No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Sep 1 - A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Two SUVs collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens, injuring a 64-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured driver suffered head trauma and incoherence.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:12 AM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west collided, with one vehicle's left rear quarter panel impacting the other's right front quarter panel. The 64-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a possible medical condition affecting driver performance. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A moped turning left collided with an SUV traveling south on 35 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-right bumper damage. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on 35 Avenue in Queens involving a 2013 Hyundai SUV traveling south and a moped making a left turn traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was also noted to have driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers, indicating a collision during the moped's left turn maneuver. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 13 - An 82-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a bus hit her at a Queens intersection. The bus, traveling west on Main Street, impacted the pedestrian crossing without signal or crosswalk. The victim remained conscious despite serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nova bus traveling west on Main Street in Queens struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near 37 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the bus's right front quarter panel made contact. The victim sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene, complaining of contusions and bruises. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without clear driver fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight on 37 Avenue in Queens. The 27-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected, suffering head abrasions. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 9:24 AM on 37 Avenue in Queens, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it struck an e-scooter traveling straight south. The e-scooter rider, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan operator. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment and was riding on the vehicle's outside, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, but the collision caused serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - A 28-year-old woman crashed her sedan on Whitestone Expressway. She was unlicensed, distracted, and speeding. She suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver crashed her 2017 Mercedes sedan while heading north on Whitestone Expressway. She was unlicensed. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The driver was not ejected but suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, along with abrasions. Injury severity was classified as level 3. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A distracted lane change on Van Wyck Expressway sent a woman to the hospital with back injuries. Two sedans collided. Impact was sharp. Distraction and unsafe movement caused the crash.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 21:19. A 29-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck another sedan while changing lanes. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Kia sedan's left front bumper hit the Ford sedan's right rear bumper. The injured driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejections were reported. The data points to distraction and unsafe lane change as the primary causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - 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 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A three-vehicle crash on Union Street in Queens left a 3-year-old child driver injured with neck whiplash. All vehicles were SUVs traveling westbound. The child was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused left front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the collision involved three vehicles—two SUVs and one sedan—all traveling westbound on Union Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 3:45 p.m. The impact points included the left front bumper of one SUV, the left rear bumper of another SUV, and the center back end of a sedan. A 3-year-old female occupant, identified as a driver in the report, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or violations. The child was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The vehicles were all moving straight ahead prior to impact, indicating a chain collision. The report does not attribute fault to the child driver or note any pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A pick-up truck struck a box truck from behind on the Van Wyck Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely and driver distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway at 8:30 AM. A pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a box truck going southeast. The point of impact was the center back end of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the box truck. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver and front passenger both sustained neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as 3. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The box truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the pick-up truck's center back end, while the box truck showed no damage. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 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

Jul 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

Jul 21 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - 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

Jul 15 - A 23-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck the rear of a chassis cab truck. Both vehicles were slowing when the SUV failed to keep distance and collided from behind on the Van Wyck Expressway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway at 7:30 AM. A 2014 Dodge SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2015 chassis cab truck also traveling north. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Keep Right,' contributing directly to the collision. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it hit the truck’s rear, damaging the SUV’s center back end and the truck’s right front bumper. A 23-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors on the SUV’s part without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19