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A 2009 Nissan SUV struck another vehicle on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Two children inside suffered shoulder injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash. Both passengers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan SUV traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue collided with another vehicle also traveling east. The SUV’s driver was distracted and reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to the crash. Two child passengers, ages 10 and 13, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries, including whiplash. Both children were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. No ejections occurred. The driver held a learner’s permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. The crash occurred at 114 Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Another vehicle made a right turn, striking the cyclist head-on.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a vehicle making a right turn northbound on 114 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The turning vehicle’s action likely contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 45 Avenue in Queens. The SUV, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 45 Avenue and Nicolls Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2015 Toyota SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy riding as a passenger on a bike was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on 97 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old bicyclist passenger was injured and ejected during a crash involving a bike and a 2021 SUV on 97 Street in Queens. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Backing Unsafely." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the bike's center front end with its right rear bumper while both vehicles were traveling northeast. The bicyclist's injury severity was rated as moderate (3). The report also notes a contributing factor of "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the primary driver errors involved improper lane use and unsafe backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man was injured crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. He suffered a back abrasion after confusion and reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was a 2004 Toyota sedan traveling west with no damage and no occupants. The pedestrian sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Queens. The man suffered back injuries and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling southeast on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens made a U-turn and struck a male pedestrian crossing 98 Street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle involved was a Hyundai SUV with one occupant. The collision caused other vehicle damage but no further details on impact points were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made a left turn on Alstyne Avenue and hit a 40-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on Alstyne Avenue made a left turn and struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Corona Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his entire body. The crash involved a pickup truck and occurred while both vehicles traveled eastbound. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving a bicyclist and a 2013 Chevrolet pickup truck. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors including 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pickup truck struck the bicyclist at the center front end, though the truck sustained no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report does not specify any other factors or blame the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered a severe leg injury when a runaway SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Corona Avenue in Queens. The impact fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported.

According to the police report, a driver in Queens was injured when his vehicle was hit from behind by a driverless, runaway SUV. The injured man, age 50, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as "Driverless/Runaway Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The runaway vehicle struck the rear center of the injured driver's SUV, causing significant damage and injury. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The second vehicle was parked before the crash and had no occupants. The collision highlights dangers posed by uncontrolled vehicles and driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Grand Central Parkway before dawn. Two cars struck him. Metal crushed his body. He died alone in the cold. The drivers kept going straight. The street swallowed another life.

A 49-year-old man was killed while crossing Grand Central Parkway at 3:18 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old man stepped into darkness. Two cars struck him, metal folding at the front. His body was crushed beneath them. He died there, alone, under the cold sky.' The vehicles involved were a sedan and an SUV, both traveling east and striking the pedestrian with their front ends. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV stopped in traffic. A Honda sedan behind it crashed into its center back end. The sedan’s male driver, 40, was injured and unconscious. Both drivers were licensed. The crash left the sedan damaged at the front and the SUV at the rear.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV was stopped in traffic on 108 Street when a Honda sedan traveling south struck it in the center back end. The sedan’s male driver, age 40, suffered injuries and was found unconscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged at the rear. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling in the same direction, with the sedan failing to stop in time to avoid the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male sedan driver suffered back bruises in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side as it made a left turn. The sedan driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a 2020 SUV traveling west struck the sedan’s left side doors while the sedan was making a left turn northbound on 103 Street near Radcliff Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver, impaired by alcohol, struck two parked SUVs on National Street in Queens. A six-year-old passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash left both parked vehicles damaged on their left sides. The driver was inexperienced and unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 2003 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north on National Street collided with two parked SUVs. The impact damaged the left side doors of a 2008 Mazda SUV and the front end of a 2018 Dodge SUV. A six-year-old female passenger in the moving vehicle was injured and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a tow truck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 98 Street in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling south on 98 Street in Queens struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the tow truck. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck while crossing 97 Street at 55 Avenue in Queens. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian in the marked crosswalk. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 97 Street made a right turn at 55 Avenue and struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a collision with an SUV in Queens. The e-bike driver was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving a 2017 SUV and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The SUV was struck on its right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changed lanes improperly and struck an eastbound e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens changed lanes improperly and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 43-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in Virginia. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 51-02 111 Street in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit front to front. Police cited driver distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 51-02 111 Street in Queens. One driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured driver had an airbag deployed during the crash. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight south and the other was making a left turn eastbound. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene. The e-bike had no occupants other than the driver, whose details were not provided. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face from e-bikes even without clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was unconscious with a concussion and was not wearing a helmet. The SUV struck the bike’s front left side.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 108 Street was struck by a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were damaged nearby, but the collision involved only the SUV and the bike. The bicyclist’s injury severity was classified as serious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15