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Two cars met hard on 88th Street. Metal twisted. One driver hurt his back. Shock followed. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect those inside.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed at 88th Street and 81st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved two drivers and two passengers. One driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was in shock. The other occupants had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. The SUV was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the sedan took damage to its center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights a failure to follow traffic controls, putting everyone in the vehicles at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV reversed on 67th Place in Queens. The driver backed unsafely. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and leg injury. The street bore the impact. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 2021 Jeep SUV struck a 51-year-old pedestrian on 67th Place in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was backing when it hit the man, who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care. The pedestrian bore the brunt of this failure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a 16-year-old girl on Woodhaven Boulevard near Union Turnpike. She suffered a bruised leg and shock. The crash happened away from any intersection. The system failed to protect her. The street stayed dangerous.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured by a station wagon or SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard at Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The teen girl was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal, when she was struck. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the vehicle. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by pedestrians on major city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man lay bruised on Myrtle Avenue, head throbbing, after an SUV’s right front quarter panel hit him in the marked crosswalk at 69 Place. Sirens echoed as dusk settled. The pedestrian remained conscious, blood pooling beneath his brow.

A collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 28-year-old male pedestrian. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with an unspecified cause. No mention of helmet use or traffic signals appears as a factor in the report. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Woodhaven Blvd rear-ended another stopped sedan. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe backing as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens at 15:02. A northbound sedan struck the rear of another sedan stopped in traffic. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 65-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inexperience and backing unsafely as contributing factors to the collision. The striking vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the struck vehicle had center back end damage. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers and unsafe vehicle maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on 62-45 80 Rd, Queens. The sedan’s 61-year-old female driver suffered a head injury. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. The victim was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on 62-45 80 Rd in Queens. A 2022 SUV traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2013 sedan. The sedan’s 61-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 but remained conscious. The report identifies the SUV driver’s contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance from the parked vehicle. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision damaged its left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error on the part of the SUV operator as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway, injuring a 23-year-old female passenger. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding, leaving the passenger in shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 14:20. The collision involved a 2017 Jeep SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center back end and the SUV's center front end. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any contributing victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens during left turns. Both drivers were men traveling eastbound. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the drivers, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 on Woodhaven Boulevard near 81 Avenue in Queens. Two male drivers, both licensed in New York, were each making left turns when their vehicles collided. The first SUV, a 2012 Acura, was impacted on the right front bumper, while the second, a 2024 Honda, sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The driver of the Acura suffered neck injuries, was not ejected, and experienced shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors in lane management during the maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three drivers suffered neck and back injuries in a Queens collision on Metropolitan Avenue. The crash involved multiple vehicles and was caused by improper lane usage. All victims were in shock and complained of pain or nausea after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 18:49. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs. The contributing factor cited was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error in lane management. Three drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with back injuries, a 32-year-old female with neck injuries, and a 35-year-old male also with neck injuries. All were reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes that none of the injured occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles sustained center front end damage, consistent with a multi-vehicle impact. Driver errors related to improper lane usage were the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit her at an intersection on Myrtle Ave. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Myrtle Ave and 68 St when a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was going straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old male driver with a physical disability suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after his SUV struck an object with its left front bumper in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver operating a 2024 Nissan SUV in Queens was injured at 16:27. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted with its left front bumper. The report identifies the driver's physical disability as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. Injuries included head trauma and minor bleeding, with the driver reported to be in shock. The report does not cite any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the physical disability. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old man crossing Metropolitan Avenue outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The impact hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver proceeded straight, causing severe injury without yielding.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Ford SUV traveling westbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens around 12:03 AM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle's center front end collided with his head, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report notes the pedestrian’s location as 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and action as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.' No specific driver contributing factors were listed, but the collision occurred while the driver was going straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian in the roadway. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 SUV. The pedestrian’s injury severity was rated at level 3, highlighting the serious impact of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Cooper Avenue. Both drivers were traveling southeast when inattentive driving and following too closely caused impact. Whiplash complaints followed as vehicles collided center-to-center.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Cooper Avenue in Queens at 10:13 a.m. Two sedans traveling southeast collided when the driver of the trailing vehicle failed to maintain proper distance and was distracted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both occupants in the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses at the time of impact. The front vehicle, a 2019 Mercedes sedan, sustained center front end damage, while the rear 2013 Ford sedan was damaged at its center back end. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a 10-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter's left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, at 17:40 on Metropolitan Ave in Queens, a 2018 SUV traveling north struck a 10-year-old boy riding an e-scooter southbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper. The boy, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with four occupants. The e-scooter rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like child e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 84-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a collision with a westbound bicyclist on 80th Street in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was confused, contributing to the crash. The bike showed no damage, striking center front.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:49 on 80th Street near 78th Avenue in Queens. An 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and classified with injury severity 3. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was noted to have pedestrian error or confusion as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved was a westbound bicycle traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The bike sustained no damage. The report highlights pedestrian confusion as the contributing factor, with no driver errors cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident underscores the risks posed by pedestrian confusion even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Avenue near 69 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious. Police cited the sedan driver’s disregard for traffic control as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:05 AM in Queens, a 2023 sedan traveling south on 69 Street struck a bicyclist going west on Myrtle Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist’s injury severity was moderate, and no contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead before the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, placing vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a back injury, entering shock. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front center, damaging its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 15:53 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a motorcycle traveling south collided with an eastbound SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 52-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a back injury, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, struck the motorcycle at its center front end, impacting the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling south struck an e-scooter making a left turn on 62 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on 62 Street near Myrtle Avenue in Queens. A moped traveling straight south collided with an e-scooter making a left turn. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the moped's center front end and the e-scooter's left side doors. This collision highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Cypress Hills Street. The crash involved a sedan and was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:32 PM on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The collision involved a sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic control measures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck an e-scooter passenger riding on the outside. The 17-year-old female was ejected, suffering head injuries and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the violent collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter carrying two occupants. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The 17-year-old female passenger on the e-scooter was riding or hanging on the outside and was ejected during the crash. She sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but the primary fault lies with the vehicle driver’s disregard for traffic control. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, highlighting a systemic danger in driver compliance with traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14