No More Bodies for Northern Boulevard

A motorcycle traveling east struck an SUV backing on 154 St in Queens. The motorcyclist, unlicensed and distracted, collided with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash, highlighting driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 154 St in Queens at 13:40. A motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator traveling east, collided with a station wagon/SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old female, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver’s unlicensed status and inattention also contributed to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash underscores critical driver errors including backing without clear path and inattention leading to a violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Northern Blvd in Queens. A 59-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as causes. Impact struck left front quarter panel and right front bumper, injuring the female driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 on Northern Blvd in Queens involving two SUVs traveling west. One driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The female driver was going straight ahead when the male driver, merging, struck her vehicle's left front quarter panel with his right front bumper. The female driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage patterns confirm the collision dynamics. The male driver’s inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic danger in merging maneuvers on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision on Barclay Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Barclay Avenue in Queens at 17:50. A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was not ejected during the crash. The vehicles involved were a bike and a Lexus SUV, both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the Lexus. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 125 Street in Queens, injuring five occupants. The collision involved front-end impacts and left quarter panel damage. Drivers suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 125 Street in Queens at 9:43 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, with one vehicle striking the other's left front bumper and the other sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel. The crash injured five occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 25 to 82, all conscious but suffering from whiplash and back or neck injuries. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or environmental conditions, were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers operating SUVs in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man crossing Elder Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver failure to yield and distraction led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Elder Ave in Queens at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound 2004 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way, directly causing the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 137 Street in Queens. Both drivers struck with left front bumpers. A 28-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 137 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver of the northbound sedan, age 28, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The female driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sanford Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury classified as severity level 3 and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on 164th Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, enduring shock. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and unsafe speed as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:20 AM on 164th Street in Queens. A taxi collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling southbound. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies the taxi driver’s contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed," indicating failure to maintain a safe following distance and excessive speed. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The taxi’s left rear bumper struck the sedan’s right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two adults suffered head injuries in a Queens crash involving two SUVs. The driver and front passenger were hurt, one partially ejected despite seat belts. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the violent impact on Laburnum Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on Laburnum Avenue in Queens. Two SUVs collided, with impact on the center front end of one vehicle and right side doors of the other. The driver, a 34-year-old male, and a 38-year-old female front passenger were both injured. The driver sustained head injuries and contusions while wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The passenger, also belted, suffered head injuries and whiplash and was partially ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injuries even when occupants are restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered neck contusions after a sedan struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing without signal in a marked crosswalk when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 160 St and 26 Ave in Queens at 17:20. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a southbound 2018 Honda sedan. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained neck contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The report explicitly identifies the driver's errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a sedan struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kissena Blvd and Rose Ave in Queens at 3:04 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Lucid sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on 20 Avenue. Three occupants in the truck suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified, with no victim fault noted.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on 20 Avenue rear-ended a northbound SUV at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The truck carried three occupants, including the driver, all injured with back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the truck was licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was also licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors other than 'Unspecified' for all occupants. The crash time was 8:45. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The report notes 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not clarify which party it applies to. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 45-year-old man crossing Ash Ave with the signal. The impact caused neck contusions and bruises. The driver’s inattention led to the collision, highlighting dangers at busy Queens intersections.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ash Ave at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred around 6:00 PM in Queens when a Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention during the left turn directly caused the impact and injury, underscoring systemic risks posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on 212 Street in Queens during simultaneous passing maneuvers. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries from the impact. Both drivers faced limited visibility, contributing to the crash’s violent contact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on 212 Street near 23 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles, a 2017 SUV and a 2010 sedan, were traveling south and engaged in passing maneuvers when they collided. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in judgment and lane use under compromised visibility. A 51-year-old female front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision’s impact and driver errors highlight systemic dangers in passing on limited-visibility streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Queens. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the collision despite no vehicle damage or ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on 137 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there was no ejection of the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers turning across pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on 17 Ave in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, striking her with the vehicle's left front bumper. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on 17 Ave in Queens. A 13-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a 2019 Honda SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn and struck a 36-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:27 on Bowne Street in Queens. A female driver with a learner's permit was operating a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east and making a left turn when she struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Colden Street in Queens. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing upper leg and hip injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Colden Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Elder Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper made impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and collided with him. The impact occurred at the bike's rear center, causing injury but no ejection. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on College Point Blvd when a 2022 Subaru SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist going straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper hitting the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV driver's maneuver of making a right turn directly preceded the collision. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants. The bicyclist's injuries were classified as severity level 3. No pedestrian or bicyclist errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making an improper U-turn collided with a sedan traveling straight. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, causing neck and back whiplash. Both victims were restrained and suffered shock from the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a U-turn westbound on Parsons Blvd. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the right front bumper of a northbound 2015 Chevrolet sedan. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back whiplash and experiencing shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15