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An SUV hit a 65-year-old man crossing Jamaica Avenue. The right front bumper struck him. He suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and confusion. The system failed to protect the walker.

A 65-year-old man was injured when a station wagon/SUV traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck him as he crossed outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the vehicle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing abrasions to his arm. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger to pedestrians outside intersections, especially when drivers are not paying attention. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy on a bike collided with an SUV’s front end in Queens. The boy was ejected and injured. Two adults and an infant in the SUV were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist with bruises and leg injuries. Impact was direct and forceful.

A crash occurred at 87-12 Lefferts Boulevard in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old bicyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was heading south and struck the cyclist head-on. The boy was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. Two adults and an infant inside the SUV were not injured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is only noted after the contributing factor. The impact was to the center front end of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A flatbed truck hit a cyclist at 132-07 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the truck undamaged. The street stayed dangerous.

A flatbed truck and a bicycle collided at 132-07 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and suffered a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The truck was traveling west, going straight, while the cyclist was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the truck occupant. The police report does not list any errors by the cyclist. The only contributing factor named is driver inattention. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle turned left on Atlantic Avenue. An e-scooter came straight. Both drivers were ejected. One fractured his leg. The other bruised his arm. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Atlantic Avenue at 111th Street in Queens left two men injured. According to the police report, a motorcycle making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. Both drivers were ejected. The 34-year-old e-scooter driver suffered a leg fracture. The 42-year-old motorcycle driver had a bruised arm. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver ignored signals. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The e-scooter driver had no safety equipment. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risks when traffic rules are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man, 25, crossing Hillside Ave in Queens was hit. The impact left him unconscious, hurt across his body. The crash happened near Babbage St. The police list no clear cause. The street stayed silent after the sirens faded.

A 25-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured while crossing Hillside Ave near Babbage St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was rendered unconscious and suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle involved was traveling south and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The police report does not specify any driver errors or violations. The pedestrian's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but no further details are provided. No other injuries or vehicle occupants are mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at 102 Street and 86 Avenue. Impact left a front passenger and rear passenger hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Streets in Queens saw danger again.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 102 Street and 86 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The collision injured a 25-year-old front passenger, who suffered back pain, and a 59-year-old rear passenger, who reported neck pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight before impact. The report lists no errors by the injured passengers. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed metal on the Van Wyck Expressway before dawn. Two people, a 76-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to the head and leg. Sirens cut through the dark as emergency crews arrived to treat the injured.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on the Van Wyck Expressway collided, resulting in injuries to a 76-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female rear passenger. Both sustained abrasions—one to the head, the other to the lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating that at least one driver failed to maintain a safe distance, leading to a rear-end impact. No other driver errors are specified in the data. Both injured parties were reported conscious and were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan reversed into a 47-year-old woman crossing 110th Street in Queens. The impact struck her abdomen and pelvis. She remained conscious but suffered whiplash and pain. Evening air thick with car exhaust and shouts as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan backed unsafely into a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing 110th Street in Queens, away from an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and reported whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. No additional driver errors or helmet or signal issues were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue at 112th Street was struck by a westbound Nissan SUV backing up. The impact bruised her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision in a marked crosswalk.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Queens backed into a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing at 112th Street. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when the vehicle struck her on the right rear quarter panel. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and to back safely directly caused the collision. No pedestrian errors or contributing victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the risks pedestrians face from inattentive drivers reversing in busy urban settings, even within marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the rear of a southbound SUV on Queens’ Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both victims were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:19 on Queens’ Van Wyck Expressway near 89 Avenue. A 2025-model taxi traveling south struck the center back end of a southbound 2008 SUV. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The collision caused neck injuries and whiplash to two female passengers: a 33-year-old driver occupant and a 62-year-old left rear passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victims were noted. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the taxi rear-ended the SUV, underscoring driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on 112 St near Jamaica Ave in Queens. The scooter’s right rear quarter panel was struck, causing bruising and contusions. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 on 112 St near Jamaica Ave in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male operating an e-scooter northbound without a valid license. The collision involved impact to the scooter’s right rear quarter panel, and the other vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the e-scooter was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors beyond the unlicensed operation of the e-scooter. No victim behaviors or other contributing factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making an improper left turn struck a firetruck traveling straight on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The firetruck bore front-end damage. Driver error caused the crash, highlighting risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor, with the SUV making a left turn when it collided with a firetruck traveling eastbound straight ahead. The SUV's left rear quarter panel struck the firetruck's center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The firetruck carried five occupants, all licensed drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban traffic, particularly involving large emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old woman was hit in Queens while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Impact to the pedestrian’s face caused bruising. The driver’s error triggered the collision at Jamaica Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her in the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Queens' 90 Avenue late at night. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash and severe injuries without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:37 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a 2007 SUV and a 2025 motorcycle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles collided front to front. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, also contributed to the crash through distraction. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused a center-front collision, inflicting neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian remained conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators, particularly mopeds, in areas where pedestrians may be present outside of crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old woman suffered lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on Hillside Avenue. The driver struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing shock and minor bleeding. The crash unfolded late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:52 PM on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan traveling eastbound struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver’s error in yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan, a 2014 Nissan operated by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered a neck injury from the impact, sustaining whiplash. Driver inattention caused the collision, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Queens at 16:41. A Jeep SUV traveling west collided with the right side doors of a Nissan sedan heading south. The sedan had one occupant, a 58-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury described as whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, struck the sedan’s right side, damaging the side doors. The sedan’s driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 102 Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens around 6:57 PM. The report states the sedan driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn northbound when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed signs of inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver errors—failure to yield and driver inattention—as contributing factors, with no mention of pedestrian fault or equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on 122 St struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm contusions. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan proceeding straight ahead on 122 St in Queens collided with a 17-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Ave around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver negligence at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14