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A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Rockaway Boulevard. Both the bicyclist and SUV driver were traveling west. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Boulevard involving a 62-year-old male bicyclist and a male driver of a 2022 Acura SUV. Both were traveling straight ahead westbound. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The report does not indicate any fault on the bicyclist’s part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV crashed head-on on 107 Avenue in Queens. Two males, 18 and 16, were injured. The SUV driver was distracted and ignored traffic control. The younger passenger was ejected from the moped, suffering leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped traveling east and an SUV traveling north on 107 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, 18, suffered injuries to his entire body and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The 16-year-old passenger on the moped was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with disregarding traffic control, as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The younger passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles collided front to front, with damage to the SUV's center front end and the moped's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on 103 Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s right side. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on 103 Avenue in Queens. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its right side doors. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a commercial vehicle collided on 114 Street in Queens. Three sedan occupants suffered back and shoulder injuries. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely. All victims wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 114 Street in Queens involving a sedan and a commercial vehicle. The sedan, traveling west, was carrying three occupants: a 29-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 24 and 37. All three sustained injuries including back pain, concussion, and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. The commercial vehicle had one occupant and struck the sedan's rear center. All injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a vehicle from behind on 122 Place in Queens. The 48-year-old motorcyclist suffered a back contusion. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on 122 Place in Queens collided with the right front quarter panel of a vehicle going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash involving an SUV and a sedan on 135 Avenue. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 135 Avenue involving a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west and a 2014 Lexus sedan backing northeast. The 36-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and abrasions while semiconscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was slowing or stopping at the time, while the sedan was backing. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered facial contusions in a Queens crash. The SUV struck another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling north on 126 Street in Queens collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The front-seat female passenger, age 28, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 123 Street in Queens. Three occupants in one vehicle suffered neck, back, and arm injuries. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 123 Street in Queens. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan traveling straight east. Three occupants in the Nissan were injured: a 67-year-old male driver with abrasions to his arm, a 26-year-old female front passenger with a neck contusion, and a 27-year-old female rear passenger with back bruises. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan collision on 130 Street in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 130 Street in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the right rear quarter panel. The 61-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle suffered damage to the right rear bumper. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 135 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The driver of one vehicle was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and unsafe backing. Shock followed the violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 135 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The driver of one sedan, a 45-year-old occupant, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn. The collision damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but still suffered serious injuries. The driver held a permit license, indicating limited driving experience. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.

At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 111 Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries including whiplash and shock. The collision involved left front and right rear impacts. Driver errors included improper lane usage and passing too closely. Both drivers were restrained and licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 111 Street in Queens collided. The first vehicle, a 2017 BMW, struck the left front bumper, while the second, a 2016 Toyota, was hit on the right rear quarter panel. Both drivers, aged 30 and 56, were injured and experienced shock. The 30-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the 56-year-old driver sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, also reporting whiplash. Contributing factors listed include "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," "Passing Too Closely," and "Driver Inexperience." Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest on 107 Avenue in Queens struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor listed in the report. The pedestrian, a male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2021 Jeep SUV, showed no damage upon impact. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The crash highlights a failure by the driver to yield, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The sedan’s front passenger also injured. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and right rear damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2022 SUV and a 1998 sedan, both traveling east. The SUV hit the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: the 27-year-old male driver and the 25-year-old female front passenger. Both reported whiplash and were in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 131 Avenue in Queens. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other vehicle going straight. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. Injuries included arm and full-body pain. Failure to yield and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 131 Avenue in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and shock. The 32-year-old male driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 54-year-old female passenger suffered full-body injuries. The report lists contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Neither occupant was ejected, and both used lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man was struck while crossing Liberty Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash happened away from an intersection. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Liberty Avenue in Queens after a driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians, especially outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.

A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old male driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a westbound sedan on 133 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was unconscious but restrained. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 133 Avenue in Queens when a 61-year-old male SUV driver making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight westbound. The SUV driver was injured and found unconscious but was wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the SUV operator. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman was hit at an intersection on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Lefferts Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, but the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no contributing factors related to safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on 116 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver, 26, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the truck hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on 116 Avenue rear-ended a southbound sedan at the right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm trauma. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The pick-up truck sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15