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Three people hurt in a chain-reaction crash on Clearview Expressway. Four SUVs collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Engines stalled. Passengers suffered. The road did not forgive mistakes.

Four SUVs collided on Clearview Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved multiple vehicles traveling north, with one stopped in traffic and others going straight. Three people were injured: a 55-year-old woman riding as a front passenger, a 26-year-old male driver, and a 67-year-old male driver. All suffered internal or full-body injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for every person involved. No other causes are cited. The crash left metal mangled and lives disrupted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmets or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans struck on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Six others, including teens, listed with unspecified harm. Police cite passing too closely. Metal twisted. Shock set in. The road did not forgive.

Two sedans crashed on the Long Island Expressway near Oceania Street. According to the police report, the collision involved two vehicles traveling east, with one striking the center back end of the other. Seven people were involved. One driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Six others, including teenagers and adults, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report names 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are listed. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left metal bent and people hurt. The system failed to protect them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and head contusions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to the truck and rear damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, at 8:11 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling westbound collided with the center back end of a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper striking the sedan's rear. The sedan carried three occupants: a 23-year-old male driver, a 38-year-old female rear passenger, and a 55-year-old male front passenger. All three sustained contusions and bruises to the neck or head but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage included left front bumper damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the sedan. The report does not attribute fault to the victims or note any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck passing too closely struck a sedan’s right side doors on the Long Island Expressway. Three men inside the sedan suffered back contusions. The crash left all occupants conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of close passing on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:13 a.m. A box truck and a sedan, both traveling east, collided when the truck passed too closely. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, was cited for "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers aged 20 and 29, sustained back contusions and bruises but were not ejected and remained conscious. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance as the cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 53-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The rear vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2015 Mazda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors beyond the driver error of inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection while the vehicle traveled eastbound. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact at the front center.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens at 8:44 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing unspecified actions in the roadway when struck by a 2015 BMW sedan traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none, suggesting a low-speed impact. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A dump truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and following too closely as key driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 on the Long Island Expressway involving a dump truck and a sedan traveling eastbound. The dump truck driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan was changing lanes. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan struck by the right front bumper of the dump truck. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, both driver errors. Two male rear passengers in the sedan, ages 28 and 32, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were conscious but injured. Neither passenger was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passengers themselves. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances and unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. The female driver of the Kia SUV suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash, which occurred at 7:45 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling west and north. The Kia SUV, driven by a 49-year-old licensed female driver, was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a Toyota SUV hitting its left front bumper. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The Kia driver was injured, sustaining neck abrasions, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' left side panels. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 58-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Union Turnpike in Queens. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the bicyclist in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:41 on Union Turnpike in Queens. A 2019 Nissan sedan traveling east struck a female bicyclist, age 58, who was traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end hitting the bicyclist’s right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, underscoring the impact severity on the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV and a tractor truck collided on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited unsafe lane changing and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 1:30 a.m. The collision involved a 2016 Dodge SUV and a 2005 Volvo tractor truck, both traveling east. The SUV was struck on its center back end by the truck’s center front end. The report identifies unsafe lane changing and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The SUV’s front passenger, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report explicitly notes the SUV driver’s unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as causes. No fault or blame is attributed to the passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors combined with adverse road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old man driving a sedan on Clearview Expressway was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and struck the right front bumper. The driver was unrestrained and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver was operating a 2018 Buick sedan southbound on Clearview Expressway when the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in Connecticut and the vehicle was registered there. The crash highlights the dangers of high speed and lack of restraint on expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers, women aged 33 and 44, suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact caused by following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. Both drivers, a 33-year-old and a 44-year-old woman, were injured and experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The first SUV was hit on its right rear bumper, while the second SUV sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck changing lanes struck a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and bruising. Both vehicles showed damage on their sides where they collided.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on the Long Island Expressway attempted a lane change and collided with a sedan also traveling west. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the box truck was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and the box truck driver’s action of changing lanes as the pre-crash event. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a collision involving two sedans. The crash occurred near 75-05 210 Street. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens near 75-05 210 Street involving two sedans. The 93-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. One vehicle was backing up while the other was traveling northeast. The impact was centered on the front and back ends of the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Union Turnpike in Queens. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other, which was traveling straight. The left-turning driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn on Union Turnpike and collided with a 2020 Volkswagen sedan traveling straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The driver making the left turn, a 44-year-old man, 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 unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. Both vehicles had a single occupant, and both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV slammed into the rear of a Mack dump truck on Clearview Expressway. Two men inside the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The rear passenger was not ejected; the driver was partially ejected but conscious. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV collided with the rear of a 2021 Mack dump truck while both vehicles traveled southbound on Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver and left rear passenger sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was partially ejected but remained conscious; the passenger was restrained and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the truck. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The dump truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and center front end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.

A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of a box truck while traveling east. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a station wagon/SUV, a box truck, and a sedan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the box truck, which was changing lanes eastbound. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and maintaining safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14