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A 76-year-old man crossing Baisley Boulevard with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield and disregarding traffic control. The driver and a passenger were also involved.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Baisley Boulevard at Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Audi SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver, a 43-year-old man, and a passenger were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report highlights driver errors as primary causes. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the fault lies with the driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A U-turn gone wrong on Baisley Boulevard. Two cars collide. Four passengers hurt—head, neck, leg, and abdomen injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. The crash leaves a child and three women injured. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.

On Baisley Boulevard at 161 Place in Queens, two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided during a U-turn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' Four passengers were injured: an 18-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion, a 28-year-old woman sustained a leg injury, a 66-year-old woman was hurt in the neck, and a 5-year-old girl complained of abdominal pain. Both drivers were men; one was unlicensed. The sedan was making a U-turn when it struck the SUV, which was traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the passengers. The police report highlights driver errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met at Baisley and Merrill. Metal struck metal. A driver and a passenger were hurt. The crash came from failure to yield and a bad turn. The street stayed quiet after, but the damage was done.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a sedan occurred at Baisley Boulevard and Merrill Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved when one was making a left turn and the other was going straight. The crash left a 44-year-old male driver with a shoulder injury and a 33-year-old female passenger with a leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact was severe enough to injure occupants and damage both vehicles’ front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV hit a woman crossing 133 Ave at Bedell St. She walked with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect her.

A Ford SUV struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 133 Ave at Bedell St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors are noted. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger faced by people walking, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In Queens, two sedans collided head-on near Bedell Street. Three occupants suffered injuries, including knee and leg wounds. Police cite driver inexperience, inattention, and improper lane usage as causes. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:37 AM near 134-67 Bedell Street in Queens. Two sedans traveling east and west collided, both vehicles sustaining center front end damage. The drivers, a 47-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, along with a 34-year-old female passenger, were all injured. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience,' 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. None of the occupants were ejected, and all were restrained with lap belts. The injured suffered bodily harm ranging from unknown injuries to knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and systemic risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and sedan collided on Baisley Blvd in Queens late at night. A 23-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a 2025 Tesla taxi traveling east and a 2023 Kia sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained facial contusions and was in shock. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old woman suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s error caused a bruising contusion.

According to the police report, at 18:47 a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south on Bedell Street made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the driver’s failure to yield to a lawful pedestrian, resulting in significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with a parked SUV on 132 Ave in Queens. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 7:28 AM on 132 Ave near Rockaway Blvd in Queens, a sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a parked SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a harness. The report cites obstruction or debris as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time. No driver error such as failure to yield or speeding was explicitly noted, but the obstruction or debris likely impaired the sedan driver’s ability to navigate safely during the turn. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Baisley Boulevard. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 76-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and contusions. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on Baisley Boulevard, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan traveling east collided with a parked 2015 Ford sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the left rear quarter panel of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 76-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in lane management. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered whiplash and back injuries in a rear-end crash on Bedell Street in Queens. Both were conscious and restrained. The collision involved two SUVs traveling westbound, with impact centered on the rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:47 on Bedell Street in Queens involving two station wagon/SUV vehicles traveling westbound. The first vehicle, a 2005 Ford SUV, was struck in the center back end by a 2021 Chevrolet SUV impacting its center front end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of collision. The crash injured two occupants: a 9-year-old male passenger in the middle front seat suffered back injuries and whiplash, and a 46-year-old female front passenger also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The impact and injuries highlight the dangers of rear-end collisions even at moderate speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck an eastbound e-bike at 140 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider suffered elbow and arm injuries and was left in shock. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on 140 Avenue in Queens. A 33-year-old male riding an e-bike traveling east was struck by a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, licensed and operating a 2010 Honda SUV, failed to yield right-of-way and was noted for driver inexperience. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, with no mention of any contributing factors related to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and inexperienced vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 53-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a sedan struck him at a marked crosswalk. The driver, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk on 167-02 Baisley Boulevard in Queens when a 2024 sedan traveling north struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported in shock. The driver, a licensed female from Georgia, was going straight ahead at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old male driver was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 12:12 PM near 156-20 134 Avenue. A 22-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies the contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular" errors. The SUV, traveling northwest and making a right turn, struck the sedan traveling east. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding right-of-way and other vehicular mistakes as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions after a high-speed collision in Queens. The crash involved a BMW sedan engaged in a police pursuit striking a parked vehicle. Unsafe speed and passing too closely were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 160 Street at 12:57 a.m. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant of a 2020 BMW sedan, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The BMW was involved in a police pursuit traveling north when it collided with a parked sedan, impacting the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The police report explicitly identifies "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on Merrick Boulevard. The crash involved a Nissan vehicle and was caused by the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 21:17 involving a 16-year-old male bicyclist and a Nissan vehicle traveling north. The bicyclist, traveling south, was injured with abrasions to his face and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. Impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The Nissan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The police report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north struck the rear of another vehicle on 137 Avenue in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused significant rear-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2014 Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on 137 Avenue collided with the right rear bumper of another vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 9:00 PM in Queens, zip code 11434.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Baisley Boulevard. Both female drivers, aged 22, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved left front bumper impacts. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting risks on city streets.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard involving a 2009 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling east. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The drivers, both 22-year-old females, were conscious but injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. This evidence points to driver error as a key cause, underscoring the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens at 5:00 a.m. A 2017 Honda SUV traveling north was hit on its left rear quarter panel by a 2023 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the left turn led to the impact and injuries sustained by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Bedell Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:39 AM on Bedell Street in Queens, a 2010 SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2019 sedan that was making a left turn. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver, also licensed and female, was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused injury to the sedan driver and significant vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14