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A Chevy sedan veered off course on Forest Avenue, smashing headlong into a parked Honda. Metal twisted. Glass bloodied. The driver, 38, conscious but bleeding, suffered deep wounds. The Honda never moved. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a Chevy sedan traveling southeast on Forest Avenue near Woodbine Street veered from its path and struck a parked Honda sedan head-on. The report describes the incident as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' highlighting a clear driver error. The Honda was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact left the Chevy's driver, a 38-year-old man, conscious but with severe lacerations to the head and bleeding, as detailed in the report: 'Metal crumpled. Blood on glass.' No contributing factors are attributed to the parked vehicle or any other party. The collision underscores the consequences of improper lane usage and loss of vehicle control, with all harm falling on the driver responsible for the errant maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV changed lanes improperly and struck her front end. Alcohol involvement by the motorcyclist compounded the crash. The collision left the rider fractured and dislocated, highlighting dangerous lane usage and impaired driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seneca Avenue in Queens at 17:43. A 29-year-old female motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound when a 2017 Buick SUV, traveling northwest, changed lanes improperly and collided with the motorcycle's center front end. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the motorcyclist and the SUV driver, respectively. The motorcycle driver sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the lane change caused the crash. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane changes and alcohol impairment in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries in a Queens crash. The collision occurred at Flushing Avenue around 12:50 PM. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash happened near 1819 Flushing Avenue in Queens at 12:50 PM. Two sedans traveling north collided, with impact on the left front quarter panel and left side doors of one vehicle. The driver of the damaged sedan, a 35-year-old male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by a permit-holder struck a 42-year-old man on an e-scooter in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. The crash occurred on Linden Street at 7:10 a.m., highlighting driver inexperience as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:10 a.m. on Linden Street in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound, driven by a female with a learner's permit, collided head-on with a southbound e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the sedan driver's lack of full licensure and experience. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, indicating a direct collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north suffered tire failure, causing a crash that injured the driver and left rear passenger. Both men were semiconscious with whole-body injuries. The vehicle’s right front bumper took impact, revealing systemic vehicle maintenance risks.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north on Stephen Street in Queens experienced tire failure, which was cited as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a 25-year-old man wearing a lap belt, and a 27-year-old male rear passenger were both injured, sustaining whole-body trauma and semiconscious states. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The report highlights tire failure/inadequate tire condition as the sole driver-related error leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle maintenance failures on road safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens bicyclist suffered a fractured arm after a 2024 SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on Myrtle Avenue was struck by a 2024 Honda SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were listed. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating with three occupants in the vehicle. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Fresh Pond Road outside a crosswalk. The SUV driver, traveling south, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. No visible complaints or vehicle damage were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Fresh Pond Road without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 6:18 AM when a female driver operating a 2024 SUV, traveling straight southbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as Failure to Yield, but the pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore through the noon silence on 60th Street, smashing into a sedan. Blood pooled on the pavement. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown and conscious, head split. Speed and disregard for control left the street scarred.

At the corner of 60th Street and 70th Avenue in Queens, a violent collision unfolded between a moped and a sedan, according to the police report. The moped, traveling west, struck the sedan's left front quarter panel with force, folding in the car's side. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was partially ejected, bleeding heavily but conscious. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, underscoring the moped driver's dangerous actions. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but these details follow the primary driver errors. The sedan driver, licensed and traveling south, was also involved. Noon sun, silent street—speed and disregard for traffic rules turned routine movement into trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in Queens when a sedan making a right turn struck him. The crash caused chest injuries and fractures. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fresh Pond Road in Queens involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a right turn southwest when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-scooter’s center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The e-scooter rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious bodily injury. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as key factors in the collision, highlighting driver error and road rage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on Cypress Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling westgoing straight ahead collided with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the moped was struck on the right side doors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers posed by aggressive driver behavior and failure to respect right-of-way in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion when an SUV struck his sedan’s rear on Metropolitan Avenue. The collision happened as the sedan made a left turn. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 17:11. A 28-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a back contusion after an SUV struck the center back end of his vehicle while he was making a left turn. The SUV, traveling eastbound, collided with the sedan’s rear. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the risks posed to drivers executing turns in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a parked SUV on Cypress Avenue. The unlicensed rider, 41, was trapped, legs crushed, conscious in the cold. The moped’s front end folded. No other people were present. Metal and bone tangled in the night.

A violent crash unfolded on Cypress Avenue near Centre Street in Queens when a moped collided with the rear of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped's front end 'folded in' from the impact, leaving the 41-year-old unlicensed rider trapped with crushed legs. The rider was conscious at the scene, suffering severe lower leg injuries. Police records confirm the SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report notes the moped operator was 'unlicensed,' and lists 'unspecified' as contributing factors, but does not cite any victim behavior as a cause. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when vulnerable road users and stationary vehicles collide on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound moped on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited obstructed view and other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens around 12:58 a.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a moped traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the moped's right front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and vehicular conditions. The sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. A 38-year-old female driver and a 4-year-old female passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and experienced shock. The crash involved a right turn and a straight travel, damaging the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fresh Pond Road in Queens at 3:00 PM. A 38-year-old female driver traveling south in a 2007 Acura sedan was going straight ahead when a 2018 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn. The collision occurred with the left front bumper of the Jeep impacting the center front end of the Acura. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The 38-year-old driver sustained back injuries and was in shock, while a 4-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured in the face and also experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and a harness. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel of the Jeep and the center front end of the Acura.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was injured crossing with the signal when a sedan making a right turn struck her on Cornelia Street in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her in the right front quarter panel and causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Cornelia Street in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing damage to the vehicle's right side doors. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was injured crossing a marked crosswalk when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle hit him center front, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt at the scene.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM, a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling north on 60 Place struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The police report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no indication of pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, aggressive driving triggered a multi-vehicle collision near Onderdonk Avenue. Two sedans and an SUV collided, injuring a 52-year-old male driver with bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed risks tied to road rage and driver conduct.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:30 AM near 803 Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two sedans and an SUV, all traveling south. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. A 52-year-old male driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right rear bumper of one sedan, indicating impact points. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of aggressive driving and its role in causing serious injuries in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male driver was injured in a collision between a sedan and an SUV. The crash occurred on Madison Street in Queens. The driver suffered back injuries and was in shock after the impact.

A collision occurred in Queens involving a 1989 sedan and a 2011 SUV. The 51-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely.' The SUV was attempting to pass the sedan when the crash happened. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and was in shock after the incident. No safety equipment was noted for the driver. The report did not specify any additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The impact injured a 26-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. The driver followed too closely, hitting the right rear bumper of the lead car. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling west on Cypress Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injury to a 26-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat. She suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and its role in causing injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver made a U-turn. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was cited for unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. The motorcycle driver’s lack of license was noted, but the primary contributing factors were the sedan driver’s unsafe lane change and distraction. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15