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A pick-up truck collided with a northbound e-scooter on 47 Street near Laurel Hill Boulevard. The e-scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a bruised leg and was in shock. The truck showed no visible damage after the impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on 47 Street struck a northbound e-scooter at the intersection with Laurel Hill Boulevard. The e-scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her lower leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both vehicles involved. No other driver errors or additional factors were cited. The e-scooter rider was using pads as safety equipment, but helmet use was not mentioned as a contributing factor. The pick-up truck sustained no visible damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on 48th Street in Queens as a sedan slammed into parked cars. The driver, a 45-year-old man, emerged semiconscious, clutching his neck in pain. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived to treat his injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 48th Street in Queens collided with two parked sedans. The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and was described as semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed as sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. Emergency lights flashed. A 56-year-old woman, conscious but shaken, clutched her neck in pain. Traffic slowed. Sirens echoed off concrete. The crash left her injured and reeling.

According to the police report, a crash involving three sedans occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 p.m. A 56-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision involved one vehicle making a right turn and two others traveling straight ahead. The injured woman was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors. The listed driver errors highlight systemic risks on high-speed expressways, where a single lapse can have immediate, painful consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men sat strapped in as metal screamed and glass shattered on 65th Street near Laurel Hill Boulevard. Blood ran down their faces. Shock set in. Sirens cut through the morning. Both passengers, faces marked and bleeding, waited for help.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 65th Street at Laurel Hill Boulevard. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. Two male passengers, ages 34, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both injured passengers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The impact left both vehicles damaged and two passengers in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air on 43rd Avenue. A sedan’s bumper slams a man’s back as he crosses with the signal. He crumples, pain sharp and sudden. Shock sets in. A woman drives on. The street is loud, the man left hurting.

A 45-year-old man crossing 43rd Avenue at 48th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn at 8:05 p.m. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper hit his back, causing injury and shock. The driver, a woman, remained uninjured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by screeching metal as a sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound e-scooter on Queens Boulevard. The 46-year-old scooter rider was ejected, left with a fractured leg and dislocated joint, conscious but in pain on the pavement.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Queens Boulevard attempted a right turn and struck an e-scooter that was proceeding straight ahead. The e-scooter operator, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured leg and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The e-scooter was demolished in the impact. No information about helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Broadway as a bus, sedan, and SUV collided. A 17-year-old bus passenger clutched his injured arm, pain sharp and immediate. Emergency crews arrived as traffic snarled, the afternoon shaken by reckless speed and force.

According to the police report, a collision involving a bus, a sedan, and an SUV occurred on Broadway at 57th Street in Queens. A 17-year-old male passenger on the bus suffered a fractured and dislocated arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious when responders arrived. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the consequences of driver recklessness and excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young woman on a moped suffered knee and lower leg injuries after crashing at unsafe speed. The impact damaged the front center of the vehicle. Driver inexperience and excessive speed were cited as contributing factors in the police report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female moped driver was injured in a crash on 44 Street near 55 Avenue at 2:11 AM. The report states the driver was traveling south, going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The damage was concentrated on the center front end of the moped, highlighting the severity of the impact. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound garbage truck on 61st Street in Queens. The impact injured the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the truck’s right front bumper made contact.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling north on 61st Street in Queens struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The truck’s right front bumper was the point of impact, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions. The report identifies the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal but does not list any contributing driver errors explicitly. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the pedestrian’s crossing behavior as a factor. No victim blame is implied; the focus remains on the hazardous conditions created by the vehicle-pedestrian interaction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old male SUV driver sustained a concussion and head injury after crashing on defective pavement in Queens. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male driver operating a 2018 Chevrolet SUV in Queens suffered a head injury and concussion after a crash at 3:22 AM near 42-50 21st Street. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as the contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a critical role. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but highlights the defective pavement as the primary cause of the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a right turn collided with him on Queens Blvd. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions despite wearing a helmet. The crash occurred during westbound travel on 33rd Street.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on 33rd Street was struck by a 2009 Hyundai sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan's maneuver as the critical action leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male driver lost consciousness behind the wheel in Queens. His sedan struck multiple parked vehicles. He was injured and incoherent at the scene. The crash caused front-end damage to his vehicle and rear impacts to parked SUVs and vans.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in Queens lost consciousness while driving his sedan southbound near 34-37 59th Street. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but became incoherent and injured during the crash. The sedan's front end struck the center back end of a parked van and the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV. Additional parked SUVs sustained damage to their rear bumpers and right side doors. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s medical condition led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old motorcyclist suffered hip and leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Broadway. The crash involved improper lane usage by the motorcycle driver. The motorcyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway in Queens at 14:53. A 16-year-old male motorcyclist, operating with a permit, collided with a station wagon/SUV while traveling east. The motorcycle's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and upper leg and hip injuries, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorcycle operator. The SUV driver was licensed and was reportedly avoiding an object in the roadway prior to impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided head-on with an e-bike on Queens’ 11 Street. The 25-year-old bicyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and unconsciousness. Police cited the sedan driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:37 on Queens’ 11 Street near 45 Avenue. A 2022 BMW sedan traveling west struck an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his e-bike and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. No other factors were specified. The sedan had two occupants and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision’s violence and the driver’s disregard for traffic control highlight systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock after a Ford SUV making a left turn hit him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the victim in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on Jackson Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing neck injuries and shock to the pedestrian, who complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver, licensed in New York, was alone in the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end, consistent with the collision dynamics. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted pick-up truck driver hit a pedestrian off the roadway in Queens. Both the pedestrian and the driver suffered serious injuries. The truck’s right side was damaged; the pedestrian was bruised but conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, just after midnight in Queens on 48 Street near Skillman Avenue, a 24-year-old licensed male driver traveling south in a 2022 Toyota pick-up truck struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The truck sustained damage to its right side doors. The driver was semiconscious with injuries to his entire body and complaints of pain or nausea. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead at the time. No contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The collision also involved a sedan, but primary impact and injuries centered on the truck and pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a 40-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention at unsignalized crossings.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her while making a left turn in Queens near 43-22 69th Street at 5:59 AM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained a head contusion, remaining conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in crashes involving vulnerable pedestrians, especially at locations without traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck from behind by an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The crash involved driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Queens involving a moped and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end of the moped and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and proper reaction led to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan backed into him on 30 Place in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, striking the pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Place in Queens around 11:00 AM. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south backed into him. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The data highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and safely back the vehicle, directly causing harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 49 Ave in Queens at night. Both drivers suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention as causes. Vehicles struck front to rear, leaving damage and pain in their wake.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on 49 Ave in Queens involving two sedans traveling north. The first vehicle was going straight ahead when it struck the rear of a parked sedan. Both drivers, men aged 31 and 43, were injured with back pain and shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither driver was ejected, and safety equipment such as airbags and lap belts were deployed or used. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15