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A sedan backing north on 98 Street hit a 48-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver backed unsafely and drove at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 98 Street in Queens was backing when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Unsafe Speed." The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No safety equipment or signals from the pedestrian were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers combined with excessive speed in areas with pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn hit a bicyclist traveling southwest on National Street in Queens. The 18-year-old cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest on National Street in Queens. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding reported. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep sedan struck an 18-year-old e-bike rider on 97 Place in Queens. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed signs of distraction and ignored traffic controls. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling north on 97 Place collided with an 18-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The e-bike driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The sedan's front center end struck the left side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the e-bike rider's license status was not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver made an improper U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV struck a 25-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and moderate burns. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens when it collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and moderate burns. The report lists driver errors including turning improperly and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist also contributed factors of turning improperly and improper lane usage. The SUV had three occupants, and the point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle turning left collided with a sedan going straight on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and bruises. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcyclist was making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue when his motorcycle struck the left front bumper of a sedan traveling eastbound. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle sustained center front end damage, and the sedan had damage to its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a pick-up truck making a left turn on 111 Street near 51 Avenue. The motorcycle driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south on 111 Street collided with a westbound pick-up truck making a left turn. The motorcycle impacted the truck's right front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed in Maryland and the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. The crash occurred in Queens near 51 Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A scooter driver making a left turn collided with a parked BMW on Alstyne Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s front left bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The sedan was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a scooter driver, unlicensed and traveling south, was making a left turn on Alstyne Avenue in Queens when the scooter collided with a parked BMW sedan. The point of impact was the scooter’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary before the crash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to situational awareness or response. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy was struck by an unlicensed e-bike traveling south on National Street in Queens. The child suffered facial abrasions while crossing outside a crosswalk. The e-bike's left front bumper made impact. The boy remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver on an e-bike was traveling straight south on National Street in Queens when he struck a 5-year-old male pedestrian. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered abrasions to his face. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian but notes the driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors or victim equipment factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.

A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in Queens. The sedan struck an object front-center while traveling north on 111 Street. The driver was conscious but sustained a concussion. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver in a 2003 GMC sedan was injured in Queens on 111 Street near 55 Avenue. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was hit on Corona Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Corona Avenue made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on National Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. Multiple SUVs and a sedan were involved, with damage to left side panels. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on National Street in Queens after being hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including abrasions. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan, with damage primarily to the left side panels. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no blame is assigned. The drivers' license statuses were mostly unreported except for one licensed New York driver. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man stepped from behind a parked car on 114th Street. A driver pulled out, distracted. The car’s front struck the man’s face. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect him.

A 39-year-old man was injured on 114th Street near 42nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he stepped from behind a parked car when a vehicle pulled from the curb and struck his face. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end hit the man as it started from parking. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a motorcycle in Queens. The child suffered a head abrasion while crossing outside a crosswalk. The motorcycle hit her center front. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 104 Street in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and did not have a signal. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and pass too close to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Corona Avenue. The motorcycle, driven by an inexperienced and distracted operator, struck the bike from behind. The bike driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Corona Avenue rear-ended a bike going in the same direction. The bike driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his entire body. The motorcycle driver was operating with a permit and was noted for driver inexperience and inattention or distraction. The bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the motorcycle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing Christie Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s front center took the impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Christie Avenue in Queens. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing National Street outside a crosswalk. The sedan hit her center front with no vehicle damage. She suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. Driver inexperience and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing National Street outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old front passenger suffered an elbow injury and minor bleeding after an SUV rear-ended their station wagon on Corona Avenue in Queens. The crash happened at 4:35 a.m. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving an SUV and a station wagon. The SUV struck the station wagon from behind, impacting the center back end of the station wagon and the center front end of the SUV. A 35-year-old female front passenger in the station wagon was injured, sustaining an elbow, lower arm, and hand injury with minor bleeding. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 90-year-old man was injured by an e-bike in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver was distracted, striking the man who was not in the roadway. The e-bike showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on 40-53 99 Street in Queens struck a 90-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was hit by a sedan while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian with the car’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 102 Street in Queens struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and did not suffer ejection or more severe trauma. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in areas where pedestrians emerge unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15