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A motorcycle struck a taxi making a left turn on Astoria Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The rider was unlicensed and unhelmeted. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Astoria Boulevard collided with a northbound taxi making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the motorcycle's center front end. The crash occurred near 94th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was injured internally. The taxi had one occupant, the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was struck at the intersection of 88 Street and Astoria Boulevard in Queens. He suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 88 Street and Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The victim, a 49-year-old male, sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned. The report focuses solely on the injury and location without assigning fault or cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan crashed at 102 Street and Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, 65, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. Both vehicles struck front center, damaging the sedan’s left doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a motorcycle and a sedan in Queens at 102 Street and Astoria Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The sedan was traveling south, and the motorcycle east, both going straight ahead before impact. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on 88 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred at 2:20 a.m. following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east on 88 Street rear-ended a stopped vehicle near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan veered on Grand Central Parkway. Metal twisted. The driver, twenty, died at the wheel. His head crushed. A passenger, same age, hurt and conscious. An SUV lay wrecked. The road stayed silent after the crash.

A deadly crash struck Grand Central Parkway near 40.767765°N, 73.86499°W. According to the police report, a 20-year-old man driving a sedan swerved in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. His car crumpled. He suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. A 20-year-old male passenger was injured, reporting pain and nausea but remained conscious. An SUV was also demolished in the collision. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Grand Central Parkway struck a 5-year-old child passenger inside the vehicle. The child suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided due to the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper. A 5-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear suffered a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious and inside the vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to external traffic conditions led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a stopped sedan in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction as factors. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV traveling south rear-ended a stopped 2012 sedan on 32-52 100 Street in Queens. The sedan had two occupants; the front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck from behind. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at 95 Street and 23 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, reporting pain and nausea. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 95 Street near 23 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed, traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. One driver, age 38, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and experienced shock, pain, and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and shock when an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The crash happened at night. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Astoria Boulevard struck the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 26-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were driven by licensed male drivers from New York. The collision caused moderate injury to the passenger, who was in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the 1996 SUV was injured, suffering a concussion and head injury. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking vehicle hitting the right rear bumper of the lead SUV. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured party was the driver of the lead vehicle, who was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing 94 Street at Astoria Boulevard. The impact struck her head, causing injury and shock. The driver was inattentive, failing to notice the pedestrian. The victim suffered pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 94 Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Queens’ 88 Street. Both drivers were conscious but suffered neck injuries. A rear passenger also suffered whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No ejections occurred. The crash happened while both vehicles traveled west.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 88 Street in Queens. The first vehicle, a 2010 Toyota, was driven westbound and struck the right front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2007 Hyundai, which was also traveling west. The Hyundai sustained damage to its center back end. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai and a 43-year-old female rear passenger were both injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with a harness and lap belt respectively. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention. The cyclist was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. The bike sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on 32-15 100 Street in Queens was injured when a collision occurred involving driver inattention or distraction. The 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The bike suffered damage to its left side doors, while the other vehicle involved showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and fractured his knee and lower leg after colliding with a turning SUV on 83 Street in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The e-bike struck the SUV’s rear bumper, suffering severe injuries.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male riding an e-bike was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2022 Kia SUV making a right turn on 83 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling south, and the SUV was traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The injured rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and distracted at the time of the crash. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. A parked 2011 Ford SUV was also damaged on its right side doors but had no occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man driving a station wagon suffered neck injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the left front quarter panel of the station wagon. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling east and a station wagon. The SUV impacted the left front quarter panel of the station wagon, causing damage to the left side doors. The station wagon driver, a 58-year-old man, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the crash. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided with a sedan changing lanes. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male driver, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its right side doors, while the motorcycle impacted the sedan's left front bumper. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. Three passengers, including two young girls, suffered head injuries. All were restrained by lap belts. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured were treated for shock and bruises.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Astoria Boulevard collided front to back. The crash injured three passengers in one vehicle: a 6-year-old girl, a 3-year-old girl, and a 32-year-old woman. All suffered head injuries and were restrained by lap belts. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men. The collision caused center front and center back damage to the vehicles. The injured passengers experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 27 Avenue in Queens. Impact struck left side doors of one vehicle. A 27-year-old female front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries plus whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 27 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a 2018 SUV traveling east and a 2019 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle. A 27-year-old female front passenger in the eastbound vehicle was injured, sustaining abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New Mexico and one from New York. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when a 2008 SUV hit him on 31 Drive. The cyclist wore a helmet and suffered whole-body injuries. The SUV driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. Both traveled straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2008 Honda SUV on 31 Drive in Queens. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the bicyclist was traveling north. Both parties were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors with its center front end, damaging the vehicle's left front bumper. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another vehicle on 98 Street in Queens. The driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. The crash involved disregarded traffic control. The impact hit the front center of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 98 Street in Queens involving two vehicles traveling west and south. The 38-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15