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An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 60-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing 11 Street with the signal in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 11 Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Audi SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.

On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a merging SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 7:31 p.m. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 motorcycle traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with a 2006 SUV merging in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained no damage. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The motorcyclist was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a motorscooter traveling north on Thomson Avenue in Queens. The scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Thomson Avenue collided with a motorscooter going straight north. The motorscooter driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The sedan’s point of impact was its right front bumper, while the motorscooter was struck on its left side doors. Both drivers were licensed. The scooter driver wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash injuries. The collision involved left and right front bumper impacts. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The first vehicle, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east going straight ahead, struck the second vehicle, a 2007 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The impact was on the left front bumper of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Nissan. Three occupants were injured: the female driver of the Ford, a female front passenger, and a male front passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash injuries and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured on Vernon Boulevard. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bike’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle on Vernon Boulevard. The rider was partially ejected from the bike, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash damaged the bike’s left front quarter panel. The contributing factor listed was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the rider’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old male occupant suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of a parked pickup truck. Glare and a defective tow hitch contributed to the crash. The injured occupant was in shock.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked 2012 pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the center back end of the pickup. The injured party was a 43-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who sustained hip and upper leg injuries and was not ejected. Contributing factors included glare and a defective tow hitch. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pickup was parked at the time of the crash. No victim fault or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on 50 Avenue in Queens. A 47-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV and sedan struck front bumpers. Driver distraction caused the collision. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 50 Avenue in Queens involving a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound. The impact was at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The 47-year-old male driver of the SUV sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 69-year-old woman crossing 65 Place in Queens. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. She was in shock. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 65 Place in Queens struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not blamed and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A station wagon SUV struck a bus on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver suffered bruises and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck nearby was undamaged and uninvolved.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a station wagon SUV and a bus, both traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the right side doors of the bus with its right front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles were damaged or involved despite a nearby tractor truck being present. The police report highlights repeated driver inattention as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old man was hit by a taxi making a left turn on Queens Boulevard at 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi's left front bumper struck him, causing shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Queens Boulevard made a left turn at 58 Street and struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper, causing the pedestrian to suffer shoulder and upper arm injuries, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi with no occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old woman was injured crossing 43 Avenue in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection when she was hit by a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound with two occupants in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old man was hit crossing 42 Road in a marked crosswalk. The SUV struck him on the left side. He suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 42 Road at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the pedestrian on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Aggressive Driving/Road Rage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist was injured in Queens when a 2016 SUV struck him on Skillman Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and was partially ejected. Police cited defective brakes as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Skillman Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 Chrysler SUV and a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a male, was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV struck the bike on its left front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A KIA turned right near 57th Street. Its bumper hit a man standing in the road. His arm tore open. Blood spilled onto Queens pavement. The driver looked away, distracted by something outside. The night stayed silent. The wound did not.

A 42-year-old pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his arm when a KIA sedan, making a right turn near 57th Street in Queens, struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'the driver looked away—distracted by something outside the car.' The crash occurred at 1:55 a.m. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the impact happened. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor for the driver. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. Other vehicle occupants were not reported injured. The parked Lexus sedan was not involved in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Vernon Boulevard collided with a southbound SUV. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV had no visible damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision occurred at the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18