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A sedan slammed into the back of an SUV on 188 Street near Grand Central Parkway. One woman suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite following too closely. The crash left pain and questions in its wake.

Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan, collided on 188 Street near Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the center back end of the SUV while both traveled north. One female driver, age 32, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was conscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including a child, reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck parked cars on Surrey Place. A five-year-old girl suffered a head injury. Two adults were hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Children shaken. The street fell silent. The system failed to shield its most vulnerable.

A crash on Surrey Place in Queens left three people injured, including a five-year-old girl with a head injury and two adults with pain complaints. According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead collided with parked vehicles. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact sent shockwaves through the car, bruising a child and injuring passengers. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use as a factor. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. The crash underscores the danger faced by passengers, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old man was hit by a pick-up truck’s right front bumper on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. He remained conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The street echoed with the aftermath, sirens and voices cutting through the afternoon air.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian was not in the roadway or at an intersection at the time of the crash. He sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no reported damage. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver actions or errors. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed on Grand Central Parkway as a sedan’s left front bumper crumpled. Two adults, both conscious, suffered concussions and injuries across their bodies. Emergency crews responded to the scene. The air hung heavy with the sharp tang of gasoline and fear.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling west. Two occupants—a 35-year-old woman driving and a 29-year-old male passenger—were both injured, sustaining concussions and full-body trauma. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both individuals, with the point of impact at the sedan’s left front bumper and damage to the left front quarter panel. No specific driver errors or hazardous actions were identified in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal on Grand Central Parkway. Two sedans collided, steel grinding, glass scattering. One driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and pain through her body. Sirens cut through the dark as she remained conscious, shaken but alive.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided at 10:45 p.m. The impact left the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other damaged. A 56-year-old female driver was injured, reporting whiplash and pain throughout her body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A crash on Kruger Road in Queens left a 76-year-old man unconscious with chest injuries. Metal and glass scattered as two SUVs collided, one parked, one moving. Sirens cut through the morning air as emergency crews responded to the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kruger Road in Queens involving two SUVs. One vehicle was parked while the other, driven by a man, was traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report states 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver lost control before impact. A 76-year-old male occupant was injured, suffering internal and chest injuries and was found unconscious. No other driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Pre-dawn on Utopia Parkway, a sedan’s front end crumpled after a left turn. The driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Metal and glass littered the intersection, the air heavy with gasoline.

A single-vehicle crash occurred on Utopia Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Audi sedan was making a left turn when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck an object, resulting in center front-end damage. The 58-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, sustained a head injury and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no mention was made of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was conscious and restrained, but police cite driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving a single SUV driven by a 33-year-old licensed female driver. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the center front end. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even when safety equipment is used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Union Turnpike. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 Jeep sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred at 9:48 AM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, and the pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle collision on 188 Street caused neck injuries to a 72-year-old female driver. The crash involved an SUV and two sedans stopped in traffic. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors led to a rear-end impact, leaving one occupant with whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:50 on 188 Street near the Grand Central Parkway. Three vehicles traveling north were involved: a 2021 Ford SUV, a 2023 Honda sedan, and a 2014 Mercedes sedan. The Mercedes, moving straight ahead, struck the center back end of the Honda, which was stopped in traffic. This collision caused a chain reaction impacting the SUV also stopped ahead. The 72-year-old female driver of the Mercedes sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining attention and safe distance in stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Aberdeen Rd in Queens. Both drivers were female, one suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. Impact struck right rear and right front quarters, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Aberdeen Rd in Queens at 11:05 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one southbound, the other westbound—when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Nissan and the right front quarter panel of the Hyundai. The female driver of the Nissan, aged 34, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right rear bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Hyundai, underscoring the angle and location of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a moped on Hillside Avenue, metal grinding metal. A 20-year-old man, helmeted, was crushed, pain radiating through his body. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the violence of careless force.

A violent collision unfolded on Hillside Avenue near 185th Street in Queens when a sedan struck a moped, according to the police report. The impact left a 20-year-old male moped passenger with severe crush injuries to his entire body. The report states he wore a helmet and did not lose consciousness, but the pain was overwhelming. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report does not specify contributing factors or assign blame, listing them as 'Unspecified.' However, the narrative details the sedan striking the moped, with the moped absorbing the force at its center back end and the sedan’s left front bumper taking the hit. The violence of the impact underscores the ever-present danger vulnerable road users face when sharing streets with heavier vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck struck a 36-year-old man walking along Midland Parkway near 188 Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered severe whole-body injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Midland Parkway at the intersection with 188 Street in Queens. The collision occurred at 8:19 PM when a 2014 Ford pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance and improper passing behavior. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to control the vehicle safely, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed SUV driver merged unsafely into a sedan traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper, injuring the female sedan driver with head trauma and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver errors and licensing lapses.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on Grand Central Parkway. A 27-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved an unlicensed male driver operating a 2024 SUV who was merging when the crash happened. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to merge safely. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and unsafe merging maneuvers on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan disregarded traffic control and turned improperly at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her, causing contusions and bruises to her head.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens at 6:27 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly,' indicating failure to yield to the pedestrian's right of way. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on 188th Street in Queens. A six-year-old girl, restrained in the rear seat, suffered a head contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The impact caused significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:36 AM on 188th Street near Union Turnpike in Queens. Two sedans traveling west and north collided head-on, both sustaining center front-end damage. A six-year-old female occupant, restrained in a child safety seat in the left rear passenger position, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. Additionally, limited view obstruction contributed to the injury of the child passenger. The drivers involved included a licensed male with a full license and a male with a learner's permit. The collision caused injury to the child passenger but did not result in ejection. The presence of a parked bus nearby was noted but not implicated in the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck traveling north struck two parked vehicles on 188th Street in Queens. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions but was not ejected. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:48 AM on 188th Street in Queens, a pickup truck traveling north collided with two parked vehicles, a Jeep SUV and a sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panels of the parked vehicles and the center front end of the pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck, a 41-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The police report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan’s left rear bumper on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The collision injured the driver of the moving vehicle, a 19-year-old man, who suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 10:25 AM on Utopia Parkway in Queens, a 2017 sedan traveling north collided with a 2014 sedan parked on the street. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 19-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the front center bumper of the moving sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old female SUV driver suffered serious whole-body injuries and shock in a crash on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle head-on, damaging the front center. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 10:19 AM. The involved vehicle was a 2022 Audi SUV traveling north, with two occupants. The 31-year-old female driver was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' leaving the exact cause unclear. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no additional contributing factors were noted. The report highlights the driver's injury severity and vehicle damage but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14