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Two sedans crashed on 150-11 84 Road in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other was moving west. A 61-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 150-11 84 Road in Queens. One vehicle was parked, struck on its right front bumper, while the other was traveling west and hit the parked car head-on. A 61-year-old female rear passenger was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while crossing 164 Street against the signal. The vehicle struck him head-on at the intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 164 Street and 84 Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal when a sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors or violations were specified. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a snow plow on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered a back injury. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male sedan driver traveling east on Hillside Avenue collided with a snow plow also traveling east but making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the snow plow's right front bumper. The sedan driver was injured in the back and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to the back injury. The snow plow driver was not reported injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan overturned. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2013 sedan collided while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing the sedan to overturn. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the collision. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man driving a pick-up truck on Van Wyck Expressway suffered neck injuries. The truck was stopped in traffic when the driver, distracted, impacted the center back end of another vehicle. He was conscious and reported whiplash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was stopped in traffic on the Van Wyck Expressway when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2018 pick-up truck, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The truck impacted the center back end of another vehicle traveling northbound. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. No other persons were injured or involved. The report does not specify any victim errors or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Grand Central Parkway. A 37-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck center front and back ends. The crash caused shock and injury but no ejections. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. A 37-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused shock and bodily injury but no further details on other occupants or pedestrians. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck backing unsafely struck a 64-year-old bicyclist on 82 Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck was entering a parked position at impact.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck backed unsafely into him on 82 Avenue. The truck was entering a parked position and struck the cyclist at the center back end. The bicyclist was traveling west, wearing a helmet, and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway. The front passenger, a 23-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was speeding. The crash caused right front bumper damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed. The front passenger in the SUV, a 23-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver held a learner's permit from New York. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash caused injury to the passenger but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan's front passenger, a 9-year-old boy, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious but injured. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Honda SUV struck the rear of a 2004 Chevrolet sedan traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV's point of impact was the center back end, colliding with the sedan's center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a 9-year-old front passenger who sustained head injuries and whiplash, and the driver who suffered bruising to the knee and lower leg. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and seriously injured on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle was demolished. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist crashed on Grand Central Parkway while traveling east. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle, which was demolished on impact. He sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by inexperienced motorcyclists on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after colliding with a sedan on Parsons Boulevard. Both vehicles traveled south. The sedan struck the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens involving a 2018 Honda sedan and a Fly-7 e-bike. The 23-year-old male e-bike driver sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling south, with the sedan impacting the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the e-bike driver. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. The trailing driver followed too closely and struck the lead vehicle’s rear. The driver of the striking SUV suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both drivers were women, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided when the trailing vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the lead vehicle. The driver of the striking SUV, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the trailing vehicle was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed and female. The impact occurred at the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.

On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man suffered knee and leg injuries as an SUV making a left turn struck the right side doors of a westbound sedan. The sedan’s front passenger was belted but sustained whiplash and lower limb trauma. Both vehicles damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV traveling north made a left turn and collided with a 2020 sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, impacting the front passenger side. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 43-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The SUV’s damage was on the right side doors, and the sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The drivers were licensed and operating legally before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left rear bumper of the other. Two passengers suffered bruises and upper arm and leg injuries. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The first vehicle, a 2022 Honda sedan traveling west, was struck on its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2008 Honda sedan also traveling west, was hit on its left rear bumper. Two male passengers, ages 22 and 21, were injured. The front passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, while the rear passenger sustained knee and lower leg injuries. Both passengers were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck two parked vehicles on 84 Avenue in Queens. The taxi overturned. The driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 84 Avenue in Queens disregarded traffic control and collided with two parked vehicles, a station wagon and a sedan. The taxi overturned on impact. The driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured across his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The taxi driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured. The parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.

A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-rear on Grand Central Parkway. Three passengers in the rear sedan suffered bruises and leg or head injuries. Drivers distracted and following too closely caused the collision. All injured were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided when one vehicle's left front bumper struck the left rear bumper of the other. The crash injured three passengers, aged 18 and 19, all seated in the rear sedan. Injuries included contusions to the head and lower legs. All passengers were conscious and secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" for both drivers. No victims were ejected. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Queens’ 164 Street. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn northbound. The sedan driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens’ 164 Street involving a southbound SUV and a northbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old man, sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front end, while the sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in complex traffic maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor-trailer struck a parked sedan on 143rd Street. The truck kept moving. Inside the car, a 19-year-old boy died. The street stayed silent. Metal twisted. No one stopped. The crash left a family shattered.

A tractor-trailer hit a parked Nissan sedan near 86-40 143rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the truck rolled on after the impact, leaving the sedan crushed. Inside the car, a 19-year-old male occupant was found dead, belted in his seat. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck showed no damage and did not stop. The sedan was struck on the left side doors. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk heavy vehicles pose to people inside parked cars when drivers are inattentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15