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Two sedans collided head-on on Seagirt Blvd at night. Both female drivers suffered neck and chest injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Each was restrained by seat belts. The crash involved a left turn and a straight path, with front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:05 on Seagirt Blvd involving two sedans. One driver, a 22-year-old female, was making a left turn while the other, a 72-year-old female, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. Both drivers were injured, with neck and chest injuries respectively, and both experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Each driver was properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers intersecting with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the severity of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 near 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd in Queens. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, and no information about the driver’s license status or vehicle damage is provided. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old boy crossing at a marked Queens intersection suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV driver, distracted and speeding, made a right turn. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians amid driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Beach 29 Street in Queens around 14:20. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious. The involved vehicle, a Nissan SUV traveling east and making a right turn, showed no damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control speed directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection in Queens. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on New Haven Avenue near Beach 19 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Cross Bay Blvd overturned after the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The 32-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused serious harm despite the driver wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver in a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling south on Cross Bay Blvd overturned the vehicle after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's response to external traffic conditions led to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was conscious but sustained neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the crash resulted in the sedan overturning. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV traveling east on Rockaway Fwy struck an object or vehicle, injuring two child passengers. Both suffered bruises and contusions to chest and lower limbs. The driver was using a hands-free cell phone, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV driven by a licensed female driver was traveling east on Rockaway Fwy in Queens at 19:27 when it crashed. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. Two child occupants, ages 6 and 14, seated in the right rear and front passenger seats respectively, were injured with contusions and bruises to the chest and lower leg areas. Both children were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies the driver’s use of a hands-free cell phone as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver distraction. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injuries occurred inside the vehicle, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.

A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Beach 90 Street. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 20:38 a sedan traveling east on Beach 90 Street made a left turn and struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions to her face. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing without signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old woman crossing without signal was struck by a sedan backing up with limited visibility. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock and pain. The driver’s obstructed view was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Queens was backing up near Beach 129th Street at 16:21 when it struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered upper leg and hip injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the driver’s failure to see the pedestrian due to a "View Obstructed/Limited" contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing without signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by limited driver visibility during backing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old woman, turning east on Rockaway Freeway, crashed her Mazda. Distraction behind the wheel. The right front struck hard. Her leg split open. Blood ran. The airbag burst. She stayed awake in the sudden quiet.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was driving a 2023 Mazda sedan eastbound on Rockaway Freeway near Beach 41st Street in Queens when she crashed while making a right turn. The report states the vehicle struck hard at the right front bumper, causing severe bleeding and a significant leg injury to the driver. The airbag deployed. The driver remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The report underscores the consequences of driver distraction, which resulted in serious injury and a violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided late at night on Beach 116 Street in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report notes unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:07 on Beach 116 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One vehicle was going straight east while the other was making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the westbound sedan. The male driver making the left turn sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and wore a lap belt. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision highlights risks at intersections where turning vehicles and straight-moving traffic converge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met skull on Beach 116th. A sedan reversed. A 79-year-old man stepped from behind a parked car. He fell, head torn open, blood pooling on cold Queens pavement. The car showed no damage. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone.

A 79-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations when a sedan reversed and struck him near Beach 116th Street, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man 'stepped from behind a parked car.' The report states the sedan was 'backing unsafely,' directly citing this driver action as a contributing factor. The narrative details, 'Steel struck skull. He fell. Blood spread on the cold street.' Despite the impact, the vehicle showed 'no damage.' The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene, his 'head torn open.' The police report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary focus remains on the unsafe reversing maneuver by the driver. The collision underscores the lethal risk posed when drivers back unsafely, especially in areas with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection on Beach 101 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford sedan making a right turn hit him, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Beach 101 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens at 8:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a Ford sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's right turn maneuver. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations are explicitly cited in the data. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Beach 128 St in Queens under conditions of glare and limited visibility. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a westbound sedan striking a southbound sedan making a left turn, damaging both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:07 AM on Beach 128 St in Queens. A westbound sedan driven by a 63-year-old man was traveling straight when it collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle and the right side doors of the southbound vehicle. The report cites 'Glare' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver visibility issues. The male driver of the westbound sedan sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions impairing driver sight and decision-making.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A high-speed crash between two sedans in Queens injured a 17-year-old front-seat passenger. The impact caused bruising and elbow-lower-arm-hand injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed triggered the collision, highlighting dangerous vehicle operation on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:12 near 29-03 Falcon Ave in Queens. Two sedans collided, one traveling south and the other northwest. The 17-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the center front ends of both vehicles, with one sedan initially parked and the other moving straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. This collision underscores the risks posed by excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old man suffered head injuries after a vehicle struck him while crossing Beach Channel Drive outside an intersection. The driver, traveling north, failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach Channel Drive in Queens at 21:05. A pedestrian, a 35-year-old male, was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when struck by a vehicle traveling north. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck a northbound e-scooter on Beach 22 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Beach 22 Street involving a southbound sedan and a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain attention. The e-scooter was impacted at its center front end, sustaining damage there. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the sedan driver's distraction as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. The moped driver, a 24-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Rockaway Freeway near Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. A 24-year-old female moped driver was partially ejected during the collision with a sedan traveling north. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan, carrying three occupants, struck the moped's center front end with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error related to traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after being struck by a sedan while crossing Rockaway Beach Boulevard outside an intersection. The driver, traveling east, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 8:33 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a sedan traveling east. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage to the vehicle was recorded. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data highlights the danger of pedestrian crossings outside intersections and the impact of vehicle movement on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A rear-end crash on Cross Bay Blvd sent a 29-year-old driver and two young passengers in an SUV to shock and neck injuries. The SUV was struck from behind by a sedan traveling southbound, causing whiplash and pain complaints among the occupants.

According to the police report, at 13:23 in Queens on Cross Bay Blvd, a sedan traveling southbound struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The impact was centered on the front end of the sedan and the back end of the SUV. The SUV carried a licensed female driver aged 29 and three occupants, including two children aged 3 and 5. All three SUV occupants suffered neck injuries and were in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing causes, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured passengers were restrained with child restraints and seat belts. The collision caused whiplash and complaints of pain or nausea but no ejections. The report highlights driver error in maintaining distance as the key factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14