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A sedan traveling east was struck on its right side by a pickup truck making a left turn. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM near 438 Nome Avenue. A sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound was hit on its right side doors by a pickup truck making a left turn northwestbound. The pickup truck's right front bumper struck the sedan's right side doors. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating errors in vehicle operation contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and North Carolina respectively. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while walking outside an intersection on North Railroad Avenue. The impact caused bruising and injury to her lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:25 a.m., a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured on North Railroad Avenue after being hit by a Station Wagon/SUV. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). Two vehicles were involved: one SUV was parked and sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the other SUV was traveling south and showed no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked SUV from behind on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The impact injured the driver, causing neck pain and shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 4 p.m. A 60-year-old female driver in a 2016 SUV was injured when she rear-ended a parked 2020 SUV. The report states the driver was following too closely and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the moving SUV and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The injured driver suffered neck pain and was in shock, with an airbag deployed during the collision. The report highlights driver errors—specifically following too closely and driver inattention—as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between two sedans on Jefferson Street trapped a rear passenger and injured all occupants. The driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted, causing impact to the left rear and front center of the vehicles. Injuries included neck and leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:28 on Jefferson Street in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling east and south. The driver of the eastbound GMC sedan was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision impacted the left rear bumper of the GMC and the center front end of the Nissan sedan. Three occupants in the GMC sedan were injured: the 23-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries; an 18-year-old female front passenger also had neck injuries; and a 50-year-old female rear passenger was trapped and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. All occupants reported pain or nausea and were in shock. All were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and southbound sedan crashed head-on on Todt Hill Road. A 14-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and abrasions. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on Todt Hill Road in Staten Island. A 2003 Lexus SUV traveling north and a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on, both sustaining center front-end damage. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible driver impairment or medical condition affecting vehicle control. A 14-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver’s inattention caused a rear-end collision. A front-seat passenger in the sedan suffered lower arm injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 12:45 PM, an SUV traveling east was stopped in traffic on 151 Signs Road when a sedan, also traveling east, struck it from behind. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The front passenger in the sedan, a 29-year-old female, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Denker Place at 9:30 a.m. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Denker Place involving a 2013 sedan traveling east and a 2018 SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver’s injuries and the damage to the right side doors indicate the severity of the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on South Avenue. Both female drivers suffered moderate injuries to neck and arm. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No ejections occurred; all occupants were restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on South Avenue involving a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2014 Infiniti SUV traveling north. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with impact on the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered moderate injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, also conscious and properly restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There were no ejections. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims beyond the drivers' inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between two sedans on Mill Road in Staten Island left a 41-year-old female driver injured. The crash involved unsafe speed and impacted the front and left side of the vehicles. The injured driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. on Mill Road, Staten Island. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The injured party was a 41-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, who sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end and left side doors of the vehicles. Driver errors centered on unsafe speed, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a pick-up truck traveling straight on Norway Avenue. Three occupants suffered whole-body and chest injuries, all in shock. Driver distraction caused the crash, leaving multiple injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Norway Avenue involving a 2011 Nissan sedan and a 2018 Mercedes pick-up truck. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the pick-up truck traveling straight south. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's driver was unlicensed, and the pick-up truck driver held a permit. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, the pick-up truck driver, and a passenger in the pick-up truck. Injuries included entire body trauma and chest pain, with all victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was sustained to the left front bumper of the sedan and right front bumper of the pick-up truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers suffered injuries, including shoulder and neck trauma. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The crash left occupants bruised and whiplashed, revealing dangers of distracted driving on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Staten Island Expressway involving two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead when the collision happened. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The 37-year-old male driver sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions, while a 13-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury on Staten Island Expressway. The crash occurred as the rider reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing a loss of control and impact to the motorcycle’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected from his 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle while traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway at 14:45. The report identifies "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the rider lost control while responding to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to the center back end, matching the point of impact. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver reactions to external traffic conditions, resulting in severe injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old female sedan driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s right front bumper. The crash occurred at a Richmond Hill Road intersection. Police cite improper turning as the cause, highlighting driver error and collision impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened around 12:45 involving three vehicles, including a 2023 sedan making a left turn and a 2000 SUV traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the sedan’s 77-year-old female driver. She was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s left turn led to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed in Maryland and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers of improper turning maneuvers in traffic, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old helmeted motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after a collision on Staten Island. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue in Staten Island at 3:10 PM. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the motorcyclist's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Forest Hill Road in the early morning hours. Both drivers were men, one making a right turn, the other stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 41-year-old driver, causing internal injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:39 AM on Forest Hill Road near Richmond Avenue. A 41-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn in a 2020 Hyundai sedan when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the left front bumper of a 2020 Mercedes sedan stopped in traffic traveling north. The Hyundai driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers and stopped traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck on Hylan Boulevard. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious with bruising. The crash exposed critical driver error at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Narrows Road South around 7:30 AM. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as cited twice in the contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report highlights the driver’s failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle operators neglecting right-of-way rules at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 9:15 p.m. when it struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with one occupant. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old driver suffered neck injuries in a Staten Island crash. The collision involved two sedans at McClean Avenue. According to the police report, the injured driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience, causing a left-front impact and vehicle damage.

At 7:15 PM on Staten Island's McClean Avenue, two sedans collided. According to the police report, the 17-year-old driver, who was making a left turn, disregarded traffic control signals and demonstrated driver inexperience. This caused a collision impacting the left front bumper of his vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan traveling straight ahead. The injured teen occupant, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the teen's vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The female driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Two sedans traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old woman, was stopped in traffic before the collision. The front vehicle was also traveling south. The rear driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the crash. Both the driver and front passenger of the rear sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The front vehicle showed no damage, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections were reported. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion after a collision with a Nissan SUV making a right turn on Richmond Avenue. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn on Richmond Avenue and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15