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Two SUVs collided on 55 Street in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. Damage concentrated on the left front quarter panel of one SUV.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 55 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 2:30 p.m. Both drivers were cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction," a critical factor in the crash. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one SUV, which sustained visible damage. The other vehicle showed no damage. A 23-year-old male front passenger in the damaged SUV was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed, traveling westbound, and going straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a turning sedan on Queens Boulevard. A 17-year-old boy lost part of his arm. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, silent, as speed and steel tore through the evening air.

At Queens Boulevard and 69th Street, a moped traveling east collided violently with a sedan making a right turn. According to the police report, the primary cause was 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact severely injured the 17-year-old moped driver, resulting in the amputation of part of his lower arm and hand. The report states, 'A moped slammed into a turning sedan. A 17-year-old boy lost part of his arm. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. He did not scream.' Damage was concentrated on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, highlighting the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban traffic. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Roosevelt Avenue before dawn. A Ford SUV hit him chest-first. The street was quiet. He died there, broken beneath the grille, his body still in the hush of morning.

A 38-year-old man was killed while crossing Roosevelt Avenue near 70th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:10 a.m. when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling east, struck the pedestrian in the chest with its center front end. The report states the man was crossing outside an intersection, with no signal or crosswalk present. The narrative notes, 'A man crossed alone before dawn. A 2011 Ford SUV struck him chest-first. The street was quiet. He died there, broken beneath the grille, his body still in the hush of morning.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no further explanation for the fatal impact. The focus remains on the lethal consequences of vehicle movement through pedestrian space in the early morning hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan changed lanes unsafely, striking the taxi’s right front bumper. A front-seat passenger in the taxi suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the right front bumper of a westbound taxi. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 28-year-old female front passenger who was injured, sustaining head injuries and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The injury severity was rated level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi rolled backward on Woodside Avenue. Its broken brakes failed. The rear bumper hit a man standing off the road. Blood pooled at his feet. He stayed conscious, leg torn open, as the street watched in silence.

According to the police report, a taxi with defective brakes rolled backward near 68-02 Woodside Avenue in Queens. The vehicle's rear bumper struck a 46-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Brakes Defective.' The taxi was backing up at the time of the crash. No driver errors beyond the mechanical failure are cited in the report. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and is not listed as contributing to the collision. The incident underscores the danger posed by vehicle equipment failures, especially in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a pickup truck turning left hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but bruised, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in Queens.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 58 Street and 44 Avenue in Queens at 8:25 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 pickup truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention led directly to the pedestrian’s injury. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV struck a westbound e-bike on Northern Boulevard. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The crash unfolded with both vehicles traveling straight, but driver inattention led to a violent impact and serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Northern Boulevard involving an e-bike and a 2006 Toyota SUV, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which caused the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the e-bike. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions noted. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The report highlights the critical role of the SUV driver's distraction in causing this crash and the resulting serious injuries to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 56 Street in Queens, injuring a 24-year-old driver. The crash involved aggressive driving and outside car distraction, resulting in head injuries and whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 56 Street in Queens at 5 p.m. involving two sedans. The contributing factors listed are 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The 24-year-old male driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report notes the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was sustained on the right side doors and right front bumper. The police report highlights aggressive driving as a key cause, emphasizing driver error rather than victim fault. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted and aggressive drivers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with the left side of an SUV on Queens’ 66 Street. The moped driver was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

At 12:18 PM on 66 Street in Queens, a moped traveling south struck the left side doors of a station wagon/SUV also traveling south, according to the police report. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The moped’s point of impact was its center front end, indicating a side impact from the SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The police report places responsibility on driver errors, highlighting systemic dangers in lane usage and attention lapses, without attributing fault to the injured moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a Queens crash. The motorcycle struck an SUV making a right turn. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near 65 Street in Queens at 6:00 p.m. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist, riding eastbound, was ejected from his vehicle after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in the same direction. The motorcyclist sustained injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's front center end was damaged, while the SUV showed no damage. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed, according to the report. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury without any indication of fault or error by other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old driver was injured in a crash involving two sedans. The impact caused significant damage. The driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Emergency responders arrived on the scene.

The crash occurred in Queens when two sedans collided. A 56-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a fractured elbow and dislocation. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The driver was conscious at the scene and had an airbag deployed. No other vulnerable road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man rode his e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard. The front end crumpled. He struck head-first, was ejected, and died alone in shock on the cold pavement. No helmet. No other vehicles listed. The street stayed silent.

A 31-year-old man riding an e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street was killed. According to the police report, he struck head-first, was ejected, and died in shock on the pavement. The report states, 'The front end crumpled. He died in shock, alone on the cold pavement.' The only vehicle involved was the e-scooter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were named in the report. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the absence of any specified driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed head-on on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and struck each other at their center front ends. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or ejections were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of the car. Both driver and front passenger in the SUV suffered injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash. Injuries included shoulder and leg pain.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a 2022 car going straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, and his 41-year-old female front passenger were injured, suffering upper arm and lower leg injuries respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the car. The driver complained of pain and nausea and was in shock, as was the passenger. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.

A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15