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A 42-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a pick-up truck driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her while she crossed with the signal at a Queens intersection. The truck made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 69 St and 51 Ave in Queens at 8:37 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Ford pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver, directly causing the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Queens Plaza under slippery pavement conditions. A rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash exposed dangers of road conditions and driver control failures in NYC streets.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on 28 Street near Queens Plaza. The first vehicle, a 2020 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female driver, impacted the center front end. The second vehicle, a 2024 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver, sustained center back end damage. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. A 28-year-old male rear passenger in the Toyota suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the risks posed by adverse road conditions and the challenges drivers face maintaining control. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors; the focus remains on the hazardous pavement and driver errors leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight on 63rd Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:04 on 63rd Street near Woodside Avenue in Queens. A taxi, traveling west and making a right turn, collided with a sedan traveling east and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The sedan's 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver was conscious and not ejected, with an airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention, causing a collision with a pedestrian crossing legally with the signal.

According to the police report, at 11:10 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southeast was making a left turn on 55 Drive near 58 Street when it struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors; the crash was caused by the driver's failure to maintain attention while executing the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered neck injuries in a collision with a sedan traveling north on 43 Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist head-on. The bicyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:08 AM on 43 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, hitting the pedestrian on the left side doors. The victim was conscious but injured crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:56 on 69 Street near Garfield Avenue in Queens. A 2016 Ford SUV traveling north struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. She sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Pulaski Bridge. A 24-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck abrasions. The crash was caused by one driver following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pulaski Bridge involving two sedans traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. A 24-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining neck abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The driver of the trailing vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on city bridges.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter on Woodside Ave in Queens, ejecting the 60-year-old rider. The rider suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 on Woodside Ave in Queens. A sedan, traveling east and starting from parking, collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 60-year-old male, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2015 Acura. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and close following distances in interactions with vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a limousine making a left turn on Jackson Ave in Queens. The limo driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries and shock to the pedestrian. Alcohol involvement noted.

According to the police report, a limousine traveling south on Jackson Ave in Queens struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the limo, making a left turn, impacted her on the left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the limo driver as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. Additionally, alcohol involvement is noted as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian, resulting in serious injury. The incident occurred at 18:01, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to back and arm. Both were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, at 20:13 a westbound station wagon/SUV collided with the left rear quarter panel of a box truck traveling in the same direction on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver was going straight ahead while the truck was changing lanes. The point of impact and vehicle damage indicate the SUV struck the truck from behind on its left side. Two female occupants of the SUV, ages 20 and 21, were injured with whiplash and injuries to the back and elbow-lower-arm-hand. Both were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash, but the truck driver's lane change and the SUV driver's failure to avoid rear-ending the truck are implicated by the collision details. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a moving vehicle struck a parked SUV from behind. The impact injured both drivers and a passenger, causing fractures and abrasions. Driver error included following too closely and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:11 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2015 Honda SUV was parked westbound when a 2021 Honda SUV traveling westbound struck its right rear bumper. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the moving vehicle. The impact caused injuries to the 36-year-old male driver of the parked SUV, who suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, and to a 43-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle, who sustained abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance and other vehicular errors on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman crossing at an intersection in Queens was struck by an e-scooter. She suffered facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The crash highlights dangers posed by motorized scooters sharing pedestrian spaces at night.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39-53 50 Street in Queens around 9 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by an e-scooter. The victim sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the e-scooter driver, nor does it specify driver errors such as failure to yield. However, the collision occurred at night, and the presence of a motorized scooter in pedestrian space underscores systemic risks. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The incident reflects ongoing dangers of e-scooters operating near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 51 Avenue. The male driver, making a left turn, suffered a concussion from impact to the right side doors. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 51 Avenue involving two SUVs. One driver, a 27-year-old male, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the right side doors of his vehicle, resulting in a head injury and a concussion. The driver was conscious and not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for this crash, repeating it twice in the report. The other vehicle was traveling straight north and struck the center front end of the male driver's SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any victim fault or other contributing behaviors beyond the driver’s inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash between an SUV and a sedan injured a front-seat passenger. The collision struck the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front center. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor, causing abrasions and an eye injury to the passenger.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on 47 Avenue in Queens at 18:21. The crash involved a 2018 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2011 Honda sedan traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan on the left side doors with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error as a key cause. The injured party was a female front-seat passenger in the SUV, who sustained an eye injury and abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The damage to both vehicles was concentrated on the SUV’s center front and the sedan’s left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman riding an e-scooter on Queens Boulevard was struck head-on. She was ejected, her head split and bleeding, but she stayed conscious as traffic thundered by. Driver inattention left her broken in the street.

A 24-year-old woman operating an e-scooter was struck head-on near 59-11 Queens Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The impact ejected her from the scooter, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The police report states that she remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' highlighting a systemic danger on city streets. The report notes the absence of helmet use, but only after emphasizing the role of driver distraction. The collision underscores the peril faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow in a Queens collision. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front end while traveling south on 59th Street. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the violent impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:00 PM on 59th Street in Queens involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The motorcycle, driven by a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling east when it was struck on its center front end by a southbound BMW sedan impacting its right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The data highlights driver error related to speed as the primary cause of this violent collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan and tractor truck collided while both made left turns on Queens Boulevard. The crash involved improper turning maneuvers, striking the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s trailer.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles—a 2019 sedan and a 2022 tractor truck—were making left turns when the collision happened. The tractor truck impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its trailer. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan carried two occupants, a male driver and a female front passenger, both aged 34, who sustained abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and not ejected. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The tractor truck had one licensed male driver. The data highlights driver errors in executing left turns, leading to the crash and injuries, without attributing fault to any other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck by a sedan while crossing Jackson Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian was in shock and sustained a minor burn. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 49 Avenue in Queens around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Nissan sedan struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, was in shock, and complained of a minor burn. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The report centers on the collision itself, highlighting the pedestrian’s injuries and the involvement of the sedan without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain without vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on 48th Street in Queens near the Long Island Expressway. The pedestrian, a 24-year-old male, was crossing the intersection when the vehicle, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered a head contusion while crossing at an intersection in Queens. He was conscious but injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 50 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens at 5:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the vehicle type, driver behavior, or other circumstances was provided. The data focuses on the pedestrian’s injury and crossing behavior, with no indication of fault or contributing actions by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15