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A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on 80 Street in Queens. The sedan driver made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 80 Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow and lower arm area and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but in a marked crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Subaru sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash. His SUV struck the rear of a sedan while slowing. Police cited traffic control disregard. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2018 SUV was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a sedan on 123 Street in Queens. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it impacted the center back end of the sedan, which was traveling westbound. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision also involved a parked 2019 sedan damaged on its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was hit on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The impact caused back contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on 109 Street. Both drivers were going straight. The female driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 109 Street at 7:48 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The female driver, age 38, was injured with a concussion and head trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The male driver was licensed and driving a 2021 Jeep sedan southbound. The female driver was licensed and driving a 2021 Toyota sedan eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of the Toyota. No ejections occurred. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was hit by an eastbound SUV on 105 Street in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle struck him on the right front quarter panel. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 105 Street against the signal in Queens. The pedestrian was struck by a 2005 SUV traveling eastbound, which hit him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The victim remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was hit on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s improper lane use worsened the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. No other safety equipment or pedestrian errors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a northbound e-bike on 98 Street. The e-bike driver, a 17-year-old male, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the e-bike rider. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 98 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 17-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike rider’s improper lane use. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper and left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 13-year-old boy riding a bike southwest on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens when it collided with a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind while both traveled south. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact was at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped while the SUV was going straight ahead. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the sedan sustained damage to its rear. The crash highlights driver error in lane usage without implicating the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver suffered facial bruises in a Queens crash. Multiple SUVs collided near Jamaica Avenue. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 80-15 Jamaica Avenue involving multiple SUVs. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the collision. The vehicles involved were mostly parked or traveling west, with impacts to front and rear bumpers. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Metropolitan Avenue. A 2-year-old and a 7-year-old passenger were injured. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Both children suffered bruises and head or face injuries. Driver distraction and close passing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV starting from parking struck a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right side doors. Two child passengers, ages 2 and 7, were injured with contusions and head or face injuries. The 7-year-old was seated in the left rear passenger seat, the 2-year-old was seated on another person’s lap. Contributing factors included driver inattention or distraction and passing too closely. The report also notes failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. Neither child was ejected from the vehicle. Safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing 97 Street outside a crosswalk. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight southbound.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing 97 Street outside a crosswalk when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling southbound struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a cause. The sedan showed no vehicle damage. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman lay dying on 120th Street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Her head struck. A man, broken back, survived. Two parked SUVs gashed and empty. No driver found. Sirens cut the silence. The street held only wreckage and loss.

A 31-year-old woman was killed and a 40-year-old man suffered a fractured back on 120th Street near 97th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman lay dying in the road with a severe head injury and bleeding, while the man was conscious but injured. Two parked SUVs were found with heavy damage to their left sides. No driver was present at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left the street scarred and silent, with only the injured and the dead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck a sedan making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue. The motorbike driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered a head injury. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling east on Jamaica Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn southbound. The motorbike driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The motorbike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling legally. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens was ejected and injured. The crash caused abrasions and knee to foot injuries. The driver was conscious but suffered serious lower leg trauma. Failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The driver, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling north and struck another vehicle going west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-bike. The driver was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup’s door swung open on Jamaica Avenue. An e-bike rider hit it head-on. He flew hard, head cracked, blood on the street. The bike’s frame bent. The truck’s door twisted. Driver inattention marked the moment. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

A 32-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured after colliding with the open door of a parked pickup truck near 118-14 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider struck the truck’s left-side door, was ejected, and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The pickup truck was parked at the time. The crash left the bike’s front end folded and the truck’s door bent. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle slammed into a turning Subaru at Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. The rider, 31, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He did not have a license. He died at the scene. The sedan driver survived.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck a Subaru sedan making a left turn. The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and killed. He was wearing a helmet but did not have a license. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old woman, survived. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The impact was severe, with the motorcycle hitting the sedan’s left front bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inexperience and the dangers at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 89 Avenue. Both drivers injured. One driver incoherent with full-body injuries. Passenger unconscious with hip and leg fractures. Collision caused by unsafe lane changing. Both vehicles damaged on left side and front. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 89 Avenue. The driver of one sedan, a 26-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The front passenger, a 24-year-old female, was unconscious with fractures to her hip and upper leg. The crash involved unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front quarter panels and center front ends. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report notes the driver of the sedan with two occupants was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Vanwyck Expressway was struck in the rear by a box truck. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Vanwyck Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan's 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. One driver disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. The youngest, an 11-year-old passenger, was hurt in the rear seat. All wore lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Woodhaven Boulevard near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a 57-year-old driver who disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change, striking another sedan making a left turn. The collision caused injuries to three occupants: the 57-year-old driver, a 37-year-old driver, and an 11-year-old rear-seat passenger. All three suffered whiplash and were in shock. Each occupant was restrained with a lap belt and none were ejected. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report lists driver errors as traffic control disregarded and unsafe lane changing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15