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Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The impact was on the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 20-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any contributing behaviors from the injured driver or other occupants. The collision caused visible damage to the front sections of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A high-speed police pursuit on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens ended in a violent collision. A front-seat passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, including whiplash. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a pick-up truck, all traveling eastbound at unsafe speeds.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:18 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens during a police pursuit involving multiple vehicles traveling eastbound. The collision involved a pick-up truck and several SUVs. The front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and complained of whiplash. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" and "Drugs (illegal)" as contributing factors for the passenger's injury. The pick-up truck's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and the SUV's right side doors were struck. The driver errors include unsafe speed during a police pursuit, which created a hazardous environment leading to the crash. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male e-bike driver suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after colliding head-on with a 2023 SUV making a left turn on 108 Street. The crash exposed risks from driver inexperience and unlicensed operation in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on 108 Street in Queens when a 24-year-old male e-bike driver, traveling south and unlicensed, collided head-on with a 2023 Honda SUV making a left turn westbound. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the e-bike driver's lack of experience as a critical element in the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorized bikes in traffic with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver merging without a license struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 foreign moped driven by an unlicensed male collided with a male pedestrian not in the roadway and outside an intersection near 98-19 50 Avenue, Queens. The driver was merging when the impact occurred at the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's location and actions were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi in Queens. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Corona Avenue in Queens at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to properly observe traffic controls and the pedestrian. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV making a left turn struck the sedan’s left side doors. The crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens, leaving the sedan driver injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 PM on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2020 sedan traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights driver error related to the SUV’s left turn maneuver intersecting with the sedan’s right-of-way travel straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and bicyclist collided on Queens' 108 Street just after midnight. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report shows both vehicles traveling north, with impact on the sedan’s left rear and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 108 Street in Queens. A 48-year-old male bicyclist riding north was struck by a northbound 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the systemic danger of vehicle-bicycle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Waldron Street in Queens at noon. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Waldron Street near Saultell Avenue in Queens at 12:00 PM. Two sedans, one a 2024 Honda traveling east and the other a 2009 Toyota traveling southwest, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on 111 Street struck an 8-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound near 54 Avenue. The child was partially ejected and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle, indicating impact with the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 2007 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on 111 Street in Queens at 9:00 AM when it collided with an 8-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound near 54 Avenue. The bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the child, who remained conscious after the crash. The data highlights the vulnerability of young bicyclists in vehicle collisions and the serious harm caused even without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The crash involved two sedans, with the injured driver making a U-turn when impact occurred. Driver inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was making a U-turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2012 Nissan sedan. The Honda driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the Nissan was stationary at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 4-year-old girl suffered a head contusion after being hit by a vehicle traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. The child was conscious but injured off the intersection, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The pedestrian was located off the intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' 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 traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at night. The rear driver, distracted and tailgating, struck the front vehicle. The rear driver suffered a concussion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 9:40 PM, two sedans traveling on Grand Central Parkway collided. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Kia driven by a 32-year-old male, struck the center back end of the front 2021 Nissan sedan. The report identifies the rear driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The Kia driver was injured, sustaining a concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The front vehicle had two occupants, and no injuries or contributing factors were reported for them. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. This crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and insufficient following distance on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old man was injured crossing an intersection in Queens when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in knee and lower leg injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was crossing an intersection at 99 Street and 55 Avenue in Queens around 7 PM when he was struck by a northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersection environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash exposed driver inexperience and distraction as critical factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:31 AM in Queens on 98 Street near 41 Avenue, a 2017 Honda SUV making a left turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, with damage to the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver's errors in judgment and distraction directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after two sedans and an SUV collided on 108 Street in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making an improper right turn, striking parked cars and causing significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:55 AM on 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved three vehicles: a BMW sedan making a right turn improperly, a Ford sedan, and a GMC SUV, both initially parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning BMW striking the left front bumper of the Ford and the center front end of the SUV. The 65-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in executing turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Corona Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens around 4:00 p.m. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment and was riding or hanging on outside the vehicle. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and speed as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.

According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east collided with an e-bike heading north on Queens 102 Street. The bicyclist suffered severe lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 on Queens 102 Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it struck the e-bike, which was moving straight northbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist’s part. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with vulnerable road users, with the driver’s failure to avoid impact causing severe harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west collided with a northbound e-scooter on 111 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:00 AM on 111 Street near 52 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling west struck an e-scooter heading north. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-scooter's right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and impaired visibility in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14