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A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens crash on Kent Street left a 63-year-old SUV passenger injured with whiplash. The collision involved an eastbound SUV and a northbound bike making a left turn. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kent Street in Queens at midnight. A 2023 SUV traveling east struck a northbound bike making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions between larger vehicles and vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and shock after her sedan was struck on the right side by an SUV making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the sedan damaged at its front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:08 AM on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 62-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2011 BMW sedan traveling north going straight ahead and a 2023 Toyota SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention during the left turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Eton Street in Queens, injuring three occupants. A driver making a left turn struck a vehicle traveling north. Injuries included elbow, back, and neck trauma. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eton Street in Queens at 8:00 AM involving two sedans. One vehicle, traveling north, was struck on its left side doors by another sedan making a left turn. The northbound vehicle was driven by a 46-year-old female who was inattentive and distracted, as noted under contributing factors. The left-turning driver, a 26-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed. Three occupants were injured: the male driver with elbow and arm injuries, the female driver with back injuries, and a 10-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. None were ejected from their vehicles, and all were reported in shock. The collision damage was concentrated on the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the left-turning vehicle. Driver errors of inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed were key factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s right front bumper impacted her, causing internal injuries but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Turnpike in Queens at 9:35 AM. A 47-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper leg and hip injuries, classified as severity level 3, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where vulnerable road users have right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway when one followed too closely. The lead vehicle slowed, the trailing driver struck it from behind. A 38-year-old woman driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 13:30 involving two sedans traveling east. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping when the trailing sedan, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, failed to maintain a safe distance and followed too closely. This driver struck the rear of the lead vehicle, impacting the center front end of her sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. She sustained back injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error in maintaining safe spacing. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Grand Central Parkway. The 44-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained. Impact centered on the back of one sedan and fronts of two others, all traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a 2023 Hyundai sedan, a 2017 Jeep SUV, and another sedan, all traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the Hyundai sedan and the center front ends of the other two vehicles. The 44-year-old male driver of the Hyundai sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision appears to be a rear-end crash sequence with no ejections or pedestrian roles involved. Driver errors are not explicitly detailed but the nature of the crash suggests failure to maintain safe distance or attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in a chain-reaction crash. A 24-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling eastbound. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, at 7:30 AM on Grand Central Parkway, three sedans traveling eastbound collided in a chain-reaction crash. The first vehicle, a 2008 Dodge sedan, impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2010 Lexus sedan, which then struck the rear of a 2013 Ford sedan. The 24-year-old female driver of the second vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. All drivers held valid licenses from New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Wexford Terrace in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a head injury and bruising. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wexford Terrace in Queens at 7:55 PM. The vehicles were traveling east and north, respectively, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The front passenger, a 27-year-old female, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Multiple vehicles collided in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. The drivers failed to maintain safe distances, resulting in rear-end impacts. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving several vehicles traveling westbound. The contributing factor cited repeatedly was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining safe distances. The crash involved sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping before impact. A 20-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report notes his injury severity as level 3. The collision points were primarily center front and center back ends of vehicles, consistent with rear-end impacts caused by insufficient following distance. The report also mentions the injured driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and other vehicular factors, but the primary cause remains driver failure to maintain proper spacing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided head-on. The female driver of one vehicle suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving on busy roadways.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 8:50 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and impacted at their left front bumpers. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating a failure to maintain focus behind the wheel. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead prior to the collision. The injuries sustained by the occupant underscore the severe consequences of driver distraction, a critical factor in this crash. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway injured a 29-year-old female driver. An SUV changing lanes unsafely struck stopped vehicles ahead. The impact caused chest injuries, leaving the driver conscious but hurt. Unsafe lane changing and following too closely triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving multiple SUVs traveling east. One SUV driver, a 29-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver was stopped in traffic when struck by another SUV that was changing lanes unsafely and impacted the right rear bumper of her vehicle. A third SUV was also stopped and struck at the center back end. The collision sequence and driver errors highlight systemic dangers of unsafe lane changes and tailgating on this roadway. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving north on 188 Street in Queens. Her sedan struck two parked cars, damaging their left sides. She was injured and incoherent but remained inside her vehicle. The crash happened late at night.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving her sedan northbound on 188 Street in Queens. Her vehicle collided with two parked sedans, impacting the right front bumper of her car and damaging the left side doors and rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. The driver was injured and incoherent but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. There is no indication of other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in a 2024 BMW sedan was injured when a 2017 Kia SUV rear-ended his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two northbound vehicles crashed on Utopia Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old female sedan driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan and a 2016 SUV collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with a concussion and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the sedan's left front bumper and side doors, and the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as inattention/distraction and unsafe lane changing. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan carried four occupants; the SUV had one. The injuries and damage resulted directly from the drivers' failure to maintain attention and safe lane control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Wexford Terrace in Queens. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling east on Wexford Terrace collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the right side doors of the parked car. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The sedan driver wore a lap belt. The SUV’s front and sedan’s rear were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2008 Nissan sedan also heading west. The sedan’s 35-year-old female driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for the SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Grand Central Parkway. A sedan struck a stopped SUV, which hit another sedan. The lead driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Slippery pavement and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving three vehicles traveling west. A sedan driver, 22 years old, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV, which then hit another stopped sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash damage was centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles. Driver error in maintaining safe distance on slippery pavement led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed on Grand Central Parkway. Three sedans crashed. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Blood ran down a driver’s face. Five packed into one car. The road did not forgive. One man, conscious, bled in the wreckage.

Three sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'Three sedans struck. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Metal screamed.' A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. Five people rode in one vehicle. The KIA was demolished. The Honda’s left rear quarter panel was hit. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left at least one person injured and multiple vehicles destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14