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A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.

A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on an e-bike crashed on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue. The bike struck with the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle, traveling south, was going straight when the collision occurred at the left front bumper. The rider sustained facial fractures and dislocations and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle and was in shock at the scene. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver sped north on Yellowstone Boulevard. A sedan turned left southbound. The moped struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The moped driver was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations. The driver was unlicensed and injured seriously.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Yellowstone Boulevard collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The moped driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and driving legally. The collision caused damage to the front left bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after his SUV struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver in a 2016 SUV traveling south on Grand Central Parkway collided with a parked 2019 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left front quarter panel. The driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma, and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an SUV turning improperly on Yellowstone Boulevard. The sedan’s female driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The SUV was starting from parking with three occupants aboard.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female sedan driver was injured when her vehicle collided with a Nissan SUV turning improperly on Yellowstone Boulevard. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its right side doors. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and head injury, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper turning by the SUV driver. The SUV was starting from parking and carried three occupants. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and maneuvering that led to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The 77-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Airbags deployed. Four occupants were in one vehicle, one in the other. Impact was front to side.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The 77-year-old male driver of the New York-registered SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision involved the center front end of one SUV striking the right side doors of the other. The injured driver was conscious and protected by an airbag and seatbelt. One vehicle carried four occupants, the other had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front and right side of the vehicles. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male cyclist crashed on Ascan Avenue in Queens. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Ascan Avenue in Queens was injured in a crash involving only his bike. The cyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No other vehicles were involved, and the cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. There is no indication of failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes. The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face even without collision with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him on Yellowstone Boulevard. The cyclist suffered elbow and hand injuries and a concussion. The crash involved failure to yield and glare, causing impact to the bike’s left side and SUV’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens involving a 2014 SUV and a 29-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, along with a concussion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors, with glare also contributing. The SUV, traveling west, struck the left side doors of the bike with its center front end and left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck an e-bike from behind on 64 Road in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles were damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 64 Road in Queens involving a BMW sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike was traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a tractor truck backing on 63 Road in Queens. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a concussion. The truck was reversing unsafely. Both vehicles showed center-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 63 Road collided with a tractor truck that was backing unsafely. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The contributing factors listed include "Other Vehicular" and "Backing Unsafely," indicating the truck driver’s unsafe backing maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors related to vehicle movement and positioning, with no mention of victim fault or additional safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was injured crossing 71 Avenue with the signal in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered abrasions and full-body injury. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 71 Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver struck a parked SUV on Queens Boulevard. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with the vehicle stationary at the time of impact. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15