Northern Boulevard Bleeds: City Inaction Kills, Again

A moped driver without a license collided head-on with a sedan stopped in traffic on Kissena Boulevard. The moped sustained front-end damage; its driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's asymmetry.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 in Queens on Kissena Boulevard involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan was stopped in traffic traveling north when the moped, traveling south, struck it head-on at the center front end. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The moped sustained center front end damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The moped driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. The sedan driver was licensed and stopped in traffic, indicating no fault on their part. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck at an intersection on Bowne Street. The driver caused the collision by not yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Bowne Street around 9:13 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian rather than another vehicle or object. The driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond the driver’s failure to yield, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard against the signal was struck by a northbound bus. The pedestrian suffered severe facial injuries and incoherence. Slippery pavement and limited visibility contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at the intersection near 45 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe facial injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and was incoherent after the impact. The report cites the bus driver proceeding straight ahead with no damage to the vehicle, indicating no evasive action or braking impact. Contributing factors include slippery pavement and limited visibility obstructing the driver's view. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not blamed for the crash. The report highlights the systemic danger of limited sightlines and road conditions affecting vehicle control and pedestrian safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after crashing his sedan on 129 Street in Queens. Police report alcohol involvement and driver distraction as key factors. The vehicle struck head-on, causing contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Chevrolet sedan was involved in a crash on 129 Street near 14 Avenue in Queens at 21:19. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The driver suffered a head injury classified as contusion and bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling west on 45 Avenue struck two parked SUVs, injuring its driver. The collision caused head injuries and incoherence. Alcohol involvement was cited, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in this nighttime crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver in a 2012 sedan was traveling west on 45 Avenue in Queens around 10 p.m. when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report notes alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the right front bumper and right side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. This crash underscores the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles, causing serious injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan traveling north on Main Street hit her outside an intersection. The vehicle's front center end collided with the pedestrian, who was conscious but injured. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Lexus sedan traveling north on Main Street in Queens struck her outside an intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's location as 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and her action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield were cited in the report. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided front-to-back. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Two 16-year-old passengers suffered fractures and dislocations to their lower legs. Driver inexperience was cited as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway at 10:56. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with one vehicle impacting the center front end of the other, which sustained center back end damage. The drivers, a licensed male and female from New York, were involved in the crash. Two 16-year-old passengers, one female and one male, were injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating errors by the drivers led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A driver was injured in a crash on 160 Street in Queens. The impact caused facial abrasions. The driver was conscious but hurt. Distraction was a factor in the incident.

A collision occurred on 160 Street in Queens, injuring a 41-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved a BMW sedan and a Subaru SUV. The police noted 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other details about the victims or their actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.

A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.

An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV turning left on Union Street in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2017 BMW SUV made a left turn on Union Street in Queens and struck him at the intersection. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The SUV's center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a sedan struck him on Kissena Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, ignoring traffic control. The impact caused serious trauma and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Kissena Boulevard struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from driver error. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as serious, highlighting the danger posed by the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV struck an e-bike on 11 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs and feet. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both victims were conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on 11 Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling north. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the SUV. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man, and a 35-year-old female passenger were both ejected from the bike. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The crash caused serious injuries but both victims remained conscious. The driver errors noted focus on the SUV's failure to yield, with no other factors specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 72-year-old woman crossing Colden Street with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Colden Street at an intersection with the signal when she was hit by a 2019 SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred on the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.

A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A van making a right turn collided with an SUV merging westbound on Whitestone Expressway. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford van was making a right turn on the Whitestone Expressway when it collided with a 2015 Audi SUV merging westbound. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The van's right front bumper and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old man was struck crossing 132 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Slippery pavement and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 132 Street struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, failed to maintain control on slippery pavement, leading to the collision. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an SUV from behind on Main Street in Queens. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan rear-ended a 2019 Toyota SUV on Main Street in Queens. The sedan carried three male occupants, ages 35 to 47, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The driver and two passengers were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The SUV had one male driver who was licensed in New York. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old driver and a 14-year-old passenger were injured in a crash on Franklin Avenue. The driver was ejected, the passenger partially ejected. The crash involved a police pursuit and a parked SUV struck in the left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a police pursuit involving two vehicles traveling east on Franklin Avenue ended when one vehicle struck a parked SUV on its left rear bumper. The 16-year-old driver, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered head injuries. A 14-year-old passenger, riding outside the vehicle, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Contributing factors included driver inattention and distraction, unsafe speed, and other vehicular factors. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The crash highlights multiple driver errors during a high-speed pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18