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A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman traveling south struck a parked Kia sedan on Felton Street. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered elbow and arm injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Felton Street at 4:10 AM when a 53-year-old unlicensed female driver traveling south in a 2020 Honda sedan collided with a parked 2010 Kia sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda striking the left rear quarter panel of the Kia, causing damage to the left rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Steering Failure' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle control issue on the driver's part. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the collision. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Staten Island Expressway, striking a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation but was not ejected. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 on Staten Island Expressway involving a sedan and a motorcycle, both traveling east. The sedan driver was changing lanes unsafely and following too closely, which led to the collision. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites the sedan driver's unsafe lane changing and improper turning as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights dangerous driver errors on a major expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan backing unsafely. The driver’s inattention caused a bruising hip injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its rear center.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk at Richmond Avenue. The crash occurred at 13:20 when a westbound 2014 Nissan sedan was backing unsafely. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely" as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe backing maneuvers as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a right turn struck him on Richmond Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered contusions, left in shock.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Richmond Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn at 8:35 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the center front end of the bike. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was left in shock. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike and was wearing no specified helmet. The sedan, a 2023 Mercedes, showed no vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans traveling westbound on Victory Boulevard collided in a chain reaction. The driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Impact focused on right rear bumpers and front end damage, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, three sedans were traveling westbound on Victory Boulevard when a collision occurred involving all vehicles. The first vehicle, a 2018 Chevrolet sedan with three occupants, sustained front-end damage. The second and third vehicles, both sedans from 2021 and 2023 respectively, were impacted on their right rear bumpers. The driver of the 2021 Dodge sedan, a 40-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, indicating potential driver error. The collision pattern and damage locations suggest failure to maintain safe distance or control among the drivers, causing a chain reaction crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Commerce Street collided in the morning. The left front bumper of one struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 53-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on Commerce Street involving two sedans traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of a Mazda striking the right rear quarter panel of a Subaru. The female driver of the Subaru, age 53, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the collision, indicating that driver error played a central role. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The Mazda driver was starting in traffic, while the Subaru driver was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Mazda and the right rear quarter panel of the Subaru.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Ebbitts Avenue and Hylan Boulevard. A 37-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield during a left turn, striking the left side of a northbound vehicle. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:44 AM on Staten Island at Ebbitts Avenue near Hylan Boulevard. A 37-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when she collided with a northbound Audi sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Audi and the right front bumper of the Nissan. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly,' indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. The female driver of the Nissan suffered chest injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The male driver of the Audi was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Victory Boulevard, injuring three young women. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. One driver was trapped and semiconscious. The crash involved a left turn and a straight-ahead vehicle, causing front-end and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:45 on Victory Boulevard involving two sedans. One vehicle, traveling westbound straight ahead, struck another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The impact was at the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right front bumper and side doors of the eastbound vehicle. Three female occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured. One driver was trapped and semiconscious with head injuries and minor bleeding, secured by a lap belt. Another driver and a passenger also suffered head injuries and whiplash, both semiconscious or conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate driver errors related to the left turn and failure to yield. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island crash on Amboy Road involved an SUV striking a sedan from behind. The SUV driver, distracted and speeding, caused a collision that injured the sedan’s driver, who suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged both vehicles’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 17:40. The collision involved a 1995 Ford SUV traveling east, which rear-ended a 2022 Hyundai sedan also traveling east but making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' contributing directly to the crash. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and distraction—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on at Harold Street and Joseph Avenue. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver, licensed and sober, struck the motorcycle’s center front with his right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:28 on Harold Street near Joseph Avenue. A 2023 Honda motorcycle traveling east collided with a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and operating with two occupants. The point of impact was the motorcycle’s center front end and the sedan’s right front bumper. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a 2022 Kia SUV on Midland Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 Kia SUV traveling west on Midland Avenue at 11:30 p.m. The SUV driver was going straight ahead when the vehicle’s center front end struck the bicyclist’s center back end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the crash, focusing on systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound on the Staten Island Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The female driver of the newer sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Staten Island Expressway when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the center back end of the Hyundai. The female driver of the 2023 Hyundai sedan, age 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles, underscoring the dangers of speeding on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered a severe back injury after a sedan struck him at an intersection. The driver, traveling east on Victory Boulevard, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Victory Boulevard struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were indicated. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Staten Island Expressway. The front passenger in one SUV suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one SUV striking the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. A 44-year-old male front passenger in one of the SUVs was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee-lower leg-foot injury. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided westbound on Staten Island Expressway. Driver distraction caused rear-end impacts. A 55-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The crash exposed dangers of inattentive driving on busy highways.

According to the police report, the crash involved three Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling westbound on Staten Island Expressway around 2 p.m. The contributing factors for the collision were identified as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for multiple drivers. One 55-year-old male driver was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to the center back end and front bumpers, indicating rear-end impacts. The injured driver was operating a 2021 SUV and was slowing or stopping prior to impact. The report highlights driver distraction as the key cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV traveling southbound. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the rider was not wearing safety equipment. The contributing factor identified was driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles showed no damage and had no points of impact noted except the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver error of inattention that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man driving a sedan lost consciousness and crashed into a parked vehicle on Nome Avenue. The impact damaged both cars’ left sides. The driver suffered head injuries and was unconscious at the scene, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:15 on Nome Avenue when the 63-year-old male driver of a 2013 Nissan sedan lost consciousness while driving southwest. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2020 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle, causing damage to both cars. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained head injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a critical driver medical emergency led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Multiple vehicles were involved in the collision’s chain reaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Avenue at 15:35. A 2018 Dodge SUV, traveling south, rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, with the SUV’s failure to maintain attention leading to the rear-end collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the West Shore Expressway. The lead driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling northbound.

According to the police report, at 14:11 on the West Shore Expressway, two sedans traveling northbound collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle, a 2014 Kia sedan driven by a 68-year-old licensed female driver, sustained center front-end damage. The trailing vehicle, a 2012 Toyota sedan, hit the lead car's center back end. The lead driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors for the crash. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused shock and bodily injury to the lead driver, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and insufficient following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion and shock after his sedan collided on Richmond Avenue. The police report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 10:26 a.m., a 57-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north on Richmond Avenue was involved in a crash. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end sustained damage. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with a head abrasion and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15