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A 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn on 80 Street in Queens. Three teens on the e-bike were injured, two ejected. Injuries included fractures and contusions. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver traveling north on 80 Street collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The e-bike carried three occupants: the driver and two passengers, ages 16 and 17. The driver was ejected and suffered a head contusion. One passenger was also ejected and sustained abrasions, while the other passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling legally. None of the e-bike occupants wore safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 87-year-old woman suffered injuries and shock in a Queens crash. Her sedan was struck in the rear while backing. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The crash involved a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling east that was backing up when it was struck in the center back end, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of elderly drivers in crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and a failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens involving an e-bike and an unspecified vehicle. The e-bike rider, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle involved was starting from a parking position and impacted the right rear quarter panel of the e-bike. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not specify any driver errors beyond failure to yield. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eliot Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was the primary error noted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east was rear-ended by a stopped SUV in Queens. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female SUV driver stopped in traffic on 70 Street in Queens was rear-ended by a sedan traveling east. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The sedan struck the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end collisions in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a solo sedan crash on the Long Island Expressway. The vehicle struck head-on at the center front end. The driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively at unsafe speeds.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. The driver was the sole occupant of a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling west when the vehicle impacted head-on at the center front end. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. Injuries included chest trauma and whiplash, with the driver conscious at the scene. The crash resulted from driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s 18-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 PREVO bus traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2018 Chevrolet sedan going straight ahead. The sedan’s 18-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. The collision point was the center back end of the bus hitting the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear center of an SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a GMC SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 25-year-old male front passenger who sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the SUV was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The rider, distracted, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was torn. He died at the scene. The rider was ejected and injured. The street bore the mark of distraction.

A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard when a northbound motorcycle struck him head-on. According to the police report, the rider was distracted and could not stop. The pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the crash occurred. The impact tore the man’s leg and he died at the scene. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or equipment issues are noted. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction behind the handlebars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 63 Drive in Queens. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on 63 Drive in Queens was struck due to driver inattention and following too closely. The 27-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The collision impacted the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle and the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter struck a sedan making a left turn on 74 Street near Eliot Avenue. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling westbound on 74 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn from the opposite direction. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The contributing factor listed was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The sedan, a 2006 Subaru with a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The motorscooter, a 2018 Yamaha operated by an unlicensed New York male driver, suffered damage to its center front end. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Penelope Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Penelope Avenue was hit by a station wagon/SUV making a right turn northbound. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the SUV. The rider remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened on Eliot Avenue. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eliot Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 58-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver of the sedan. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The e-bike sustained no damage. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan was traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ATV struck a parked sedan on 74 Street in Queens. The ATV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The crash happened late at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were cited as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an ATV traveling north on 74 Street collided with a parked sedan. The ATV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The ATV impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Queens. The crash happened when a vehicle making a U-turn failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female bicyclist was injured at the intersection near 78-16 Cooper Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn that failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing stoppers only. The vehicle involved in the crash showed no damage, while the bicyclist's bike had damage to the center front end. The driver of the vehicle was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Queens collision. The SUV driver continued straight with no damage reported. The rider wore a helmet but was fractured and dislocated. Both vehicles showed no visible damage at impact.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided on 83 Street near Penelope Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling south and showed no damage or point of impact. The moped was traveling east and impacted the left front bumper of the SUV, which showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries were severe despite the lack of visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling west hit him center front. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Kia sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the sedan's center front end collided with him. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a van turning left on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock. The van’s left side doors took the impact. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The van, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The van was driven by a licensed male driver from New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15