Northern Boulevard Bleeds: City Inaction Kills, Again

Two sedans collided at 146 Street and 58 Avenue in Queens. The left side of one vehicle struck the front of the other. A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near 58 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Two sedans traveling south and west collided, with impact on the left side doors of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the westbound vehicle. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. A 20-year-old male driver, occupant of one vehicle, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was restrained by a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a motorcycle from behind on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 3:00 PM. A sedan traveling westward struck the left front quarter panel of a parked motorcycle, also facing west. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing up on 137 Street in Queens. The impact fractured and dislocated her elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 137 Street and 32 Avenue in Queens at 13:08. The 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west was backing up and struck her at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow and lower arm, with injury severity rated 3. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle had no occupants and sustained damage at the center back end. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield while reversing in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan traveling north on 18 Avenue struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:58 AM on 18 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling north collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report also notes some confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist but places primary responsibility on the driver’s failure to yield. The sedan was occupied by three people, and the driver held a permit license. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 15-year-old in-line skater suffered a fractured elbow after being hit by an eastbound SUV on 159 Street. The skater was injured off intersection while moving in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male in-line skater was injured on 159 Street at 8:03 p.m. The skater was located off an intersection and was performing 'other actions in roadway' when struck by a 2018 SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The skater sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The skater's contributing factors were marked as unspecified. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 77-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Northern Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her with its left front bumper, causing abrasions and a serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Northern Boulevard involving a 2021 BMW SUV traveling west. The driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 77-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report notes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and limited view as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns, especially when visibility is obstructed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Three SUVs tore north on Cross Island Parkway. Metal slammed metal. Glass exploded. Four men, ages seventeen to forty-four, crushed in their seats. Belts held. Bones broke. Speed carved pain into steel. All awake. All broken.

On Cross Island Parkway, three SUVs collided in a violent chain-reaction, leaving four men aged 17 to 44 with severe crush injuries. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling northbound when the crash occurred at 19:50. The report describes the scene: 'Three SUVs, metal to metal. A hard strike. Glass burst. Four men, ages 17 to 44, crushed in their seats. Belts held them tight. All awake. All broken. Speed carved the pain into steel.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' This systemic danger—drivers operating at speeds too high for control—directly led to the catastrophic injuries. No other contributing factors were cited for the victims. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured occupants, who were all restrained by seatbelts at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs crashed on 153 Street in Queens. One driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, striking the other vehicle going straight. Both drivers suffered injuries, including whiplash and shock, with front-end vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on 153 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV was traveling eastbound going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn westbound. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver making the left turn. The collision impacted the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the left-turning vehicle. Both drivers were injured; the female driver of the eastbound SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and harness. The male driver making the left turn was in shock with unknown bodily injuries, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. Neither occupant was ejected. The report identifies driver error in yielding as the critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 72-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:12 AM on 56 Avenue near 152 Street in Queens. A Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor, placing responsibility on the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing location. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield, causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck the back of a slowing dump truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited passing and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 7:00 AM. A sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a slowing or stopping dump truck also heading west. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured across his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. The dump truck driver was licensed and slowing at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of insufficient spacing and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A southbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on 31 Road in Queens. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries including head and back trauma. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:36 on 31 Road near the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. A southbound SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of a southbound sedan. The sedan carried two occupants: a female driver and a female front passenger. Both occupants were injured, with the driver sustaining head abrasions and the passenger suffering back contusions. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was alone and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report attributes the crash to the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, citing "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle hit her with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 37 Avenue in Queens struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, resulting in injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of contusions and bruises. The report does not list any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any pedestrian contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas and the serious injuries that can result from vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A northbound SUV was struck from behind by a truck on Clearview Expressway. The impact injured the front passenger, causing knee and lower leg trauma and a concussion. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 on Clearview Expressway when a northbound truck rear-ended a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 28-year-old male front passenger who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on the Whitestone Expressway. The sedan’s 22-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision between two northbound vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 17:20. A northbound pick-up truck collided with the center back end of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pick-up truck sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at the center back end. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A box truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway. The impact caused neck injuries to the SUV driver and a right rear passenger. Police cited following too closely and slippery pavement as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 1 p.m. A box truck, traveling westbound, collided with the center back end of a 2021 Chevrolet SUV also moving west. The truck's front end struck the SUV's rear, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male, and a 31-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat both suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Police identified 'Following Too Closely' by the truck driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors, along with slippery pavement conditions, as contributing causes. The report highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A bus turning left on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northeast on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The report explicitly cites the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The bus, carrying five occupants, showed no vehicle damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a rear-end collision on Franklin Avenue in Queens. The crash involved two sedans traveling south, with one vehicle following too closely and striking the other’s left rear bumper. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:09 on Franklin Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end impact on the lead vehicle’s left rear bumper. The driver of the lead sedan, a 37-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and was reported in shock. She was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error in maintaining proper spacing. Both drivers held valid New York licenses, and the trailing vehicle was slowing or stopping before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan traveling south on Cross Island Parkway overturned after striking the left front quarter panel. The 26-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. Police cite unsafe speed and slippery pavement as causes.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver operating a 2009 Infiniti sedan was traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway at 10:05 AM when the vehicle overturned. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the abdomen and pelvis. The report identifies "Unsafe Speed" and "Pavement Slippery" as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle damage was severe, resulting in the car overturning. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement; the crash was caused by driver errors and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An 84-year-old woman was struck by a charter bus making a left turn on Main Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries to the victim.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 on Main Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A charter bus carrying 44 passengers was making a left turn when it struck an 84-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites the bus driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bus's point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The victim's crossing without a signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2012 vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in intersections with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A cyclist suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan passed too closely on 149 Place in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred. The cyclist remained conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to the lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on 149 Place near 38 Avenue in Queens. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling north, collided with impact at their center front ends. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the cyclist. The cyclist, a 37-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was using 'Other' safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior. The driver errors centered on the sedan's unsafe passing maneuver, highlighting systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17