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A 60-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision involving multiple sedans in Queens. The crash occurred near Beach 19 Street, with vehicles backing and parked. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions but was not in the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 17:20 near Beach 19 Street in Queens. The incident involved multiple sedans, including one backing vehicle and two parked vehicles. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle movements. One sedan was backing with damage to its left rear bumper, while the other two were parked with front-end damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision and was conscious after the impact. The report does not indicate any pedestrian fault or contributing behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers in proximity to pedestrians even outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan on Grassmere Terrace in Queens. The sedan driver suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as key factors. The SUV was parked before impact, damaging its right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:23 on Grassmere Terrace in Queens. A 39-year-old female sedan driver was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The SUV involved was parked prior to the collision, sustaining damage to its right front bumper and right front quarter panel. The sedan was impacted on its left front bumper while going straight ahead. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan crashed head-on into a parked SUV on Dickens Street. The unlicensed driver, distracted by something outside, crushed both legs. Alone in the night, he was left conscious and injured. The street stayed silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling south on Dickens Street near Beatrice Court struck a parked SUV head-on. The sedan's sole occupant, a 34-year-old unlicensed male driver, suffered severe crush injuries to both legs and was found conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver was distracted by something outside the vehicle before the crash. The sedan's driver did not possess a valid license at the time of the collision. The SUV was parked and unoccupied, with no injuries reported to others. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver distraction and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash on Beach 21 Street. The vehicle struck an object front-center while traveling northeast. The driver was conscious and not ejected, sustaining contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Beach 21 Street at 17:28. The moped, traveling northeast and going straight ahead, impacted an object at the center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's front. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors were identified. No victim behaviors or external factors were noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing Beach 20 Street in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 18:20, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Beach 20 Street in a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a southbound 2006 Honda SUV. The vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian, causing injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. She was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating the driver ignored traffic signals and did not yield to the pedestrian. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The collision highlights critical driver failures leading to severe pedestrian injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after being hit by an SUV on Bay 32 Street in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, struck the child at an intersection while the driver was inattentive. The boy was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling north on Bay 32 Street in Queens struck a 9-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Bessemund Avenue. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision and the child’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after an SUV collided with the left side doors of his sedan. The crash occurred in Queens at Beach 20 Street. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:50 in Queens near Beach 20 Street involving a 2007 Honda SUV and a 2023 Chevrolet sedan. The SUV was parked before the crash, while the sedan was traveling south going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage along with the SUV’s left side doors. The 41-year-old male sedan driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The police report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Dickens Street. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Dickens Street involving a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling west and a 2010 Nissan sedan traveling south. Both vehicles struck each other with their left front bumpers. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were proceeding straight ahead before impact. The report does not indicate any victim fault or unsafe behavior by the injured occupant. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens when one driver made an improper right turn. The front passenger of the turning vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash injured a 20-year-old woman despite her use of a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. A Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from California, was making a right turn when it collided with an Infiniti sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor. A 20-year-old female front passenger in the turning vehicle was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an unlicensed driver’s vehicle on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision caused significant front and rear vehicle damage, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. A GMC sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was stopped in traffic when it struck the rear of another sedan. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the GMC and the center front end of the other vehicle. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 49-year-old female, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes the GMC driver was unlicensed, indicating a critical driver error. Both vehicles suffered significant damage, with the GMC’s front end and the struck vehicle’s rear bumper damaged. No contributing factors were listed beyond the driver’s unlicensed status, emphasizing the role of driver error in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Beach 35 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 67-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2023 Jeep SUV collided on Beach 35 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a driver error contributing to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Hassock Street in Queens. The boy suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The boy was injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Jeep sedan traveling north on Hassock Street in Queens. The collision occurred away from an intersection, with the vehicle impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The boy sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian's actions and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a rear-end collision on Cornaga Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck from behind. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver was stopped in traffic on Cornaga Avenue in Queens when her SUV was rear-ended. The collision caused center back-end damage to the SUV. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the striking driver failed to maintain attention. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing Beach Channel Drive in Queens. A sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The boy suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an unlicensed female driver traveling west on Beach Channel Drive struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The boy was crossing against the signal when the sedan hit him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was injured in Queens. The SUV struck him on the left front bumper. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The boy was conscious and not ejected. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2017 SUV in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east, with its left front bumper. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on Mott Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered an upper arm abrasion. Both vehicles showed no damage. The crash involved confusion by the e-scooter rider. The driver of the sedan was licensed and uninjured.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a 2012 Nissan sedan on Mott Avenue, Queens. The rider sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling southeast, while the e-scooter rider was traveling southwest. Both vehicles had no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the e-scooter rider. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The rider wore no safety equipment. No other injuries or factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A drunk, unlicensed motorcyclist struck a 68-year-old man on the Boardwalk. The impact was head-on. The man fell, bleeding from the head, motionless. The night was silent. The rider failed to yield. The man did not get up.

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries after a motorcycle hit him head-on on the Boardwalk. According to the police report, the rider was drunk and unlicensed. The report states, 'The rider was drunk. Unlicensed.' The crash left the man unconscious and bleeding. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcycle’s front end took the impact. The man’s injuries were grave. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Cornaga Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the right side doors and front ends of both vehicles. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cornaga Avenue in Queens. One driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on one sedan and the left front bumper on the other. The police identified failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The collision caused damage to the right side doors and front ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing east on Cornaga Avenue struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing unsafely on Cornaga Avenue in Queens when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The SUV was backing up with no damage reported. The pedestrian suffered upper arm abrasions but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing the street near 21-03 Cornaga Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The involved vehicle, a 2013 SUV, was backing up at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15