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Two cars moved north on Cross Bay. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. One man hurt his arm and suffered internal injuries. Police blamed following too closely and distraction. Metal crumpled. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A northbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard at 149th Avenue in Queens. One man, age 59, suffered injuries to his arm and internal trauma. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan took the impact at its center rear, while the SUV's front end was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The data does not mention any pedestrians or cyclists. The crash left one person injured and exposed the ongoing risk of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together on Spritz Road. Metal twisted. A 63-year-old man took a blow to the chest. Others shook, stunned. Inattention and inexperience behind the wheel set the stage. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans crashed on Spritz Road near 88th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. A 63-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and whiplash. Four others, including a 12-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles struck front-to-front. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus or lack experience, leaving passengers and drivers hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Rockaway and Woodhaven. Metal struck metal. A woman in the front seat took the worst of it. She left semiconscious, pain in her body. The crash followed an improper turn. The street stayed quiet after.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a northbound sedan going straight and a southbound sedan making a left turn. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Both drivers were men, ages 34 and 49, and were not reported as injured. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes the use of lap belts by those in the front seats.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a box truck collided at Rockaway and Woodhaven. The truck turned left. The sedan took the hit. One driver suffered arm and internal injuries. Police cite improper turning. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

A crash involving a sedan and a box truck unfolded at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the box truck was making a left turn when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the westbound sedan. One driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured, suffering shoulder and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left one driver hurt and exposed the danger of improper turns on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Pitkin Avenue and 85th Street. Metal struck metal. Two passengers suffered injuries to leg and arm. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street bore the cost. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and 85th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash left a 19-year-old male passenger with knee and lower leg injuries and a 35-year-old male passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Multiple occupants in both vehicles were affected, but only the two passengers were reported as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield, as detailed in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus collided with a 17-year-old bicyclist on Cross Bay Boulevard at Sutter Avenue in Queens. The impact left the cyclist conscious but hurt, with abrasions and pain across her body. Evening traffic and the roar of engines filled the air.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard struck a 17-year-old female bicyclist at the intersection with Sutter Avenue. The cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and pain to her entire body, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2019 New Flyer bus. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the bus driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided nose to tail on Cross Bay Boulevard near 149th Avenue. A 26-year-old woman in the front passenger seat clutched her back, injured but conscious. The crash left ten seat belts fastened, a baby present, and a 66-year-old man at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard near 149th Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The impact left a 26-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, injured with back pain and abrasions. A baby and a 66-year-old man were also present in the vehicles. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was recorded, but the collision resulted in physical harm to at least one passenger. All occupants were reported to be wearing seat belts. The report does not mention helmet use or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a van hit him at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact came from the van’s left front bumper as it traveled southbound. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on Rockaway Boulevard struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the van’s left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a crossing signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle movements intersect with pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at an intersection with the signal. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver’s unsafe speed and lane changes caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian severely injured.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Cross Bay Blvd in Queens at 8:49 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling north struck him with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was damaged at the right front bumper. The driver was going straight ahead before impact. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was mentioned as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding and unsafe lane changes in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens struck an object or vehicle, impacting its right rear quarter panel. Three 22-year-old male occupants suffered contusions and bruises, with injuries spanning entire bodies and lower limbs.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 a.m. on Woodhaven Blvd near 103 Ave in Queens. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling westbound, making a left turn improperly. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel, and the vehicle sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The sedan carried four occupants; three 22-year-old males were injured, including the driver and two passengers. Injuries included contusions and bruises affecting the entire body and lower limbs. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed male driver of an SUV ignored traffic controls on Rockaway Blvd in Queens, colliding with a sedan. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck and back contusions. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as primary causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The unlicensed male driver of a 2003 GMC SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when he disregarded traffic control, causing a collision with a northbound 2012 Honda sedan. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's right rear bumper. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Three injured occupants—two female passengers aged 63 and 28, and a 24-year-old female driver of the sedan—suffered neck and back contusions but were not ejected. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors and systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup swung left on 107th Avenue. Its right bumper caught a 64-year-old woman crossing. Blood spilled from her head. The truck stood unmarked. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent, danger written in metal and flesh.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck made a left turn on 107th Avenue near 88th Street in Queens. The truck’s right front bumper struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing the street. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the vehicle was an 'Oversized Vehicle,' listing this as a contributing factor. The pickup showed no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk or at a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor—driver error and the oversized nature of the vehicle are explicitly highlighted. The incident underscores the lethal risk oversized vehicles pose to vulnerable road users in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 80-year-old woman suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at an intersection on Eckford Avenue, Queens, amid glare that impaired driver visibility.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan, traveling south on Eckford Avenue in Queens, struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper collided with the pedestrian. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor from the driver. Additionally, glare was noted as a contributing factor affecting the driver's visibility. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The incident highlights a critical failure in yielding to a pedestrian legally crossing at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An eastbound sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a westbound e-bike on 100 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

At 8:33 p.m. on 100 Street near 103 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck a westbound e-bike head-on, according to the police report. The e-bike rider, a 60-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage upon impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers making left turns without yielding to oncoming cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old e-scooter rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a 2023 Kia SUV made an improper left turn on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a front-end collision at dusk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old male e-scooter driver, traveling north, was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV going west. The SUV driver was making an improper left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, leading to a collision at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver held a permit license and was accompanied by two passengers. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a parked car on Cross Bay Boulevard. Metal buckled. In the back seat, a 52-year-old woman’s spine folded under the force. She wore her belt. The street did not forgive. The city’s danger pressed in.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard near 135th Avenue struck a parked sedan from behind. The impact targeted the left rear quarter panel of the stationary vehicle. Inside, a 52-year-old woman, belted in the back seat, suffered severe crush injuries to her back. The report states the collision occurred at 14:38 in Queens. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, placing the onus on the driver who failed to maintain a safe distance. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact: 'Two tons of steel kissed too close. Her spine folded.' This crash highlights the persistent threat posed by driver inattention and systemic risk on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a collision on 98 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience, causing bruising and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:22 on 98 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The injured party was a 20-year-old male operating an e-scooter, who sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factors to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but was in shock following the impact. The collision involved another vehicle making a right turn, traveling east, while the e-scooter was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which also sustained damage in the same area. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted, causing impact to the bike’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 17:28. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The sedan, traveling west, struck the e-bike’s left front bumper with its center front end. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic controls and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic signals and being distracted, directly leading to injury of the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old man suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him at an intersection on Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing a violent front-end impact that left the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Cross Bay Boulevard when a 2023 Lexus SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The SUV was previously parked before the collision, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report explicitly identifies driver errors—failure to yield and ignoring traffic signals—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14