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A motorcycle slammed into the center front end on Woodward Ave. The rider, twenty-five, was ejected. He struck his head. He was conscious but hurt. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed loud and dangerous.

A 25-year-old man riding a motorcycle was injured on Woodward Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened when traffic control was disregarded. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered a head contusion. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or persons were identified as injured. The rider was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash underscores the risk when traffic rules are ignored, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan door swung open on Palmetto Street. The cyclist struck it. Metal met flesh. The rider went down. His leg and foot scraped and bruised. The street stayed silent. The car stayed parked. The cyclist bore the impact.

A cyclist was injured when he collided with the left side doors of a parked Ford sedan on Palmetto Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was stationary when the crash occurred. The cyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Disregard Traffic Control' were specified in the data. The cyclist was partially ejected and was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together at Fresh Pond Road and 70th Avenue. Metal crumpled. Three people hurt. Pain and bruises. Drivers ignored traffic controls. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at the intersection of Fresh Pond Road and 70th Avenue in Queens. Three people were injured: a 34-year-old rear passenger suffered leg pain, a 48-year-old driver had chest pain, and a 27-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic controls and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. All injured persons were conscious. The crash involved a Ford SUV traveling north and a Nissan SUV traveling east. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Greene Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries. Passengers, including a 14-year-old, were shaken. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Greene Avenue and Seneca Avenue in Queens. Two drivers, a 72-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were injured. Both were conscious, with one suffering back injuries and the other chest injuries. Five passengers, including a 14-year-old boy, reported unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for all involved. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with impacts to the front and side. The collision underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and motorcycle collided at Palmetto Street and Onderdonk Avenue. Both drivers were hurt. One man was ejected. The crash tore metal and bodies. Failure to yield set the stage. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A sedan and a motorcycle crashed at the intersection of Palmetto Street and Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were injured. The 43-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The 29-year-old sedan driver was hurt in the hip and upper leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan was struck on its left side doors; the motorcycle hit with its center front end. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a BMW sedan at Fairview Ave and Bleecker St. Afternoon sun glared off metal. The scooter driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious as police and bystanders gathered at the intersection.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and a BMW sedan crashed at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Bleecker Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the sedan operator are noted in the data. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision, with the point of impact at the center front end of the scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal groaned on Flushing Avenue near Metropolitan. Four people, conscious but hurt, clutched their necks after a sedan’s left side was struck. Sirens echoed as daylight broke. The air hung heavy with the sharp scent of coolant and fear.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Metropolitan Avenue involving a sedan and an unspecified vehicle. Four occupants—three passengers and the driver—sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All were reported conscious at the scene. The sedan, registered in Tennessee, was traveling east when it was struck on its left side. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved, providing no further detail about driver actions or external causes. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the official account. The incident highlights the persistent risk of injury for vehicle occupants in New York City traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed on Forest Ave at Stephen St. Sirens cut the air. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. The world kept moving.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. The crash left a 14-year-old boy with a fractured leg and a 23-year-old driver with a shoulder injury. The boy was not in the roadway at the time of impact. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both driver and pedestrian were conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass scattered on Grove Street at 60 Place. Two SUVs collided. A 53-year-old woman, driving one vehicle, suffered a bruised back. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. Evening light faded over the intersection marked by broken plastic.

According to the police report, two station wagons or SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. The collision left a 53-year-old female driver injured with a back contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that at least one driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving north on Forest Ave, causing a collision involving multiple vehicles. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver incapacitation.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver traveling north on Forest Ave lost consciousness while operating a 2025 Chevrolet SUV. This loss of consciousness, categorized under 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, led to a collision involving several vehicles, including parked and moving SUVs and a sedan. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes no ejection occurred. The crash involved impact points on the left side doors of a parked SUV and the right front bumpers of other vehicles. The primary driver error identified is the loss of consciousness, which incapacitated the driver and triggered the multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old female pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle's front center hit the victim, who was conscious and bruised. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Palmetto Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of impact. No helmet or crossing signal usage was noted as contributing factors. The driver’s errors in attention and yielding directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike traveling north on Fresh Pond Rd hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the e-bike operator at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:41 on Fresh Pond Rd in Queens. A 40-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the e-bike operator. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed when vehicle operators fail to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a parked pickup truck on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants in the SUV suffered injuries including head and arm trauma. Both were restrained and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, at 21:20 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a northbound 2018 Honda SUV collided with a parked 2019 Chevrolet pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end against the truck's left front quarter panel. The SUV carried two male occupants: a 23-year-old driver and a 32-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, with the driver sustaining head injuries and the passenger suffering injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. They experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision involved a moving vehicle striking a parked vehicle, indicating potential driver inattention or failure to maintain control. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle collision on Queens’ 55th Street injured a 32-year-old female driver. Police cite unsafe speed and following too closely as key factors. The impact caused neck injuries and shock, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle spacing and speed control.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on Queens’ 55th Street involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The injured party was a 32-year-old female driver who suffered neck injuries and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both driver errors that precipitated the collision. The female driver was not ejected and was an occupant in one of the involved vehicles. The collision points and vehicle damages indicate rear-end impacts, consistent with failure to maintain safe distance and excessive speed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver misjudgments in speed and spacing on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report cites steering failure and driver inattention as causes. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens at 4:45 p.m. Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on, each impacting the other's left front bumper. The 32-year-old male driver of a 2017 Nissan SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions prior to impact. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement, nor any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The collision highlights vehicle mechanical failure combined with driver distraction as the primary causes of the injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi swung right on Fresh Pond Road. A cyclist turned left. Steel struck flesh. A 23-year-old man’s leg shattered on cold pavement. No helmet, no warning, just the sharp snap of bone and the city’s indifference.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Fresh Pond Road and Gates Avenue in Queens when a taxi made a right turn and a cyclist turned left. The report states, 'A taxi turned right. A bike turned left. Steel struck bone.' The 23-year-old cyclist was thrown to the pavement, suffering crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'his leg crushed. No helmet. No horn. Just pain, shock, and cold January light.' The only contributing factor cited in the report is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but lists no driver errors or additional contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when turning vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths in New York City’s chaotic streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn hit a 14-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Madison Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Madison Street in Queens. A sedan, traveling northwest and making a right turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the bike, which sustained damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The 14-year-old bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver error and systemic risk to vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Fairview Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in urban streets.

According to the police report, at 14:07 in Queens near 611 Fairview Avenue, a southbound Lexus SUV collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked Kia sedan. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s left rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 40-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the risks posed by distracted driving, even when one vehicle is stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda SUV crashed into two parked cars on Himrod Street. Metal screamed. The driver’s face was crushed. He was conscious, bloodied, silent. Alcohol was involved, according to police. The street stood still, broken by the violence of impact.

A 2010 Honda SUV struck two parked vehicles near 1717 Himrod Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:25 a.m. and involved a single driver, age 29, who suffered severe facial injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The report states the driver was 'conscious' after the collision. Police explicitly list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The narrative details that the SUV 'slammed into two parked cars,' emphasizing the violence of the crash. Both struck vehicles were stationary at the time. The driver was wearing only a lap belt. No actions by other road users contributed to the crash, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the cited presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14