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A bicyclist was injured after a sedan struck him on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries and ejection from the bike. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 9:27 AM. The bicyclist, traveling eastbound, was struck on the left side doors of the parked sedan, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was also noted with a contributing factor of 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was parked prior to impact, and the point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Hyundai sedan. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the vulnerability of bicyclists in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after a crash on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The rider was not ejected but sustained fractures and dislocations to the lower leg.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male moped driver traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens was involved in a crash at 12:04 a.m. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The moped, a 2023 Taizhou Zhilong model, sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle with one passenger, was not ejected but suffered serious injuries including fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on the driver's inattention as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV collided with an eastbound moped on 11 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:36 on 11 Street in Queens involving a 2015 Ford SUV and a 2023 JIAJU moped. The SUV was traveling south, and the moped was traveling east when the collision happened. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the moped's left side doors. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the moped driver and also notes driver inattention for the SUV driver. Both drivers were licensed. The data highlights driver distraction as the critical cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old driver and 21-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries in a Queens crash. The SUV struck an object or vehicle with its left front bumper while making a left turn. Alcohol and driver distraction played key roles in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens at 4:18 a.m. The involved vehicle was a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling west, making a left turn when it impacted with its left front bumper. The driver, a 23-year-old male, and a 21-year-old male passenger were both trapped inside the vehicle and sustained injuries classified as severity level 3. The driver suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the passenger had contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both occupants were conscious but injured. The driver held a valid New York license. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver turned left on 65th Street. A moped slammed into the bumper. The rider crashed, blood streaming from his head onto the pavement. He lay conscious, helmetless, as the SUV’s torn bumper marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn at the corner of 65th Street and 43rd Avenue in Queens when a southbound moped, traveling straight, collided with the SUV’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider, a 50-year-old man, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe bleeding from the head, remaining conscious at the scene. The narrative describes blood pouring from his head onto the pavement. The SUV’s bumper was torn in the crash. The police report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention while turning across traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, at 9:52 AM on the Long Island Expressway, two sedans traveling westbound collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle at the center back end, causing damage to both cars' front and rear centers. The driver of the rear sedan, a 37-year-old male, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 55 Street in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. Damage concentrated on the left front quarter panel of one SUV.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 55 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 2:30 p.m. Both drivers were cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction," a critical factor in the crash. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one SUV, which sustained visible damage. The other vehicle showed no damage. A 23-year-old male front passenger in the damaged SUV was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed, traveling westbound, and going straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon rear-ended a carry all on the Long Island Expressway. The impact struck the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the carry all. A front passenger suffered a head contusion and was injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 8:30. A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a carry all also traveling west, impacting its center front end. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The front passenger in the SUV, a 50-year-old female, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was injured but not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The damage was concentrated on the rear of the SUV and front of the carry all, confirming a rear-end collision caused by insufficient following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male motorcyclist sustained knee and concussion injuries after a crash in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was following too closely. The rider was helmeted and conscious, but suffered serious lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 51 Street in Queens was involved in a crash at 15:22. The 49-year-old male driver, who was wearing a helmet, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. There was no damage reported to the motorcycle at the point of impact. The police data highlights driver error—specifically failure to maintain safe distance—as the cause of the injury. No victim behavior was cited as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a turning sedan on Queens Boulevard. A 17-year-old boy lost part of his arm. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, silent, as speed and steel tore through the evening air.

At Queens Boulevard and 69th Street, a moped traveling east collided violently with a sedan making a right turn. According to the police report, the primary cause was 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact severely injured the 17-year-old moped driver, resulting in the amputation of part of his lower arm and hand. The report states, 'A moped slammed into a turning sedan. A 17-year-old boy lost part of his arm. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. He did not scream.' Damage was concentrated on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, highlighting the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban traffic. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Roosevelt Avenue before dawn. A Ford SUV hit him chest-first. The street was quiet. He died there, broken beneath the grille, his body still in the hush of morning.

A 38-year-old man was killed while crossing Roosevelt Avenue near 70th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:10 a.m. when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling east, struck the pedestrian in the chest with its center front end. The report states the man was crossing outside an intersection, with no signal or crosswalk present. The narrative notes, 'A man crossed alone before dawn. A 2011 Ford SUV struck him chest-first. The street was quiet. He died there, broken beneath the grille, his body still in the hush of morning.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no further explanation for the fatal impact. The focus remains on the lethal consequences of vehicle movement through pedestrian space in the early morning hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan changed lanes unsafely, striking the taxi’s right front bumper. A front-seat passenger in the taxi suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the right front bumper of a westbound taxi. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 28-year-old female front passenger who was injured, sustaining head injuries and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The injury severity was rated level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck a moped traveling east in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in Queens near 45-35 39 Street. A 32-year-old male moped driver traveling east was hit by a southbound SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The moped driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed, but the moped driver was unlicensed. The report focuses on the SUV driver's errors without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi rolled backward on Woodside Avenue. Its broken brakes failed. The rear bumper hit a man standing off the road. Blood pooled at his feet. He stayed conscious, leg torn open, as the street watched in silence.

According to the police report, a taxi with defective brakes rolled backward near 68-02 Woodside Avenue in Queens. The vehicle's rear bumper struck a 46-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Brakes Defective.' The taxi was backing up at the time of the crash. No driver errors beyond the mechanical failure are cited in the report. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and is not listed as contributing to the collision. The incident underscores the danger posed by vehicle equipment failures, especially in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered severe leg injuries after a crash on Review Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the scooter’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Review Avenue in Queens involving an e-scooter and another unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened around 2 p.m. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a pickup truck turning left hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but bruised, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in Queens.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 58 Street and 44 Avenue in Queens at 8:25 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 pickup truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention led directly to the pedestrian’s injury. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a westbound e-bike on Queens Boulevard. The e-bike rider, a 56-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 AM on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A 2002 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 56-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the SUV driver's part. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV struck a westbound e-bike on Northern Boulevard. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The crash unfolded with both vehicles traveling straight, but driver inattention led to a violent impact and serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Northern Boulevard involving an e-bike and a 2006 Toyota SUV, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which caused the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the e-bike. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions noted. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The report highlights the critical role of the SUV driver's distraction in causing this crash and the resulting serious injuries to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed 18-year-old on a 2023 ZHEJIANG motorscooter slammed headfirst, ejected, and died on Laurel Hill Boulevard. The streetlight flickered above his crushed skull. No helmet. No one else involved. The road claimed another young life.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male, operating a 2023 ZHEJIANG motorscooter, crashed near Laurel Hill Boulevard and 49th Street in Queens at 22:37. The report states he was 'unlicensed and bareheaded,' and that he was ejected from the vehicle, suffering fatal head injuries. The narrative describes the victim as slamming 'headfirst' and dying alone on the pavement. Police records indicate the driver had no license and wore no safety equipment. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, consistent with a high-impact collision. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, but the data makes clear the driver was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk of unlicensed operation and lack of protective equipment, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man suffered severe bodily injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing Borden Avenue without a signal. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The victim was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Borden Avenue outside of an intersection or crosswalk when he was struck by a 2016 Volkswagen sedan traveling east. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk" but does not specify any driver contributing factors or violations. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves unclear the exact cause, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing mid-block, highlighting systemic danger in such locations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15