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A motorcycle traveling west struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV on Central Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 55-year-old man, suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The crash involved disregard of traffic controls.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Central Avenue near 66 Place in Queens at 2:40 a.m. A motorcycle traveling west collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound 2015 Jeep SUV. The motorcyclist, a 55-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious following the impact. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle's front center end and the SUV's right rear quarter panel were damaged. No ejection occurred. The data does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries after a collision on 72 Street in Queens. The cyclist was riding westbound, sustaining impact on the left front bumper and left side doors of the bike. The crash left him conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding westbound on 72 Street in Queens was injured in a collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper and left side doors of the bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike with one occupant, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other vehicles or driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Rutledge Avenue in Queens. A southbound SUV going straight struck the right rear quarter panel of another SUV making a right turn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash, sustaining moderate trauma in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rutledge Avenue near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens at 16:50. A 2021 Mercedes SUV traveling southbound going straight ahead impacted the right rear quarter panel of a 2018 Ford SUV that was making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Mercedes and the right rear quarter panel of the Ford. Both vehicles sustained damage at these points. The Ford carried two occupants, including a 28-year-old front passenger and a 31-year-old male driver, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to yield or misjudgment by the SUV making the right turn or the one traveling straight. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury after a high-speed crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan’s front end was demolished. The driver was conscious and restrained, but unsafe speed caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Tesla sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway was injured in a crash at 6:40 AM. The vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck an object or barrier with its center front end, which was demolished. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness; the airbag deployed. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Queens. The impact struck the moped’s right side doors and the sedan’s front end. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:10 in Queens near 65-05 Cooper Avenue involving a moped and a sedan. The moped, traveling west, was struck on its right side doors by the sedan, which was traveling south. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The driver remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the vulnerability of moped riders in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist riding east on Central Avenue was injured when a parked sedan struck her on the left side. The cyclist suffered bruises and elbow injuries. Police cited the cyclist’s confusion and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:56 on Central Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old female bicyclist traveling east collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the bicyclist’s actions led to the collision. No driver errors by the sedan operator are noted. The bicyclist’s helmet status is not reported as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A five-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash involved a rear-end impact caused by a driver following too closely. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard collided at 18:20. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely,' pointing to driver error. A five-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the struck vehicle sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The injured child was not using any safety equipment. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center rear and front ends of the vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens driver suffered lower leg injuries after his SUV rear-ended a parked vehicle. The crash, caused by reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, left the driver in shock with complaints of pain. Multiple SUVs were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Avenue in Queens at 3:59 PM. A 33-year-old male driver of a Jeep SUV was injured when his vehicle struck the center back end of a parked Honda SUV. The report cites the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s error in responding to traffic conditions. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the front center of the Jeep and the rear center of the parked Honda. Additional parked SUVs nearby also sustained rear-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the injured driver beyond the reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan surged from its spot on Myrtle Avenue. Its front bumper slammed a 46-year-old cyclist. He flew, hit pavement, crushed. The car rolled on. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another brutal collision.

According to the police report, a sedan pulled from its parking spot near 67-03 Myrtle Avenue in Queens and struck a 46-year-old man riding a bike. The cyclist was hit by the sedan's left front bumper, ejected from his bike, and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The report states the cyclist remained conscious after the impact. The crash occurred at 2:00 PM. Police cite 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to provide adequate space for the cyclist. The narrative notes the car 'kept rolling' after the collision. The report also mentions the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers disregard safe passing distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck a stopped bike at Myrtle Avenue and 69th Street. The rider, fifty-four, was thrown off, bleeding and conscious, pain everywhere. The bus did not stop. The bike lay broken, the street stained, the city indifferent.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Myrtle Avenue at 69th Street collided with a stopped bicycle. The narrative states, 'A bus hit a stopped bike. The rider, 54, flew off. No helmet. Blood ran. He was awake, hurting everywhere. The bus kept going. The bike stayed down.' The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was ejected from the bike, sustaining severe bleeding but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the primary sequence of events centers on the bus striking a stationary cyclist. The bus driver continued without stopping. No driver-specific errors are cited in the data, but the impact and aftermath underscore the systemic dangers facing cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old female driver suffered head injuries after a sedan collision on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, resulting in minor bleeding and semiconsciousness. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:34 AM on Woodhaven Boulevard near Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The sole occupant, a 30-year-old female driver, was injured with head trauma and minor bleeding, described as semiconscious. The vehicle, a 2009 Mazda sedan traveling south, sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with unsafe lane changing. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. These driver errors directly led to the collision and subsequent injuries, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane changes on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 71 Place in Queens at night. The driver’s inattention triggered the crash. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including chest and abdominal trauma. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:13 on 71 Place in Queens involving two SUVs. The driver of one SUV, a 51-year-old male, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to the driver and a 21-year-old female front passenger, both experiencing shock and bodily injuries to the chest and abdomen-pelvis areas. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the point of impact on the left front bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed late at night on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 40, suffered head injuries and whiplash. One driver was unlicensed. The collision involved failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:52 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard near Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, one traveling west and the other south. The driver of the Pennsylvania-registered SUV, a licensed 40-year-old woman, was going straight ahead and impacted the right front bumper. The New York-registered SUV, driven by an unlicensed 40-year-old man, also traveling straight ahead, suffered center front end damage from the collision. Both drivers sustained head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The front passenger in the Pennsylvania SUV, a 40-year-old woman, was also injured with head trauma and whiplash. The police report cites failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The unlicensed status of one driver adds to the systemic danger present in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion in a Queens crash. Police report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention. The sedan hit a parked car’s rear bumper while traveling west on Myrtle Avenue, causing vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 in Queens near 67-02 Myrtle Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining a head abrasion and classified with injury severity level 3. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west, striking the left rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan. Additionally, a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling west was involved, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle, but was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV traveling north on 73 Avenue collided with a moped also heading north. The SUV’s left side doors were impacted. The moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cite driver illness and improper lane usage as factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 GMC SUV and a 2023 Fengy moped collided on 73 Avenue in Queens at 13:18. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The moped, traveling straight ahead, struck the SUV’s left side with its right front bumper. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report identifies the SUV driver’s illness and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and conscious, with no safety equipment noted. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behavior by the moped rider. The crash highlights the dangers of driver impairment and lane misuse in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens late at night. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash. No victims were ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard near Cooper Avenue in Queens at 11:30 PM. The collision involved a 2016 SUV traveling east and a 2014 sedan traveling south. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver, a 67-year-old male, and his 61-year-old female front passenger were both injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The sedan driver, a licensed female, also sustained whiplash and full-body injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts, and none were ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver disregard of traffic control as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan starting from parking struck an SUV going straight east on Myrtle Avenue. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. All victims were shocked and complained of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, a 2019 Kia sedan, driven by a 40-year-old woman, was starting from parking on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The sedan carried three occupants: the driver and two passengers aged 52 and 46. All three were injured, suffering back and lower leg injuries, and experienced shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the sedan driver. None of the occupants were ejected. Safety equipment was noted as lap belts and harnesses for the sedan passengers. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old girl was struck at a marked crosswalk on 66 Street and Myrtle Avenue. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 66 Street and Myrtle Avenue. The driver of a 2016 Infiniti sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man was hit by a bus on Woodhaven Boulevard near Metropolitan Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and bruising. The bus showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard near Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. He sustained a contusion and upper arm and shoulder injuries but remained conscious. The bus, operated by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors or violations are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old e-bike rider was injured in Queens when an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Central Avenue was struck by a northwesterly-bound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14