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A 33-year-old woman was injured crossing Beach 35 Street outside an intersection. An SUV traveling west struck her in the face, causing abrasions. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Beach 35 Street outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 2:25 AM in Queens. The vehicle involved was a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling west, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the face and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not identify this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered whiplash and upper leg injuries in a Queens rear-end crash. A 2023 Nissan struck a stopped 1972 Pontiac on Beach Channel Drive. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both drivers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, at 7:00 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling west slowed or stopped in traffic. A 1972 Pontiac sedan behind it, also traveling west, collided with the Nissan's center back end. The Pontiac driver was stopped in traffic. The Nissan driver, a 19-year-old male with a permit license, was cited for driver inattention/distraction and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The 53-year-old Pontiac driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the Nissan driver sustained hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe following distance—as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan struck her while crossing Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The girl remained conscious despite her injuries.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 16:10 on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian error or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries when an SUV struck her on Beach Channel Drive. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Beach Channel Drive struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian, who was not in the roadway, sustained hip and upper leg injuries classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factors to the crash, identifying these driver errors as the cause. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driving behaviors in Queens, resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Beach 21 Street struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Cornaga Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota sedan. The collision highlights critical driver failures in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Grassmere Terrace in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted, striking the pedestrian and causing abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, at 6:36 AM on Grassmere Terrace near Cornaga Avenue in Queens, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a northbound SUV. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV operated by a licensed female driver, showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted, but the primary causes were driver errors: failure to yield and distraction. No victim fault was recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs slammed together on Beach Channel Drive, glare burning through the windshield. A woman, 47, was pinned and crushed behind the wheel, her body shattered but her mind alert. Metal and sunlight conspired to trap her in agony.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 140th Street in Queens. The crash occurred in blinding sunlight, with 'glare' cited as a contributing factor. One SUV was making a left turn while the other traveled straight ahead. The report describes how a 47-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, was crushed behind the wheel, suffering injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious as she was trapped by the wreckage. The police report states that both drivers were licensed and that the blinding sun played a direct role in the collision. No specific driver error beyond the environmental condition of glare is listed in the official data. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of those inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southwest on Beach Channel Drive struck an object head-on. The front passenger, a 19-year-old woman, suffered severe leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep, causing the crash and serious harm to the passenger.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling southwest on Beach Channel Drive in Queens crashed with center front end impact at 11:24 PM. The driver, a licensed male, was cited for falling asleep behind the wheel, a critical contributing factor to the collision. The front passenger, a 19-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting driver fatigue as the cause. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the passenger, underscoring the dangers of driver inattention and fatigue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a Hyundai SUV collided with his bike while making a left turn. The impact occurred at the bike’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 on Beach 67 Street in Queens. A 77-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Hyundai SUV traveling south struck him while making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor, alongside "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The bicyclist was not ejected and was not reported to be using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver error in controlling speed and executing turns, contributing to the injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old bicyclist was ejected and fractured his arm after an SUV driver distracted by inattention made an improper turn in Queens. The collision struck the cyclist’s center front end, causing severe injury and vehicle damage to the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 in Queens near Beach 19 Street. A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, suffering a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The report cites the SUV driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with an improper turning maneuver. The SUV, a 2005 Mercedes SUV, was traveling west and struck the bicyclist at the center front end, damaging its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver held a permit license from New York but failed to maintain proper control, resulting in this violent collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. The collision involved multiple vehicles and was caused by failure to yield and unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 68 Street in Queens at 3:29 PM. The injured party was a 40-year-old male sedan driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Multiple vehicles were involved, including sedans and an SUV, with damage noted on front and rear bumpers. The data highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Plainview Avenue in Queens. The 74-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on Plainview Avenue near Beach 19 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 74-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of the bike. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged on its left side doors. The driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain attention while making a left turn, directly contributed to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The driver making a left turn was injured, suffering hip and upper leg contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:04 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the left side doors of a 2019 Honda SUV traveling straight south. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles suffered damage primarily to their left sides. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries when an SUV executing a U-turn on Rockaway Beach Boulevard hit her outside a crosswalk. Glare and limited visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Honda SUV making a U-turn on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 6:25 p.m. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report cites driver errors including glare and limited visibility obstructing the driver's view, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound during the U-turn maneuver. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after defective brakes caused a crash on Mott Avenue in Queens. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The vehicle's undercarriage was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected due to defective brakes while traveling northwest on Mott Avenue in Queens at 11:59. The report states the primary contributing factor was 'Brakes Defective,' which led to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The motorcycle's undercarriage was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup slammed into a parked SUV on Beach 19th. The woman inside, forty-five, died in her seat. Police cite driver distraction. The truck showed no damage. The road stayed quiet, but the toll was final.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck struck a parked SUV near 233 Beach 19th Street in Queens at 3:45 p.m. The SUV's occupant, a 45-year-old woman, was killed in the crash. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck a parked SUV. The woman inside, 45, wore no seatbelt. She died there, still in her seat.' Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the collision. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The woman was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly impact underscores the consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at a Queens intersection in daylight. A six-year-old girl, strapped in the back seat, suffered facial lacerations from shattered glass. The collision exposed the danger of blocked views where heavy vehicles meet, leaving blood on the asphalt.

At the intersection of Beach Channel Drive and Beach 45 Street in Queens, two sport utility vehicles collided at 12:05 PM. According to the police report, both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating limited visibility played a key role. A six-year-old girl, restrained in a child seat in the rear of one SUV, sustained severe facial lacerations from shattered glass. The report notes the girl was 'strapped in the back,' emphasizing she was a passenger, not at fault. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight, with no other driver errors such as speeding or distraction listed. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by obstructed views at intersections, where heavy vehicles collide and vulnerable passengers suffer serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle fleeing police crashed into an SUV’s rear on Beach 45th Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. He bled from a torn scalp, conscious but alone. Aggressive driving and road rage tore through Queens.

According to the police report, a motorcycle operated by an unlicensed 27-year-old male was fleeing police on Beach 45th Street near Beach Channel Drive when it crashed into the rear of a Honda SUV. The report states the motorcycle was involved in 'aggressive driving/road rage' and was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations, described as a torn scalp, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a licensed male, sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The police report highlights 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, underscoring the systemic danger posed by reckless vehicle operation. The victim’s lack of helmet use is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the aggressive driving and police pursuit that led to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Beach 56 Street in Queens after one driver made a left turn. The impact injured a rear passenger, causing a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 AM on Beach 56 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west attempted a left turn and collided with an eastbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle and the center front end of the left-turning vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. A 29-year-old female rear passenger in the eastbound sedan sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers' license status was noted for the left-turning driver, who was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian crossing Cornaga Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a contusion to the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing Cornaga Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The collision occurred at 1:59 PM in Queens. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15