided on 108 Street in Queens. Traffic stopped. One 21-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction. Impact centered on rear and front ends. No ejections. Injuries serious but contained.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash involving four SUVs occurred on 108 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. All vehicles were traveling north and stopped in traffic when the collision happened. The 21-year-old female driver of a 2010 Mazda SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and shock. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact points were primarily the center back ends and center front ends of the vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the vehicles involved and resulted in injury to the occupant of one vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15