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A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck driver distracted by inattention made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, at 7:50 AM a pick-up truck traveling northwest on Montauk Street made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. A 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Queens’ 109 Avenue. Both drivers and passengers suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved a left turn and passing maneuver. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, leaving multiple occupants injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens. A 2016 SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2021 taxi that was passing. Both drivers, a 58-year-old female in the SUV and a 53-year-old male in the taxi, were injured and in shock. The taxi carried two passengers, ages 47 and 9, both injured and also in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the taxi sustained damage to its left side doors and left front quarter panel. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The collision reflects systemic danger from distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck rear-ended an SUV on Linden Blvd in Queens. The SUV passenger, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of the SUV, injuring the occupant inside.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd in Queens at 2:00 PM. A pick-up truck traveling east struck the center back end of a Ford SUV also traveling east. The driver of the pick-up truck was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The SUV had two occupants; a 43-year-old female passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the pick-up truck. The collision resulted from the pick-up truck driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backed into her off the roadway in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens near 112-55 Farmers Blvd. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV backed into her off the roadway. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, underscoring the driver’s failure to observe surroundings while backing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old unlicensed van driver traveling west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed, suffering whiplash and full-body injuries. The van’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver operating a 1999 Ford van on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness due to illness while driving westbound. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The van sustained damage to the right front quarter panel after the collision. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, highlighting a critical driver condition failure. There is no indication of other vehicles or pedestrian involvement. The driver remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The crash underscores the dangers posed by medical incapacitation behind the wheel and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old female motorcyclist wearing a helmet suffered knee and lower leg injuries after losing control on slippery pavement in Queens. The crash caused left-side damage to her motorcycle. Driver inexperience and road conditions combined to produce the injury.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM in Queens on 116 Avenue near 197 Street. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted on the left side doors, resulting in damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver held a permit license from New York but was inexperienced, which combined with the slippery road surface to cause the crash. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. A 27-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 204 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling straight ahead—one northbound and one eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body contusions after a collision with a westbound SUV on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a front-end impact that injured the cyclist without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a westbound 2021 Kia SUV. Both drivers were cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which the report lists as the contributing factors. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises to the cyclist's entire body. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a severe knee injury after an SUV struck him on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and rider confusion, according to the police report. The rider remained conscious at the scene.

At 9:30 p.m. on Baisley Boulevard in Queens, a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling southwest struck him. According to the police report, the collision involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" on the part of the e-scooter rider. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The e-scooter rider sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report highlights driver failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also contributing, without assigning blame to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck an e-bike from behind on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. The SUV’s left rear bumper hit the bike’s front center. Both SUV occupants suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash exposed risks from rear-end collisions involving vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling north on Farmers Boulevard collided with a northbound e-bike. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear bumper striking the e-bike’s center front. The SUV had two occupants: a 47-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old female front passenger, both conscious and injured with contusions and lower body injuries. The driver and passenger were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The e-bike rider’s condition is not detailed, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the report. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left rear bumper but no damage to the e-bike was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck another vehicle on 115 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 66-year-old rear passenger. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing back injuries to the passenger despite lap belt use. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on 115 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the right front quarter panel of another vehicle traveling west, which was struck on its left front bumper. The injured party was a 66-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position, who suffered back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14