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A moped and an SUV collided at 116 Street and Rockaway Boulevard. The moped driver was unlicensed. Two people on the moped were injured, including a partially ejected passenger wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was also hurt. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, a 2023 moped traveling east collided with a 2014 BMW SUV traveling north on 116 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, and the passenger were both injured. The passenger was partially ejected but wore a helmet. The SUV driver was also injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped’s front center end struck the SUV’s left front bumper. Both vehicles were going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified. The injuries involved the entire body for both occupants, with internal complaints noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike slammed into a sedan’s bumper on 109th Avenue. The rider, 26, flew headfirst to the pavement. Blood pooled. He was conscious, scalp torn, deep cuts marking his head. Steel and flesh collided. One man left broken on the street.

A 26-year-old cyclist was injured on 109th Avenue when his bike struck the left front bumper of a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations and a torn scalp. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the contributing factors. The impact left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, with blood pooling on the pavement. The crash underscores the brutal consequences when bike and car paths cross on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Queens at 116-24 132 Street. A four-year-old girl in the rear left seat suffered full-body injuries and shock. Alcohol was involved. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle and front ends of moving cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided in Queens near 116-24 132 Street. A four-year-old female passenger, seated in the left rear with a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. One vehicle was parked before the crash and was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The other two vehicles were traveling south, with one making a right turn and the other going straight. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the moving vehicles. Driver errors include alcohol involvement and failure to maintain safe control during turning and straight travel. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The sedan was backing up when it hit the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm. The man suffered bruises but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing east on Liberty Avenue in Queens when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in reversing the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV involved was parked and undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter struck a parked sedan on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The scooter driver, 48, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his face. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The sedan suffered left-side damage.

According to the police report, an e-scooter driver traveling east on Liberty Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The 48-year-old male scooter driver was ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver, was stationary before the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan sedan hit a 77-year-old man on Liberty Avenue. He crossed mid-block. The car’s right front bumper split his face. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver moved too fast. The car failed to stop in time.

A 77-year-old man was struck by a westbound Nissan sedan while crossing Liberty Avenue near 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian mid-block, causing severe facial lacerations and leaving blood on the pavement. The man remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver did not stop in time to avoid the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding vehicles to people crossing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes slammed into a turning sedan on North Conduit Avenue. Metal twisted. A 29-year-old man in the back seat screamed. His spine broke. He stayed awake. He felt every second. The crash left him crushed and conscious.

A violent collision unfolded on North Conduit Avenue near 122nd Place in Queens. According to the police report, a 2005 Mercedes struck the rear of a turning sedan. The impact crumpled metal and left a 29-year-old rear passenger with severe crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious throughout. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Mercedes hit the sedan’s left rear bumper, crushing the back end. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV behind him followed too closely and struck the sedan’s rear. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway when a 2023 SUV traveling south struck the rear of a 2017 sedan also heading south. The sedan’s 60-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV impacted the sedan’s center back end. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive, causing the crash. The victim was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured by a vehicle traveling east on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The 23-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factor as "Driver Inattention/Distraction," repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention any pedestrian errors or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan on 118 Street in Queens suffered facial abrasions. The crash happened during a lane change. The vehicle’s front end was damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan driver was injured in a crash on 118 Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old female driver sustained abrasions to her face but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the driver was merging, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The vehicle suffered damage to the center front end. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 123 Street in Queens. Both vehicles traveled south. The rear sedan struck the front of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. The driver was licensed. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 123 Street in Queens around 12:30 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling south when the rear sedan impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan. The front-seat passenger in the rear vehicle, a 35-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include failure to maintain control or safe distance, implied by the rear-end collision. The driver of the rear sedan was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan clipped an e-scooter stopped in traffic on 103 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries plus a concussion. The sedan showed no damage. Passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck an e-scooter stopped in traffic heading south on 103 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered a concussion. The sedan sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the e-scooter's center front end. This collision highlights the danger of close passing near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in a 2014 SUV struck the rear of a 2007 sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered a head injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV driven by a licensed female driver traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a 2007 sedan also traveling west. The sedan's 37-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head injury but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman driving a sedan on Belt Parkway suffered back injuries. The car hit an object with its left front bumper. The driver was in shock and complained of pain. Airbag deployed; lap belt used. Distraction outside the vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway. The sedan she was driving struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling east. The driver suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was distracted by something outside the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash resulted in damage to the sedan's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after an SUV struck him at the intersection of 113 Street and Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The victim was not ejected but left in shock.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northeast made a right turn on 113 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens when it struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and abrasions and was left in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian's actions and safety equipment status are unknown. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Queens. An SUV making a left turn struck him head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injury. The SUV driver was distracted. The crash damaged both vehicles' front ends.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2016 Nissan SUV made a left turn and collided with him on 128 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter rider, who was going straight ahead, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV struck a BMW sedan on 111 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper turning and lane usage errors. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2014 Kia SUV, parked and then turning improperly, collided with a 2006 BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound on 111 Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van stopped in traffic was struck by a sedan traveling east on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The van’s driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered a back injury. The crash involved steering failure and damaged the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, a van stopped in traffic on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens was hit by a sedan traveling east. The van’s 64-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a back injury but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the van and the right front bumper of the sedan. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was not ejected and had internal complaints related to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision on Belt Parkway. The crash happened when another vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. Damage hit the motorcycle's front center.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Belt Parkway collided with another vehicle that was changing lanes unsafely. The motorcycle driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected after colliding with an SUV on Rockaway Boulevard. The e-bike was turning left when struck on the right front quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage. Failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on Rockaway Boulevard. The e-bike was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front quarter panel by the SUV traveling north. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV showed no damage and had no occupants. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and e-bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15