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Three vehicles crashed on Belt Parkway late at night. A 19-year-old sedan driver suffered a head contusion. Unsafe speed caused the collision. The sedan hit the rear of an SUV, which then struck another SUV. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. A 19-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the center back end of a station wagon/SUV, which then impacted another SUV ahead. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries were reported. The collision caused damage to the front of the sedan and the rear of both SUVs. Driver error centered on unsafe speed, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three cars tangled on Belt Parkway. Steel twisted. A 24-year-old man died behind the wheel. His body crushed. The night swallowed him. Failure to yield and unsafe speed fueled the crash. No help came in time.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway’s eastbound lanes. According to the police report, a BMW clipped the side of a Toyota. A Honda then struck head-on. Three vehicles collided. The 24-year-old male driver of one car died, his body crushed by the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left twisted metal and a life lost. No other injuries were reported. The police report offers no mention of helmet or signal use. The night ended with one man dead and three cars destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a woman on Belt Parkway. She crossed outside a crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper hit her. She fell, suffered a head wound, and died under the highway lights. The road stayed silent. No driver error listed.

A 40-year-old woman was killed while crossing Belt Parkway at night. According to the police report, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the dark. A 2017 Volkswagen struck her with its right front bumper. She fell with a head wound and died there, alone, beneath the sweep of highway lights.' The crash occurred as the sedan traveled eastbound. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided on Belt Parkway heading east. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved lane changes and merging. Driver distraction played a key role. Vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving three sedans traveling east. The first vehicle was changing lanes, the second was going straight, and the third was merging. The impact points included the center front end and rear bumpers. One driver, a 52-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 69-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Parkway. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact damaged the car’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rockaway Parkway struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel made impact, damaging the left side doors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in moderate injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. An SUV struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash. Both drivers were traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of his vehicle on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries but was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV impacted the sedan with its left front bumper. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver was in shock but had no visible complaints. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Five SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered serious injuries. One unconscious with chest trauma. Another conscious with leg injuries. All vehicles impacted front and rear centers. Police cited following too closely as main cause.

According to the police report, five sport utility vehicles collided while traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway. Two drivers were injured: a 56-year-old man unconscious with chest injuries and a 51-year-old woman conscious with knee and lower leg trauma. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" repeatedly as a contributing factor for the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front and center back ends, indicating a chain-reaction collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the back of a pick-up truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Driver distraction caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2021 sedan collided with the rear of a 2018 pick-up truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight east when the impact occurred at the center back end of the pick-up and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pick-up truck driver and occupants were not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided head-on on Flatbush Avenue. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. He was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling north. The moped struck the left rear bumper of the sedan. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, and the moped was damaged at the center front end. No other contributing factors were specified. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.

A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan on Belt Parkway. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver in a 2008 SUV traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with a 2022 sedan ahead that was slowing or stopping. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its center front end. The SUV driver was injured, complaining of neck pain and nausea, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and the SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was also male and alone in the vehicle. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the SUV and sedan respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2012 BMW SUV collided with the rear of a 2011 Ford sedan on Belt Parkway. The impact was centered on the front end of the SUV and the back end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants; the left rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the SUV and sedan, respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Belt Parkway. An 84-year-old driver suffered a back injury and lost consciousness. The collision struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The 84-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a back injury and becoming unconscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact on one vehicle and a right front bumper impact on the other. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and improper passing or lane usage. The injured driver was merging while the other vehicle was traveling straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The impact demolished one SUV’s rear bumper. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor. Both drivers wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The impact point was the right rear bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of another. Two drivers, ages 48 and 46, were injured and experienced shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Injuries included whiplash and back pain. Vehicle damage was severe, with one SUV demolished at the rear. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Belt Parkway at night. The left rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear bumper and the other vehicle’s front end.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the collision. A 38-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan’s left rear bumper and the other vehicle’s front end were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver slammed an SUV into the back of a slowing sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles bore rear-end damage. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving an SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling east, rear-ended the sedan, which was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center back-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights the consequences of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old man was struck on Belt Parkway while walking outside an intersection. He was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver failure to yield and outside car distraction as contributing factors. Two sedans were involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Belt Parkway while performing other actions in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian was found unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The crash involved two sedans traveling eastbound. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and outside car distraction. One sedan was stopped in traffic and impacted the pedestrian on the right rear quarter panel. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver errors as the primary cause of the pedestrian's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car struck a 35-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Belt Parkway. Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going. She did not. She died there, alone, under the headlights.

A 35-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her head-on on Belt Parkway near mile marker 42. According to the police report, 'Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going straight. She did not.' The woman was not at an intersection when struck. The report lists her injuries as fatal, with head trauma and crush injuries. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight, and struck her with its center front end. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The victim was a pedestrian. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. A 5-year-old boy in the rear seat suffered a head abrasion. Drivers distracted and speeding caused the crash. The child was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles traveling east on Belt Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The impact involved front and rear ends of the vehicles. A 5-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. He was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributing to the crash. No other injuries or factors were noted. The collision caused center front and back-end damage to the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14