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A sedan slammed into a parked car on 74th Street in Queens. An 84-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Two other occupants were hurt. Police cite physical disability as a factor. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2003 Honda sedan traveling south struck a parked 2017 Volkswagen sedan on 74th Street in Queens. Three people were hurt. The 84-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and abrasion. Two other occupants, a 40-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man, were also injured. Police list 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report notes the Honda hit the Volkswagen's left rear quarter panel with its right front quarter panel. No other driver errors are listed. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact left both cars damaged and the street marked by another crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 63rd Street near Borden Avenue. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited following too closely. Metal, glass, and pain marked the scene. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A pickup truck struck the rear of a sedan on 63rd Street near Borden Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a Ford sedan and a Freightliner pickup truck, both traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The pickup truck driver, a 55-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the pickup truck was damaged at the center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars crashed at 60th Street and 56th Drive. Metal twisted. Three men hurt, necks and limbs aching. Police say traffic control was ignored. Shock followed. The street bore the mark of impact. The city’s system failed again.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at 60th Street and 56th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Three men, ages 18 and 37, suffered injuries to the neck, arm, and leg, with all reporting pain and shock. The crash involved both vehicles traveling straight before impact. The police report does not specify any errors by the injured parties. The data highlights the disregard for traffic control as the key driver error in this crash. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man was struck and injured near Maurice Avenue and Borden Avenue. He was not in the roadway. The crash left him with bruises to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

A crash occurred near Maurice Avenue and Borden Avenue. According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured. He was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. The report states he suffered a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the police report. The vehicle type is unspecified. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The circumstances highlight the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially those not in the roadway, when struck by vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a 61-year-old man in Queens. He crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The street ran red with danger. The system failed him.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Maspeth Ave at 59th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, making a left turn, hit him. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was described as semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Nissan SUV. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, even when pedestrians follow the law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV hit a 69-year-old man crossing 56th Street at Arnold Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. The crash left the street stained and silent. Another day, another body broken by steel.

A Jeep SUV struck a 69-year-old man as he crossed 56th Street at Arnold Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger faced by those on foot in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and motorcycle collided on Fresh Pond Road at Eliot Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries. Alcohol played a role. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark. Shock followed. The system failed to keep danger at bay.

A crash involving a sedan and a motorcycle occurred on Fresh Pond Road at Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor in the collision. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered back injuries and was in shock. The sedan and motorcycle were both traveling northwest and struck each other head-on, with damage to the center front of the sedan and the center back of the motorcycle. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the vehicles, with the system again exposing its cracks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Caldwell Avenue. One driver struck the other from behind. A 33-year-old man suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. The street held the impact. The system failed to protect.

Two sedans crashed at Caldwell Avenue and 69 Place in Queens. According to the police report, one sedan was stopped in traffic when another sedan, going straight ahead, struck it from behind. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. The data shows clear driver error—distraction behind the wheel led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered injuries to his entire body. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway near Maurice Avenue in Queens at 1:05 AM. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when the rear vehicle struck the back center of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 53-year-old man, was injured across his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and attention on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old woman suffered head abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the collision occurred, highlighting driver inattention and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Ave and Remsen Pl in Queens at 5:39 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The collision underscores critical driver errors, including distraction and failure to yield, as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn on slippery pavement. The pedestrian was crossing without signal and went into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:49 on 62 Street near 53 Drive in Queens. A 43-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northwestern-bound 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, compounded by slippery pavement conditions. The sedan showed no visible damage. The pedestrian's crossing without signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and road conditions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV collided with a westbound sedan on Borden Avenue. The sedan’s 73-year-old driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on Borden Avenue involving a 2018 SUV traveling south and a 2012 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors, causing center front end damage to the SUV. The sedan’s 73-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors were listed. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and the severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 69 Place in Queens after one driver disregarded traffic control. Both male drivers suffered injuries, including chest and head trauma. The impact left both in shock, with airbags deployed and lap belts fastened.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:41 on 69 Place near Caldwell Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling southbound collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers, males aged 18 and 66, were injured—one with head injuries and the other with chest injuries. The younger driver had an airbag deployed, and the older driver was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly notes driver error in failing to obey traffic controls, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention, causing a collision with a pedestrian crossing legally with the signal.

According to the police report, at 11:10 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling southeast was making a left turn on 55 Drive near 58 Street when it struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors; the crash was caused by the driver's failure to maintain attention while executing the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three SUVs collided on Eliot Ave in Queens, sending a rear-seat passenger into shock with back injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The injured occupant wore a lap belt but suffered significant pain and nausea from the impact.

According to the police report, a collision involving three sport utility vehicles occurred on Eliot Ave in Queens at 7:32 pm. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead from opposite directions. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. A 35-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position suffered back injuries and was not ejected. She experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end and left front bumpers of the involved SUVs. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the hazardous road condition played a key role in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Grand Avenue in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred, damaging front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:27 on Grand Avenue in Queens. Two SUVs, both traveling eastbound, collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center front end with its center back end. The driver of the rear SUV, a 62-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance, resulting in injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and fractured his knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:30 AM near 66-33 Grand Ave in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was parked before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The 17-year-old male e-bike rider, traveling straight ahead, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider, highlighting the dangers posed by vehicle movements near parked cars. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A collision between an SUV and a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway injured the SUV driver. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing, causing back injuries and shock to the SUV driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 22:03 on the Long Island Expressway, a collision occurred involving a 2020 Dodge SUV and a 2024 Ford tractor truck, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on the SUV operator's part. The SUV was impacted on the right front quarter panel and right side doors, while the tractor truck struck the left rear quarter panel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14