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Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens. The female driver of one SUV suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage. The crash occurred during morning hours, with both drivers traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles traveling in opposite directions on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision occurred. The impact was on the left side doors of the female driver's SUV and the left front bumper of the male driver's SUV. The female driver, age 44, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and remained conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver and does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east struck the front left bumper of an SUV making a left turn in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 134-22 Jewel Avenue at 3 PM. A motorcycle traveling eastbound collided head-on with the left front bumper of a westbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV's damage was concentrated on the left front bumper. The crash narrative and contributing factors emphasize driver error related to speed and turning maneuvers, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck two children crossing Main Street. Both were injured. The driver failed to yield. Speed was unsafe. The children were following signals.

Two four-year-old pedestrians were injured when a Jeep SUV struck them while they were crossing Main Street. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report also noted that the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed. Both children were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. Their injuries are classified as severe, with both experiencing shock. The driver, a licensed male, was the only occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm in a crash on Main Street. The vehicle hit the left front bumper of another vehicle making a left turn. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Main Street. The moped, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the left front bumper of another vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused center front end damage to the moped and left front bumper damage to the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver making a left turn collided with a southbound sedan on 150 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Both vehicles sustained left-side and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a female SUV driver was making a left turn on 150 Street when she struck a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries, sustaining a severity level 3 injury. The sedan's airbags deployed during the crash. The SUV was damaged on the left side doors, and the sedan had damage to its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The sedan driver was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kissena Boulevard. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock at the intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling south on Kissena Boulevard. The vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper as she crossed at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. The sedan had three occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Main Street in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling south hit him on the right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a shoulder abrasion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Main Street near 63 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a southbound 2012 SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The boy sustained an abrasion and an upper arm shoulder injury but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted, but no contributing driver factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.

A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 144-36 72 Road in Queens. One driver, a 22-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe backing and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to left bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling west, the other backing north. The 22-year-old female driver of the westbound sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The backing vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other car, which was hit on its left front bumper. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and unsafe backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy playing in the roadway was hit by a westbound sedan in Queens. The impact injured his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling westbound near 144-16 69 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway when the vehicle’s left front bumper made contact. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling westbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault is assigned. No safety equipment or signals were cited as factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike heading south on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions. The sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's front end were damaged. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2014 Cadillac sedan traveling west on Parsons Boulevard collided with his e-bike moving south. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front bumper. The e-bike driver sustained chest abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any driver errors for the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on 150 Street near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The sedan hit the bike’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 150 Street collided with a bicyclist making an improper left turn. The 17-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruise. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was struck on its left front bumper. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveled east on Park Drive East in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered facial bruising. Both drivers were licensed women. The impact damaged the center rear of the sedan and front of the SUV.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV rear-ended a Hyundai sedan on Park Drive East in Queens. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The SUV hit the sedan at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected and was seated in the rear of the SUV. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash. The unlicensed driver backed unsafely, striking a station wagon traveling east. The impact caused whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage at their center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 78 Road in Queens when a sedan backed unsafely into an oncoming SUV. The sedan's driver, a 33-year-old male, was unlicensed and was backing at the time of impact. The SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked commercial truck on Kissena Boulevard. Three occupants in the sedan were injured, including a 1-year-old child. The driver showed signs of shock. The crash caused abrasions and head injuries. The commercial vehicle was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling north on Kissena Boulevard collided with a parked 2022 commercial vehicle. The impact occurred on the sedan's center front end and the commercial vehicle's left rear quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan were injured: a 29-year-old female passenger with facial abrasions, a 26-year-old male driver with head injuries wearing a lap belt, and a 1-year-old female passenger with head abrasions. All occupants experienced shock but were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The commercial vehicle sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by a sedan while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The impact hit his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was going straight and hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver of a 2016 Toyota sedan was traveling southeast, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The collision occurred away from an intersection. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 33-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 72 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 72 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a southbound sedan driven by a licensed female driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. There is no mention of victim fault or safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15