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A 58-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured after a Ford SUV made a left turn on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Skillman Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter rider also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was struck on 58 Street in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and collided with the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered chest contusions but remained conscious and helmeted. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 58 Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard struck a vehicle, injuring a 3-year-old child passenger. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The child was restrained in a child seat.

According to the police report, a 1999 Dodge truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with another vehicle. A 3-year-old child, seated in the left rear passenger seat and secured with a child restraint, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The child’s injuries were classified as moderate. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child or other passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 52-year-old male bicyclist on 60 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 60 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 52-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel striking the right side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and remained conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him on Roosevelt Avenue. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue was struck by a Toyota SUV stopped in traffic. The SUV hit the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the cyclist rather than the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A scooter slammed into a turning sedan on Greenpoint Avenue. The rider flew, his leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He screamed, helmet cracked. Both drivers distracted. Metal twisted. Pain and sirens filled the air.

A violent crash unfolded on Greenpoint Avenue near 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Honda scooter struck a turning Ford sedan. The scooter rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious, his helmet cracked, blood on the asphalt. Both vehicles had one occupant each. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The Ford was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel led to chaos and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Queens Boulevard. The driver, heading west, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 52-19 in Queens. The 45-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2006 Chevrolet car or SUV traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2009 Freightliner SUV on 58 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front center. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 58 Street and Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight. A 69-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the front and left quarter panels of the cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 58 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The 69-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 39-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected on the Queensboro Bridge. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened while he was traveling westbound, injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Queensboro Bridge. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead westbound when the collision occurred. The crash caused unspecified vehicle damage and impact to an unspecified point on the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the motorscooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck him on Northern Boulevard. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Northern Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and sedan collided on 43 Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Both vehicles were traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. The moped driver wore a helmet but was seriously injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 43 Avenue involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the moped. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan had four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The moped driver was conscious but injured. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the severe consequences for vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning right hit two pedestrians crossing 43 Street with the signal in Queens. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan was making a right turn on 43 Street in Queens when it struck two male pedestrians, ages 5 and 35, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged at the center front end. Both pedestrians were left in shock. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two male bicyclists traveling west collided head-on on Queens Plaza North. Both were going straight when they struck each other’s front quarter panels. One rider, 50, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury with minor bleeding and shock. No helmets reported.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on Queens Plaza North while both were traveling westbound straight ahead. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one bike and the right front quarter panel of the other. One bicyclist, a 50-year-old male, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma, minor bleeding, and shock. Both drivers were male and riding without helmets. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both riders. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused injury but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man on a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard. He was thrown from his bike and crushed. He died on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched. The crash left one dead, others unhurt.

A 42-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Queens Boulevard struck the rear of a box truck. According to the police report, 'A 42-year-old man on a motorcycle struck the rear of a box truck. No helmet. Ejected, crushed, killed. His body broke on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash killed the motorcyclist. The box truck driver and passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is improper lane usage. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck struck a 64-year-old bicyclist on 35 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The truck’s right front bumper hit the bike’s right side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 35 Street collided with a bicyclist also heading south. The truck’s right front bumper struck the bike’s right side doors. The 64-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and left the cyclist injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a 42-year-old male bicyclist on 54 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 54 Street. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The taxi impacted the right side doors, causing damage there, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

SUV turned left on Roosevelt. E-bike kept straight. The bumper struck. Rider, thirty-two, flew and hit the ground. Head split open. He lay conscious, blood pooling under streetlights. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played its part. No helmet listed.

An SUV making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike kept straight. The bumper hit center mass. The rider, 32, flew. No helmet. Head split. He lay conscious, bleeding under the yellow hush of streetlights.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes remain the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at Queens Boulevard. The SUV driver made a right turn and hit the cyclist’s left rear bumper. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 SUV made a right turn on Queens Boulevard and struck the cyclist’s left rear bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18