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A 79-year-old man crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal was hit. He suffered a head injury and abrasions. The crash happened at 22nd Avenue in Queens. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street saw blood and confusion.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing College Point Boulevard at 22nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when he was struck. He sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially older adults, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man, 27, crossed College Point Blvd at 18 Ave. A vehicle hit him. He walked with the signal. He suffered a bruised arm. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The street marked him. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing College Point Boulevard at 18 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a vehicle struck him. He sustained a contusion to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle or the actions of the driver. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the data. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, even when following traffic signals, on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on College Point Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite improper lane use and bad turning. Passengers, including a child, were also involved. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians were struck.

Two sedans crashed at 23-02 College Point Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the collision left a 30-year-old male driver with a fractured and dislocated upper arm. Passengers, including a 9-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man, were present but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling east. The crash damaged the front of one sedan and the right side of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to use lanes properly and turn with care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 25-year-old man in the crosswalk on 20 Avenue. The car’s front end struck the pedestrian’s leg. The man was conscious, hurt, bleeding. The driver turned right. The police list no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him at the intersection of 20 Avenue and I 678. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s center front end hit his knee, lower leg, and foot, causing abrasions. The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn.' No specific driver errors are cited in the data, with contributing factors marked as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by people crossing New York City streets, even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before sunrise on Linden Place, a sedan struck a northbound cyclist. The crash left the rider conscious but bruised, with a head contusion. Sirens echoed in the quiet Queens street as emergency crews arrived to tend to the injured man.

A collision occurred on Linden Place at 28 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when it struck a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight north. The cyclist suffered a head injury and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the cyclist. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the bicycle was hit on its right side. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but helmet status was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists navigating city streets amid inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on 20 Avenue near I-678. Metal crumpled and glass scattered. Three women, ages 24, 67, and 68, suffered injuries and shock. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. Blood stained the pavement. The air was tense and heavy.

According to the police report, a crash involving two SUVs and a sedan occurred on 20 Avenue near I-678. Three women—two drivers and one front-seat passenger—were injured, with reported injuries ranging from minor bleeding to whiplash and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for all involved drivers. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The collision underscores the persistent danger posed by driver distraction and inexperience on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old woman suffered neck abrasions after a sedan struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while traveling eastbound. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 125 Street in Queens struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 23 Avenue around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. This incident highlights a critical failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing, resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two women suffered back injuries in a Queens crash. One driver backed unsafely, the other was distracted. Both were conscious and restrained. The impact left both with whiplash and damage to their sedans’ front quarters on Linden Place near 28 Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Place near 28 Avenue in Queens at 16:57. Two sedans traveling north collided. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash after backing unsafely. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The other vehicle’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, was also injured with back pain and whiplash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction, as well as driver inexperience, as contributing factors for the second driver who was making a U-turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report highlights driver errors—backing unsafely and distraction—as the causes of the collision. Neither victim’s actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on 14 Road in Queens. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash that left the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 14 Road in Queens at 16:20. A 58-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound was struck from behind by a westbound Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper hitting the center back end of the e-bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both parties, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan turned left on College Point Blvd, striking a southbound cyclist. Steel hit flesh. The rider, 32, fell. Legs crushed. The street fell silent except for pain. Police cite driver distraction. Systemic danger left another body broken.

A collision occurred on College Point Blvd near 14th Road in Queens at 5:49 a.m., involving a Ford sedan and a southbound cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was 'making left turn' when it struck the cyclist, who was 'going straight ahead.' The report states, 'Steel met skin. The rider, 32, fell hard. Legs crushed.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the lower legs and remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the sedan and the crash overall. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front end. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after driver distraction is cited as the cause. The crash underscores the persistent risk posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound bicyclist at 132-23 14 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, a 29-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 2003 Toyota sedan traveling south collided with a westbound bicycle at the intersection of 132-23 14 Ave in Queens at 5:59 PM. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No contributing factors were assigned to the bicyclist. This crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05

Two SUVs crashed on 125 Street in Queens, injuring five occupants. The collision involved front-end impacts and left quarter panel damage. Drivers suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 125 Street in Queens at 9:43 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, with one vehicle striking the other's left front bumper and the other sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel. The crash injured five occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 25 to 82, all conscious but suffering from whiplash and back or neck injuries. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or environmental conditions, were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced and distracted drivers operating SUVs in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on 20 Avenue. Three occupants in the truck suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified, with no victim fault noted.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on 20 Avenue rear-ended a northbound SUV at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The truck carried three occupants, including the driver, all injured with back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the truck was licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was also licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors other than 'Unspecified' for all occupants. The crash time was 8:45. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The report notes 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not clarify which party it applies to. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on 23 Ave in Queens. The 21-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Driver license status was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 23 Ave in Queens at 19:57. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The sedan driver was unlicensed, indicating a critical driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers executing turns into the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury while crossing 132 Street at 20 Avenue in Queens. She was conscious but injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 132 Street and 20 Avenue in Queens around 12:30 PM. She was crossing with the signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her, causing a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The vehicle involved was unoccupied at the time of the crash and is described only as unspecified. The absence of cited driver errors leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the pedestrian was legally crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on College Point Boulevard at 1:58 a.m. One driver was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were injured, with back and internal injuries reported. The crash involved driver distraction, highlighting risks on this busy road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:58 a.m. on College Point Boulevard involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making a left turn when the other sedan, going straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of the turning vehicle. The impact caused the driver of the turning sedan to be ejected and sustain facial contusions. Both drivers were injured; the ejected driver suffered contusions and bruises to the face, while the other driver sustained internal and back injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to maintain focus. Both drivers were licensed and restrained with lap belts. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck struck the rear of a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. The truck driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the collision, leaving all injured conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:37 on Whitestone Expressway when a tractor truck traveling south rear-ended a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan had three occupants: a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger. All three sustained injuries classified as severity 3, including neck and back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts or harnesses. The truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained center back-end damage. The report highlights driver error by the truck operator as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 125 Street in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash caused contusions and neck and leg injuries to occupants. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on 125 Street in Queens at 3:00 PM. The first vehicle, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north, was impacted on the left front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2011 Hyundai sedan traveling east, sustained damage to the center front end. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. An 18-year-old male rear passenger in the Hyundai was injured with neck contusions and bruises, wearing a lap belt and not ejected. The 35-year-old male driver of the Hyundai also suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14