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A moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s right front bumper. Driver distraction by the sedan operator was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 67 Avenue near Queens Boulevard in Queens at 7:20 PM. A sedan, parked and facing north, was struck on its left front quarter panel by a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, also male and licensed, was identified as inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with internal complaints. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:07 AM in Queens near Metropolitan Avenue, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2021 Mercedes SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as internal and rated injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the driver was licensed and operating the SUV alone. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered head injuries and bruises after a GMC pick-up truck struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Yellowstone Boulevard and 68 Avenue in Queens at 8:47 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his distraction led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-bike on 108 Street in Queens. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered elbow and arm injuries and was left in shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 108 Street in Queens. A 2013 Toyota sedan was making a left turn southwest when it struck a 2023 Zhilo e-bike traveling north. The e-bike rider, a 19-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the e-bike's left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed 69 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on 69 Avenue in Queens. A male driver operating a 2008 SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact and suffered a bruise. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian, nor does it cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear right quarter panel of a pickup truck making a left turn on Queens Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, reporting whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:25 AM involving a 2022 sedan and a 2019 pickup truck. The pickup truck was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead northbound, impacted the truck's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling northbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman walking along Yellowstone Boulevard was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The vehicle’s right front bumper collided with her, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along Yellowstone Boulevard when a 2021 Mercedes SUV made a left turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southeastbound at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking along the highway with traffic. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle from behind. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 3:00 AM. A 25-year-old male driver of a 2007 sedan, traveling eastbound, collided with the rear of another vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper striking the center back end of the vehicle ahead. The driver was conscious but injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered severe leg fractures after a distracted SUV driver struck him at a Queens intersection. The boy was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, hit him with its front center. Shock and injury followed impact.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Queens at the intersection of Yellowstone Boulevard and Burns Street around 3:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to the boy's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but driver error remains the primary cause. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the front center and left the pedestrian in shock with serious lower limb injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway after aggressive driving escalated. A 52-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Impact struck right side doors and front ends, highlighting road rage’s deadly toll in NYC streets.

According to the police report, the crash involved three sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 21:13. The collision was caused by aggressive driving and road rage, cited as contributing factors for at least one driver. The impact points included right side doors and center front ends of the vehicles. A 52-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both involved drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the driver errors leading to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver aggression on NYC roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured in a Queens crash. The collision involved a sedan and an SUV. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a moped traveling north, a sedan making a left turn eastbound, and an SUV traveling south. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan impacted the right rear quarter panel of the moped, while the SUV struck the moped's left front bumper area. The moped was demolished in the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions. The focus remains on driver error and systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on Yellowstone Boulevard struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Burns Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead north on Yellowstone Boulevard collided with a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors and systemic danger posed by failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old in-line skater was injured in Queens. A sedan struck him while making a left turn. The driver was distracted and following too closely.

A 45-year-old male in-line skater was injured when a sedan struck him in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The driver’s inattention and distraction, along with following too closely, contributed to the crash. The skater suffered a facial contusion but was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted for the skater.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A USPS box truck struck a moped traveling south on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way while starting from parking, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a USPS box truck was starting from parking on Yellowstone Boulevard when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The truck driver, a licensed female from Mississippi, impacted the moped on its right side doors with the truck's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but these were not cited as causes. The collision caused damage to the truck's left front bumper; the moped showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 68 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was injured and incoherent. Air bag deployed. Traffic control disregarded caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north on 68 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 56-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving SUV and left rear quarter panel damage to the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Austin Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Austin Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s maneuver. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries, including whiplash. The sedan was turning right when the crash occurred. Driver distraction and failure to yield were factors.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle was traveling straight north when the sedan turned right, impacting the motorcycle's left front quarter panel with the sedan's right front bumper. The motorcycle driver suffered injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania, while the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15