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A 20-year-old man suffered head abrasions in a Queens crash. According to the police report, driver inattention caused a collision involving multiple parked sedans. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 145-48 Glassboro Avenue at 2:53 AM. The collision involved a 20-year-old male driver who sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Multiple sedans were involved, with damage noted on the center front ends and left front bumpers of the vehicles. The injured occupant was driving one of the sedans and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, which led to injury despite the vehicles being stationary or moving straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Liberty Avenue injured a 67-year-old female driver. One SUV backed unsafely while another passed too closely, causing a left-side impact. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens around 10:00 AM. A 67-year-old female driver of a 2018 Honda SUV traveling south was struck on the left side doors. The collision involved another SUV, a 2017 Jeep, which was backing up at the time. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' by the Jeep driver and 'Passing Too Closely' by the Honda driver as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The Jeep showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the Honda's left side. These driver errors—unsafe backing and close passing—directly contributed to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right collided with a northbound bicyclist on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the impact to the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 6:05 AM on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens, a sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end against the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The driver of the sedan was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Queens’ 155 Street. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. A 36-year-old female driver suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 155 Street in Queens at 9:44 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The female driver, age 36, was injured with a contusion to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, indicating a head-on impact. The male driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on 111 Avenue in Queens. The 70-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on 111 Avenue in Queens. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck an e-bike traveling southwest straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 70-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were listed for the e-bike rider. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after stepping out from behind a parked sedan on 160 Street in Queens. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged. The pedestrian was left in shock with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked 2016 Honda sedan on 160 Street in Queens at 8:46 p.m. The vehicle was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries with a severity level of 3 and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but no driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked pickup truck on 172 Street in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the passenger in shock and injured.

According to the police report, at 18:14 on 172 Street in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked pickup truck. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the pickup truck's left front bumper. The sedan carried eight occupants, including a 32-year-old female front passenger who was injured with a head wound and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected but was in shock following the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal shrieked at 160th and 110th. An SUV struck a sedan turning wrong. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken. The street held him still. Dawn broke over shattered glass and broken bone.

At the corner of 160th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens, a violent collision left a 63-year-old male driver with severe back injuries. According to the police report, a sedan executed an improper turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, leading to a forceful impact with a northbound SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his back. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Metal screamed at dawn. A sedan turned wrong. The SUV struck hard. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver errors—specifically, improper turning and failure to yield—on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a parked concrete mixer on 180 Street in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention and resulted in a concussion and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 PM. A concrete mixer truck was parked when the e-scooter, traveling west, struck its left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The concrete mixer showed no damage, indicating the e-scooter bore the impact. The injured rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in Queens after a sedan made a left turn. The crash involved improper passing and following too closely. The motorcyclist suffered head abrasions despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 3:10 PM involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the right side doors of the motorcycle traveling north. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report cites driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, with abrasions noted. The sedan driver’s left turn and the improper lane usage and close following by the motorcyclist combined to cause the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck another vehicle on its right side at 138-05 109 Avenue, Queens. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered chest contusions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 in Queens near 138-05 109 Avenue. A 2005 Honda SUV traveling east went straight ahead and impacted the right side doors of another vehicle traveling north. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest contusions and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV, which sustained damage there. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash. The data highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the primary cause of this collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and seriously injured when a sedan made a left turn into his path on Sutphin Boulevard. The impact struck the motorcycle’s front center and the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, at 8:06 AM on Sutphin Boulevard, a sedan traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling northbound going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Georgia, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s left turn maneuver as the critical action leading to the collision. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The crash involved unsafe speed by the moped operator. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a moped and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 53-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the moped operator. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed according to New York State records. The sedan struck the moped at the center back end, indicating the moped was hit from behind. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end on 153 Street in Queens. A 22-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing significant vehicle damage and serious occupant injury.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on 153 Street in Queens collided around 6:00 PM. The eastbound vehicle struck the center front end of the westbound vehicle's left rear bumper, causing damage to both cars. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 22-year-old female, sustained a head injury and concussion. The police report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and protected by an airbag that deployed during the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling east struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at 168-22 104 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed by the motorbike.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling straight ahead eastbound on 168-22 104 Avenue in Queens collided with a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the motorbike driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed,' which contributed to the crash. The point of impact was the motorbike's center front end. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the intersection and was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The motorbike sustained damage to its center front end, highlighting the force of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use and speeding by motor vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision on Pinegrove Street. The crash involved a distracted driver, causing impact to the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The victim was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pinegrove Street in Queens at 10:30 PM. The injured party was a 20-year-old female sedan driver who was wearing a lap belt and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the occupant driver. The sedan was impacted on the left rear quarter panel, sustaining damage to the left rear bumper. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a pick-up truck traveling north and other parked vehicles. The victim was not ejected and experienced shock. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver traveling east on Lakewood Avenue suffered a severe leg injury after losing control. The rider was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured at 10:15 p.m. on Lakewood Avenue in Queens. The rider was partially ejected from the vehicle and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of the incident. There was no damage to the vehicle or other vehicles involved, and no other occupants were present. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The injury severity was classified as serious, highlighting the dangers posed by excessive speed on micromobility devices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan merging east on Liberty Avenue struck a tractor truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The truck bore damage on its right front bumper; the sedan on its left front. Both drivers licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. A tractor truck traveling east went straight ahead while a sedan, also heading east, was merging. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old female, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses, with the truck driver licensed in Florida and the sedan driver licensed in New York. The report lists the sedan's pre-crash action as merging, indicating a failure to yield or improper merging as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The focus remains on the merging maneuver by the sedan leading to the collision with the truck traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north on 105 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered a concussion and back injury, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 9:02 AM on 105 Avenue in Queens, an SUV traveling west made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and back injury but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The bike sustained damage to its front end. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and turning maneuvers by motor vehicles near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck a 28-year-old male e-bike rider on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV sustained front-end damage; the e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2013 Dodge SUV traveling north and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no helmet use but does not list it as a contributing factor. The SUV's center front end was damaged, while the e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely absorbed by the rider. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15