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Two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The 24-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited multiple vehicular factors and alcohol involvement as contributing causes. The crash left one driver injured with serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and west. The 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage, suggesting a head-on or near head-on collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report emphasizes driver-related causes without attributing fault to the injured occupant. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A city bus swung left on Lefferts. Steel met flesh. A woman, sixty-four, crossing with the light, was struck and crushed. She stayed conscious as the signal blinked. The street swallowed her pain. The driver failed to yield.

At the corner of Lefferts Boulevard and 133rd Avenue in Queens, a bus making a left turn struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A bus turned left. A 64-year-old woman walked with the light. The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed. She stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 18:28. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The impact point was the bus’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted in the report, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary factor cited by police. No contributing behaviors are attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan on 109 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries including back and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 109 Avenue involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2017 Hyundai sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was following too closely and struck the sedan's center back end as it was slowing or stopping. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female licensed driver, was also slowing or stopping but had to react to an uninvolved vehicle, contributing to the collision. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the sedan driver sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors including following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was driving at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 109 Avenue and 127 Street around 16:05. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a sedan traveling west struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver, a male with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and failure to yield—as central to this collision, with the pedestrian crossing against the signal noted but not framed as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling south on Liberty Ave struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash resulted from driver inattention and unsafe speed, causing severe harm at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling southbound on Liberty Ave struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in urban intersections, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian’s crossing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal slammed metal near Rockaway Boulevard. A parked sedan struck from behind. A 65-year-old woman trapped in the back seat, three others hurt. The midnight air rang with pain, the violence of speed and tailgating written in steel and bone.

According to the police report, two sedans were parked near 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in Queens when one was struck from behind just before midnight. The impact crushed the rear of the vehicle, injuring four occupants. A 65-year-old woman in the back seat suffered crush injuries, along with three others. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers and a front passenger, underscoring driver error as the primary cause. The narrative details, 'One struck from behind. Metal folded. A 65-year-old woman crushed in the back seat. Three others hurt.' No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The crash exposes the persistent danger of reckless driving, even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 134 Street in Queens. The driver of one SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The crash left one driver injured but conscious, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in NYC.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 134 Street near 115 Avenue in Queens around noon. Two sport utility vehicles collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other parked. The driver of the moving SUV, a 42-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway at night. The unlicensed driver was speeding and changing lanes unsafely. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in a high-risk passing maneuver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Belt Parkway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling east. One driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck whiplash and remained conscious. The report cites the unlicensed driver’s unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. This driver was passing another vehicle when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and lane changes—without attributing fault to the victim. Both vehicles were damaged at their front ends, underscoring the violent nature of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing 122 St in Queens. The 31-year-old man suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Liberty Ave was making a left turn onto 122 St in Queens at 7:30 PM when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, consistent with the vehicle's left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck an object with its right front bumper, injuring the front passenger. The passenger suffered head injuries and incoherence, wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved driver inattention and passenger distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2005 Acura SUV traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with an object impacting the vehicle's right front bumper. The front passenger, a 38-year-old male, was injured, sustaining head trauma and incoherence, with minor bleeding reported. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The incident highlights the role of driver and passenger distraction in causing injury within the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries in a crash caused by driver inexperience. The collision involved a bike and an unspecified vehicle, with impact on the bike’s right front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected and showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on 112 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike was traveling east and sustained damage to its right front bumper from the collision. The other vehicle, unspecified in type, was traveling south and impacted at its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and showed no visible complaints, wearing a motorcycle helmet. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing against the signal was struck at an intersection on 107 Ave in Queens. The driver, traveling west, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's front center. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 107 Ave and 125 St in Queens at 3:40 PM. The 27-year-old male pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling west, impacting the pedestrian with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a severe shoulder and upper arm injury, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary causes are driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered full-body injuries after rear-ending a freight truck making a U-turn. The impact struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Driver distraction and following too closely led to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female sedan driver traveling east on 109 Street collided with a freight truck making a U-turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured across her entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The freight truck driver was also licensed and traveling east. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 133 Avenue and 130 Street in Queens at 9:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southeast, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, changed lanes on Nassau Expressway. He was thrown from his moped, struck headfirst, crushed on impact. The road claimed him. No other vehicles. No second chance.

A single-vehicle crash on Nassau Expressway left a 37-year-old man dead, according to the police report. The victim, operating a 2024 Taizhou moped, was unlicensed and was changing lanes when he was ejected from the vehicle. The report states he was helmeted, but suffered fatal head and crush injuries after being thrown and striking the roadway. The police report notes, 'He was thrown, struck headfirst, helmeted. The road took him. Crushed on impact. Ejected.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver's unlicensed status is documented in the police report. No additional contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 132 Street in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on 132 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling southeast collided, with one vehicle impacting the center back end of the other. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The injured party was a 36-year-old male driver, who was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious throughout. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the resulting injury risk to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on Rockaway Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 19:11 on Rockaway Boulevard near 121 Street, a vehicle traveling north made a left turn and struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors, specifically failing to yield and being distracted while executing the left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver traveling east on Nassau Expressway rear-ended a chassis cab also heading east. Three occupants in the SUV suffered neck and chest injuries. The crash caused center back end damage to the SUV and front end damage to the truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nassau Expressway at 16:40. The SUV, driven by a 43-year-old male, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the chassis cab from behind. The driver’s contributing factors were listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the chassis cab. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: the driver with chest injuries, a front passenger with neck injuries, and a right rear passenger also with neck injuries. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver error—specifically distraction and unsafe speed—as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 133 Avenue in Queens. One driver made an improper left turn, striking the other vehicle. A 24-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 on 133 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two sedans traveling westbound. One driver was making a left turn improperly when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. A 24-year-old male passenger in one of the sedans was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The passenger was not ejected and was seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing 121 Street outside a crosswalk. The impact caused severe head injuries, rendering him unconscious. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle's front center, causing internal trauma.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2022 SUV traveling south on 121 Street at 2:25 AM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a designated crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The impact caused severe head injuries and internal complaints, leaving the pedestrian unconscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the pedestrian's location outside a crosswalk and the vehicle's direct front impact highlight the dangers posed by vehicle travel in areas without controlled crossing points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15