No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Oct 27 - A 43-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 32 Avenue near Leavitt Street in Queens at 10:58 AM. A 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2019 Honda SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. There was no visible damage to the vehicle, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - SUV swung a U-turn on Kissena Blvd. It struck an e-bike moving straight. Two on the e-bike thrown, hurt. Knees, neck, shock. Police cite improper turn, failure to yield.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a U-turn on Kissena Blvd at Sanford Ave and struck an e-bike traveling straight. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left front. Two e-bike riders were injured: a 59-year-old female rear passenger, partially ejected, suffered knee and leg injuries; a 52-year-old male driver, also partially ejected, suffered neck injuries. Both were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the SUV driver's errors. No contributing factors were assigned to the e-bike riders. The crash underscores the danger of improper turns and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - Two pedestrians, aged 75 and 82, were struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way, hitting both and causing knee and lower leg injuries with bruises.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Northern Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection with Union Street. Both pedestrians, aged 75 and 82, were crossing with the signal but were injured due to the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruises to the pedestrians' knees and lower legs. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Lexus SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error. Both victims remained conscious but sustained injury severity level 3, highlighting the serious consequences of the driver's negligence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 74-year-old bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and partial ejection after a distracted SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way on Union Street. The SUV struck the bike’s front end while changing lanes, leaving the cyclist in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:51 on Union Street involving a 2022 SUV and a 74-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV driver was changing lanes northbound and struck the bicyclist, who was also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries, reporting pain and nausea and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the SUV, while the bike’s front end was damaged. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger from inattentive lane changes and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A sedan hit a 47-year-old man crossing Franklin Avenue. The man suffered arm abrasions. The car showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors. No driver errors cited.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan while crossing Franklin Avenue in Queens. The impact came at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Injury severity was classified as level 3. The sedan, a 2018 Lexus, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and do not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report notes the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but does not list this as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A Nissan SUV starting in traffic collided with an e-scooter traveling north on Main Street. The e-scooter passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Main Street involving a 2023 Nissan SUV and an e-scooter. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling north, was starting in traffic when the collision happened at the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The e-scooter, also traveling north, was struck at its center front end. The injured party was a 35-year-old female passenger on the e-scooter who sustained abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. This highlights the critical role of driver error in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - An SUV parked on Sanford Avenue struck an eastbound e-bike, injuring the female cyclist. The impact hit the bike's front center and the SUV's left side doors. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock, highlighting a failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2004 GMC SUV was parked on Sanford Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Mexico, and the crash occurred at 10:43 AM in Queens, zip code 11355.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A bus struck a 36-year-old woman crossing 34 Avenue near Union Street. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a factor. The bus’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 34 Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman crossing near Union Street at 6:16 AM. The pedestrian was injured in the head and rendered unconscious, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.

According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 18 - A 3-year-old girl suffered a head abrasion after a collision with a northbound bike on Linden Place in Queens. The child was not in the roadway. According to the police report, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a northbound bike on Linden Place, Queens, around 8:00 AM. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report states the pedestrian was not in the roadway but notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part. The bike was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the bike properly. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report focuses on pedestrian confusion as the sole contributing factor, with no mention of crossing signals or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.

On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.

• Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17

Sep 12 - A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A 29-year-old man walked along Van Wyck Expressway. A southbound car struck him near midnight. His head crushed, body broken, life ended in the dark. No crosswalk, no name, just the engine’s howl and a man lost.

A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed on Van Wyck Expressway near midnight, according to the police report. The report states the man was 'walking along the highway with traffic' when a southbound car struck him. The narrative details, 'His head crushed. Body broken. No crosswalk. No name. Just the dark, the engine’s howl, and a man who didn’t make it home.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The victim was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead, southbound. The report does not specify any driver actions or errors, but the impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The focus remains on the deadly interaction between car and pedestrian in a place built for speed, not for people.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19