Aug 11 - Two sedans traveling west on 49 Avenue collided, striking each other’s rear quarters. A 35-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on 49 Avenue in Queens when they collided. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of a 2007 Honda and the right front bumper of a 2017 Toyota. The female driver of the Honda, age 35, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The impact was on the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 20-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any contributing behaviors from the injured driver or other occupants. The collision caused visible damage to the front sections of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - A taxi changing lanes at unsafe speed struck a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. The taxi’s left rear bumper hit the sedan’s right front, causing it to overturn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on Grand Central Parkway. The taxi driver was changing lanes at an unsafe speed when the collision happened. The taxi’s left rear bumper impacted the right front bumper of the sedan, which overturned. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3 and complained of abrasions. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the taxi driver. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by reckless lane changes and excessive speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A distracted lane change on Van Wyck Expressway sent a woman to the hospital with back injuries. Two sedans collided. Impact was sharp. Distraction and unsafe movement caused the crash.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 21:19. A 29-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck another sedan while changing lanes. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Kia sedan's left front bumper hit the Ford sedan's right rear bumper. The injured driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejections were reported. The data points to distraction and unsafe lane change as the primary causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A tractor truck collided into the rear of a sedan traveling southbound on Van Wyck Expressway. Four sedan occupants suffered injuries including head, back, and leg trauma. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error leading to the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:00 AM on Van Wyck Expressway, a tractor truck diesel traveling southbound struck the center back end of a southbound sedan. The collision caused injuries to all four sedan occupants, including head injuries to a 29-year-old female rear passenger, back injuries to the 33-year-old male driver and a 27-year-old female rear passenger, and lower leg injuries to a 31-year-old female front passenger. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected but experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The truck sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the sedan's center back end was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A 24-year-old man was injured crossing outside an intersection in Queens. A southbound sedan struck him in the center front end. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 sedan traveling south on 82 Street near 40-23 in Queens at 22:04. The pedestrian was crossing the roadway outside of an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A motorcycle overturned on Grand Central Parkway. The rider, ejected and injured, suffered back abrasions. A sedan struck the bike’s front. Improper lane change triggered the violent impact.

According to the police report, a crash on Grand Central Parkway at 6:15 involved a westbound motorcycle and a sedan. The 51-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered back abrasions. The report states the motorcycle was changing lanes improperly before the sedan struck its right front bumper, causing the bike to overturn. The police list improper lane usage by the motorcycle as a contributing factor. No driver errors were attributed to the sedan. The crash highlights the severe risks motorcyclists face when collisions occur during lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A speeding pursuit on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens ended in a crash. A front passenger suffered arm and whiplash injuries. Unsafe speed by drivers turned the street into a danger zone.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3:18 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens during a police pursuit. The collision involved a pick-up truck and multiple SUVs. A 30-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The pick-up truck was struck at the left front quarter panel, while an SUV was hit on the right side doors. Driver error—unsafe speed during a pursuit—created the hazardous conditions that led to the crash. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A 24-year-old male e-bike driver suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after colliding head-on with a 2023 SUV making a left turn on 108 Street. The crash exposed risks from driver inexperience and unlicensed operation in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on 108 Street in Queens when a 24-year-old male e-bike driver, traveling south and unlicensed, collided head-on with a 2023 Honda SUV making a left turn westbound. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the e-bike driver's lack of experience as a critical element in the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorized bikes in traffic with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A pick-up truck struck a box truck from behind on the Van Wyck Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely and driver distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway at 8:30 AM. A pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a box truck going southeast. The point of impact was the center back end of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the box truck. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver and front passenger both sustained neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as 3. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The box truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the pick-up truck's center back end, while the box truck showed no damage. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - A moped driver merging without a license struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 foreign moped driven by an unlicensed male collided with a male pedestrian not in the roadway and outside an intersection near 98-19 50 Avenue, Queens. The driver was merging when the impact occurred at the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's location and actions were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 7:07 p.m. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. An 18-year-old front passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries, bruised but conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 19:07 on Grand Central Parkway, two sedans traveling north collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, which sustained damage to its center front end. The front passenger, an 18-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on Roosevelt Avenue. The rider, a 56-year-old woman, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Another day, another wound for the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens struck a bicyclist riding north at 8:25 AM. The sedan's front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no cyclist actions contributed to the crash. This collision highlights the danger drivers pose to people on bikes when attention lapses and yielding fails.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - Pickup truck rear-ended sedan in Queens. Young woman at the wheel hurt her back and neck. Midnight crash. Police blame driver distraction. Streets stay dangerous for those inside cars.

According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the rear of a sedan on National Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 12:14 a.m. The sedan's 22-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, was conscious, and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the threat posed by distracted drivers to people inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A 46-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a severe shoulder injury when an SUV making a right turn struck him from behind. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely, causing a violent collision on Grand Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:03 on Grand Avenue involving a 2022 Dodge SUV and a male e-scooter rider aged 46. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The e-scooter rider was traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The impact occurred at the SUV's center front end and the e-scooter's center back end. The rider sustained a fractured, dislocated upper arm and was not ejected but was in shock. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi in Queens. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Corona Avenue in Queens at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to properly observe traffic controls and the pedestrian. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.

A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 58-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV making a left turn struck the sedan’s left side doors. The crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens, leaving the sedan driver injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 PM on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2020 sedan traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights driver error related to the SUV’s left turn maneuver intersecting with the sedan’s right-of-way travel straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 50-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal was struck by a backing pick-up truck. The vehicle hit him with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue was backing when it struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 76 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck's right rear bumper, which caused an abrasion to the pedestrian's shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver's failure to safely back the vehicle and lack of attention directly led to the collision. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19