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A 72-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Jewel Avenue near Vanwyck Expressway. She crossed against the signal and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jewel Avenue against the signal. The sedan, traveling southbound, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the front SUV and the front center of the rear SUV. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and an SUV collided on Van Wyck Expressway. Three SUV occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck hit the SUV’s right front with its left rear bumper. Driver distraction and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling southeast struck the right front bumper of a southbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV carried three occupants, all injured with back pain and whiplash. The front passenger, driver, and rear passenger were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The SUV driver’s errors included distraction and unsafe lane changes. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the truck’s left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man rode an e-scooter on Roosevelt Avenue. Fatigue took hold. He lost control. He flew from the scooter. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, alone, bleeding into the city’s noise.

A 31-year-old man was severely injured while riding an e-scooter near 124-02 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the rider was 'drowsy on an e-scooter' and was ejected from the vehicle. He struck his head on the pavement and suffered severe bleeding, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this detail follows the identification of driver error. The crash left the rider alone and gravely hurt, another victim of the city’s relentless traffic violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck a pickup truck from behind on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV rear-ended a 2017 pickup truck on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the pickup truck’s center front end with its center back end. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver was inattentive and followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2007 sedan also traveling south. The impact was at the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 25 and 40, were injured with whiplash to the neck and back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan passenger, a 9-year-old boy, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The collision occurred during a lane change. Driver errors included improper lane usage and distraction. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a sedan traveling north. The collision happened when one vehicle was changing lanes improperly and the other was going straight ahead. The left rear bumper of one vehicle struck the right front bumper of the sedan. A 9-year-old male passenger in the sedan's left rear seat was injured, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured occupant experienced shock but survived the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with an SUV on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited rider confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a Nissan SUV traveling east on Willets Point Boulevard. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, had no visible damage. The e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating rider error. There were no driver errors noted for the SUV operator. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl rode her bike down 111th Street. She struck something head-on. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious but hurt. Police blamed inexperience. No helmet. The street stayed quiet.

A 13-year-old girl riding a bike alone near 53-51 111th Street in Queens crashed head-on and was ejected from her bike, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A 13-year-old girl, unlicensed and alone on a bike, struck head-on. Thrown to the pavement, bleeding from the head. No helmet. Conscious. Still. The cause: inexperience.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The girl was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the young cyclist injured and the street marked by silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the crash and rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a northbound SUV. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 20 and 45, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, leading to the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck's center front end was damaged. No ejections occurred. The injuries were limited to the SUV occupants, who were passengers, not drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck another sedan and a motorcycle on Van Wyck Expressway. The 52-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans and a motorcycle. The 52-year-old male driver of one sedan was ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The sedan changing lanes struck the rear left bumper of another sedan traveling straight ahead, and both vehicles also collided with a motorcycle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedans and motorcycle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The crash occurred as the driver was inattentive and following too closely. The vehicle was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured when his 2017 Infiniti sedan collided with the rear of another vehicle while traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The sedan was demolished in the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan struck a Ford pick-up truck from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2012 Ford sedan collided with the rear of a 2000 Ford pick-up truck on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan driver sustained neck abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the impact occurred at the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck changed lanes on Van Wyck Expressway. It struck two sedans traveling south. Five occupants suffered injuries including whiplash and contusions. The truck driver had limited view and made an unsafe lane change. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway changed lanes unsafely and collided with two sedans also traveling south. The truck driver’s view was obstructed or limited, contributing to the crash. Five vehicle occupants were injured: the truck driver suffered bruises to the elbow and lower arm; four passengers in the sedans sustained neck and head injuries, including whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the truck driver’s errors as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused damage to the front end of the truck and rear quarters of the sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. The child was restrained but suffered whiplash and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a 2015 SUV and multiple sedans all traveling south. The SUV struck the rear of a sedan, causing injuries to a 3-year-old passenger in the right rear seat. The child suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Passenger distraction was also noted. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan had rear-end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Carry All struck a sedan’s right rear bumper on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a Carry All changing lanes rear-ended a sedan going straight ahead on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper and the Carry All’s left front bumper. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The Carry All driver, also licensed, was changing lanes when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his SUV overturned on the Van Wyck Expressway. The crash happened during a lane change. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male driver was injured when his 2019 Jeep SUV overturned on the Van Wyck Expressway while changing lanes. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicle overturned, causing significant damage and injury to the sole occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving a sedan southbound on Van Wyck Expressway was injured. The vehicle struck an unknown object front-center. The driver was unconscious but not ejected. No visible complaints were reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. He was driving a 2009 Toyota sedan southbound, going straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front end damage. The driver was unconscious but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The driver suffered injuries of unknown severity but was not ejected from the vehicle. No other persons or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by the truck following too closely, damaging front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a northbound SUV. The impact damaged the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 25 and 31, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured were passengers, not drivers, and were not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15