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A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.

A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing 162 Street with the signal in Queens. An SUV making a right turn passed too closely, striking her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 162 Street with the signal when a 2007 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn passed too closely and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was cited for passing too closely. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 22 Avenue in Queens at 10:17 p.m. Both drivers were going straight when they collided front to front. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 22 Avenue in Queens at 10:17 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight when the collision occurred. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on 149 Street in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when the vehicle hit him on the left front quarter panel. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 149 Street in Queens against the signal. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling north, which struck the boy on its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 166 Street. The female driver, 55, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles struck front ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 166 Street. The 55-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends, with damage to the left front quarter panel and left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling northwest, struck him at the left front bumper. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver was traveling too fast for conditions. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man on a bike was struck on Northern Boulevard. The SUV made a left turn and hit the bicyclist from behind. The rider suffered a back contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Northern Boulevard was injured when a 2018 Toyota SUV made a left turn and struck him at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained a back contusion and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north before making the left turn. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to bicyclists going straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and struck the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head abrasions. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved two occupants in the sedan and one cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on 147 Street made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s error in yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision on Parsons Boulevard. The moped struck the left side of a parked sedan. The driver suffered chest injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Fatigue contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling north on Parsons Boulevard collided with the left side doors of a parked 2012 Honda sedan. The impact ejected the 24-year-old male driver from the moped, causing chest injuries and incoherence. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor. The sedan and a nearby parked 2017 Toyota SUV sustained damage but had no occupants. No other driver errors were specified. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of fatigue behind the wheel and the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 25 Drive. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. Impact hit left side doors and right front bumper. A 23-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 25 Drive. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, was making a left turn when her vehicle was struck on the left side doors by another SUV traveling straight east. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the first SUV and the right front bumper of the second. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on 146 Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 146 Street collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage despite impact to its center front end. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when drivers do not yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman walked against traffic on a Queens highway. A bus traveling east struck her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along a Queens highway against traffic. The bus, carrying 10 occupants and driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bus showed no damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 24 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers injured, along with a passenger. Impact struck left front bumpers. Improper turning caused the collision. Injuries included arm and shoulder trauma. Both drivers conscious and restrained. Passenger unbelted and hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 24 Avenue in Queens due to improper turning by both drivers. The crash involved a 31-year-old male driver and a 55-year-old female passenger. Both drivers and the passenger sustained injuries to their arms and shoulders. The driver was wearing a lap belt; the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither occupant was ejected, and all were conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Utopia Parkway. The driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver traveling north on Utopia Parkway collided with a parked SUV. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. The driver sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the driver. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The crash resulted from driver error, specifically inattention and distraction, leading to the collision with the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 33 Avenue. A five-year-old passenger suffered a facial abrasion. The collision hit the right front quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Driver errors included failure to yield and obstructed view.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 33 Avenue. The crash involved a northbound Honda and a westbound Mercedes. A five-year-old female passenger in the Honda was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion. The child was restrained and the airbag deployed. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and limited or obstructed view. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Mercedes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injury severity was moderate, and the child was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV struck the scooter’s left front, damaging the rider’s back and causing abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The rider was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 32 Avenue in Queens involving a 2019 SUV and an e-scooter. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained back injuries and abrasions. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west, struck the scooter on its left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the e-scooter demolished and the rider injured but conscious. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist on 147 Street near 41 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 51-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved limited visibility. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling east on 147 Street collided with a southbound bicycle near 41 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan's front center made contact with the bike's right side doors. The sedan sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old woman, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused whiplash and left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with another unspecified vehicle. The 58-year-old female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left side doors of the other vehicle and the left front bumper of the Nissan. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle collisions on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15