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An unlicensed motorbike driver traveling west on 43 Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a right-side impact. Police cite aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorbike driver was injured in a crash on 43 Avenue in Queens at 1:25 a.m. The vehicle, a 2023 ZHEN motorbike, was traveling west and struck on the right side doors. The driver was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, operating without a valid license from any jurisdiction. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights driver errors—aggressive behavior and speeding—as central causes, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck an e-scooter rider on 54 Street in Queens late at night. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:38 on 54 Street near 39 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies the SUV driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The SUV, traveling south, impacted the e-scooter on its left front quarter panel. The e-scooter, traveling west, was hit at its center front end. The injured rider was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound e-bike rider at 72-01 51 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 50-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered back abrasions. The sedan’s driver was distracted by a hand-held cell phone.

According to the police report, at 9:44 AM in Queens near 72-01 51 Avenue, a sedan traveling south struck an e-bike rider traveling west. The e-bike rider, a 50-year-old female wearing a helmet, was injured with back abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the center front end of the e-bike. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, resulting in the collision. The e-bike sustained no damage, indicating the severity of the impact was primarily on the rider. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old man suffered a severe arm injury after being struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, causing confusion. The cyclist was traveling straight and sustained no damage. The crash left the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Skillman Avenue when he was struck by a bicyclist traveling westbound. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The bicycle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights the pedestrian's error and confusion as contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or violations by the bicyclist. No other factors such as helmet use or crossing signal compliance by the victim were noted as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 44 Drive near Hunter Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck rolled east on Queens Boulevard. A 23-year-old bicyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. The truck kept moving. The cyclist lay injured, head bleeding, helmetless. Driver inattention marked the moment. The bike did not move again.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck was traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street when it struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The collision resulted in severe head bleeding for the cyclist, who was conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact was forceful enough to cause blood to pool on the asphalt, underscoring the grave consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens SUV driver suffered back injuries after a collision caused by defective brakes and driver distraction. The crash involved a garbage truck and occurred late at night on Queens Boulevard. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining whiplash and back pain.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:40 PM on Queens Boulevard near Jackson Avenue. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision involved a garbage truck traveling westbound, which struck the rear left bumper of the SUV that was stopped in traffic. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The garbage truck had front-end damage from the impact. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver's defective brakes and distraction, which led to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle stopped in traffic on Northern Boulevard was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west. The motorcycle driver, a 67-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:45 AM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A motorcycle, stopped in traffic, was hit in the center back end by a sedan traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 67-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies the sedan driver's error as "Following Too Closely," which caused the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors were listed. The motorcycle was damaged at the center back end, and the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. This collision highlights the dangers posed by insufficient following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after a collision with an SUV on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV struck the moped’s front end, causing serious injury. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:04 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 26-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The moped was traveling south, and the SUV was traveling west when the SUV’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the moped. The driver of the SUV was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report explicitly identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered serious lower limb injuries. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end collision on Queens' 63rd Street. The crash involved a sedan striking an SUV from behind. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error causing the impact.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Queens' 63rd Street at 17:49 involving a 2020 Honda sedan and a 2015 Toyota SUV, both traveling westbound. The sedan struck the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Two female passengers, ages 50 and 13, seated in the SUV, were injured with back trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report notes no ejections occurred. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the impact, causing injuries to the SUV occupants. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens SUV driver disregarded traffic control and collided head-on with an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider suffered head abrasions and was injured. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 47 Avenue in Queens involving a 2014 Nissan SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV was traveling south and struck the e-scooter, which was traveling west, impacting at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was the sole occupant and driver of his vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as ignoring traffic controls and distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.

A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck made an improper U-turn on Jackson Avenue, striking a southbound cyclist on the right side. The 40-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck was making an improper U-turn when it collided with a cyclist traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the cyclist's right side doors, causing abrasions to the cyclist's abdomen and pelvis. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured but conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The truck sustained no damage to its front end. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, identifying the driver's error as the cause. The cyclist was not noted to have any contributing factors such as helmet use or crossing signals. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to yield and execute a safe turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn collided with a pickup truck passing southbound on the Long Island Expressway. The pickup driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:02 on the Long Island Expressway involving a GMC box truck making a right turn and a Ford pickup truck passing southbound. The pickup driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the pickup driver. The box truck driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and no occupants were ejected. The collision's point of impact was the pickup's right front bumper and the box truck's left rear bumper. These factors highlight driver inattention and risky passing maneuvers as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg caused contusions and bruises. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on the Long Island Expressway. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s presence in the roadway was noted, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and limited visibility directly led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight east on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A box truck was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, with additional driver inexperience noted for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15