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Two vehicles collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. Both drivers, men, were traveling west when the SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on Rockaway Freeway near Beach 41 Street in Queens. The collision involved a 2020 BMW SUV and a 2016 Ford sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front quarter panel. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 22-year-old male driver, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on Beach 100 Street hit a northbound e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers in Queens’ streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 in Queens near Beach 100 Street. A sedan was backing north when it struck an e-bike traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan’s left rear bumper impacted the e-bike’s right front bumper. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Backing Unsafely," highlighting a critical driver error. The e-bike rider was licensed and traveling straight, with no contributing factors listed against him. This collision underscores the hazards posed by unsafe backing maneuvers by motor vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn on red collided with a sedan traveling straight on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was making a left turn on red when the collision happened. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The front passenger of the sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, highlighting the SUV driver's error in turning on red. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report emphasizes driver error as the cause, with no blame placed on the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Beach 13 Street in Queens. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The SUV struck the sedan from behind while traveling westbound, causing whiplash but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 3:55 PM on Beach 13 Street in Queens, a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the rear of a stopped 2004 sedan also heading west. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried two male occupants, aged 44 and 18, both passengers wearing lap belts. Both suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man driving a sedan suffered chest injuries and shock in a Queens crash. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel struck an unspecified object or vehicle. Air bags deployed, and the driver was not ejected. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver in Queens was injured in a crash involving a 2015 Buick sedan traveling east on Beach 80 Street. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper and quarter panel. The driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints, experiencing shock. Air bags deployed during the collision, and the driver was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were identified as involved or injured. The absence of cited driver errors or victim behaviors suggests the crash circumstances remain unclear from the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man crossing Dix Avenue was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle hit him with its left rear bumper, causing contusions and arm injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing led to the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Dix Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The crash occurred at 12:35 PM when a 2014 Kia SUV, traveling southwest, was backing up and struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A drug-impaired driver struck a parked sedan in Queens. The collision damaged both vehicles and left the driver injured and incoherent. Police identified illegal drug use as a key factor in the crash, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

According to the police report, at 11:42 AM in Queens, a 25-year-old male driver was operating a 2004 Mazda sedan westbound when he collided with a parked 2019 Kia sedan on Collier Avenue. The point of impact was the Mazda's right front bumper against the Kia's left rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites illegal drug use as the contributing factor to the crash, listing 'Drugs (illegal)' twice under contributing factors. This impairment led to the failure to maintain control and resulted in the collision with the parked vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The collision caused back injuries and shock to the driver of the moving vehicle. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. A Ford SUV traveling westbound, driven by a male with an unlicensed New York driver’s status, collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 49-year-old male occupant, suffered back injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered abrasions and an elbow injury when an SUV passed too closely on Beach 94 Street in Queens. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing damage to the SUV’s right side doors. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Beach 94 Street in Queens at 3:35 PM. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The SUV involved was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging its right side doors. Another parked SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report highlights the driver error of passing too closely, which led to the collision and injuries. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male SUV driver suffered whiplash after a collision on Beach 56 Street. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck a pickup truck traveling straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:12 AM on Beach 56 Street in Queens. The 47-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was making a left turn when his vehicle's center front end collided with the right front bumper of a pickup truck traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was injured, reporting whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from New York and the pickup truck driver from Georgia. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not assign fault to either party explicitly. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers involving large vehicles on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle on its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver operating a 2014 Buick sedan was involved in a crash on Beach 126 Street in Queens at 1:10 a.m. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault or specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A midnight collision on Rockaway Freeway in Queens left two male passengers with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling straight when impact occurred. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 a.m. on Rockaway Freeway near Cornaga Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a 2021 sedan traveling north and a 2011 SUV traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided, with the sedan impacting the SUV's left rear bumper and sustaining front center damage. Two male passengers, aged 22 and 31, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. These driver errors directly contributed to the collision and subsequent injuries. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-wheeled parks department vehicle making a right turn struck two westbound bicyclists on Shore Front Parkway. Both cyclists were ejected and suffered head and face injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:08 a.m. on Shore Front Parkway, a multi-wheeled vehicle operated by the parks department was making a right turn eastbound when it collided with two westbound bicyclists. Both bicyclists, aged 60 and 61, were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries to the head and face, respectively. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage, while both bikes had front-end damage. The injured bicyclists were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. One driver was unlicensed. Impact struck right side doors and left front bumper, causing serious injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway, Queens, at midnight. The first vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan registered in Ohio, was driven by an unlicensed 54-year-old male traveling east. The second vehicle, a 2023 Nissan sedan registered in New York, was driven by a licensed 21-year-old female traveling north. The collision impacted the right side doors of the Dodge and the left front bumper of the Nissan. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control by the female driver. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were restrained by lap belts. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man suffered chest injuries after a dump truck backing unsafely hit him in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of vehicle maneuvers in roadways.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' directly contributing to the crash. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver traveling northeast on Nameoke Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2023 Ford SUV made a left turn and struck him on Nameoke Street near Central Avenue at 22:49. The e-scooter driver was traveling northeast going straight ahead, while the SUV was making a left turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The injured driver suffered contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly states the SUV driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old female driver fell asleep at the wheel on Beach Channel Drive, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Police cited driver inexperience and fatigue as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Jeep sedan on Beach Channel Drive in Queens fell asleep at the wheel around 7:10 AM. The vehicle, traveling west, collided with an object impacting the right front bumper and center front end. The driver, who was licensed in New York, was the sole occupant and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man driving an SUV in Queens lost control and collided with two parked SUVs. The impact overturned his vehicle, trapping him inside and causing severe whole-body injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver was traveling westbound in a 2017 Nissan SUV on Central Avenue in Queens when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The impact caused the driver's vehicle to overturn, resulting in the driver being trapped inside. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The overturned SUV was described as demolished, and the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were involved. The crash occurred at midnight and highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury and vehicle destruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15