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A 42-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The sedan, a 2018 Kia, was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.

A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Northern Boulevard hit a 67-year-old woman outside the roadway. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead on Northern Boulevard in Queens when it struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers even when pedestrians are outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 32 Avenue at dusk. The female driver of one SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. She was trapped in her vehicle but conscious. The collision damaged the left side doors of her vehicle and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 32 Avenue in Queens. The female driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was trapped inside her vehicle but remained conscious. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of her vehicle and the right front bumper of the other SUV, a 2014 Jeep. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan on 150 Street in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling northeast on 150 Street collided with a 2020 Mercedes sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan’s 42-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New Jersey and New York, respectively. The SUV driver was going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was hit by a westbound cyclist on Northern Boulevard. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle when the bike struck her center front. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She was struck by a westbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, causing a head contusion to the pedestrian. The cyclist was licensed and operating the bike properly. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained a moderate injury. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An Audi SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk on Willets Point Boulevard. She crossed with the light. The driver failed to yield. The impact broke her body. Pain followed. The street stayed loud. The right-of-way was hers. It was not given.

A 40-year-old woman was crossing Willets Point Boulevard at 149th Street in Queens with the signal when an Audi SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'She crossed with the light. The Audi came fast, struck her center mass. Her body broke. Pain bloomed. The driver kept straight. The right-of-way was hers. It was not given.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was listed with apparent death at the scene. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was operating the vehicle eastbound and failed to yield the right-of-way, as noted in both the police report and crash data. The only contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man driving a pick-up truck suffered back injuries and whiplash in Queens. The crash involved two vehicles traveling west on Northern Boulevard. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens involving two westbound vehicles: a 2021 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS and a 2008 Toyota pick-up truck. The 71-year-old male driver of the Toyota pick-up truck was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The Toyota's right front bumper was damaged, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Crocheron Avenue. A sedan backing west struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and backed unsafely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk on Crocheron Avenue when a 2016 Ford sedan backing west struck her. The driver was alone, licensed, and backing at the time of impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was the center back end. No other safety equipment or pedestrian errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Lexus sat crushed on Murray Street. The left side caved in. A man inside showed no signs of life. The street held its breath. No movement. No answers. Only the wreck and the silence remained.

A deadly crash struck a parked Lexus sedan on Murray Street. According to the police report, a man was found lifeless inside the vehicle, which had its left side crushed. The report states, 'A man sat lifeless in a parked Lexus, no seatbelt, no movement. The left side was crushed.' Both the contributing factors and the identity of the striking vehicle remain unspecified in the data. The victim, a 36-year-old man, was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no driver errors or external causes are listed. The crash left the scene silent, with only the wreckage and the unanswered questions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 SUV on 149 Street. The bike hit the left side doors of the SUV. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a southbound 2021 SUV on 149 Street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was struck by a sedan traveling east on 25 Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 sedan traveling eastbound on 25 Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The child was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Depot Road in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured at a marked crosswalk on Depot Road in Queens. The SUV, traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The impact was on the SUV's left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 149 Street in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound. Damage centered on rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 149 Street in Queens. The driver of the rear SUV, a 51-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's right rear bumper. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center back end of the front SUV and the center front end of the rear SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 15-year-old bicyclist on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver. The cyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bike. No ejection occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior that put a young cyclist at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on 28 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured the driver’s elbow and lower arm. The SUV’s rear center hit the parked vehicle’s back end. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver in a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west on 28 Avenue rear-ended a parked sedan. The collision occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle and caused abrasions and injuries to the driver’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the crash area, but no other injuries were reported. The driver’s error in maintaining safe distance led to the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy riding a bike on 149 Street in Queens. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage; the sedan's front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 149 Street collided with a westbound 13-year-old bicyclist. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan's center front end was damaged, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male driver was ejected from an ATV on 27 Avenue. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked SUVs. Driver inexperience was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male driver operating an open body ATV was ejected during a collision on 27 Avenue. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved the ATV traveling west and two parked SUVs facing east. The point of impact was the left front bumper on all vehicles. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver. The report does not specify other contributing factors or blame the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV struck a parked Lexus SUV on 24 Road in Queens. The Toyota driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north on 24 Road collided with a parked Lexus SUV. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the Lexus and the right front bumper of the Toyota. The Toyota driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, remaining semiconscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The Lexus SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front and rear bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left hit a 59-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk on 35 Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 35 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at the intersection. No information about the driver's license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15