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A 2-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling southwest struck him outside an intersection on 86-15 Ava Place in Queens. The sedan's center front end made impact, causing a head contusion to the child, who remained conscious. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not attribute fault or mention helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passed improperly and struck two SUVs traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. The biker suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash damaged the front quarter panels of the motorcycle and one SUV, and the rear of the other SUV. Driver errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Central Parkway was passing improperly when it collided with two SUVs also heading west. The motorcycle hit the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the center back end of the other. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both SUVs were driven by licensed female drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on 178 Street in Queens. Two young passengers, ages 7 and 8, suffered neck contusions. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash. Both children were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling south on 178 Street collided with a parked 2014 Ford sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked car. Two child passengers, ages 7 and 8, were injured with neck contusions but remained conscious. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including falling asleep and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Grand Central Parkway. Two women inside the sedan suffered head and back injuries. The crash involved unsafe backing and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and a pick-up truck traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, was backing unsafely and distracted, contributing to the crash. The front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured due to the other driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, listed as following too closely. Both occupants of the sedan sustained contusions—head injury for the driver and back injury for the passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver errors as backing unsafely and following too closely. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was hit by a bus while crossing Kingston Place in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. He suffered bruises and remained conscious. The bus hit with its front center as it traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Kingston Place in Queens struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling applies. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s right rear passenger, an 18-year-old female, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved following too closely and driver inexperience. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2006 Honda sedan also traveling westbound. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s right rear passenger, an 18-year-old female, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and inexperienced driving on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Wexford Terrace with the light. A car turned left on red. The driver did not yield. Blood marked the street. The man’s leg split open. He stayed awake. The car showed no dents. The danger was clear.

A 29-year-old man was crossing Wexford Terrace at Edgerton Boulevard with the signal when a car turned left on red and struck him. According to the police report, 'A man crossed with the light. A car turned left on red. No dents on the hood. Blood on the street. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The crash underscores the risk when drivers ignore signals and fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. The impact injured a 67-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. The crash stemmed from the bus driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided with the center back end of a sport utility vehicle. The 67-year-old female front passenger in the SUV sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the bus driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the collision. The bus impacted the SUV with its left front bumper. No other driver errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was limited to the SUV passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. An SUV changing lanes struck a sedan going straight. A 26-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered a bruised elbow. Both drivers showed signs of inattention. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet SUV was changing lanes eastbound on Grand Central Parkway when it collided with a 2016 Honda sedan traveling straight in the same direction. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. A 26-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Four rear-seat passengers suffered neck injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. Drivers showed inattention and inexperience. Vehicles sustained heavy front and side damage. Passengers reported whiplash but were not ejected.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. Four rear-seat passengers, ages 16 to 57, were injured with neck injuries consistent with whiplash. All passengers were conscious and secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists multiple driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was severe, with one sedan demolished and the other damaged on the left front quarter panel. No passengers were ejected. The injuries were limited to neck trauma, and all injured parties were occupants of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man riding an e-bike struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Hillside Avenue in Queens. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike driver collided with the center back end of a vehicle stopped in traffic on Hillside Avenue, Queens. The rider was injured, sustaining a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The e-bike was traveling west and impacted the rear of the other vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the injured rider. The crash resulted in moderate injury but no further details on vehicle damage or other persons involved were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV merging on Grand Central Parkway struck the left rear bumper of a box truck traveling straight. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV merging westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided with a box truck traveling straight in the same direction. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the truck's left rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed and the SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights a driver error in yielding during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl was struck at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. The driver was distracted. The teen suffered bruises and hip injuries.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of 87-10 and 204 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Hyundai sedan. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was hit by a BMW sedan while crossing Kingston Place in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The driver was going straight northwest at the time.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2009 BMW sedan traveling northwest on Kingston Place in Queens. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing action was unspecified beyond being outside a crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a woman crossing Croydon Road at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Croydon Road struck a female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old female driver fractured her elbow and hand in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan struck another vehicle’s left side doors while changing lanes. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the impact. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Grand Central Parkway at 4:10 a.m. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred when her vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, was struck on the left side doors by another vehicle changing lanes. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens. She was located at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Freightliner truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 66-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a Freightliner truck traveling west on Hillside Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2008 Chrysler sedan. The sedan was occupied by a 66-year-old female driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic when struck from behind by the truck, which was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan made a left turn in Queens and struck an object or vehicle, injuring both occupants. The driver and front passenger suffered facial contusions. Airbags deployed. The crash was triggered by the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling west on Midland Parkway in Queens made a left turn and collided with an object or vehicle. The driver, an 18-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 17-year-old male, both sustained facial contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses; airbags deployed. The report lists the driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the crash resulted from the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15