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A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway collided, striking left side doors and right front quarter panel. Both female drivers suffered internal injuries to back and neck. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No clear driver errors specified.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens when they collided. The point of impact was the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were female, licensed in New York, and restrained by lap belts. The 36-year-old driver sustained back injuries, and the 57-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan, while the other showed no damage. The crash caused internal injuries but no further details on causation or victim behavior were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van making a U-turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on Queens' 153 Street. The 25-year-old male cyclist suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on 153 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A van traveling north was making a U-turn when it struck the center front end of an eastbound e-bike. The 25-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining chest abrasions and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The van's point of impact was its left rear quarter panel, indicating the U-turn maneuver led to the collision. The cyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the e-bike. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior or safety equipment were listed. The licensed van driver’s error in executing the U-turn without proper attention directly caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV traveling east struck a northbound e-bike on 162 Street in Queens. The 15-year-old e-bike rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The SUV's right rear quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda SUV traveling east on 162 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 15-year-old male, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists the e-bike rider's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving are cited. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet use or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver sped down 29 Avenue, striking another sedan head-on. The collision threw a 23-year-old female driver into back injury and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front-end damage, revealing the violent impact of inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 29 Avenue in Queens at 17:05. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one striking the other’s right side doors and suffering center front-end damage. The 23-year-old female driver of the Hyundai sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the female driver. Both drivers were licensed, and the collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage indicate a failure to maintain control and attention. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors that led to the violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-scooter on 35 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, partially ejected and injured in the lower leg, suffered shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, at 10:45 a.m. on 35 Avenue, a sedan traveling southwest made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter head-on. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the direct collision impact. The report focuses on the sedan driver’s errors as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man’s body shattered at the intersection. The car fled. He remained conscious, pain unending. Roosevelt Avenue swallowed the driver’s silence, leaving only broken bones and the echo of impact.

A 39-year-old man was struck and severely injured while crossing at an intersection on Roosevelt Avenue, according to the police report. The narrative states he suffered crush injuries to his entire body yet remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved fled, leaving the man behind, his injuries described as 'entire body' and 'crush injuries.' The police report does not specify the type of vehicle, the direction of travel, or any contributing factors from the driver, but it makes clear the driver left the scene without stopping. No driver errors are explicitly listed in the data, but the act of fleeing after a collision is a grave systemic failure. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report centers the violence of the impact and the abandonment that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV and sedan collided on 160 Street in Queens. The sedan, starting from parking, struck the SUV going straight ahead. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a fractured shoulder. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 160 Street in Queens. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it collided with a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. An 18-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated upper arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to serious injury for a vulnerable vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Northern Boulevard. Drivers slowed or stopped, but following too closely caused rear-end impacts. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash exposed risks of tailgating in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 on Northern Boulevard involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling west. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. Each vehicle was slowing or stopping before impact. The first SUV was struck at its center back end by the sedan, which itself was hit at its center front end by another SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of the sedan, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity rated at level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distances, leading to a chain collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn at unsafe speed. The impact struck the bike’s right side, causing upper arm contusions. The driver’s failure to control speed led to the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 158 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens at 8:23 p.m. The SUV was making a left turn traveling north when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel hitting the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor on the driver’s part. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the SUV at the time. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.

According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old in-line skater suffered a fractured elbow after being hit by an eastbound SUV on 159 Street. The skater was injured off intersection while moving in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male in-line skater was injured on 159 Street at 8:03 p.m. The skater was located off an intersection and was performing 'other actions in roadway' when struck by a 2018 SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The skater sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The skater's contributing factors were marked as unspecified. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus turning left on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northeast on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The report explicitly cites the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The bus, carrying five occupants, showed no vehicle damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old woman suffered chest contusions after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was left in shock, bearing bruises from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:30 in Queens on 190 Street near 42 Avenue. A 2013 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with chest contusions and was in shock at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian's actions are listed as unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan passed too closely on 149 Place in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred. The cyclist remained conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to the lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on 149 Place near 38 Avenue in Queens. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling north, collided with impact at their center front ends. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the cyclist. The cyclist, a 37-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was using 'Other' safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior. The driver errors centered on the sedan's unsafe passing maneuver, highlighting systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles crashed on 149 Street in Queens. A 55-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a station wagon SUV going straight and a sedan making a left turn. Driver failure to yield caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 149 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling east going straight ahead and a 2021 Porsche sedan traveling south making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles, with damage to the center front end of the SUV and right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the crash. A 55-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard and 150 Street in Queens. The female driver making a left turn suffered neck injuries from the crash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Northern Boulevard near 150 Street in Queens. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead and the other making a left turn traveling west. The female driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The male driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision resulted in damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver was injured in a crash on 160 Street in Queens. The impact caused facial abrasions. The driver was conscious but hurt. Distraction was a factor in the incident.

A collision occurred on 160 Street in Queens, injuring a 41-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved a BMW sedan and a Subaru SUV. The police noted 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other details about the victims or their actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14