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A 67-year-old man driving a 2019 Chevrolet sedan was injured in Queens. The sedan hit the left side doors of a parked 2015 Ford. The driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver in a 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling south struck the left side doors of a 2015 Ford that was starting from parking. The impact caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel and the Ford's right front bumper. The driver was injured in the back and reported internal complaints but remained conscious and was not ejected. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an e-scooter clashed near 25-39 72nd Street. The scooter tried to pass. Metal struck. A 31-year-old woman hit head-first. Blood marked the street. She stayed conscious. Passing went wrong. The city counted another wound.

A bus and an e-scooter collided near 25-39 72nd Street in Queens. The e-scooter, operated by a 31-year-old woman, attempted to pass the bus. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. The front end of the e-scooter struck, causing the rider to hit head-first and suffer severe head lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The bus carried two occupants, both uninjured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing improper lane usage as the primary factor. The crash left the street marked by blood and silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit a Mercedes on 75th Street and 32nd Avenue. The rider, helmetless, struck headfirst and died on the cold asphalt. Both drivers ignored traffic control. The sedan driver survived. The street stayed silent under Queens’ night sky.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 75th Street and 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a moped slammed into the side of a southbound Mercedes. The 31-year-old moped rider, not wearing a helmet, struck headfirst and died at the scene. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The rider’s lack of helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains the failure to obey traffic controls. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck the right rear bumper of a stopped bus on 78 Street near Northern Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus was occupied by a single licensed male driver. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male SUV driver, unlicensed, collided with the right rear bumper of a stopped bus traveling east on 78 Street in Queens. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The bus driver, licensed and male, was not injured. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead when it struck the bus. The bus had one occupant and was stopped in traffic. The SUV's front center end was damaged, and the bus's right rear bumper was impacted. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver injured his knee and lower leg in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The truck hit head-on. Slippery pavement and alcohol involvement contributed. The driver was restrained and not ejected. Two occupants were in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male box truck driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The truck collided front-center while traveling east. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle had two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving combined with hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens. The sedan struck him head-on, causing back injuries and bruising. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at 35-59 69 Street in Queens. The sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered back contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The collision caused damage to the front center of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter struck a sedan’s side at 37th Avenue and 82nd Street. The unlicensed rider, without a helmet, was ejected and died on the pavement. Both drivers lacked licenses. Alcohol played a role. The street stayed cold. The loss was final.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 37th Avenue and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into the side of a sedan. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and died from head injuries. The sedan’s driver was also unlicensed. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data highlights systemic failures: unlicensed operation, alcohol, and lack of protective equipment. The police report states, 'He died there, alone, on the cold Queens asphalt.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 34 Road near Junction Boulevard. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver showed signs of inattention or distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 34 Road collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked vehicle on 32 Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 32 Avenue rear-ended a parked GMC sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 29-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle, causing damage there. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any fault or blame toward the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man on an e-scooter crashed into the left rear quarter of a southbound SUV on 73 Street in Queens. The rider suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling westbound on 73 Street collided with the left rear quarter panel of a southbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The e-scooter rider sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the left side doors of the SUV. No ejection occurred. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard with the signal. The vehicle hit her center front. She suffered head injuries and internal complaints. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and used improper lane passing. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and internal complaints, and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane use caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman riding a motorscooter was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her on 31 Avenue in Queens. She was ejected and suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female motorscooter driver was injured after an SUV made a left turn on 31 Avenue in Queens and collided with her. The impact ejected the rider, causing abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The motorscooter driver was conscious and injured but not blamed for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating legally. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the motorscooter was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volkswagen hit a man crossing Northern Boulevard. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. The crash left the man injured and the city colder.

A westbound Volkswagen sedan struck a 43-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, 'a man stepped into the dark road against the light. A westbound Volkswagen struck him head-on. Blood poured from his head. He stayed conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. No driver errors were listed in the data. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not cite any contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl was hit by a sedan while crossing a Queens street without a signal or crosswalk. The impact struck her lower leg and foot, causing fractures and dislocations. She remained conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Toyota sedan traveling west struck her with its left front bumper. The girl was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused significant injury to the child, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after a 2021 Honda SUV made a left turn into his path on 35 Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 35 Avenue was struck by a 2021 Honda SUV making a left turn southwest. The collision occurred at the SUV’s right front quarter panel, ejecting the bicyclist and causing head abrasions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The impact and ejection resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Junction Boulevard in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her on the right front bumper. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Junction Boulevard struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No safety equipment or helmet was noted for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash with a northbound sedan on Junction Boulevard near 35 Avenue. The bike struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Junction Boulevard collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was male and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors were specified in the report. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike. No contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe speed were listed in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck a 26-year-old man at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The crash occurred just after midnight. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the collision. The bike's front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 73 Street in Queens collided with a 26-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 37 Avenue. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike was going straight ahead when it struck the pedestrian, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian's actions before the crash are unknown. The report does not mention any safety equipment or helmet use. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted and inexperienced e-bike operators in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan backing up in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash happened away from an intersection on 93rd Street.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 93rd Street in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, was backing up when it struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's backing movement. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan turning right struck an e-bike traveling straight on 31 Avenue in Queens. Two young males on the e-bike were ejected and injured. Both suffered abrasions and upper arm and head injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and improper turning.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford sedan was making a right turn on 31 Avenue in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling westbound. The e-bike carried two male occupants, ages 16 and 13, both of whom were ejected from the vehicle. The 16-year-old driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, while the 13-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. Both were conscious and had abrasions. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Unsafe speed and driver distraction were also noted. The e-bike occupants' safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front quarter panel were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15