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Two teenagers suffered bruises and neck and back injuries in a Queens crash. A sedan driven by a distracted 17-year-old collided with another vehicle disregarding traffic control. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 120 Street near 15 Avenue in Queens at 18:50. The collision involved two sedans traveling east and north, respectively. The 17-year-old female driver of the eastbound Honda sedan was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The other vehicle's driver disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. The 17-year-old driver sustained back contusions and bruises, while a 14-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered neck contusions. Both occupants were conscious, properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front end damage. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and failure to obey traffic controls—as key factors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at 7 PM on 128 Street. The front of one struck the left side of the other. An 8-year-old passenger and a 33-year-old driver suffered contusions and neck and shoulder injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:00 on 128 Street involving two sedans traveling north and east. The Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the left side doors of a Honda sedan driven by a male with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the center front end of the Lexus and the left side doors of the Honda. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the collision. An 8-year-old female passenger in the Honda, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained with a lap belt, sustained neck contusions and bruises. The 33-year-old male driver of the Honda, also wearing a lap belt, suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors related to traffic control disregard as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old male passenger on a moped suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and struck the moped’s left front bumper. The collision caused injury without ejection, highlighting improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue at 20:09. A Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, collided with a Baodi moped also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the moped's left front bumper. The 14-year-old male passenger on the moped was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the collision caused damage to both vehicles. The incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes or turns by motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider suffered a severe shoulder injury after a collision with a sedan turning left on 20 Avenue in Queens. The rider was partially ejected but conscious, wearing a helmet. The crash involved close passing and other vehicular errors by the drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 20 Avenue in Queens at 3:00 PM. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling west on a 2023 Boss Hoss Cycle, collided with a 2023 Lexus sedan making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors primarily on the motorcycle driver’s part. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were points of impact. The motorcycle driver was helmeted but unlicensed. No victim fault was cited; the focus remains on driver actions and systemic dangers inherent in close passing and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan traveling north on Whitestone Expressway. The impact injured a 26-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway when the trailing vehicle collided with the right rear bumper of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' listed as the contributing factor. The collision caused injuries to a 26-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the lead vehicle. She sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the lead vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling south collided with a parked SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and internal complaints. Police cited improper turning as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 14 Road near 119 Street in Queens at 2:24 a.m. A 39-year-old male moped driver was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked Kia SUV. The moped was traveling straight south when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The driver sustained facial injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported in the SUV, which was stationary at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck and sedan collided head-on on 25 Road in Queens. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness, contributing to the crash.

At 6:01 AM on 25 Road in Queens, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided front-to-front, according to the police report. The sedan was traveling west while the pick-up truck was parked facing east. The 25-year-old male sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver-related medical event. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver error related to loss of consciousness was central to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on 18 Avenue struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:58 AM on 18 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling north collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report also notes some confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist but places primary responsibility on the driver’s failure to yield. The sedan was occupied by three people, and the driver held a permit license. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.

A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on 120 Street struck two parked sedans, trapping its 82-year-old driver. The driver suffered head injuries and bruises. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to keep right as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:20 on 120 Street in Queens, a sedan traveling west collided with two parked sedans. The 82-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as the contributing factors leading to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moving sedan and caused damage to the left front bumper and left side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any victim error or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on the driver's errors and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 129 Street in Queens when one driver disregarded traffic control. The crash injured a 17-year-old front-seat passenger, who suffered a shoulder contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on 129 Street near 20 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, with impact centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 17-year-old female front-seat passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles showed damage to their front ends, consistent with a head-on or angled collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other victims. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to comply with traffic control, which directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV failed to yield at a Queens intersection. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper as she crossed without a signal in a marked crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling south.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 119 Street and 14 Avenue in Queens at 10:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the crossing without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after crashing his sedan on 129 Street in Queens. Police report alcohol involvement and driver distraction as key factors. The vehicle struck head-on, causing contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Chevrolet sedan was involved in a crash on 129 Street near 14 Avenue in Queens at 21:19. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The driver suffered a head injury classified as contusion and bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck an e-bike on 11 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs and feet. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both victims were conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on 11 Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling north. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the SUV. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man, and a 35-year-old female passenger were both ejected from the bike. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The crash caused serious injuries but both victims remained conscious. The driver errors noted focus on the SUV's failure to yield, with no other factors specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van making a right turn collided with an SUV merging westbound on Whitestone Expressway. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford van was making a right turn on the Whitestone Expressway when it collided with a 2015 Audi SUV merging westbound. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The van's right front bumper and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old man was struck crossing 132 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Slippery pavement and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 132 Street struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, failed to maintain control on slippery pavement, leading to the collision. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man was hit while crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered neck contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on College Point Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 21 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.

A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old woman was injured when a tractor truck struck her on 15 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit her entire body, causing shock and pain. She was not in the roadway at the time. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on 15 Avenue in Queens struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the roof of the truck, which also sustained damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian's location outside the roadway is noted, but no helmet or signaling factors are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14