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Two bicyclists crashed head-on while riding west on Queens Plaza North. Both were partially ejected and suffered abrasions to knees, lower legs, and feet. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Both riders remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling west on Queens Plaza North collided. Both riders were partially ejected and sustained abrasions to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both bicyclists. Neither bike sustained damage despite the collision. Both injured bicyclists were conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other safety equipment as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding even among vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The driver suffered back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a 2014 SUV and a 2000 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, causing injuries to the sedan's driver, a 56-year-old man. He sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The sedan's damage was at the center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. No ejections occurred, and both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred near 63rd Street. The driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured in a crash in Queens near 63rd Street. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling south, struck an unspecified object or vehicle with its right front bumper, causing damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver held a valid license from California. The crash highlights the role of driver distraction in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 41 Street near 47 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver made a right turn and failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 41 Street and 47 Avenue in Queens. The driver, operating a 2021 Lexus sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 14-year-old girl crossing Queens Boulevard was struck by an SUV traveling north. The impact hit her head, causing minor bleeding and shock. The driver showed inattention and unsafe speed. The pedestrian was off intersection, no signal or crosswalk used.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Queens Boulevard outside of an intersection or crosswalk. She suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The vehicle involved was a northbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and did not have a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike driver was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV in Queens. The 55-year-old man suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The SUV showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a parked 2018 Subaru SUV in Queens at 45-47 43 Street. The e-bike driver was ejected and sustained chest injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the e-bike was also heading south before the collision. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.

On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle and a bike collided head-on on 11 Street in Queens. The motorcycle carried two men; the bike had one rider. The rear passenger on the motorcycle suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a bike traveling south on 11 Street collided front to front. The motorcycle had two occupants; the bike had one rider. The rear passenger on the motorcycle, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The injured passenger remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured and ejected after a collision with a car backing unsafely on 48 Street in Queens. The car struck the scooter’s back end as it made a left turn. The rider suffered abrasions to his arm.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on 48 Street in Queens. The collision occurred when a car, making a left turn, backed unsafely and struck the center back end of the e-scooter. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The car’s left front bumper was damaged. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-bike traveling straight on Thomson Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The e-bike rider was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Thomson Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and left the e-bike rider injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn on Queens Boulevard near 69 Street. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The lift boom vehicle was parked nearby.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway was injured when a pick-up truck making a right turn struck him on Queens Boulevard near 69 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained chest contusions and remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor in the crash. The pick-up truck had damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. A lift boom vehicle was parked nearby with damage to its center back end, but no occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in work zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old man crashed his SUV on Vandam Street in Queens. He was unconscious and injured. Police found alcohol involvement and that the driver fell asleep. The vehicle hit an object front-center, damaging the right front bumper. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver crashed his 2008 Hyundai SUV on Vandam Street, Queens. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol impairment and fatigue leading to loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Queens' 43 Avenue. One driver fell asleep. A 56-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. Impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and right front bumper of the other. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a 2016 Jeep and a 2019 Toyota, both traveling east. The driver of one vehicle fell asleep, causing the collision. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of the Jeep and the right front bumper of the Toyota. A 56-year-old female passenger in the Toyota suffered a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 23-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury. The impact hit the center front ends. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 23-year-old male driver of a 2012 Audi was making a left turn when the crash occurred. He sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle, a 2020 Honda driven by a licensed female driver going straight, was also involved. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. No victims were ejected. The injuries were limited to the male driver, who was injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck the right side of an SUV on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Skillman Avenue in Queens involving a taxi and a 2020 Kia SUV. The taxi, traveling north, impacted the right side doors of the SUV, which was traveling west. The SUV’s right rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling east on 48 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on 48 Avenue in Queens when it collided with a 2018 Honda motorcycle traveling straight east. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the motorcycle’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV struck an Audi sedan from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2010 Audi sedan on Queens Boulevard near 45 Avenue in Queens. The sedan's driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old man was struck while crossing 65 Street at 37 Avenue in Queens. The driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle making a left turn on 65 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider crashed on 36 Street near Queens Boulevard. The 35-year-old man fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection from the bike.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on 36 Street in Queens. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors or other factors. The e-bike was traveling west and impacted on the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash resulted in serious injury to the rider but no ejection from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18