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A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 67th Road in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian in the lower leg. The victim suffered abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on 67th Road in Queens. A pedestrian, a 24-year-old male, was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants. The report explicitly identifies driver error—failure to yield—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus traveling west collided with a 16-year-old e-bike rider making a left turn northwest on Metropolitan Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver was making a left turn northwest on Metropolitan Avenue when a westbound bus struck him head-on. The impact ejected the rider, who sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus driver, licensed and operating a 2015 vehicle, was traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the bus driver did not yield to the turning e-bike. The e-bike rider was operating under a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users making lawful turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped passenger was ejected and injured during a collision on 63 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a southbound moped. Driver errors included failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:53 on 63 Avenue near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A vehicle was making a left turn westbound when it collided head-on with a southbound moped traveling straight ahead. The moped sustained center front end damage. The 19-year-old female passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' by the vehicle driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported on the turning vehicle. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central causes of the serious injury to the vulnerable moped passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 72-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused a concussion and left the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 69 Street and Eliot Avenue in Queens at 5:39 AM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2011 Jeep SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals, though the report focuses on the vehicle's movement and impact location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a rear-end collision on Alderton Street. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Alderton Street at 9:29 AM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The collision involved the e-scooter being struck from behind, with the point of impact recorded as the center back end of the scooter. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious throughout. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and close following distances in motorized vehicle interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A one-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn in Queens. The child suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s oversized size and limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on 75 Street in Queens made a right turn and struck a one-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The child was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to account for the oversized vehicle and limited visibility as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Ford pick-up truck. The pedestrian’s location and action—playing in the roadway—are noted, but the report highlights the vehicle’s size and obstructed view as primary causes. No pedestrian fault or safety equipment issues are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old man suffered arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and 63 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly notes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV making a left turn collided with an eastbound sedan going straight on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver fell asleep, causing a violent impact that injured two female passengers with head and facial contusions. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eliot Avenue in Queens at 7:30 p.m. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when he fell asleep, resulting in a collision with an eastbound sedan driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan, which was demolished. Two female passengers in the sedan, aged 63 and 84, sustained contusions to the head and face, respectively. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report explicitly cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver made a left turn while disregarding traffic control and collided head-on with an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old moped driver sustained hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. Driver inattention and lack of license were key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 80 Street near Furmanville Avenue in Queens at 18:11. A 33-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, was making a left turn when he disregarded traffic control and collided with an eastbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain collision on the Long Island Expressway sent a 51-year-old sedan driver to the hospital with neck injuries. The crash involved a sedan, a limo, and another sedan, all traveling westbound. Impact centered on rear and front ends, causing whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 6:57 a.m. and involved three vehicles traveling westbound: a 2010 Toyota sedan, a 2019 Cadillac limo, and a 2009 Acura sedan. The point of impact was the center back end on the first two vehicles and the center front end on the third, indicating a rear-end collision chain. The injured party was the 51-year-old male driver of the Toyota sedan, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, suggesting driver incapacitation played a role. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center back and front ends, consistent with a rear-end crash sequence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan with defective brakes made a left turn in Queens, striking and injuring a 19-year-old rear passenger. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s vehicle damage was centered on the front end, highlighting mechanical failure as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 71 Street near Juniper Boulevard South in Queens at 3:55 PM. The sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, suffered a center front end impact. The driver’s defective brakes were cited as a contributing factor, along with other vehicular issues. A 19-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report notes the passenger was in shock and did not use any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain vehicle safety through defective brakes directly contributed to the collision and injuries sustained. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 75-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A taxi, traveling north and slowing or stopping, collided with the center back end of an SUV also traveling north. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. A 75-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the systemic danger of tailgating and insufficient stopping distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with an SUV in Queens. The impact was severe. The rider suffered abrasions. The driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred.

A motorcycle rider, 25, was injured in a crash involving a 2023 SUV in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the motorcycle, which was going straight ahead. The rider sustained injuries to his entire body, classified as a severity level 3, and complained of abrasions. The driver was licensed and the motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 29-year-old man working in the roadway on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard struck a pedestrian working in the roadway outside an intersection. The 29-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned and struck her head. She fell, bleeding and unconscious. Alcohol was in the blood. Two SUVs at the scene. The street corner in Queens ran red with danger.

A 63-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV while crossing 71st Street in Queens with the signal. According to the police report, she was struck in the head and collapsed, unconscious and bleeding. Two SUVs were involved: one parked, one turning. The report states, 'Alcohol was in the blood.' The listed contributing factor is 'Alcohol Involvement.' The woman, a pedestrian, suffered severe head injuries. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement are listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt at a city intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped struck the left rear bumper of an SUV on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, 57, was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound SUV on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the moped was damaged at its center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a moped merging westbound on 74 Street near Eliot Avenue. The moped driver and passenger were ejected and suffered bruises and head injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors included improper lane usage and inexperience.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver and a 23-year-old female passenger were injured when a 2015 sedan collided with their moped on 74 Street in Queens. The moped was merging westbound when the sedan, traveling straight west, struck it on the right front quarter panel. Both moped occupants were ejected and sustained contusions and bruises, with the driver suffering head injuries. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inexperience." Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the moped’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan from behind on 69 Drive in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 50-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver fatigue as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 69 Drive in Queens collided with a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 50-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the crash. The parked vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the moving sedan was damaged at its center front end. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver fatigue as the primary error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was stopped, the other slowing. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was slowing or stopping. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north. The injured driver was harnessed and conscious, with no ejection from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the front end of the rear SUV and minor damage to the rear of the front SUV. The crash highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy pickup struck an 88-year-old man on Dry Harbor Road. The man crossed outside a crosswalk. The truck hit him head-on. He suffered head trauma and broken limbs. He died in the street. The driver had no license.

An 88-year-old man was killed on Dry Harbor Road near 61st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street outside a crosswalk when a westbound Chevy pickup truck struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and broken limbs and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14