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A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Plainview Avenue in Queens. The 74-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on Plainview Avenue near Beach 19 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 74-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of the bike. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged on its left side doors. The driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain attention while making a left turn, directly contributed to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The driver making a left turn was injured, suffering hip and upper leg contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:04 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the left side doors of a 2019 Honda SUV traveling straight south. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles suffered damage primarily to their left sides. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after defective brakes caused a crash on Mott Avenue in Queens. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The vehicle's undercarriage was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected due to defective brakes while traveling northwest on Mott Avenue in Queens at 11:59. The report states the primary contributing factor was 'Brakes Defective,' which led to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The motorcycle's undercarriage was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup slammed into a parked SUV on Beach 19th. The woman inside, forty-five, died in her seat. Police cite driver distraction. The truck showed no damage. The road stayed quiet, but the toll was final.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck struck a parked SUV near 233 Beach 19th Street in Queens at 3:45 p.m. The SUV's occupant, a 45-year-old woman, was killed in the crash. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck a parked SUV. The woman inside, 45, wore no seatbelt. She died there, still in her seat.' Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the collision. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The woman was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly impact underscores the consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A male pedestrian crossing Cornaga Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a contusion to the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing Cornaga Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The collision occurred at 1:59 PM in Queens. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn on red collided with a sedan traveling straight on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was making a left turn on red when the collision happened. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The front passenger of the sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, highlighting the SUV driver's error in turning on red. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report emphasizes driver error as the cause, with no blame placed on the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Beach 13 Street in Queens. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The SUV struck the sedan from behind while traveling westbound, causing whiplash but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 3:55 PM on Beach 13 Street in Queens, a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the rear of a stopped 2004 sedan also heading west. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried two male occupants, aged 44 and 18, both passengers wearing lap belts. Both suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old man crossing Dix Avenue was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle hit him with its left rear bumper, causing contusions and arm injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing led to the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Dix Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The crash occurred at 12:35 PM when a 2014 Kia SUV, traveling southwest, was backing up and struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A drug-impaired driver struck a parked sedan in Queens. The collision damaged both vehicles and left the driver injured and incoherent. Police identified illegal drug use as a key factor in the crash, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

According to the police report, at 11:42 AM in Queens, a 25-year-old male driver was operating a 2004 Mazda sedan westbound when he collided with a parked 2019 Kia sedan on Collier Avenue. The point of impact was the Mazda's right front bumper against the Kia's left rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites illegal drug use as the contributing factor to the crash, listing 'Drugs (illegal)' twice under contributing factors. This impairment led to the failure to maintain control and resulted in the collision with the parked vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A midnight collision on Rockaway Freeway in Queens left two male passengers with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling straight when impact occurred. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 a.m. on Rockaway Freeway near Cornaga Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a 2021 sedan traveling north and a 2011 SUV traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided, with the sedan impacting the SUV's left rear bumper and sustaining front center damage. Two male passengers, aged 22 and 31, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. These driver errors directly contributed to the collision and subsequent injuries. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver traveling northeast on Nameoke Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2023 Ford SUV made a left turn and struck him on Nameoke Street near Central Avenue at 22:49. The e-scooter driver was traveling northeast going straight ahead, while the SUV was making a left turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The injured driver suffered contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly states the SUV driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old female driver fell asleep at the wheel on Beach Channel Drive, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Police cited driver inexperience and fatigue as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Jeep sedan on Beach Channel Drive in Queens fell asleep at the wheel around 7:10 AM. The vehicle, traveling west, collided with an object impacting the right front bumper and center front end. The driver, who was licensed in New York, was the sole occupant and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man driving an SUV in Queens lost control and collided with two parked SUVs. The impact overturned his vehicle, trapping him inside and causing severe whole-body injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver was traveling westbound in a 2017 Nissan SUV on Central Avenue in Queens when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The impact caused the driver's vehicle to overturn, resulting in the driver being trapped inside. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The overturned SUV was described as demolished, and the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were involved. The crash occurred at midnight and highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury and vehicle destruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a southbound SUV struck him at Beach 42 Street in Queens. The child suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The SUV impacted the bike at its center front end, causing injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2010 Ford SUV traveling southbound near Beach 42 Street, Queens. The SUV's point of impact was its center front end. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors or violations. The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle, and the bike rider was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the SUV categorized as 'Other.' No ejection occurred. The data highlights a vulnerable young bicyclist injured in a crash involving a motor vehicle, emphasizing the impact and injury severity without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a collision involving an SUV in Queens. The crash occurred as the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck another vehicle head-on. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash happened in Queens near 22-88 Mott Avenue at 14:20. The driver, a 66-year-old male operating a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling west, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged from a center front end impact. The driver was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. Another vehicle traveling east was involved, described as passing at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction leading to serious injury even for the vehicle operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV and northbound sedan crashed head-on on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police reported driver inattention as a key factor in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. Two vehicles, a westbound 2019 SUV and a northbound 2005 sedan, collided front-to-front. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The data highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection, suffering facial abrasions and incoherence. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s right front bumper with no reported damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Beach Channel Drive and McBride Street in Queens at 16:40. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was incoherent at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the vehicle driver or violations such as failure to yield. No driver information or errors were documented. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 88-year-old man suffered a head abrasion after a collision with a bicycle on the Queens boardwalk. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and remained conscious. The crash occurred near Beach 29 Street, revealing risks beyond vehicle traffic lanes.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a bicycle traveling west on the boardwalk near Beach 29 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was located off the roadway, described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and sustained a head abrasion with injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver error or pedestrian behavior, only noting 'Unspecified' factors. The point of impact and vehicle damage are categorized as 'Other,' indicating the collision occurred outside typical street or roadway settings. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound moped on Beach 32 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 32 Street in Queens at 3:15 PM. A sedan traveling south collided with a moped traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the moped. The moped driver, a 32-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind while both made left turns on Beach 22 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 on Beach 22 Street when a sedan and an e-scooter, both traveling west and making left turns, collided front to front. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The police report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights risks from driver inattention and tailgating during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14