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A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a sedan changed lanes improperly on Queens Boulevard. The collision struck the moped’s left side, fracturing the rider’s lower leg and foot. Driver distraction and lane misuse caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 15:27. A sedan traveling south was changing lanes when it struck the left side doors of a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The moped driver was licensed and riding straight ahead but was not at fault. The collision’s violent impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by inattentive lane changes and improper passing maneuvers in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a bicyclist on 97 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened late at night. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on 97 Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when a 2006 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver going east, struck him head-on. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, resulting in shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, confirming a direct collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving two SUVs. One driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. Impact struck right side doors and left front bumper. Both victims conscious, wearing seat belts, injured with whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Parkway in Queens at 8:15 AM. Two SUVs collided, with one vehicle traveling north going straight ahead and the other making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the northbound SUV and the left front bumper of the westbound SUV. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Two passengers, a 59-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries occurred without ejection from the vehicles. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers collided on 129 St near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Both men suffered moderate injuries including shoulder and neck trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:14 on 129 St near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Two vehicles, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2014 Mercedes SUV traveling north, collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Both drivers, men aged 58 and 64, were injured with upper arm and neck injuries respectively, described as contusions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and right front quarter panel damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on 112 St near Jamaica Ave in Queens. The scooter’s right rear quarter panel was struck, causing bruising and contusions. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 on 112 St near Jamaica Ave in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male operating an e-scooter northbound without a valid license. The collision involved impact to the scooter’s right rear quarter panel, and the other vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the e-scooter was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors beyond the unlicensed operation of the e-scooter. No victim behaviors or other contributing factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making an improper left turn struck a firetruck traveling straight on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The firetruck bore front-end damage. Driver error caused the crash, highlighting risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor, with the SUV making a left turn when it collided with a firetruck traveling eastbound straight ahead. The SUV's left rear quarter panel struck the firetruck's center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The firetruck carried five occupants, all licensed drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban traffic, particularly involving large emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old woman was hit in Queens while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Impact to the pedestrian’s face caused bruising. The driver’s error triggered the collision at Jamaica Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her in the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bus struck the right rear bumper of a box truck making a right turn on Woodhaven Blvd. The truck driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. A 2013 Ford bus traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of a 2023 GMC box truck. The truck was making a right turn southwest when the collision occurred, striking its right rear bumper. The truck driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the truck driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The bus had two occupants and sustained damage to its front center, while the truck's right rear bumper was damaged. The data highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Queens' 90 Avenue late at night. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash and severe injuries without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:37 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a 2007 SUV and a 2025 motorcycle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles collided front to front. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, also contributed to the crash through distraction. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused a center-front collision, inflicting neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian remained conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators, particularly mopeds, in areas where pedestrians may be present outside of crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on 101 Avenue left a 25-year-old male passenger injured. The passenger suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver failure to obey traffic controls, causing the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 101 Avenue involving a northbound SUV and an eastbound sedan. The SUV had five occupants, and the sedan had one driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 25-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining facial abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. This driver error directly contributed to the collision and subsequent passenger injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a box truck in Queens. The crash occurred at 10:30 AM. According to police, driver inattention caused the collision, with no ejection or other vehicles damaged.

At 10:30 AM in Queens, a 33-year-old female driver operating a 2020 SUV rear-ended a box truck traveling northbound, according to the police report. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, sustaining front-end damage, while the truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on 101 Avenue in Queens. A vehicle traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error in not yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious with abrasions upon police arrival. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The impact point was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the driver's turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old woman suffered lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on Hillside Avenue. The driver struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing shock and minor bleeding. The crash unfolded late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:52 PM on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan traveling eastbound struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver’s error in yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan, a 2014 Nissan operated by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered a neck injury from the impact, sustaining whiplash. Driver inattention caused the collision, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Queens at 16:41. A Jeep SUV traveling west collided with the right side doors of a Nissan sedan heading south. The sedan had one occupant, a 58-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury described as whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, struck the sedan’s right side, damaging the side doors. The sedan’s driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.

A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on 111 Street in Queens after both drivers disregarded traffic controls. A 68-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The collision highlights dangerous driver behavior at controlled intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, each driven by a single occupant. Both drivers, a 68-year-old male from New York and a female from Pennsylvania, were traveling straight ahead but disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factors for both vehicles. The male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The impact points were the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the center front end of the female driver's vehicle, resulting in damage to both vehicles. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice for the injured driver, underscoring driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14