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A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling southbound, failed to pay attention, causing a collision that injured the teen’s lower leg and foot with bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 104 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 17-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when he was hit. The driver was traveling straight ahead southbound and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising. The vehicle showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, specifically inattention and lack of experience, without any contributing fault on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a taxi hit her while crossing 89 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact to the taxi’s front center caused minor bleeding and serious trauma, highlighting dangers for pedestrians off intersections.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 89 Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi, causing head injuries and shock to the pedestrian, who experienced minor bleeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, though the report lists unspecified contributing factors without assigning fault to the victim. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. The report does not cite explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision with a pedestrian outside a crosswalk underscores systemic risks in this Queens location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 85-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on 89 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 16:28 on 89 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck an 85-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way during the left turn directly led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on in Queens. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering severe leg injuries and fractures. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in this violent impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 104-20 91 Ave in Queens involving a sedan and a motorcycle traveling east and west, respectively. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage, confirming a direct head-on impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan’s front bumper smashed a woman’s leg near Jamaica Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver looked away. Metal screamed. A parked Ford shuddered. The woman, conscious, lay torn and bleeding in the gutter.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old woman was struck by a Hyundai sedan near 127-03 Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 1:27 a.m. The report states she was outside the crosswalk when the vehicle hit her, splitting open her leg and causing severe lacerations. The impact was so forceful that a parked Ford SUV was also slammed. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver looked away before the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the collision. The woman was conscious at the scene, her injury classified as severe. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck injuries after a taxi struck her vehicle’s left rear bumper. The crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. A 62-year-old female driver of a 2019 Nissan SUV was traveling eastbound when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper by a 2024 Toyota taxi also traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the rear-end collision and the occupant’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Vanwyck Expressway. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Queens on Vanwyck Expressway at 21:33. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2024 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. This driver error is cited twice as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided at night on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a northbound SUV and a westbound sedan. The SUV impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. The sedan's driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The focus remains on the SUV and sedan drivers’ failure to comply with traffic controls, which led to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the cyclist’s left side, causing shock and pain without vehicle damage to the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his left side doors by the right front quarter panel of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver was changing lanes unsafely, which the report identifies as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The bike showed no damage despite the impact. The SUV, a 2005 model with two occupants, had damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A high-speed crash on 114 Street in Queens sent three riders flying. Two drivers and one passenger suffered bruises and fractures. All were ejected from their vehicles. Unsafe speed caused the violent impact, leaving injuries to neck, limbs, and joints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:08 on 114 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and an e-scooter heading south, both going straight ahead. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Three males were injured: a 30-year-old moped driver, a 16-year-old e-scooter driver, and a 16-year-old passenger on the moped. All three were ejected from their vehicles. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the neck and lower limbs, as well as a fracture and dislocation to the elbow and hand. None of the injured wore safety equipment. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe speed—as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two men suffered neck injuries in a multi-sedan crash on 121 Street in Queens. Both drivers were conscious and wearing seat belts. The collision involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 121 Street in Queens involving three sedans traveling southbound. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. Two male drivers, ages 37 and 66, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses at the time of the collision. The vehicles sustained center front and center back-end damage consistent with a rear-end chain reaction. The report explicitly notes driver error in maintaining unsafe following distances, leading to the pileup. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The focus remains on driver failure to keep proper spacing, which triggered the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver traveling east on Jamaica Avenue collided with a backing sedan. The moped driver, unlicensed and speeding, was ejected and suffered a severe hip and upper leg injury. The sedan was damaged on its rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was traveling east and struck a sedan that was backing up. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The moped driver was unlicensed and was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg injury. The sedan, a 2022 Tesla, sustained damage to its center back end and right rear quarter panel. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The report highlights driver errors on the moped operator’s part, specifically unsafe speed and lack of a valid license, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling north struck a sedan entering a parked position in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s center back end, injuring a 20-year-old rear passenger. Driver distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the passenger with hip and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 2:10 AM involving a northbound taxi and an eastbound sedan entering a parked position. The taxi’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan carried no driver or occupants, but a 20-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver’s distraction while entering a parked position and the taxi driver’s inattention while traveling straight ahead led to the impact. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic risks from driver distraction in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Jamaica Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Limited view and improper lane usage by the SUV driver contributed to the collision, causing serious injury to the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 7:58 AM when a northbound SUV was making a right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the right side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV driver’s limited visibility and improper lane usage led to the failure to avoid the collision. No contributing factors related to the e-bike rider were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on at 1:56 AM on 112 Street in Queens. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 1:56 AM on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2020 Toyota taxi and a 2013 Volkswagen sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The taxi was hit on its left front quarter panel, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue. The moped struck the sedan’s right side doors. The unlicensed driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Queens at 9:20 p.m. A moped, driven by a 31-year-old unlicensed male, was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped and the center front end of the sedan. The moped driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor twice, indicating errors on the part of the moped driver. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan lunged from its spot on Park Lane South. Metal met flesh. A woman on her bike crashed, her body torn, blood spilling. She stayed awake. The car bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain and kept moving.

According to the police report, a sedan pulled from parking on Park Lane South near Myrtle Avenue as a woman rode her bike eastbound. The report states: 'A sedan pulled from parking. A woman rode east on her bike. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke open, bleeding.' The cyclist, a 38-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a man with a permit, showed no visible damage. The report notes the cyclist wore no helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver actions and only because it appears in the official record. The crash underscores the danger when vehicles enter traffic from parking, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. One driver backed unsafely while the other followed too closely. A 49-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries, restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused front-end damage to the striking vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling east. One driver was backing unsafely, while the other was following too closely, leading to a collision. The striking vehicle sustained center front-end damage. A 49-year-old female passenger in the struck vehicle was injured, suffering whiplash and back injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact. The report highlights driver errors of backing unsafely and following too closely as contributing factors. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man walking outside an intersection suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused the collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 20:02 on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 66-year-old male pedestrian was struck while performing other actions in the roadway, not at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not keep adequate space in traffic, especially around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorscooter collided head-on with a sedan on 126 Street in Queens. The scooter driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. The sedan sustained no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:18 AM on 126 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east and a motorscooter traveling south collided front-to-front. The scooter driver, a 40-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The scooter driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan sustained no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The report focuses on the driver error of failing to yield, highlighting systemic dangers related to unlicensed vehicle operation and right-of-way violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14