Jul 5 - A sedan and bicyclist collided on Queens' 108 Street just after midnight. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report shows both vehicles traveling north, with impact on the sedan’s left rear and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 108 Street in Queens. A 48-year-old male bicyclist riding north was struck by a northbound 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the systemic danger of vehicle-bicycle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A taxi and bicyclist collided on the Van Wyck Expressway. The 32-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on this route.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:59 on the Van Wyck Expressway involving a taxi and a bicycle traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the cyclist on its right front quarter panel while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating lapses in focus by the drivers involved. The bicyclist's own contributing factor is noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary cause centers on driver errors. No safety equipment use was recorded. The collision's impact and injuries underscore the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy roadways like the Van Wyck Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - Two sedans collided on 76 Street in Queens. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, left shaken and injured. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 76 Street in Queens at 11:20 AM. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle making a left turn and the other previously parked. The driver of one sedan, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head injury and whiplash, was not ejected, and was reported to be in shock. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact points were the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, causing damage to the right rear bumper and left front bumper respectively. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - Two sedans collided at a Queens intersection. One driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered an arm abrasion. The crash struck both cars’ front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Streets remain hazardous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 86-10 Grand Avenue in Queens at 8:51 AM. A male driver turned left while a 37-year-old female driver went straight. The impact hit the left front bumper of the turning sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of left turns and vehicle impact at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s female driver and a male passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 6:41 AM. A box truck traveling south rear-ended a sedan also moving south. The sedan’s female driver, age 20, was injured with internal neck trauma and experienced shock. A 23-year-old male passenger sustained back injuries and shock. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely" by the box truck driver. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the truck driver was licensed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - Two sedans collided on Waldron Street in Queens at noon. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Waldron Street near Saultell Avenue in Queens at 12:00 PM. Two sedans, one a 2024 Honda traveling east and the other a 2009 Toyota traveling southwest, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - Two sedans smashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal twisted. Two male passengers hurt—fractures, dislocations. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Night, speed, and carelessness cut deep.

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 1:38 a.m. According to the police report, the BMW was 'demolished' and the Honda suffered heavy front damage. Two male passengers were injured: a 30-year-old front passenger with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and a 23-year-old rear passenger with fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both were conscious and restrained. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main causes. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - A 34-year-old male passenger was ejected from a pickup truck in Queens and suffered full-body contusions. The crash occurred at 4:45 a.m. despite no reported vehicle damage or impact. The passenger was unrestrained and left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2016 RAM pickup truck traveling south on 43 Avenue in Queens was involved in a crash at 4:45 a.m. The report states the passenger, a 34-year-old male seated in the middle rear seat, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions over his entire body. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage or point of impact, and the driver was going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger's ejection and injuries highlight the dangers of riding unrestrained in moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A 24-year-old man suffered back contusions in a Queens collision involving a tow truck and two SUVs. The impact centered on the back ends of parked vehicles. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 9:00 AM in Queens near 127-27 Willets Point Boulevard involving a tow truck and two parked SUVs. The impact was centered on the back ends of the vehicles. A 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining back contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or violations cited. The vehicles involved included a licensed tow truck driver from New Jersey and two parked SUVs from New York. The pedestrian's role and injury are documented, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face in multi-vehicle collisions even when vehicles are stationary or moving slowly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - Two female bicyclists collided head-on on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both suffered hip and upper leg injuries with contusions. Obstruction or debris on the roadway contributed to the crash, causing impact to the center front ends of both bikes.

According to the police report, two female bicyclists, ages 24 and 25, collided on Queens Boulevard at 5:15 AM. Both bicyclists were helmeted and conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to their hips and upper legs. The crash involved two bikes traveling in opposite directions, each striking the other's center front end. The report cites obstruction or debris on the roadway as a contributing factor to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the presence of roadway hazards played a critical role. Both bicyclists were not ejected and were driving their respective bikes at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A sedan struck an 8-year-old boy riding a bike on 111 Street near 54 Avenue. The child was thrown from his bike and suffered bruises and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The street left the boy hurt.

According to the police report, a 2007 Toyota sedan traveling south on 111 Street in Queens collided with an 8-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound near 54 Avenue at 9:00 AM. The impact threw the child from his bike. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's center front end struck the cyclist, but the vehicle had no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the young cyclist injured and conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A sedan driver suffered a severe leg fracture after an SUV made an unsafe lane change on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV passed too closely and at unsafe speed, striking the sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:26 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver committed multiple errors: unsafe speed, unsafe lane changing, and passing too closely. These actions led to a collision impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s unsafe lane changing and passing too closely as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive and careless driving maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a sedan making a left turn collided with him on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bike’s right side doors, with damage to the sedan’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the sedan’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The driver’s left turn into the path of the bicyclist created a hazardous situation resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The crash involved two sedans, with the injured driver making a U-turn when impact occurred. Driver inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was making a U-turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2012 Nissan sedan. The Honda driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the Nissan was stationary at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - Four passengers and one driver suffered whiplash and back injuries in a chain collision on Grand Central Parkway. Police cite repeated driver inattention and distraction as key factors. All occupants were conscious and restrained during impact.

At 3:44 AM on Grand Central Parkway, a multi-vehicle crash involved several SUVs and a sedan, according to the police report. The collision caused injuries to five vehicle occupants, including one driver and four passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries reported include whiplash and back pain, with severity rated as moderate (3). The police report identifies driver errors as the primary cause, specifically 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeated multiple times and 'Other Vehicular' factors. No victims were ejected. The point of impact on involved vehicles ranged from center front ends to center back ends, indicating a chain reaction collision. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors, focusing blame on driver distraction and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries on Ithaca Street in Queens. The crash caused center front end damage to the motorcycle. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on Ithaca Street in Queens at 5:11 AM. The motorcycle, a 2016 HD model, was traveling east and sustained center front end damage upon impact. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash narrative does not specify the exact cause, but the ejection and injury severity highlight the high-risk nature of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Taxi struck a man crossing Grand Central Parkway. The impact left him with head wounds and bruises. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. The street became a danger zone.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Toyota taxi, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper on Grand Central Parkway at 1:43 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside any crosswalk or signal. He suffered head injuries and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as "Unspecified." The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash underscores the risk pedestrians face when vehicles cross their path, even without clear driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - A 7-year-old girl suffered a head injury after an e-bike traveling west struck her outside an intersection on Britton Avenue. The rider showed no damage to the vehicle, and the child was conscious but internally injured, according to the police report.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Britton Avenue struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and was conscious with internal complaints. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which showed no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The rider was alone on the e-bike, going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face from e-bikes operating in roadways outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A car struck a 4-year-old girl on Roosevelt Avenue. She suffered a head bruise. The impact came at the left front bumper. The child was conscious. Police list no clear driver errors. Danger stalks city streets.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old girl walking outside the intersection on Roosevelt Avenue was hit by a car traveling east. The vehicle struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. The point of impact and injury detail the force faced by young pedestrians, even away from intersections, on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A 13-year-old girl suffered facial abrasions after a sedan struck her while crossing without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The girl remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Road in Queens struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at approximately 7:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights a driver error in yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19