No More Bodies for Northern Boulevard

A Mercedes SUV hit a 60-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue. The impact split his head. Blood pooled on the hot pavement. The SUV showed no mark. The man stayed conscious, motionless, as traffic moved around him.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes SUV while crossing 41st Avenue, near Flushing, according to the police report. The report states the man was crossing without a signal when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious, lying still on the pavement. Blood pooled at the scene. The SUV bore no visible damage. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both driver and pedestrian. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the violent impact and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and left unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2017 sedan traveling westbound on Northern Boulevard near Main Street in Queens at 9:50 a.m. The driver, an unlicensed male, was going straight ahead when the vehicle's center front end impacted the pedestrian. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when struck, resulting in a severe head injury and unconsciousness. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a 13-year-old boy head-on as he crossed Parsons Boulevard. His body was crushed, yet he stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street offered no protection. No driver errors were cited in the report.

A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a northbound SUV while crossing Parsons Boulevard, according to the police report. The boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The collision occurred as the boy was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and not at an intersection. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any explicit driver error such as 'Failure to Yield.' The narrative underscores that 'the street offered no protection.' The focus remains on the impact and the lack of systemic safeguards for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup rolled west on 43rd Avenue. A 53-year-old woman stepped into its path. Metal struck flesh. She was crushed from head to toe, left conscious but broken in the street.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck was traveling west on 43rd Avenue near 164th Street when it struck a 53-year-old woman. The narrative states, 'A Ford pickup rolled west. A 53-year-old woman stepped into the street, outside the crosswalk. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke beneath the weight. She lay conscious, crushed from head to toe.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as 'crush injuries' to her entire body, with the victim remaining conscious after impact. The police data records the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no details on specific driver errors or external conditions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck, which continued straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal force of the vehicle and the systemic exposure of pedestrians to danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Union Street in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Union Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 5:31 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Honda SUV, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. No pedestrian behavior was listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and sedan collided on 160 Street in Queens. The sedan, starting from parking, struck the SUV going straight ahead. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured shoulder. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 160 Street in Queens. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it collided with a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. An 18-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated upper arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to serious injury for a vulnerable vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered a chest fracture after an SUV struck him on Main Street. The collision involved driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Main Street involving a Station Wagon/SUV and an E-Bike. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was injured with a chest fracture and remained conscious. The report cites the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to the chest area. The E-Bike driver was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both vehicles, with the SUV impacting the left front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors on the part of the SUV operator as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, face-first. He flew forward, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding hard, his body sprawled on the street. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue near Parsons Boulevard when he collided with the back of a parked SUV. The report states the e-bike rider 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' resulting in the rider being ejected and landing face-first on the pavement. The report describes 'blood pooled on the pavement' and notes the rider was 'conscious' but suffering from 'severe bleeding.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed, steel, and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when a sedan struck his left rear bumper on College Point Boulevard. The scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield and improper lane use as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on College Point Boulevard in Queens. A sedan traveling southbound struck the left rear bumper of an e-scooter making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The e-scooter sustained no damage, but the sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to yield and improper lane maneuvers in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Northern Boulevard. Drivers slowed or stopped, but following too closely caused rear-end impacts. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash exposed risks of tailgating in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 on Northern Boulevard involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling west. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. Each vehicle was slowing or stopping before impact. The first SUV was struck at its center back end by the sedan, which itself was hit at its center front end by another SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of the sedan, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity rated at level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distances, leading to a chain collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan traveling north on Whitestone Expressway. The impact injured a 26-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway when the trailing vehicle collided with the right rear bumper of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' listed as the contributing factor. The collision caused injuries to a 26-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the lead vehicle. She sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the lead vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs and a sedan collided in a chain-reaction crash on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe speed caused the pileup. A 31-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway shortly after midnight involving four SUVs and one sedan all traveling south. The crash was triggered by unsafe speed, as cited in the contributing factors. Multiple vehicles were stopped or slowing in traffic when the collision happened. A 31-year-old female driver, occupant of one SUV, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report notes the point of impact as center back end for some vehicles and center front end for others, indicating a rear-end chain reaction. Driver error in maintaining safe speed and distance in traffic was the primary cause, with no victim fault or pedestrian involvement reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south collided with a parked SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and internal complaints. Police cited improper turning as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 14 Road near 119 Street in Queens at 2:24 a.m. A 39-year-old male moped driver was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked Kia SUV. The moped was traveling straight south when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The driver sustained facial injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported in the SUV, which was stationary at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman crossing Kissena Boulevard was struck by a westbound Bobcat. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, but the pedestrian suffered bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kissena Boulevard near Oak Avenue in Queens at 11:13 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a Bobcat traveling westbound, which impacted her at the center front end. The report notes the pavement was slippery, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The Bobcat driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not cite failure to yield or other driver errors but highlights the hazardous road condition as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is not listed as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on 155 Street in Queens. Both drivers were women. One suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision resulted from a failure to yield right-of-way, damaging the left front quarter panel and bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on 155 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. Both vehicles were Hyundai models from 2011. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to collision. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of yielding failures at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn at unsafe speed. The impact struck the bike’s right side, causing upper arm contusions. The driver’s failure to control speed led to the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 158 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens at 8:23 p.m. The SUV was making a left turn traveling north when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel hitting the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor on the driver’s part. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the SUV at the time. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided head-on on 25 Road in Queens. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness, contributing to the crash.

At 6:01 AM on 25 Road in Queens, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided front-to-front, according to the police report. The sedan was traveling west while the pick-up truck was parked facing east. The 25-year-old male sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver-related medical event. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver error related to loss of consciousness was central to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV, moving too fast, struck a stopped Honda on Utopia Parkway. Metal screamed. A 73-year-old man, belted in, suffered crushing injuries. The afternoon stilled as bodies and steel absorbed the force. Speed left its mark.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling south on Utopia Parkway at an unsafe speed collided with the rear of a stopped Honda SUV. The crash occurred in the early afternoon. The report states, 'A Dodge SUV, speeding south, slammed into a stopped Honda. Metal groaned.' The 73-year-old male driver of the Honda, who was wearing his seatbelt, sustained crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the collision. The impact was severe enough to cause significant damage to both vehicles, with the Dodge's left front bumper striking the Honda's center back end. No actions or errors are attributed to the injured driver in the report. The focus remains on the danger posed by excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at a Queens intersection when a northbound sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The collision impacted the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee, leaving him conscious with contusions. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Union Street at the intersection with 35 Avenue in Queens, following the crossing signal, when a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north struck him. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim errors were listed as contributing factors, underscoring the driver’s failure to yield as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.

According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15