No More Bodies for Northern Boulevard

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-scooter on 35 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, partially ejected and injured in the lower leg, suffered shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, at 10:45 a.m. on 35 Avenue, a sedan traveling southwest made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter head-on. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the direct collision impact. The report focuses on the sedan driver’s errors as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old woman driving eastbound on Cross Island Parkway lost consciousness, crashing into a parked SUV. She sustained whole-body injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female driver traveling eastbound on Cross Island Parkway lost consciousness while operating her 2022 SUV. This medical event caused her to collide with a parked 2017 SUV, impacting the left front bumper and quarter panel of the vehicles. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, but remained conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured shoulder and partial ejection after a side impact with an SUV on Willets Point Boulevard. Both vehicles traveled west when the SUV passed too closely, striking the motorcycle's front center and injuring the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens at 16:24. A 32-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing only a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The motorcycle, traveling west, was struck on its center front end by a 2021 SUV also traveling west. The SUV impacted the motorcycle on its right side doors, damaging its right front quarter panel. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights dangerous passing maneuvers by the SUV driver leading to severe injury of the vulnerable motorcycle rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist riding east on 43 Avenue suffered abrasions after a 2022 Volvo SUV backing northward hit him on the right rear quarter panel. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike and injured the rider’s entire body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 on 43 Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2022 Volvo SUV was backing north when the vehicle struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in vehicle maneuvering. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This collision highlights the danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Clintonville Street in Queens. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash that struck the left side doors of one vehicle. A 23-year-old female driver suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Clintonville Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling southeast and south. Both drivers were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical factor leading to the collision. The impact hit the left side doors of the Hyundai sedan, driven by a 23-year-old female who was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The other vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, sustained front-end damage. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant. The collision underscores the dangers of failing to yield in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck on its right side by an eastbound sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:35 on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens involving a southbound 2022 Toyota SUV and an eastbound 2019 Nissan sedan. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors by the sedan's center front end. The SUV carried six occupants; a 57-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain distance as the cause. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A sedan traveling west was slowing or stopping when it rear-ended an e-bike also traveling west. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee and lower leg. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no rider behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The sedan’s point of impact was the center back end, while the e-bike’s front center was struck, confirming the rear-end collision dynamic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.

A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turned left at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue. A woman on a bike, age sixty-three, pedaled west. Steel struck flesh. She flew, her head hit pavement. She died alone, her bicycle twisted beside her.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn at the corner of 41st Avenue and Bowne Street in Queens when it struck a 63-year-old woman riding her bicycle westbound. The report states the SUV's driver was inattentive or distracted at the moment of impact. The cyclist was ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The narrative notes, 'Her head struck pavement. She died there, alone on the asphalt, her bike crumpled beside her.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention, especially during turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-back on Cross Island Parkway. Three occupants suffered injuries, including shoulder, neck, and head trauma. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound, sustaining shock and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway around 12:47 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound collided, with one vehicle impacting the center front end of the other’s left rear bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2021 BMW SUV driven by a licensed male, struck the rear of a 2013 Lexus SUV, also driven by a licensed male. Three occupants were injured: the BMW driver, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries; the Lexus driver, with head injuries; and a front passenger in the Lexus, who sustained neck injuries. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each occupant experienced shock and moderate injury severity. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV crashed into the back of a city bus on Union Street. The SUV’s front crumpled. The 63-year-old driver suffered head trauma and crushed limbs. The bus stood firm. Following too closely led to blood and metal.

A violent collision unfolded on Union Street when a Lexus SUV rear-ended a city bus, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled north. The SUV’s front end folded, and its sole occupant—a 63-year-old man—remained conscious despite sustaining head trauma and crush injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the SUV driver. The bus, a 2016 New Flyer, showed no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances and proper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn on Kissena Boulevard, colliding with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in Queens’ streets.

According to the police report, at 1:45 AM on Kissena Boulevard in Queens, a 2020 Lexus SUV, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to yield or properly observe the bicyclist. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment were noted. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old male passenger on a moped suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and struck the moped’s left front bumper. The collision caused injury without ejection, highlighting improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue at 20:09. A Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, collided with a Baodi moped also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the moped's left front bumper. The 14-year-old male passenger on the moped was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the collision caused damage to both vehicles. The incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes or turns by motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man’s body shattered at the intersection. The car fled. He remained conscious, pain unending. Roosevelt Avenue swallowed the driver’s silence, leaving only broken bones and the echo of impact.

A 39-year-old man was struck and severely injured while crossing at an intersection on Roosevelt Avenue, according to the police report. The narrative states he suffered crush injuries to his entire body yet remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved fled, leaving the man behind, his injuries described as 'entire body' and 'crush injuries.' The police report does not specify the type of vehicle, the direction of travel, or any contributing factors from the driver, but it makes clear the driver left the scene without stopping. No driver errors are explicitly listed in the data, but the act of fleeing after a collision is a grave systemic failure. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report centers the violence of the impact and the abandonment that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered a severe shoulder injury after a collision with a sedan turning left on 20 Avenue in Queens. The rider was partially ejected but conscious, wearing a helmet. The crash involved close passing and other vehicular errors by the drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 20 Avenue in Queens at 3:00 PM. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling west on a 2023 Boss Hoss Cycle, collided with a 2023 Lexus sedan making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors primarily on the motorcycle driver’s part. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were points of impact. The motorcycle driver was helmeted but unlicensed. No victim fault was cited; the focus remains on driver actions and systemic dangers inherent in close passing and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai sedan tore down Cross Island Parkway. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, stayed conscious as crush injuries swept her body. The car’s right front quarter bore the brunt. The night air held the sound.

A Hyundai sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway crashed, inflicting severe crush injuries on its sole occupant, a 30-year-old woman. According to the police report, the vehicle's right front quarter panel sustained heavy damage. The driver remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, but suffered injuries described as spreading through her entire body. The report states the driver was licensed and alone in the car. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. The narrative notes, 'A Hyundai sedan slammed hard on its right front. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, stayed conscious. Her seatbelt held. Her bones did not. Crush injuries spread through her body like fire through dry grass.' No other vehicles or road users are named in the report, and no driver errors are specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Parsons Boulevard in Queens injured a 28-year-old male sedan driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite failure to yield and disregarded traffic control as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2009 Lexus SUV traveling east and a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15