No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing Colden Street with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bleeding, and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Colden Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Franklin Avenue at 9:10 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Nissan sedan. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing Colden Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing a collision that left the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Colden Street was making a left turn when it struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Franklin Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota sedan. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan struck moped on College Point Boulevard. Young moped rider ejected, suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Helmet worn, but trauma severe.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on College Point Boulevard in Queens struck the front end of a northbound moped at 22:20. The 21-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report states the moped rider wore a helmet. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan's left rear quarter panel impacted the moped, but the moped itself showed no vehicle damage. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left a vulnerable road user with serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling north on Sanford Avenue struck an e-scooter also heading north. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and contusions. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan as a contributing factor to the collision.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2022 Honda sedan collided with him on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight north and impacted the e-scooter on its right front bumper. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The injured rider sustained head injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senator John Liu slams the MTA’s Queens bus overhaul. He says cuts will strand riders, raise costs, and choke access. Liu demands answers. Riders face longer waits, more transfers, and higher fares. The MTA claims better service. Riders see only risk.

On July 22, 2024, State Senator John Liu, representing District 16 and serving on the Senate's transportation committee, publicly opposed the MTA’s pending redesign of Queens bus routes. In a letter to MTA CEO Janno Lieber, Liu wrote, 'I demand the MTA explain how this plan is overall an increase and expansion of bus service in Queens as opposed to an actually disguised cost reduction measure.' Liu highlighted the planned elimination of the QM3 bus and reductions to the QM5, warning of increased wait times and higher fares for commuters. He argued that rerouting and service cuts would isolate seniors, strand students, and hurt businesses. Liu’s stance: the redesign prioritizes cost-cutting over real improvements. The MTA insists the plan means more and faster service, but Liu and local riders remain unconvinced. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Queens pol pushes back against MTA plans to redesign borough bus routes, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-22

Senator John Liu slams the MTA’s Queens bus overhaul. He says cuts will strand riders, raise costs, and choke access. Liu demands answers. Riders face longer waits, more transfers, and higher fares. The MTA claims better service. Riders see only risk.

On July 22, 2024, State Senator John Liu, representing District 16 and serving on the Senate's transportation committee, publicly opposed the MTA’s pending redesign of Queens bus routes. In a letter to MTA CEO Janno Lieber, Liu wrote, 'I demand the MTA explain how this plan is overall an increase and expansion of bus service in Queens as opposed to an actually disguised cost reduction measure.' Liu highlighted the planned elimination of the QM3 bus and reductions to the QM5, warning of increased wait times and higher fares for commuters. He argued that rerouting and service cuts would isolate seniors, strand students, and hurt businesses. Liu’s stance: the redesign prioritizes cost-cutting over real improvements. The MTA insists the plan means more and faster service, but Liu and local riders remain unconvinced. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Queens pol pushes back against MTA plans to redesign borough bus routes, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-22

A van struck a Ford SUV near 39th Avenue. A woman in front suffered a head wound. A young man in back could not move his leg. Blood pooled. Engines cooled. Both passengers remained trapped by their belts.

According to the police report, a van collided with a Ford SUV on College Point Boulevard near 39th Avenue in Queens. The crash left two passengers in the SUV injured: a 49-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head injuries, while a 21-year-old man in the rear seat sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. The report describes, 'The woman in front took the blow to her head. The young man behind could not move his leg. Belts held them in place. Blood pooled. Engines cooled.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both injured passengers and does not cite any specific driver error. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in crashes involving larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Nine greenway gaps in Eastern Queens remain untouched. Six are fully funded. Three lack $25 million. The Parks Department blames slow progress on agency overlap. Cyclists and walkers face broken paths and car danger. Advocates and Council Member Ung demand action, not excuses.

This report covers the ongoing delay in completing the Eastern Queens Greenway, a project with $40 million allocated but no construction timeline. The Parks Department has not started work on nine segments, despite six being fully funded. Council Member Sandra Ung has prioritized funding for her district’s portion, stating, 'I am proud that today nearly the entire greenway through District 20 is fully funded.' Advocates like John Kelly and Joby Jacob push for transparency and urgency, warning, 'Now is the time to ensure that this great work isn't watered down or indefinitely delayed.' The Parks Department cites multi-agency involvement for the holdup. Meanwhile, existing paths crumble, forcing cyclists and pedestrians into traffic. The lack of progress leaves vulnerable road users exposed and the promise of safe passage unfulfilled.

• Parks Dept. Has Money But No Timeline to Finish Eastern Queens Greenway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19

A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made an improper U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The crash caused pain and shock. Police cited improper passing and turning by the sedan as contributing factors in Queens at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and was not ejected, but suffered significant injury. No damage was reported to either vehicle despite the impact occurring at the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Transit advocates and unions demand a Flatbush Avenue bus lane. Mayor Adams stalls. Council Members Hudson and Joseph back the plan. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Working-class New Yorkers bear the brunt. The city delays. Streets stay dangerous. Justice deferred.

On July 10, 2024, a coalition of transit advocates and labor unions renewed calls for a Flatbush Avenue bus lane. The campaign, not tied to a specific council bill, has drawn support from Council Members Crystal Hudson and Rita Joseph. The matter, described as a 'no-brainer solution,' highlights slow bus speeds—often under 5 mph—and the urgent need for safer, faster transit. Jolyse Race of Riders Alliance stressed the economic justice at stake, noting bus riders earn half as much as car owners. Mayor Eric Adams has withheld support, citing community engagement and raising concerns about gentrification. The Department of Transportation's plans have stalled under his administration. Healthcare workers and union leaders spoke of missed shifts and unreliable service. Advocates now plan to survey bus riders to show support. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the campaign centers the needs of vulnerable bus riders and pedestrians.

• Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10

An e-scooter driver in Queens was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding. The 33-year-old male was semiconscious after the crash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no vehicle damage or impact details were recorded.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 1:25 AM. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report states the driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The vehicle, an e-scooter traveling east and going straight ahead, showed no damage or point of impact. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified in the report. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the lack of recorded collision damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided at Blossom Avenue in Queens. Both drivers and a child passenger suffered injuries. The crash involved improper turning, failure to yield, and driver distraction. Injuries included neck and back trauma, leaving victims in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blossom Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight. The report cites driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A 9-year-old rear passenger was injured with back trauma and shock, secured by a lap belt. Both female drivers were injured—one with neck injuries and shock, the other with unknown injuries and shock. Vehicle damage was sustained to the left front bumper of the U-turning sedan and the right front bumper of the straight-traveling sedan. The report highlights driver errors as primary contributing factors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 68-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining pain and shock at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Union Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens around 7:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the SUV at the time. The collision highlights a failure of the driver to yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Toyota sedan turned left on 32nd Avenue and struck a 77-year-old woman crossing with the light. The car’s front bumper caught her head-on. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. Driver inattention marked the crash.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old woman was crossing 32nd Avenue at an intersection, walking with the signal, when a Toyota sedan making a left turn struck her head-on. The report states the vehicle’s front bumper hit her directly, causing severe bleeding from her head. The woman remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was reportedly distracted at the time of the collision. The police narrative confirms the pedestrian was crossing with the light, emphasizing that driver error—specifically distraction—led to the impact. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries in a Queens crash. The collision occurred on 41 Avenue, with impact to the bike's center back end. Police cite pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on 41 Avenue in Queens at 3:30 p.m. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle and the e-bike, which was traveling east and impacted at the center back end. The report attributes the contributing factor to "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the vulnerable road user. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike. The data reveals a collision scenario where the rider’s confusion played a role, underscoring risks faced by cyclists in Queens traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped traveling north on Main Street hit a 16-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The teen suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Main Street in Queens struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The moped’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not cited for any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old man suffered back contusions in a Queens collision involving a tow truck and two SUVs. The impact centered on the back ends of parked vehicles. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 9:00 AM in Queens near 127-27 Willets Point Boulevard involving a tow truck and two parked SUVs. The impact was centered on the back ends of the vehicles. A 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining back contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or violations cited. The vehicles involved included a licensed tow truck driver from New Jersey and two parked SUVs from New York. The pedestrian's role and injury are documented, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face in multi-vehicle collisions even when vehicles are stationary or moving slowly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City hall wants to strip red tape from open streets. The plan slashes insurance demands and trains new groups. Advocates say high costs and paperwork choke car-free events. The move could revive lost corridors and let more New Yorkers reclaim the road.

On June 18, 2024, Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu released a report proposing major reforms to New York City's open streets program. The plan, highlighted in the report 'Realm of Possibility,' aims to 'lift some of the bureaucratic and cost hurdles faced by the largely volunteer open streets groups.' Key elements include lowering or waiving liability insurance for small events, standardizing maintenance agreements, and launching a 'Public Space Academy' to train organizers. Jim Burke, organizer for 34th Avenue, called for removing barriers to make the program equitable. Gib Veconi of Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council and Jackson Chabot of Open Plans both praised the reforms, citing burdensome permit processes and high costs as threats to open streets. The proposal responds to advocates' warnings that city policies have stifled car-free spaces, risking the loss of vital corridors for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Someday, You May be Able to Activate Open Streets with Fewer City Hurdles, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

A 66-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed 33 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2015 Acura SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, was making a left turn on 33 Avenue when it struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, and the vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated knee. Police cited the sedan driver for following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended an e-bike on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 8:00 PM. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries to his knee and lower leg, including fractures and dislocation. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's failure to maintain distance. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no rider error was cited. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, confirming a rear-end crash dynamic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04