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Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. A 37-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and incoherence. The crash involved alcohol. One vehicle merged, striking the other’s left rear bumper. Both drivers were male; one was licensed in New York.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided. The Ford sedan was merging when it struck the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan going straight ahead. The 37-year-old male driver of the Nissan was injured, suffering head trauma and incoherence. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The Ford driver’s license status is unknown. The point of impact and vehicle damage confirm the merging vehicle struck the rear of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a crash with a pick-up truck on 96 Street near 32 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles traveled west. The e-bike driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 96 Street near 32 Avenue in Queens involving a pick-up truck and an e-bike, both traveling west. The e-bike driver, a 24-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and damage to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The pick-up truck struck the e-bike with its right front bumper. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle and e-bike interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck an e-scooter heading west on Astoria Boulevard. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. The sedan driver fell asleep and was inattentive before impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-scooter collided on Astoria Boulevard. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered a concussion. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as falling asleep and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan struck the e-scooter on its left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.

A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked taxi on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The taxi’s left rear bumper took the hit. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No one was ejected. The crash happened at 4:55 a.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Astoria Boulevard rear-ended a parked taxi, impacting its left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. Both vehicles were stationary or moving straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The taxi was unoccupied at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter and a sedan crashed head-on on 95 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The rider was left in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 95 Street in Queens involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided front-to-front, causing center front-end damage to each vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 99 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The impact struck the center front end of one car and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 44-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided at the intersection of 99 Street and Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 44-year-old female occupant seated in the middle front seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. He suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The rider wore a helmet but was still hurt in the impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Astoria Boulevard was ejected during a crash. He sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries from the ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on Grand Central Parkway. The rear taxi struck the front taxi’s center back end. A 28-year-old female passenger suffered a facial contusion. Defective brakes and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided when the rear taxi struck the front taxi’s center back end. A 28-year-old female passenger in the front taxi was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. The report lists defective brakes and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked taxi on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The impact hit the taxi’s center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female driver in a sedan collided with a parked taxi on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s front center end struck the taxi’s center back end. The driver was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash involved two sedans and a taxi, with the taxi and a second sedan parked at the time of impact. The driver’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 100 Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 47-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck at front panels. The impact caused pain and nausea. No ejections reported. Both drivers licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 100 Street in Queens. Both drivers were identified as female and licensed in New York. The crash occurred when both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. A 47-year-old female driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to front panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A concrete mixer struck a Chevy traveling west on 89th Street in Queens. The Chevy driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The Chevy’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck was parked facing east on 89th Street in Queens when it was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a westbound Chevy. The Chevy driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The concrete mixer driver was licensed and stationary before the crash. Damage to the Chevy was concentrated on the right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15