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A 55-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. The SUV driver was going straight south. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle near 31-07 51 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2021 SUV traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's location and actions indicate he was not at an intersection when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s right side hit the moped’s left side. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, impacted the moped on its left side with its right side doors. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Broadway in Queens. Her sedan struck the left rear bumper of a stopped vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and experienced whiplash and shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured when her 2015 Toyota sedan rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic on Broadway in Queens. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the stopped vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and suffered neck injuries described as whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was in shock following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered facial abrasions in a Queens crash. Two parked vehicles collided at 38-12 30 Avenue. Alcohol was involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the roof and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 38-12 30 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV, both initially parked. The 23-year-old male driver of the sedan sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's front end and the SUV's roof were damaged. No other injuries or ejections were reported. Driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were not specified, but alcohol involvement indicates impaired operation. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving in parked vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male moped driver suffered back injuries and minor burns in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and collided head-on with the moped. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with an SUV on 36 Avenue near Steinway Street in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the moped traveled eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver sustained back injuries and minor burns but was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Steinway Street was ejected after a left-side impact. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Steinway Street in Queens. The moped was traveling north when it was struck on the left side doors. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left side of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male e-bike driver suffered severe leg injuries in Queens. He was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Police list unspecified contributing factors. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike driver was injured while making a right turn on 25 Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors. The e-bike showed no damage, and the rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders in traffic, with the cause remaining unclear from the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with an SUV going straight on 35 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn on 35 Avenue when it collided with an SUV traveling west. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north hit a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. Three women inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s driver failed to keep right. All occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north collided with a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan had three female occupants: the driver and two passengers, all aged 31 to 34. All three suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was cited for failure to keep right, a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of the sedan with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. All occupants in the sedan were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the back of a pick-up truck on 43 Street in Queens. Both driver and front passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled north. The sedan showed front-end damage; the truck had none.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck traveling northbound on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan's driver and front passenger were injured, both reporting whiplash affecting their neck and entire body. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The pick-up truck sustained no damage, while the sedan showed front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejections occurred, and both injured occupants wore lap belts. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe injuries that can result even without high-speed impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck struck a parked SUV on Steinway Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. The tow truck’s right rear quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling north on Steinway Street passed too closely to a parked SUV, colliding with its left side doors. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The tow truck sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing 34 Avenue at Steinway Street in Queens. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and minor burns, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 34 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and minor burns, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Steinway Street in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. Police cited improper lane usage and aggressive driving by the motorcyclist. The sedan was turning left at impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Steinway Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage." The sedan's point of impact was its left rear bumper, while the motorcycle's front center end was damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, classified as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2009 vehicle. The crash highlights dangerous lane usage and aggressive behavior by the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and helmeted. The SUV carried three occupants.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Broadway collided with a GMC SUV turning left southwest. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was female. The crash highlights driver errors involving yielding and speed in a busy Queens intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 44 Street in Queens. A front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The collision involved driver inattention and glare. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 44 Street in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead, with impact on the left front bumper of one car and center front end of the other. Driver errors included traffic control disregarded and driver inattention or distraction, compounded by glare. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passenger. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man crossing Steinway Street with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield and was speeding. Impact was on the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Steinway Street made a right turn and struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 25 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Ford pick-up truck alone. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A permit driver made an improper U-turn on Steinway Street in Queens. Two female passengers suffered injuries to hip and entire body. The sedan’s right side was struck. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash. Both passengers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2020 Nissan sedan driven by a female permit holder was making an improper U-turn on Steinway Street in Queens when it was struck on the right side by another vehicle. Two 21-year-old female passengers were injured, one with hip and upper leg injuries, the other with injuries to the entire body. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and reported pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inexperience," "Driver Inattention/Distraction," and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. No victims were ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 41 Street near 25 Avenue. The parked vehicle suffered center back end damage. The moving driver, a 40-year-old man, was incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted by police.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV was entering a parked position on 41 Street in Queens when it collided with a stationary 2000 Lexus SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 40-year-old man, was incoherent at the scene and suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The moving driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No other injuries or victims were reported. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking the parked vehicle, with alcohol involvement noted as a driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on 28 Avenue in Queens. A front-seat passenger in the SUV suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact to the right front quarter of the sedan and front end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2013 Kia SUV traveling west and a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided on 28 Avenue in Queens. The SUV had two occupants, including a 33-year-old female front-seat passenger who was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck the right side of a sedan making a left turn on Steinway Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight south on Steinway Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The impact occurred on the sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's center front end. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male occupant riding alone and wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the motorcycle. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was a licensed female driver traveling northwest. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15