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A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was injured in Queens. The SUV and bike collided while both traveled north. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. The boy was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 45-30 36 Street in Queens involving a 2013 Chevrolet SUV and a 16-year-old male bicyclist. Both vehicles were traveling north when the SUV struck the bike on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The bike showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning left struck an eastbound e-bike on 43 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The SUV driver was distracted. Impact damaged both vehicles’ left and right sides.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV making a left turn on 43 Street in Queens collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 26-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the e-bike’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and female. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning improperly struck a moped rider traveling south on 21 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on 21 Street in Queens. The moped rider, a 29-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Driver Inattention/Distraction," and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed but distracted during the maneuver. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 45-46 39 Street in Queens. A 60-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow. The impact hit the left side doors of one SUV and the front end of the other. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at the intersection of 45-46 39 Street in Queens. The female driver of one SUV was making a left turn when the male driver of the other SUV, traveling straight ahead, struck the left side doors of the turning vehicle. A 60-year-old male occupant was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed, and Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of one SUV and the front center of the other. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turning right struck an eastbound SUV on 47 Avenue. Both female SUV occupants suffered back injuries and shock. The crash damaged the vehicles’ front quarters. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling east on 47 Avenue was struck on its right front quarter panel by a 2019 International dump truck making a right turn northeast. The SUV had two female occupants: a 38-year-old driver and a 61-year-old front passenger. Both were injured with back pain and shock but were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" for the SUV driver, and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the passenger. The dump truck driver was licensed and making a right turn. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the dump truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck an e-bike traveling south on Hunters Point Avenue. Both e-bike riders were ejected. The passenger suffered fractures to the lower leg and foot. The e-bike driver sustained chest contusions. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight south on Hunters Point Avenue. The e-bike carried two males, ages 18 and 20. Both were ejected from the vehicle. The passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained contusions to the chest. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both individuals. The sedan driver was licensed; the e-bike driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No safety equipment was used by the e-bike occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was hit by a southbound bus on 58 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage after impact.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 58 Street in Queens outside of a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian on its right side doors. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The bus sustained no damage from the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda sedan plowed into two stopped cars on Borden Avenue. Metal screamed. A 57-year-old man lost part of his arm. His hand crushed where speed met steel. The crash left blood on the morning. The city moved on.

A violent crash unfolded on Borden Avenue near Greenpoint Avenue. According to the police report, a Honda sedan struck two vehicles stopped in traffic. The impact tore through metal. A 57-year-old man, belted and conscious, suffered a traumatic arm amputation. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data shows no errors by the injured man. The crash involved a BMW SUV and two Honda sedans. The force of the collision crushed the victim’s hand and arm. The morning commute became a scene of pain and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a GMC SUV backed into him on 47 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2017 GMC SUV backing up struck him. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the SUV backed into him, impacting the center back end of the vehicle and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front center. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers reversing in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist was making a right turn when the SUV, traveling north, hit him on the right front bumper. The rider suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured after a collision with a 2021 Jeep SUV on 33 Street in Queens. The bicyclist was making a right turn westbound when the SUV, traveling northbound and going straight ahead, struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved passing too closely. Both vehicles sustained side damage. The injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. Both drivers, a 53-year-old man in the sedan and a 34-year-old male passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their side doors. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in Queens. The bike struck an object head-on at Laurel Hill Boulevard. The rider suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. No safety equipment was used. The crash details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash on Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens. The rider, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted an object with the center front end of his e-bike. He sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of the e-bike. No other vehicles or persons were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into an eastbound e-bike on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden. The rider, 27, went down hard. Blood pooled. Head injury. Sirens broke the silence. Traffic signals meant nothing. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Greenpoint Avenue near Borden Avenue. The 27-year-old e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. According to the police report, 'Traffic signals ignored. Speed unchecked.' The crash report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals. The e-bike rider was not blamed for the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and moped crashed at Vernon Boulevard. The moped driver made an improper left turn. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north and a moped traveling south collided on Vernon Boulevard. The moped driver was making an improper left turn when the crash occurred. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with the moped driver's improper turning. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the moped was damaged at its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15