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A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male passenger suffered facial injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was distracted and under the influence of alcohol. The impact was severe, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The passenger sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver of the sedan was cited for alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction. The vehicles collided with significant force, resulting in damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and the passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male passenger was injured when a Jeep sedan overturned on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The passenger, unconscious with neck injuries, was secured by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle was demolished in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling north on Roosevelt Avenue overturned, causing severe damage to the vehicle. A 29-year-old male occupant seated in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and losing consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea. The crash left the vehicle demolished, highlighting the violent impact of the overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was slowing or stopping; the sedan was hit from behind. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling west on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan also heading west. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it collided with the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s front passenger, an 18-year-old male, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV had three occupants; the sedan had one. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles slowed on Long Island Expressway. A Tesla SUV struck the back of a pickup truck. The Tesla driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The Tesla SUV struck the center back end of a GMC pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The Tesla driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The pickup truck sustained no damage, while the Tesla SUV had damage to its center back end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided westbound on Grand Central Parkway. The second vehicle struck the first from behind. A 38-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed women. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided when the second vehicle struck the first from behind. The 38-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the front vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a westbound SUV. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the SUV. Two passengers in the SUV—a 29-year-old woman and a 2-year-old child—were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the front of the SUV and the rear of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected on Van Wyck Expressway. The helmeted rider suffered abrasions over the entire body. The motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV showed no damage. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected after his motorcycle collided with the rear end of a westbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered abrasions covering his entire body but remained conscious. The SUV, carrying three occupants, sustained no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations. The collision point was the motorcycle's center back end striking the SUV's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man working in the roadway was struck on the Van Wyck Expressway. The impact caused internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. Alcohol involvement was noted. Multiple vehicles were damaged, including parked trucks and moving sedans.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on the Van Wyck Expressway. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Several vehicles were involved, including parked pick-up trucks and flatbeds, as well as moving sedans traveling southbound. The collision points included left rear bumpers of parked vehicles and right bumpers of moving sedans. The report does not specify any pedestrian errors but highlights alcohol involvement, indicating driver impairment as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flat bed truck and an SUV collided on Van Wyck Expressway. Three men in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a flat bed truck traveling south was struck in the center front end by a southbound SUV. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. Three male occupants in the SUV, including the driver and two passengers, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and unsafe lane changing. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The flat bed truck had one male driver who was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was centered on the rear of the SUV and the front of the flat bed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Subaru turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. An e-bike went straight. Steel hit flesh. Two men flew from the saddle. Legs torn, blood pooled. Both conscious. Both broken. The street showed no mercy.

Two men riding an e-bike were injured when a Subaru SUV turned left into their path on Roosevelt Avenue near 126th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Subaru was making a left turn while the e-bike was going straight. Both e-bike riders were ejected and suffered severe lacerations to their legs. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left both men conscious but badly hurt. The impact was brutal. The street did not forgive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a westbound e-scooter on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan's right front bumper struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No blame is placed on the victim; the crash resulted from the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention while turning left.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the left side of a tanker on Van Wyck Expressway. Two occupants in the pick-up suffered head and neck injuries. The driver and passenger were restrained but shocked. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with a tanker on the Van Wyck Expressway. The pick-up truck driver, a 26-year-old male, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The 24-year-old female passenger complained of neck pain and nausea. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the pick-up truck driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The passenger's injuries were also linked to 'Following Too Closely.' The tanker was traveling straight north, while the pick-up truck impacted the tanker's left side doors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a tractor truck on Van Wyck Expressway. A 64-year-old male passenger in the pick-up suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The crash caused center-end damage to both trucks.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with the rear of a tractor truck on Van Wyck Expressway. The 64-year-old male passenger in the pick-up truck was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was seated in the left rear passenger position and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed are "Other Vehicular," indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The point of impact was the center back end of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the tractor truck. The report does not indicate any victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW tore down the Long Island Expressway. The driver lost control. Metal twisted. Two young women in the back flew from the car. One died on the road. The other was hurt. Speed killed. The night swallowed the rest.

On the Long Island Expressway, a BMW sedan crashed while speeding westbound. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the dark. It hit something. Metal crumpled. An 18-year-old girl, no belt, right rear seat, flew from the car. She landed on the cold road. She did not get up.' The crash killed an 18-year-old woman, ejected from the right rear seat without safety equipment. Another 18-year-old woman, also ejected from the left rear seat, suffered serious injuries. The 20-year-old male driver was found unconscious with head injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows both rear passengers lacked safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s speed error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Three sedan occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The SUV’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear left bumper. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus SUV traveling east on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2013 Nissan sedan also traveling east. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center back end, damaging its left rear bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper. Three occupants in the sedan—a 55-year-old female driver, a 32-year-old male front passenger, and a 27-year-old female rear passenger—were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead, while the sedan was slowing or stopping. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Van Wyck Expressway. An SUV merged and struck the rear of a sedan. Two women inside the sedan suffered neck and hip injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 2021 Acura SUV merging southbound on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left rear bumper. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 39-year-old driver with neck whiplash and a 21-year-old front passenger with hip contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle fell asleep, striking the front car’s left rear quarter panel. The rear driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided. The rear vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of the front sedan. The driver of the rear car, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the rear vehicle’s part. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the rear vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway. Three occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The front passenger and both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles traveling north on the Van Wyck Expressway. The collision occurred when one SUV changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the other vehicle's right front quarter panel. Three occupants were injured: a 56-year-old female front passenger and two male drivers, ages 64 and 47. All suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion after her sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The crash happened at 6:15 p.m. Unsafe speed caused the impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a 25-year-old woman collided with the rear of another vehicle while traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15