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A sedan traveling west struck the rear of a flatbed truck also heading west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2013 Nissan sedan traveling west rear-ended a 2020 Mack flatbed truck moving in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the flatbed. The sedan had two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 38-year-old female, was injured with whiplash and whole-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with back trauma and whiplash after an SUV making a right turn struck her on 51 Street in Queens. The SUV’s left side doors bore the impact, revealing a violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on 51 Street in Queens when a 2023 SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling northwest and making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond the collision details. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with four occupants aboard. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a Ford SUV struck her on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with a lower arm injury and no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford SUV traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. 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 SUV sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian contributing factors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was injured after an SUV made a left turn and struck him on Vandam Street. The rider was partially ejected, suffering full-body injuries including fractures. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vandam Street in Queens around 12:15 PM. A 40-year-old male moped driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 2007 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck the moped on its right rear quarter panel. The impact caused the rider to be partially ejected and sustain injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the collision. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped's right side doors were damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The sedan struck another vehicle’s right side, damaging its rear quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens at 5:13 a.m. The injured party was a 47-year-old male sedan driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was traveling northeast, going straight ahead, and impacted the right side doors of another vehicle, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver’s unsafe speed and distraction as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man crossing 42 Street in Queens was struck by an e-bike traveling west. The rider’s inattention caused a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 42 Street near Skillman Avenue in Queens at 18:25. A 67-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street outside an intersection when he was struck by an e-bike traveling westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the e-bike rider failed to maintain proper attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike operators to vulnerable pedestrians crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped, driven too fast and without a license, slammed into a 61-year-old man crossing Woodside Avenue. Both men fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The machine lay shattered. The street bore the mark of reckless speed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Woodside Avenue near 67th Street struck a 61-year-old pedestrian mid-block. Both the pedestrian and the moped rider, age 34, suffered severe bleeding and injuries to their entire bodies. The report states the moped was operated at 'Unsafe Speed' and that the driver was 'Unlicensed.' The Zongzhen moped sustained heavy front-end damage. The narrative describes the moped as tearing down the street 'too fast,' before colliding with the pedestrian. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal, but no pedestrian actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed, speeding driver whose actions left two people bleeding on the pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a pedestrian crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The 29-year-old man suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver’s improper turning caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2018 Alfa sedan driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey was making a left turn on Jackson Avenue in Queens at 9:38 p.m. The vehicle struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The data does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing the cause on the driver’s failure to execute a proper turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north was struck on its right side by a vehicle making an improper U-turn. The front passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash exposed dangers from driver errors in turning maneuvers, with impact focused on the SUV’s right doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 21 Street near Queens Plaza North. A 2023 SUV traveling north was hit on its right side doors by another vehicle making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in executing the U-turn. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old female, was injured and experienced shock. The passenger was not ejected, and injury severity was rated at level 3. Damage was concentrated on the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter suffered neck injuries after a carry all vehicle collided with him on 39 Street in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was cited for unsafe speed. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 39 Street near 50 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. A 37-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured with a neck contusion and bruising. The collision involved a carry all vehicle traveling south, which struck the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The report identifies driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected but sustained injury severity level 3. The police report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, but the primary fault lies with the vehicle driver’s failure to yield and excessive speed. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured when an SUV made an improper right turn in Queens. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash occurred at 43 Avenue and 44 Street, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on 43 Avenue near 44 Street in Queens. An SUV was making a right turn southeast when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted shoulder and dislocation, classified as a severe injury. The impact point was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior, focusing instead on the SUV driver's improper turn as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck swung right on Greenpoint Avenue. An e-bike rider, just 28, kept straight. She was thrown, her hip shattered. She died there, helmet on, beneath the Queens sun. Failure to yield and driver distraction ended her ride.

According to the police report, a box truck was making a right turn at Greenpoint Avenue and 43rd Street in Queens when it struck a 28-year-old woman riding an e-bike straight through the intersection. The impact ejected her from the bike, shattering her hip and causing fatal injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the truck driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver's errors. The collision occurred at 11:35 a.m., with the truck's right front bumper cited as the point of impact. The woman died at the scene, another life ended by a driver’s failure to yield and lack of attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was injured crossing 9 Street in Queens when a southbound taxi struck him at the center front end. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 9 Street struck a 4-year-old pedestrian who was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, only noting 'Unspecified' for pedestrian contributing factors. The taxi sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles to young pedestrians crossing mid-block, emphasizing driver responsibility in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck an object or vehicle at the right front quarter panel. Two male occupants, a 20-year-old driver and a 21-year-old passenger, suffered whiplash and back and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway was involved in a crash impacting the right front quarter panel. The driver, a 20-year-old male, and a 21-year-old male passenger were both injured, sustaining back and neck injuries including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed in New York. No ejections occurred. The crash occurred at 2:16 a.m. The report does not specify other vehicles or pedestrians involved, focusing on the injuries to the sedan occupants. The absence of cited driver errors or victim behaviors suggests a collision with an unspecified object or vehicle, highlighting systemic dangers on the Long Island Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped turned right, striking a bicycle from behind on Queens Boulevard. A GMC SUV then hit a 36-year-old pedestrian head-on, crushing his lower body. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing chaos at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at Queens Boulevard and Jackson Avenue in Queens around 19:43. A moped was making a right turn and struck a bicycle from behind, damaging the moped's left side doors and the bike's center back end. Subsequently, a GMC SUV traveling straight ahead struck a 36-year-old pedestrian head-on, causing contusions and crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the moped and SUV drivers. Additionally, the pedestrian was noted for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly,' while the bicyclist was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sequence highlights systemic dangers when multiple drivers fail to yield at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford carry-all turned left at 47th Avenue and 46th Street. The truck struck a 16-year-old girl in the center of the crosswalk. She suffered fatal head wounds. The driver’s view was obstructed. The truck showed no damage. The license remained.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 47th Avenue and 46th Street in Queens when, according to the police report, a Ford carry-all making a left turn struck a 16-year-old pedestrian in the center of the crosswalk. The report states the girl was crushed and suffered fatal head wounds. The driver’s actions are underscored by the police report’s citation of 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage, and the driver kept his license, according to the police report. No contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The report details the systemic danger faced by pedestrians at intersections, especially when drivers proceed with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on 39 Street near Skillman Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling southbound, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his 2016 Yamaha motorcycle on 39 Street near Skillman Avenue in Queens at 16:41. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred, impacting at the center front end. The rider suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as level 3. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not attribute fault to the rider and focuses on the crash dynamics and injuries sustained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on 23 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction, highlighting dangerous lapses in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a bus driven by a licensed male operator was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 23 Street when it struck a bicyclist moving southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was injured across his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the bus driver’s failure to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens bicyclist was injured after a sedan made an unsafe lane change. The 35-year-old woman was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened early morning on 53 Place near Northern Boulevard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 53 Place made an unsafe lane change that caused a collision with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn at the time and showed no visible damage. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was injured in the impact. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe lane changes in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old cyclist bled from the head after a head-on crash on Honeywell Street. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to see him. The street kept moving. The cyclist stayed conscious, injured and alone.

An 18-year-old cyclist was struck head-on on Honeywell Street near Skillman Avenue in Queens, sustaining a severe head injury and bleeding heavily, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m. The report states, 'The driver did not see him,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, remained conscious at the scene, but blood pooled on the pavement. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15