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A sedan making a left turn struck a moped rider traveling straight on 38 Street in Queens. The moped driver, helmeted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was partially ejected. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:35 on 38 Street near 30 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with a moped going straight west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on 30 Avenue involved multiple vehicles. An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with other cars. The female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged front and quarter panels, revealing driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Avenue in Queens at 18:45. The collision involved three vehicles: a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west, a 2017 Audi sedan traveling east, and a 2024 Honda SUV traveling south. The female driver of the Audi sedan, age 38, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the center front end of the Jeep SUV and the left front quarter panels of the other vehicles, showing a multi-vehicle collision caused by the SUV driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered a fractured shoulder emerging from behind a parked vehicle. A sedan backing unsafely struck him on 30 Avenue in Queens. The impact caused serious upper arm injury, highlighting the dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers near pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan that was backing unsafely on 30 Avenue in Queens around 4:30 a.m. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, impacted the pedestrian at its center back end. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision underscores the risks posed by drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver error at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on 29 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens at 14:35 when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 30 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:48 on 30 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn traveling south. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 25-year-old male occupant, suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Queens injured his face in a rear-end collision caused by following too closely. The crash involved two sedans traveling east on 29 Street near 31 Avenue. The driver suffered minor bleeding and shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 29 Street near 31 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling east collided when the driver of the trailing sedan failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end impact. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 34-year-old male occupant of the rear sedan, sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of the rear sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the front sedan. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV changed lanes and struck a moped traveling south on 31st Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 31st Street in Queens at 3:46 p.m. A 2005 Jeep SUV, traveling south and changing lanes, collided with a 2023 Zhilo moped also traveling south. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The moped driver was injured but conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The moped's front center end was damaged. The moped driver was not cited with any contributing factors, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV in Queens. The crash occurred at night when the moped struck the SUV’s left front bumper. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:11 PM on 35 Street near 31 Avenue in Queens. A 39-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped collided with the left front bumper of a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and held a permit license. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and distraction, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV changed lanes unsafely in Queens. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling north, struck the motorcycle head-on.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:33 in Queens near Steinway Street. The collision involved a 2018 SUV and a 2021 motorcycle, both traveling north. The SUV driver made an unsafe lane change, which led to the crash. The motorcycle's front center impacted the SUV's center back end. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old male, sustained upper arm injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error without attributing fault to the injured motorcycle operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was injured after an SUV struck the right side of the vehicle on 34 Avenue. The collision ejected the 25-year-old driver, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on 34 Avenue involving a northbound SUV and an eastbound moped. The SUV's center front end impacted the right side doors of the moped. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The moped rider was conscious after the crash but suffered moderate injury severity. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck in the face by a sedan backing north on 34 Street. The vehicle showed no damage. The child suffered contusions but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle backing in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing unsafely northbound on 34 Street at 7:55 AM when it struck a 6-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The child sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident highlights the hazards posed by vehicles reversing in pedestrian areas, especially involving young children who are legally crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck the rear of an SUV on 34 Street in Queens. The SUV passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling eastbound on 34 Street rear-ended a 2010 Ford SUV also traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the pickup truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 41-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat who sustained back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but indicates both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The collision damage and circumstances suggest failure to maintain a safe following distance by the pickup truck driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on 30 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on 30 Avenue in Queens when it was struck by a motorcycle traveling straight westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan also had one occupant, the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossing 30 Avenue in Queens was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 30 Avenue and 33 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when an SUV traveling north made a right turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2023 Mercedes SUV, showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected after crashing on Hoyt Avenue South. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash involved unsafe speed and an improper turn. The rider was conscious but injured, without safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after being ejected during a crash on Hoyt Avenue South. The report lists unsafe speed and turning improperly as contributing factors. The rider suffered a head injury and contusions. The moped was traveling southeast and made a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the rider conscious but with serious injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on 30-08 Broadway in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both vehicles traveled west. The moped struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on 30-08 Broadway in Queens. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the moped impacting the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on 29 Street. The 27-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 29 Street. The 27-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15