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A sedan traveling south struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver making a right turn on 66 Street. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cite driver failure to obey traffic control as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 66 Street involving a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south and a female 17-year-old e-scooter driver making a right turn northwest. The sedan impacted the left side doors of the e-scooter, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was conscious and wearing no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered a head abrasion after a cyclist improperly passed near Grand Avenue in Queens. The collision occurred with the pedestrian off the roadway, leaving him injured but conscious. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Grand Avenue in Queens struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the cyclist, indicating a failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behavior. The focus remains on the cyclist's improper passing maneuver as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV making a left turn struck a motorscooter traveling straight on Grand Avenue. The motorscooter’s left rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated lower leg injury. The crash involved driver failure to obey traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Avenue at 21:32. A 1999 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a westbound motorscooter going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the motorscooter’s right side doors. The motorscooter carried two occupants; the left rear passenger was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated 3, and the passenger was conscious but not wearing safety equipment. The police report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck veered on the Long Island Expressway. A Yamaha slammed its rear. The rider, twenty-six, flew from the bike. His helmet cracked. His body struck pavement. His breath stopped. The truck kept moving. The road claimed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a diesel tractor truck shifted lanes, according to the police report. The Yamaha motorcycle, traveling straight ahead, struck the truck's right rear bumper. The 26-year-old motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike. The helmet cracked on impact, and the rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to a critical driver error by the truck operator during the lane change. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the disregard for traffic control combined to end a young life on a highway built for speed, not safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV making a left turn collided with him on Grand Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist head-on and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, at 5:11 AM on Grand Avenue in Queens, a 2022 SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused center front end damage to both the SUV and the bicycle. The data highlights the driver's error as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on 60 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a one-year-old occupant, suffered a contusion and injury to the elbow and lower arm. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:17 on 60 Avenue when a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of a stationary SUV that was parked. The motorcycle driver, a one-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries including a contusion and trauma to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3). The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors on the motorcycle or SUV side. The SUV was parked and had damage to its right rear bumper, while the motorcycle had damage to its left front bumper. No ejection occurred, and the motorcycle driver was conscious. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling east on Maurice Avenue collided in a lane-change crash. The driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained right and left side damage.

According to the police report, two Ford SUVs collided on Maurice Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The first vehicle was changing lanes when it struck the second vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the lane-changing SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other SUV. The driver of the lane-changing vehicle, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by an SUV while walking on 59 Place in Queens. The impact fractured his lower leg and foot. Police report alcohol involvement and a collision with a parked vehicle, highlighting driver errors in a dangerous roadway environment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:01 on 59 Place in Queens. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being struck by a Toyota SUV traveling northbound. The vehicle's front center end was damaged on impact. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' Two other parked SUVs were involved, one with damage to its center front end and the other to its right rear bumper. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and male, but the report emphasizes the role of impaired driving and vehicle collision dynamics. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn at Eliot Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, left semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver caused the crash by not yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Eliot Avenue in Queens. A 16-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2021 Dodge SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report explicitly notes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision. There was no damage reported to the vehicle, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the SUV westbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:10 AM on the Long Island Expressway. A taxi traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling east. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan’s driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of the taxi and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Maspeth Avenue in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Maspeth Avenue in Queens at 3:15 PM. A sedan traveling westbound was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The primary contributing factor identified by police was driver inattention or distraction. The sedan's front center end impacted the left side doors of the bicycle. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield or properly observe the bicyclist. No other contributing factors were cited. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at a Queens intersection. Both drivers and two passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning by one driver as a key factor. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Avenue in Queens at 10:45. Two sedans collided, with impact points on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for one driver. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two passengers, all male, aged 31 to 39. Injuries included neck trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash, but one driver’s improper turn led to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver error and vehicle impact details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 47-year-old man on a bike, crushing him. He was thrown, suffered fatal head trauma, and died on the cold street. The truck kept straight. The man did not move again.

A fatal collision occurred on Maurice Avenue when a box truck struck a 47-year-old male cyclist, according to the police report. The narrative states the cyclist was thrown, crushed, and killed, suffering head trauma. The police report notes the truck 'kept straight' as it struck the cyclist, who lay still after impact. The contributing factor listed by police is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but no specific driver error is cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as recorded in the report, but this is not listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The violence of the impact and the truck's continued path underscore the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot, highlighting the dangers cyclists face from distracted drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 69 Street involving a sedan and a bicyclist traveling northbound. The sedan was initially parked but struck the bicyclist with its left rear bumper. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures, dislocations, and distortions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. This incident underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing severe harm to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a carry all vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2019 sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a 2016 carry all vehicle also traveling west. The sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the carry all was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's center back end and the carry all's center front end. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 25-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The drivers of both vehicles were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured when another vehicle made a right turn and struck her right rear quarter panel. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The crash happened on Maurice Avenue in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on Maurice Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV was traveling northeast, going straight ahead, when she was struck on the right rear quarter panel by another vehicle making a right turn. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a sedan traveling east on Flushing Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel bore the damage. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound on Flushing Avenue at 22:36. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered a head injury classified as severe, including fracture and dislocation. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead prior to impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on 53 Street sent a 30-year-old female driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one striking the other's center back end. Driver distraction played a key role in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 53 Street in Queens collided around 3:50 PM. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The 30-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The front vehicle was driven by a male with an unlicensed status. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was injured crossing Eliot Avenue with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck her. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The bus showed no visible damage after impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on Eliot Avenue made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was semiconscious following the collision. The bus's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and notably, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or pedestrian factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated as 3, indicating significant injury. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Orion bus. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning buses to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male passenger suffered injuries in a Queens crash. The vehicle was struck while traveling southwest. Alcohol involvement was noted. The passenger sustained a knee injury and contusion.

A crash occurred in Queens involving a sedan and a parked SUV. A 30-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering a knee injury and contusion. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it collided with the SUV. The driver of the sedan was licensed. No other details regarding safety equipment were specified. The passenger was conscious but injured, highlighting the ongoing dangers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15