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A 4-year-old boy suffered full-body contusions after a collision in Queens. The child remained conscious but injured. The crash details lack driver error data, leaving the cause unclear. The boy’s role as pedestrian is confirmed; no contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a crash at 12:55 PM near 85-27 168 Place in Queens. The child sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or victim. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on type, driver actions, or license status. The absence of cited driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding leaves the cause of the collision undetermined. The victim’s location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report focuses on the injury outcome without assigning fault or noting victim behavior as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle on Vanwyck Expressway. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and injured the passenger inside the impacted vehicle.

According to the police report, at 9:00 a.m. on Vanwyck Expressway, a sedan traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling north. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the sedan and caused damage to that area. A 31-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the impacted vehicle sustained head injuries and whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard was struck by a northbound Chevy van. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, entering shock. The van’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the impact at 10:19 AM.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Parsons Boulevard in Queens at 10:19 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when he was hit by a northbound 2016 Chevy van. The van struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian was reported to be in shock. The van was occupied by two licensed drivers and was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian fault. The damage to the van’s right front quarter panel confirms the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the vulnerability of pedestrians in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved a defective pavement condition. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driven by a 37-year-old male collided on Grand Central Parkway at 10:00 AM. The report identifies 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the incident. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The motorcycle, a 2019 Honda, was traveling west going straight ahead and impacted on the right side doors, resulting in damage to the right rear bumper. The driver was licensed in New York and wore a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A delivery van struck a 12-year-old girl as she emerged from behind a parked SUV on 87 Avenue in Queens. The girl suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The impact occurred on the van’s right front bumper, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a delivery vehicle traveling west on 87 Avenue in Queens collided with a 12-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked SUV. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the delivery van, which sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The parked SUV was damaged on its left side doors. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred as the pedestrian emerged from behind the parked vehicle, creating a hazardous blind spot. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him at a marked crosswalk on Home Lawn Street. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Home Lawn Street struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, but the sedan sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing without a signal. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling north struck the left side doors of a northbound bus on 138 Street. The e-bike driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-bike and left-side damage to the bus.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on 138 Street near the Vanwyck Expressway. A northbound e-bike driven by a 51-year-old male collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. The e-bike sustained center front end damage, while the bus was damaged on its left side doors. The e-bike driver was injured with abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist from behind on Main Street. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage. Following too closely caused the collision, according to the police report.

At approximately 3:45 PM, a pick-up truck traveling west on Main Street collided with a bicyclist also heading west, who was making a right turn, according to the police report. The truck struck the cyclist at the center back end, impacting with the truck's right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bicyclist, leading to the rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none on both vehicles. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after an SUV made an unsafe lane change on Grand Central Parkway. The collision involved a bus and a sedan, both traveling east. The SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Grand Central Parkway involving a bus, a station wagon/SUV, and a sedan, all traveling east. The SUV driver committed an unsafe lane change, which led to a collision impacting the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The bus was slowing or stopping and was hit on its left front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body including whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after a sedan backing up hit her near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact's force on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Lexus sedan traveling south on Hillside Avenue backed into her. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the collision but suffered back injuries and whiplash, with an injury severity level of 3. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the vehicle's backing maneuver directly caused the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the vulnerability of the pedestrian in such incidents. The crash occurred near 139-07 Hillside Avenue in Queens at 10:00 AM.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 168 Street struck an 11-year-old boy crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The child suffered upper arm contusions. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan driven southbound on 168 Street in Queens collided with an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The child sustained a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm, classified as a moderate injury. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the collision impact was likely moderate but sufficient to injure the pedestrian. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and disregard for traffic controls directly led to the injury of a vulnerable pedestrian at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle on 148 Street in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old man, suffered a back injury and shock. No contributing driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, at 14:39 on 148 Street in Queens, a 2013 sedan traveling south rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back injury and experienced shock. The report notes no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints beyond the back injury. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions in traffic but does not specify any driver fault or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered upper leg and hip injuries after a collision at a Queens intersection. She was conscious and complained of whiplash. The crash occurred near 168 Street and Gothic Drive, with no reported driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 168 Street and Gothic Drive in Queens at approximately 6:30. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene, complaining of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as a factor. The report focuses on the injury severity and location but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, causing impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Grand Central Parkway. The 29-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle was changing lanes westbound when it collided with a 2023 Lexus SUV traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old female driver suffered back injuries after her sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact caused contusions and bruising, with the driver restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2021 Lexus sedan was traveling east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens when her vehicle impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained back injuries described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an SUV traveling southeast on Hillside Avenue. The driver’s inattention or distraction caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions and serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV, traveling southeast on Hillside Avenue in Queens, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and no other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped crashed into a turning SUV on 167th Street. The rider, nineteen, was thrown partway off, blood streaming from his leg. Brakes failed. He sat stunned in the street, helmet still on, as dawn crept over Queens.

A collision unfolded on 167th Street near Highland Avenue in Queens when a moped struck a turning SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider, age nineteen, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg, remaining in shock at the scene. The incident occurred at 4:34 a.m. The police report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical vehicle failure that led to the crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. The moped's brakes failed, resulting in a direct impact with the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider's helmet remained on, but the report centers the mechanical failure as the primary cause. No driver errors by the SUV operator are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound moped carrying two men. Both moped occupants were ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way caused the violent collision on Main Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:02 AM on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. A 2011 Dodge sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 Jiajue moped traveling straight westbound. The moped carried two male occupants, ages 25 and 28, both ejected from the vehicle and injured with hip and upper leg trauma. The moped driver was in shock with injury severity rated 3. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' key factors leading to the crash. The passenger on the moped was also ejected and injured. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The impact hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. A 45-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 12:26. A 2021 Toyota SUV traveling east collided with a sedan, impacting the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 45-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear who sustained a back injury classified as severity 3. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury to the passenger highlights the violent forces involved in the collision despite restraint use. The absence of identified driver errors leaves the cause unspecified but confirms the serious consequences of the rear-end impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at dawn. The crash injured a driver and front passenger, both suffering lower leg contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as key factors in the rear-end impact during merging.

According to the police report, at 5:32 AM on Grand Central Parkway, a collision occurred involving two sedans traveling east. The first vehicle, a 2002 Toyota sedan with a male driver holding a permit license, was merging when it was struck in the left rear bumper by a 2019 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the Toyota and the center front end of the Nissan. Both the Toyota driver and the Nissan front passenger sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, described as contusions and bruises, and were in shock. The report explicitly cites driver inattention, distraction, and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15