No More Bodies for Northern Boulevard

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on College Point Boulevard. The sedan struck the moped’s front end, causing severe trauma despite the rider’s helmet. Driver inexperience was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on College Point Boulevard in Queens. A sedan traveling north struck the front center of a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report notes the moped rider was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was cited for driver inexperience, which contributed to the collision. The sedan impacted the moped’s front end with its left rear quarter panel. The moped sustained no vehicle damage, highlighting the severity of the rider’s ejection and injuries. No other contributing factors were specified. This crash underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old female e-bike rider was ejected and sustained full-body injuries including a concussion. The crash occurred on Main Street in Queens when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, striking the rider’s right side and causing severe trauma.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 4:00 PM on Main Street near Peck Avenue in Queens. The injured party was a 60-year-old female e-bike rider traveling westbound who was ejected upon impact. The collision involved a vehicle traveling northbound that struck the e-bike on the right side doors with its left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The bicyclist suffered injuries to her entire body and was unconscious with a concussion. The report notes no safety equipment used by the rider. The vehicle had no occupants and was going straight ahead before impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bike in Queens. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver error in turning maneuvers at 45 Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 45 Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a 10-year-old male bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash, identifying driver error as the primary cause. The bicyclist was not ejected and no other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two teenagers suffered bruises and neck and back injuries in a Queens crash. A sedan driven by a distracted 17-year-old collided with another vehicle disregarding traffic control. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 120 Street near 15 Avenue in Queens at 18:50. The collision involved two sedans traveling east and north, respectively. The 17-year-old female driver of the eastbound Honda sedan was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The other vehicle's driver disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. The 17-year-old driver sustained back contusions and bruises, while a 14-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered neck contusions. Both occupants were conscious, properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front end damage. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and failure to obey traffic controls—as key factors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured three passengers, all suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. All victims were restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided at 17:50. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Three passengers were injured, each conscious and wearing lap belts, sustaining whiplash and injuries to the entire body. The injured include a 49-year-old male right rear passenger, a 26-year-old male left rear passenger, and a 51-year-old female front passenger. None were ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the drivers' improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 7 PM on 128 Street. The front of one struck the left side of the other. An 8-year-old passenger and a 33-year-old driver suffered contusions and neck and shoulder injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:00 on 128 Street involving two sedans traveling north and east. The Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan driven by a male with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the center front end of the Lexus and the left side doors of the Honda. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the collision. An 8-year-old female passenger in the Honda, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained with a lap belt, sustained neck contusions and bruises. The 33-year-old male driver of the Honda, also wearing a lap belt, suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors related to traffic control disregard as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on Horace Harding Expressway. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:19 on Horace Harding Expressway involving a 2022 Lexus SUV and a 27-year-old male e-bike rider. The SUV driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, while the e-bike was making a right turn southwest. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' both cited twice. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction and close following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A KIA sedan reversed near 26th Avenue. Its bumper struck a 78-year-old woman standing off the roadway. Her body crushed, pain unyielding. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The street stayed indifferent.

According to the police report, a KIA sedan backed up near 208-11 26th Avenue in Queens at 14:53. The vehicle struck a 78-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. The report states, 'A KIA sedan backed up. No damage to the car. A 78-year-old woman stood off the roadway. The bumper found her. Her whole body crushed. She stayed conscious. The pain did not let go.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The data makes clear: driver error—specifically unsafe backing—directly led to severe injury for a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck a northbound e-bike on 162 Street in Queens. The 15-year-old e-bike rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The SUV's right rear quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda SUV traveling east on 162 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 15-year-old male, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists the e-bike rider's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving are cited. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet use or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck rammed a northbound pickup on Whitestone Expressway. Metal folded, glass burst, three young adults trapped inside. Neck bones cracked. The truck’s nose caved, the pickup’s rear torn open. All survived, but the scars will linger.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck struck the rear of a northbound Ford pickup truck on Whitestone Expressway at 8:37 a.m. The report states, 'A diesel truck slammed into a northbound Ford pickup. The truck’s nose folded. The pickup’s rear tore open.' Three young adults inside the pickup—ages 20, 27, and 29—suffered severe neck crush injuries. None were ejected; all remained strapped in as the vehicle crumpled around them. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. The force of the impact left the pickup’s right rear bumper destroyed and the truck’s front end mangled. The data makes clear: driver error behind the wheel of the tractor truck led to devastating injuries for the pickup’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Horace Harding Expressway in the evening. The driver changing lanes struck the rear of a sedan traveling straight. The lane-changing driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Horace Harding Expressway involving two sedans traveling east. One driver was changing lanes and impacted the right front bumper of her vehicle with the left rear bumper of the other sedan, which was going straight ahead. The driver who changed lanes was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. She was injured, sustaining neck injuries and was in shock, but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver sped down 29 Avenue, striking another sedan head-on. The collision threw a 23-year-old female driver into back injury and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front-end damage, revealing the violent impact of inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 29 Avenue in Queens at 17:05. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one striking the other’s right side doors and suffering center front-end damage. The 23-year-old female driver of the Hyundai sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the female driver. Both drivers were licensed, and the collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage indicate a failure to maintain control and attention. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors that led to the violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15