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A driver traveling north collided with multiple parked SUVs in Queens. The impact damaged several vehicles and injured the driver, who suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distraction behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 15:52 when a 60-year-old male driver operating a 2022 Hyundai SUV was traveling straight ahead northbound. The driver collided with several parked SUVs, impacting the right front bumper of his vehicle and damaging the left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Multiple parked SUVs were damaged at various points including right rear, center back end, left front, and left rear quarter panels. The report emphasizes driver error without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger was violently ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on 88 Street in Queens. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south when the impact occurred at the motorcycle’s front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:32 on 88 Street in Queens involving a motorcycle and a taxi, both traveling south. The motorcycle, carrying two occupants, struck the taxi’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The passenger on the motorcycle, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises. The passenger was conscious but suffered significant injury severity rated at level 3. The motorcycle passenger was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The taxi driver was licensed and the motorcycle driver held a permit. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel and the taxi’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on 31 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and was injured but conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 31 Avenue, Queens, involving a 2017 SUV and a 2016 sedan. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver’s errors in yielding and lane usage directly led to the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of driver errors in yielding and lane discipline on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a taxi struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left shocked and injured.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 94 Street in Queens struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with 23 Avenue at 16:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The victim sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from the scene but left in shock. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash highlights systemic danger from driver inattention and failure to yield, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An inexperienced driver collided with a sedan on 92 Street in Queens. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the sedan’s driver with neck trauma. The crash exposed risks tied to driver inexperience and vehicle control errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:25 AM on 92 Street in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by a female with a learner's permit, was traveling north and struck the sedan on its left side doors. The sedan’s male driver, age 53, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors sustained damage, indicating a side-impact collision. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.

According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 94 Street struck a 21-year-old bicyclist going east near Jackson Mill Road. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight south on 94 Street around 11:58 PM when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including abrasions, but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a driver error contributing to the crash, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' attributed to the bicyclist. No helmet use or crossing signals were noted as factors. The collision highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls and the resulting danger to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the impact, causing contusions and bruises to the vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Jackson Mill Road at 17:49. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling north, both going straight ahead. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan's left front bumper was impacted. Two male occupants in the sedan were injured: the 41-year-old driver suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg, and the 22-year-old front passenger sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the passenger's injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling east on Astoria Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:04 AM on Astoria Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling west attempted a left turn and collided with a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male with a permit license, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The report highlights 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered internal complaints related to his injuries. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. One driver reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle and followed too closely, striking the other from behind. The rear driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 6:35 AM on Astoria Boulevard in Queens, two SUVs traveling westbound collided. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report cites her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the front SUV and the center front end of the rear SUV. Both drivers were licensed and the rear driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to vehicle spacing and delayed reactions, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.

According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision was caused by the taxi following too closely, resulting in a violent impact to the sedan’s center back end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on Grand Central Parkway. A taxi traveling east rear-ended a stopped sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance—cited as "Following Too Closely"—as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at 93 Street and 23 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a head injury but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM in Queens at 93 Street near 23 Avenue. A 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south collided with a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury classified as severity level 3, but he was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing factors beyond driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 93 Street near 23 Avenue in Queens at dawn. A 70-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles struck front quarters, with no ejections reported. The crash left one occupant bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:38 AM on 93 Street near 23 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling west and the other south, collided with impact on the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The 70-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries to the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway, injuring three occupants. Drivers suffered knee, head, and chest injuries. Unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors caused the crash. All victims experienced shock and pain complaints, highlighting driver errors in a multi-vehicle impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 16:54 involving multiple sedans. The collision involved two drivers and one passenger, all injured with complaints of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The 32-year-old male driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The 41-year-old female driver suffered head injuries, while a 28-year-old female passenger was hurt in the chest. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor for the female driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors for the male driver and passenger. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end and center back end of the involved sedans. The evidence points to driver errors, specifically unsafe lane changes and other vehicular factors, as the cause of this multi-vehicle collision, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Grand Central Parkway at 9:39 a.m. One driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the westbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:39 a.m. on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 39-year-old male, was injured with a neck injury but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front center ends, indicating a direct frontal impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 25 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as contributing factors. The crash left one injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on 25 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the left front bumper of the turning sedan. The driver of the westbound sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained a contusion and injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and vehicle maneuvering as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Astoria Boulevard. A 21-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, revealing driver errors behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:15 on Astoria Boulevard involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a 2007 sedan traveling north. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with impact at the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers, and notes 'Driver Inexperience' for one driver. A 21-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and inexperience—as central to the crash, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries in a collision involving a pick-up truck and a sedan. The crash occurred on 23 Avenue. Driver inattention was a key factor.

A 36-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash on 23 Avenue involving a pick-up truck and a sedan. According to the police report, the passenger sustained whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The driver of the pick-up truck was cited for driver inattention and inexperience. The sedan was also traveling straight ahead at the time of the impact. No other contributing factors were noted. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right collided with a sedan going straight on 83 Street in Queens. Three sedan occupants were trapped and injured, suffering shoulder, neck, and leg wounds. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling east on 83 Street in Queens. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles. Three occupants in the sedan—a 38-year-old male driver, a 34-year-old female front passenger, and a 51-year-old female rear passenger—were trapped and sustained injuries to the knee, neck, and shoulder respectively. All were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15