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A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.

A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Sutphin Boulevard at 109 Avenue. Both drivers, men aged 45 and 70, suffered injuries. The crash left one man semiconscious. Police cite illness as a factor. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Sutphin Boulevard and 109 Avenue. According to the police report, both drivers—a 45-year-old man and a 70-year-old man—were injured. The younger driver was semiconscious with pain across his body. The older driver, also male, complained of back pain but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage: the Lincoln sedan was struck at the center back end, while the BMW sedan was hit at the left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users when driver impairment, such as illness, enters the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old man driving an SUV suffered back and internal injuries on Inwood Street near 107 Avenue. The crash happened at midnight. The street was quiet except for the shattering impact of metal. Emergency responders found the driver conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Inwood Street at 107 Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV, a sedan, and another unspecified vehicle. A 22-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining back and internal injuries. The report lists the sedan as parked at the time of the crash, with the SUV traveling north and striking the center back end. No contributing factors or driver errors were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident highlights the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in crashes, even when no clear driver error is cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal collides with metal on 109th Avenue. A woman rides her bike east. A northbound vehicle hits her. Her head slams down, helmet first. She stays conscious, bruised and shaken, the street echoing with the aftermath.

A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on 109th Avenue at 169th Place in Queens was struck by a northbound vehicle. According to the police report, the crash occurred as both parties traveled straight and 'metal hits metal.' The cyclist suffered a head injury, described as a contusion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which absorbed the impact to her head. No further details about the motor vehicle or its operator were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 170 St and Liberty Ave shortly after midnight. A 65-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 170 St and Liberty Ave around 12:36 a.m. One vehicle, driven by a 65-year-old woman traveling east going straight ahead, was struck on the left front bumper. The other sedan, driven by a man making a left turn also traveling east, impacted with its right front bumper and center front end. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, was wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report lists both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. No additional details on signals or victim behavior were noted. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, indicating a collision during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at 6 a.m. on Queens 173 St. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers, causing damage and injury.

At 6:00 a.m. on Queens 173 St near 105 Ave, two sedans collided, according to the police report. The male driver, age 65, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan driven by a female, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The other, a 2005 Lexus sedan driven by the injured male, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on 105 Ave in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 105 Ave in Queens at 13:20. A licensed male driver in an SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling north, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision’s nature indicates a failure to avoid impact while both parties proceeded straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver’s actions resulted in significant vehicle damage and injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a moped on Liberty Avenue in Queens, injuring the sedan driver. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s front end, causing neck injury and shock to the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 16:40. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old male, suffered a neck injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on Merrick Blvd. The e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:57 AM on Merrick Blvd, a station wagon/SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a left turn intersected with the e-scooter's path, resulting in impact at the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter driver, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing 111th Avenue was struck by two westbound SUVs. Both drivers were distracted. Her pelvis shattered. Blood pooled on the street. She died before help could arrive. The night swallowed her last breath.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old woman was crossing 111th Avenue near 158th Street in Queens when she was struck by two westbound SUVs. The crash occurred at 21:33. The report states both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, including a shattered pelvis and internal bleeding, and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The victim was crossing without a signal, but this is only mentioned after the drivers' failures. The impact and aftermath are described in stark terms: 'Her pelvis shattered. Internal bleeding. She died on the street. Both drivers were distracted.' The sequence of events and the cited driver errors underscore the systemic danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan collided with an e-scooter traveling north on 108 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury and was rendered unconscious. The sedan driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 108 Avenue near Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens at 14:15. A sedan traveling west struck the left front bumper of an e-scooter heading north. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and was unconscious at the scene. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan’s left side doors and rear quarter panel were damaged, indicating impact on the vehicle’s left side. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but suffered significant injury. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic signals as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 23-year-old female bicyclist in Queens at 7 p.m. The rider suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged while the bike showed no damage. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 7 p.m. in Queens near 107-45 165 Street, a 2018 Hyundai sedan collided with a female bicyclist traveling north. The sedan was initially parked and impacted the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing facial abrasions. The bicyclist, age 23, was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion played a role in the crash dynamics. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite traffic control disregard and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 10:54 a.m. A taxi, traveling east and making a right turn, struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the part of the taxi operator. The taxi's impact point was the right front bumper, indicating a failure to yield or properly observe traffic controls during the turn. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the sedan driver. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and improper lane maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with the vehicle’s right front bumper hitting the pedestrian off intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact point was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not at an intersection when struck. No pedestrian behaviors such as crossing signals or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north hit a southbound e-scooter turning left on 155 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:04 on 155 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn southbound when the sedan traveling north struck him with its right front bumper. The e-scooter sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The e-scooter driver was injured, suffering facial trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the e-scooter making the turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at 2:55 a.m. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite the taxi driver's failure to maintain a safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 2:55 a.m. on the Van Wyck Expressway, a taxi traveling north struck the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The taxi driver was slowing or stopping before impact. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at 139 Street and 109 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries. The female driver making a left turn was distracted. The male driver traveling straight also involved. Impact was at left front bumpers. Injuries included whiplash and full body trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:35 on 139 Street near 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. The female driver of a 2021 Honda was making a left turn when the collision happened. The male driver of a 2014 Hyundai was traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The female driver, age 19, was conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and harness. The male driver’s condition is not detailed, but the collision dynamics indicate failure to maintain attention during critical maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving during left turns and straight travel in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan at a Queens intersection. The impact to her knee and lower leg left her bruised but conscious. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front bumper, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Remington Street in Queens around 7:56 AM. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway against traffic when a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s location and movement against traffic created a hazardous situation. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on 109 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus sustained no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens when a sedan traveling west rear-ended a bus that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus, also traveling west with five occupants, sustained no damage despite the center front end impact. The sedan suffered damage to its center back end. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe distance behind the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14