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A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. A 29-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans traveling northbound collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver errors cited focus on the failure to maintain a safe distance, leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan backed unsafely in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when struck. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the victim conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Queens backed unsafely near 103-54 93 Street at 18:05. The driver, a licensed female, failed to yield while reversing, striking a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was recorded on the vehicle, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers of improper vehicle backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fleeing Honda reversed down 84th Street, crushing a man’s leg beneath steel. The driver had no license. Sirens echoed. The pedestrian stayed conscious, pain radiating in the dark as streetlights flickered over Dumont Avenue.

A 33-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his leg when a Honda sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, reversed into him on 84th Street near Dumont Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred during a police pursuit. The report states the driver was 'Backing Unsafely' and did not possess a valid license. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time, but the report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The narrative describes the scene: 'A fleeing Honda reversed into a man, not at a crosswalk. His leg was crushed under steel. He stayed conscious. The driver had no license. The streetlights flickered. Sirens followed.' The focus remains on the driver’s unlawful actions—operating without a license and reversing unsafely while fleeing police—which directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered severe lower leg injuries. The SUV impacted the pedestrian’s left front quarter panel, causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford SUV traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or driver violations were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two young pedestrians crossing with the signal were struck by an SUV making a left turn. Both suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing injuries at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on 149 Avenue when it struck two pedestrians, ages 15 and 13, crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their knees and lower legs, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrians were conscious and injured but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens. A sedan struck him while he was riding. The driver was distracted. The impact caused a knee injury.

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The bicyclist sustained a knee injury and a contusion. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike while both were traveling straight ahead. The driver failed to maintain focus, leading to the crash. No helmet was noted as a contributing factor, as it is only applicable to motorcycle riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on 149 Avenue injured three occupants. An SUV and a sedan collided frontally. The SUV driver suffered back injuries. Two 12-year-old passengers in the SUV sustained head injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The sedan driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue in Queens involving a 2013 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV, traveling east, struck the sedan, which was heading north, with impacts on their front ends. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: the 48-year-old male driver with back injuries and two 12-year-old female passengers with head injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was licensed and alone, with no listed contributing factors. No victims were ejected. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turned left at dawn in Queens. A 73-year-old woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. The front of the bus hit her. She died on the street. The engine idled. The city stayed silent.

A 73-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 86th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a bus turned left at dawn and struck her as she crossed in the marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus, a Ford, was making a left turn when its front end hit the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the bus. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The victim was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured in a rear-end crash on Cross Bay Boulevard near Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, traveling south behind the station wagon, failed to maintain a safe distance and was distracted, leading to the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the station wagon and the center front end of the SUV. The victim suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The contributing factors listed include driver inattention and following too closely by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 107 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction. Both men were conscious and not ejected. Airbags deployed in one vehicle. Damage hit front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 107 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 22 and 30, were injured with internal complaints affecting their entire bodies. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. One driver had an airbag deployed and used a lap belt harness. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were conscious at the scene. The crash caused significant damage to the front and right quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-bike crossed Pitkin Avenue at 95th Street. He ran the light. A Kia struck him head-on. He flew, landed hard. Blood pooled under the streetlamp. He died there, alone in the dark.

A 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider 'ran the light.' A Kia SUV, traveling south, struck him head-on. The impact ejected the rider, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The man was not wearing a helmet, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the rider dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver traveling east on Rockaway Boulevard collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. A parked SUV nearby sustained minor rear bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep sedan struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bike on 86 Street in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed. The boy was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling south on 86 Street collided with a 10-year-old bicyclist. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, hitting the bike on its left side doors. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify further. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter struck the left side of a parked sedan on Pitkin Avenue. The 25-year-old male rider suffered head abrasions. Alcohol was involved. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no occupants at the time.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The e-scooter driver held a permit license but was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the scooter and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed signs of alcohol involvement and aggressive driving. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists alcohol involvement and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors on the driver's part. The sedan, occupied by two men, had no visible damage despite impact on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed but showed impairment linked to alcohol. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were distracted and speeding. Two occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles struck front and quarter panels. Both drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling east and a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling south collided on Pitkin Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Both drivers, aged 19 and 21, were injured along with their passengers. The report lists contributing factors as Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved no ejections. The drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front and quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 98 Street in Queens just after midnight. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 98 Street collided with a parked SUV. The impact was at the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man walked against traffic on Sutter Avenue. An eastbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as a factor. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Sutter Avenue against traffic. The collision involved a BMW SUV traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision with a bus on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a bus on Liberty Avenue, Queens. The 36-year-old rider sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injuries. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The motorscooter was traveling east and struck the bus's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No passengers were in the bus. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15