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A Nissan sedan turned left at 58 Road and 142 Street. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Her arm was crushed and partly lost. She stayed awake through the pain. Police cite driver inexperience.

A crash at 58 Road and 142 Street in Queens left a 56-year-old woman with a crushed and partially amputated arm. According to the police report, a Nissan sedan made a left turn and its left front bumper hit the woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, was licensed and stayed at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face in crosswalks when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Main Street. He suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash involved a northbound bike with no damage. The injured rider was conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The crash occurred on Main Street involving a northbound bike driven by an unlicensed male. The vehicle with the injured rider showed no damage. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries. The report does not specify any helmet use or other safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users even without clear fault assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man driving an SUV in Queens suffered head injuries after crashing into a parked SUV. He was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front end of the moving SUV.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck a parked SUV on 60 Avenue in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The moving SUV hit the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle, damaging both vehicles. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on 56 Road in Queens. A sedan, SUV, and another sedan struck each other. The male driver of one sedan suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 56 Road in Queens involving two sedans and one SUV. The male driver of a 2022 Honda sedan was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the right rear bumper of one sedan, the left front bumper of another sedan, and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash involved vehicles traveling west, with one vehicle stopped in traffic prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the left rear bumper of a parked trailer on the Long Island Expressway. The female van driver suffered a neck injury and concussion. Glare impaired visibility. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver operating a van traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with the left rear bumper of a parked trailer. The driver sustained a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. The van's front end and the trailer's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a stopped SUV on Horace Harding Expressway. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. Airbags deployed; the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Horace Harding Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and was unconscious at the scene. He was not ejected and was protected by an airbag and seatbelt. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. Driver inattention caused the collision. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver in a 2019 sedan rear-ended a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man driving a box truck in Queens suffered full-body injuries. The crash happened on 164 Street near Booth Memorial Avenue. The driver was incoherent and unhelmeted. Alcohol involvement was a factor. The truck’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a box truck driver was injured in a crash on 164 Street in Queens. The 28-year-old male driver sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and impacted with damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim but highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. Drivers were traveling west when the first vehicle was struck from behind. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided in a chain reaction. The first vehicle was struck from behind, causing damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicles. One driver, a 51-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. All drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision resulted in injuries but no ejections. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lawrence Street in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist went straight. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Lawrence Street in Queens. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver’s action of making a left turn was involved in the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver license or occupant information is provided for the sedan. The bicyclist remained conscious despite the injury. The collision caused damage to the sedan but no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was hit by a westbound sedan on 57 Road in Queens. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis with bruising. The crash happened outside an intersection. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling westbound on 57 Road in Queens. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but notes unspecified pedestrian factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was recorded. The pedestrian’s actions were described as "Other Actions in Roadway."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck on Kissena Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver made a right turn without yielding.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kissena Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2006 Lexus SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15