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A motorcycle struck a sedan turning right on 36 Avenue in Queens. The female motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage. The driver was distracted and shocked.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot wounds, as well as minor burns. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The motorcyclist was also distracted at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was making a right turn when the impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The motorcyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3 and was in shock. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV on 21 Street in Queens. The crash happened at night. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a southbound SUV on 21 Street in Queens. The e-bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. The rider suffered head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was also traveling southbound. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hands-free)' as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders when motor vehicle drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 21-year-old man crashed into parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway. His back broke. He stayed conscious. The lap belt held him. Amputation followed. The Mazdas and Fords stood still. He moved, then stopped.

A 21-year-old male driver crashed into parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, the driver suffered a broken back and an amputation but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The parked Mazdas and Fords did not move; the impact came from the moving sedan. The police report notes the driver wore a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the driver with severe injuries, underscoring the risks posed by inattention and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed on Queens’ Grand Central Parkway. A sedan changed lanes unsafely at high speed. The SUV driver went straight. The sedan’s driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both drivers were conscious and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the SUV, which was traveling straight. The impact was on the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues. The crash resulted in vehicle damage but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning improperly on 31-46 31 Street in Queens. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn on 31-46 31 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and going straight ahead, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver, licensed and making the U-turn, was distracted at the time of the crash. Contributing factors include turning improperly and driver inattention or distraction. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was the only injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed at 43 Street and Astoria Boulevard. One driver made a left turn, hitting a sedan going straight. Two passengers suffered internal injuries to chest and shoulder. Driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 43 Street collided with another sedan making a left turn northbound on Astoria Boulevard. The impact occurred at the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. Two male passengers in the eastbound sedan were injured: a 25-year-old with upper arm and shoulder injuries and a 20-year-old with chest injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV made a right turn at unsafe speed and struck a sedan traveling straight on 21 Street. The sedan’s driver and two passengers suffered head injuries and shock. All three were restrained but sustained whiplash and contusions.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on 21 Street was making a right turn at unsafe speed when it collided with a sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the sedan’s left rear bumper, which was demolished. Three occupants in the sedan—a 30-year-old male driver and two male passengers aged 32 and 35—were injured. All suffered head injuries and shock, with complaints of whiplash and contusions. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and turning improperly by the SUV driver. All injured occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck and an e-bike turned right on rain-slick Northern Boulevard. The cyclist went down. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. The truck kept moving. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, asphalt wet.

A box truck and a Citibike rider both turned right at Northern Boulevard and 37th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery from rain. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, lost control and crashed. His leg suffered a severe, bleeding injury. The truck was not damaged and did not stop. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the truck. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The man remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and helmeted. The SUV carried three occupants.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Broadway collided with a GMC SUV turning left southwest. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was female. The crash highlights driver errors involving yielding and speed in a busy Queens intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on at Ditmars Boulevard. A 48-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Ditmars Boulevard. The female driver of the southbound SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision involved a center front end impact on the westbound SUV and left side door damage on the southbound SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old moped driver was ejected after colliding with an SUV on 32 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The moped struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel while making a left turn. The driver suffered bruises and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was making a left turn when he collided with a station wagon/SUV traveling straight westbound on 32 Street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The moped driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. The moped driver’s unlicensed status and disregard for traffic control were key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on 35 Avenue in Queens. The BMW made a U-turn and struck the Ford going straight. Both male occupants, driver and front passenger of the Ford, suffered bruises and contusions. Airbags deployed. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW sedan was making a U-turn on 35 Avenue in Queens when it collided with a 2018 Ford sedan traveling straight south. The impact occurred at the front bumpers of both vehicles. The Ford's driver, 23, and front passenger, 25, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and lower leg areas. Both men were conscious and restrained with lap belts and airbags deployed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV struck the cyclist on the right side doors during a right turn. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding eastbound on Northern Boulevard was struck by a 2022 Toyota SUV making a right turn. The collision impacted the right side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to yield caused the crash. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV making a left turn on Northern Boulevard. The motorcyclist suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but remained conscious. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a 2023 SUV making a left turn northeast on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle hit the right side doors of the SUV. The motorcyclist, a 50-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed at 44 Street in Queens. A front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The collision involved driver inattention and glare. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 44 Street in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 26-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead, with impact on the left front bumper of one car and center front end of the other. Driver errors included traffic control disregarded and driver inattention or distraction, compounded by glare. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passenger. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck an electricun on 48 Street in Queens. The electricun driver was ejected and injured across his entire body. The crash left the electricun with front-end damage and the sedan with a damaged left front bumper. Failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 48 Street collided with an electricun traveling south at the intersection with 37 Avenue in Queens. The electricun driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper and the electricun's center front end were damaged. The electricun driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided head-on on 48 Street near Northern Boulevard. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound on 48 Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The crash injured the driver and right rear passenger of the front vehicle, causing neck and back injuries and minor burns. Both drivers were found to have contributed to the crash through driver inattention and following too closely. The front vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the rear vehicle was damaged at the center back end. Neither occupant was ejected. The report lists driver distraction and tailgating as the primary contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter of an SUV on Hoyt Avenue South. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with the right rear quarter panel of a southbound SUV on Hoyt Avenue South. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper and the SUV's right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 24-year-old male e-bike rider was struck and ejected on Northern Boulevard. He suffered head injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved an SUV hitting the bike’s front center. The rider disregarded traffic control, worsening the impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on Northern Boulevard. The rider was traveling south on his unlicensed e-bike when he disregarded traffic control, a key contributing factor. The crash involved a 2003 Nissan SUV traveling east, which struck the e-bike at the center front end. The rider suffered head injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the primary driver error. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Nissan sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist from behind on Northern Boulevard. The driver was distracted. The cyclist, unlicensed and unhelmeted, suffered severe bleeding and lost consciousness. The street stayed silent as the crash left the rider broken.

A 24-year-old man riding a bike east on Northern Boulevard was struck from behind by a 2003 Nissan sedan. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The cyclist suffered severe, entire-body injuries and lost consciousness at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and unhelmeted, but these details appear only after the primary driver error. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19