No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Aug 2 - Two SUVs collided at Bowne Street and Beech Avenue. Four people were injured, including a 4-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. All complained of whiplash.

Two drivers in sport‑utility vehicles collided at Bowne Street and Beech Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured: a 4‑year‑old boy, a 6‑year‑old girl, a 39‑year‑old woman driver and a 40‑year‑old woman passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. The BMW was traveling west and showed center‑front damage. The Toyota was traveling north and had right‑side damage. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Union Street and 41 Avenue in Queens and hit a 17-year-old in-line skater in the intersection. The teen suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in a 2021 sedan turned left at Union Street and 41 Avenue in Queens and hit a 17-year-old in-line skater in the intersection. The teen was conscious and suffered a neck injury and whiplash. "According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling issues were cited for the skater.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 30 - A sedan driver turning left hit a 55-year-old woman crossing 38 Ave at Bowne St with the signal in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the driver was licensed and the vehicle was registered in Virginia. A 55-year-old woman was crossing 38 Ave at Bowne St in Queens with the signal when a sedan making a left turn hit her. She sustained a head injury and had minor bleeding. Police list both contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report records the driver's pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and the vehicle's point of impact as 'Center Front End.' The pedestrian was in shock at the scene. No driver errors are specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.

On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.

• Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan hit a 49-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Colden Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and a minor burn and went into shock. A 77-year-old female occupant was also hurt.

A driver in a sedan hit a 49-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Colden Street in Queens on July 25, 2025, at about 1:15 p.m. She sustained hip and upper leg injuries, a minor burn, and went into shock. A 77-year-old female occupant in the car was also hurt. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and not in the roadway when the crash occurred." The driver was traveling south. The police report lists no contributing factors and no driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - SUV turned wrong on Prince Street. Elderly driver and front passenger hurt. Neck and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn and driver distraction. Pain, shock, and nausea followed.

An SUV making a right turn on Prince Street in Queens struck with its front end. According to the police report, the crash left the 80-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering chest and neck injuries, pain, and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes both injured occupants wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - The driver of an e-bike disregarded traffic control and hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Main St and 40 Rd in Queens. The man suffered an upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men rode the e-bike.

The driver of an e-bike hit a 62-year-old man at Main Street and 40 Road in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Police recorded the e-bike was traveling north and made impact with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to his upper arm; he remained conscious. Two 19-year-old men were occupants on the e-bike. Police listed vehicle damage to the left front bumper. The report does not assign errors to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - Two drivers collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Four people were injured. Police cited driver distraction. A 74-year-old driver reported back pain and whiplash after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Prince Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight. The other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers as the contributing factor. Four people were injured: a 34-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 74-year-old man. The report notes damage to a left front quarter panel and right side doors, and lists back and shoulder injuries and complaints of pain. The 74-year-old driver sustained back injury and whiplash and was belted with a lap belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - SUV slammed right front bumper on Main Street. Alcohol involved. Driver injured. Police report shows danger in Queens. No pedestrians or cyclists listed among the hurt.

A station wagon/SUV crashed on Main Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One male driver, age 35, suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when alcohol mixes with driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - SUV turned left on Union Street. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal hit. One suffered a concussion. The other, a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.

Two pedestrians, both 20, were struck and injured by an SUV making a left turn at Union Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. One suffered a concussion, the other a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 7 - SUV turned left on 37 Ave. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian, crossing with signal, hit and injured. Shoulder torn. Shock followed. System failed her. Streets stayed loud.

A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37 Ave at Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder, and was left in shock. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - City aims to carve bike lanes into 31st Street. Merchants fear lost access. Residents cite danger. DOT points to dozens hurt, two killed. The street stays deadly. The fight over space continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), the NYC Department of Transportation plans to narrow lanes and add bike paths on 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The DOT cites 126 injured vehicle occupants, 33 injured pedestrians, 24 injured cyclists, and two deaths from 2020 to 2024, calling it 'one of the most dangerous streets in Queens.' Business owners warn the changes will block deliveries and threaten livelihoods. Residents worry about access and safety, especially for the elderly and students. The plan highlights the tension between street redesigns and the needs of vulnerable road users.

• City Bike Lane Plan Sparks Queens Clash, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05

Jul 4 - A boy, 15, fell from a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The NYPD is investigating. Two other subway incidents happened that morning.

ABC7 reported on July 4, 2025, that a 15-year-old boy died after falling from the top of a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza station. The article states, "Police say the 15-year-old boy was riding on top of a No. 7 train around 2:45 a.m." and "He fell onto the tracks as it pulled into the Queensboro Plaza station." The NYPD is investigating this and two other incidents: a person struck by a J train and another killed while walking between cars on a No. 2 train. The events highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system and raise questions about platform and train safety.

• Teen Dies Falling From No. 7 Train, ABC7, Published 2025-07-04

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 28 - SUV hit a woman crossing 37th Avenue with the signal. She suffered pelvic injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed busy. Metal met flesh. The system failed her.

A 60-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 37th Avenue at Bowne Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including a fracture. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Blvd near Beech Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver was unhurt.

A sedan and a cyclist collided at Parsons Blvd and Beech Ave in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. The driver of the sedan, a 32-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - Taxi hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Roosevelt Avenue. The teen suffered hip and leg injuries. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets remain harsh for the young and unprotected.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at 135-41 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west. The cyclist was starting in traffic when the crash occurred. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. The crash left the young cyclist in shock, highlighting the risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A sedan struck a moped from behind on Union Street at Barclay Avenue. Two men injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Impact left one ejected, both conscious.

A sedan hit a moped from behind on Union Street near Barclay Avenue in Queens. Two men, ages 39 and 55, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. One moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises. Both drivers were conscious after the collision. The sedan’s front and the moped’s rear took the brunt of the impact. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19