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A 32-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion after his SUV rear-ended a parked SUV on 21 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:24 AM on 21 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and conscious, was injured with a back contusion when his 2023 Toyota SUV struck the center back end of a parked 2004 Chevrolet SUV. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by driver inattention or misjudgment in traffic, resulting in injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old female taxi driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a left-side impact crash on 31 Avenue in Queens. She was unconscious and complained of pain or nausea. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens was struck on its left side doors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was found unconscious at the scene. She reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying further details. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks associated with left-side impacts and driver-related vehicular errors in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn hit an e-scooter traveling straight on Crescent Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a sedan struck him on Crescent Street, Queens, at 5:20 AM. The sedan driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the sedan. The e-scooter driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota sedan. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower arm injury and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford sedan traveling east on 37 Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with a minor burn complaint. 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 center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling south on 38 Street was struck from behind by a sedan. The motorcycle driver, ejected and bruised, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 35-30 38 Street in Queens at 13:50. A 42-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead southbound when it was struck at the center back end by a sedan also traveling southbound. The report identifies the sedan driver’s error as 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the rear-end collision. The motorcycle driver was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe following distances, resulting in serious injury to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a westbound bicyclist from behind on 30 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on 30 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound collided with the rear center of a westbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment. The collision’s impact point on the sedan was its right front bumper, matching the center back end of the bike, confirming a rear-end collision caused by the sedan driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Broadway in Queens. A 73-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregarded as the cause. Impact struck right side doors and front center ends, injuring one occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:13 on Broadway in Queens involving two sedans traveling south and east. The 73-year-old female driver of the southbound Nissan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The collision impacted the right side doors of the Nissan and the center front end of the eastbound Toyota. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The female driver used a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two mopeds collided at Broadway in Queens. One driver, unlicensed and making a U-turn, struck the other traveling east. The licensed driver suffered a severe leg fracture. Police cite improper turning and lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 PM near 32-02 Broadway in Queens. The collision involved two mopeds: one driven by a licensed male traveling east going straight ahead, and the other by an unlicensed male making a U-turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the licensed driver's moped and the left front quarter panel of the unlicensed driver's moped. The licensed driver sustained a serious knee-lower leg-foot injury described as a fracture and dislocation. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' with the unlicensed driver making an improper U-turn. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and lane usage as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old female driver in Queens suffered a back contusion after a front-end collision. According to the police report, outside car distraction caused the crash. The sedan struck an object or vehicle while traveling south on 30 Avenue, damaging its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver operating a 2020 Nissan sedan was traveling southbound on 30 Avenue in Queens around 6:23 AM when the crash occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered a back contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distractions leading to collisions even without interaction with pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after a van struck her at a Queens intersection. She was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred. The van showed no damage, highlighting the severity of pedestrian harm in vehicle collisions.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 31 Street and 30 Avenue in Queens at 8:46 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound Ford van struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The van, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The lack of vehicle damage despite serious pedestrian injury underscores the danger pedestrians face even when vehicles appear minimally impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing severe abdominal and pelvic injuries. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Avenue near 31 Street in Queens at 8:45 PM. A 73-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and details. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed head-on on Hoyt Avenue South at 3:13 a.m. The front passenger suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Hoyt Avenue South at 3:13 a.m. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the eastbound sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the westbound sedan's pre-crash action was classified as 'Other.' The front passenger in one vehicle, a 31-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider traveling north on 31 Avenue was struck by an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, distracted and disregarding traffic control, collided with the moped’s front center. The moped driver was ejected and suffered leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 31 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 p.m. A moped traveling north was struck by a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report notes no safety equipment used by the moped driver. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 23 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 23 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights driver error in yielding during left turns as the critical cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on 31 Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist at unsafe speed. The cyclist was ejected, suffered head injuries, and lost consciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as key driver errors in this violent collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained severe head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 16:33, with the sedan going straight ahead and the bicyclist also traveling straight. No other occupants were in the sedan. This collision highlights driver errors of speeding and ignoring traffic controls, which led to serious injury of the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling west on 38 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cite improper lane usage and turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 38 Street near 28 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it struck an e-scooter going straight west. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm abrasion injury. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was not noted for any contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights driver errors in lane use and turning as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and motorcycle collided at a Queens intersection. The sedan driver suffered an elbow injury and minor burn. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when impact occurred at the front right and center front.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM in Queens near 34 Street, a collision occurred between a sedan and a motorcycle, both traveling southbound. The sedan's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury and a minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and yielding that led to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound motorscooter on 33 Street in Queens. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on 33 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a westbound motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the contributing factor as the sedan driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chrysler. The motorscooter, a Razor 150, suffered front-end damage consistent with the point of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors during left turns, especially to vulnerable two-wheeled vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided in Queens, injuring the unlicensed motorcyclist. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 9:20 AM involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Ford SUV, both traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver was licensed. These details underscore the role of improper lane use and unsafe maneuvers in causing the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep crashed into a Honda on Astoria Boulevard. Metal twisted, blood spilled. Alcohol lingered in the night air. The Honda’s driver, 56, suffered a neck wound but stayed conscious. Parked vehicles absorbed the force. Systemic danger left its mark.

According to the police report, a Jeep collided with a Honda near 28-10 Astoria Boulevard in Queens at 9:00 p.m. The impact crushed metal and sent both vehicles into a parked Dodge pickup. The Honda’s 56-year-old driver suffered severe neck bleeding but remained conscious. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The narrative describes the Jeep 'tore into a Honda, metal folding like paper,' and notes, 'Alcohol hung in the air.' No seatbelt was used by the injured driver, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the lethal mix of alcohol and speed on city streets, with parked vehicles and bystanders left vulnerable to the violence of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14