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A Ford SUV crashed into a slowing taxi on Belt Parkway. In the back seat, a woman’s head bled as red taillights flickered past. She stayed conscious, wounded and waiting, while traffic crawled through the aftermath.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV struck the rear of a taxi that was slowing or stopping westbound on Belt Parkway at 22:15. The SUV, described as 'going straight ahead,' collided with the taxi's center back end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause of the crash. Inside the taxi, a 50-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The narrative notes, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a slowing taxi. In the back seat, a 50-year-old woman bled from the head.' No evidence in the report suggests any passenger behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe distance, resulting in direct harm to a vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a parked construction vehicle. Two occupants in the sedan suffered contusions and bruises, including elbow and neck injuries. The crash was caused by unsafe speed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 21:37 when a sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a parked construction vehicle. The sedan's driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 20-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and neck. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the collision. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. There are no indications of victim fault or contributing factors from the occupants. The driver’s failure to control speed led to the rear-end collision, highlighting a systemic danger of speeding on Belt Parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after a collision caused by a vehicle making an improper left turn. The crash occurred on 135 Avenue in Queens, with failure to yield right-of-way cited as a key factor in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:43 AM on 135 Avenue in Queens. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining a concussion and upper arm injuries, and was ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies the vehicle driver as making an improper left turn and failing to yield the right-of-way, which directly contributed to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, when it was struck at the center front end by the vehicle turning left. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was traveling south and had no occupants other than the driver. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factors, highlighting driver error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel clashed on North Conduit Avenue. Two sedans, one turning, one charging ahead. A man, belted in, felt his body break. The street bore witness. Improper lane use carved pain into the morning.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at North Conduit Avenue and 122nd Street in Queens. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other continued straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The impact left a 30-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his entire body; he remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The narrative states, 'Steel met steel. A 30-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious as his body broke.' No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing behavior by the injured driver beyond the cited improper lane usage by both drivers. The crash underscores the persistent danger when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on 127 Street in Queens left three female passengers injured. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregard as key factors. Injuries included back and face contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 127 Street in Queens involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV. The contributing factor was failure to yield right-of-way, with one occupant also linked to traffic control disregard. Three female passengers, ages 23, 29, and 32, were injured but not ejected. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the back and face. All passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was parked before impact, sustaining damage to its center back end, while the sedan was traveling south and impacted on the left side doors. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore down Rockaway Boulevard. The driver, helmetless, lost control. He flew headfirst onto the street. Blood pooled in the dark. His body lay twisted, semiconscious, bleeding from the head. No other vehicles or people nearby.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old moped driver traveling eastbound on Rockaway Boulevard near 135th Place crashed late at night. The report states the moped was operated at 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver, who wore no helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and landed headfirst on the street. He was found semiconscious, suffering severe head bleeding, with his body twisted on the pavement. The police narrative describes the scene as solitary, with no other vehicles or people present. The only contributing factor cited in the report is 'Unsafe Speed.' The absence of helmet use is noted after the primary driver error. The data does not mention any other contributing factors or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard rear-ended a parked sedan, injuring seven occupants. All suffered neck or back contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, following too closely, and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:02 AM on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. A taxi traveling south struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to both vehicles. Seven occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 20 to 37, were injured with contusions and bruises primarily to the neck and back, all wearing lap belts and none ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Unsafe Speed.' These factors indicate the taxi driver failed to maintain safe distance and control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic dangers from driver distraction and aggressive driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A turning car’s door caught a 15-year-old riding an e-bike. The boy slammed, flew, landed hard. Crush injuries racked his body. He stayed conscious, pain burning through him. Driver inattention and an improper turn paved the way.

A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike was severely injured near 127th Street and 109th Avenue when he collided with the side of a car making a left turn. According to the police report, the e-bike struck the turning vehicle’s left side doors, sending the boy flying and causing crush injuries to his entire body. The report states the boy was not wearing a helmet, but emphasizes that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' were the primary contributing factors. The car was making a left turn while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The boy remained conscious after the crash, despite significant pain. The police report centers the driver’s lack of attention and improper maneuver as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two young women suffered chest and head contusions in a Queens crash. Both drivers were restrained but shocked. The collision involved two sedans traveling east and south, with driver inattention and failure to yield cited as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:44 AM in Queens involving two sedans. Both drivers, women aged 22 and 23, were injured with contusions to the chest and head, respectively, and experienced shock. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, specifically for the 22-year-old driver. The vehicles collided with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end, indicating a failure to yield right-of-way by one driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors as the primary cause of injury in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck backing unsafely struck a stopped sedan on 127 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the sedan and rear damage to the truck, highlighting driver error in vehicle maneuvering.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:32 AM on 127 Street in Queens when a tractor truck was backing and struck a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The truck's unsafe backing was cited as the contributing factor. The sedan, occupied by a 36-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt, sustained center front-end damage. The driver suffered back contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The truck, traveling south with two occupants, had center back-end damage from the collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing factors noted for the sedan driver. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper backing maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A merging SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, inexperienced and failing to yield right-of-way, caused a collision that injured the sedan driver in the lower leg and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:09 on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The SUV was merging eastbound when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers compounded by driver inexperience and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy pedaled west on 103rd Avenue. An eastbound sedan struck him head-on. Crush injuries tore through his body. He was conscious when found. Police cite improper lane usage by the driver. The street swallowed another child.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck head-on by an eastbound Acura sedan at the corner of 103rd Avenue and 130th Street in Queens at 10:46 p.m. The report states the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious when first responders arrived. The sedan's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the vehicle driver for failing to maintain proper lane discipline. The report makes no mention of any cyclist actions contributing to the crash, but notes the boy was not wearing a helmet. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2024 Acura sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway struck an object with its left front bumper. Two passengers, including a 7-year-old child, suffered full-body injuries. Police cite alcohol involvement and aggressive driving as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Acura sedan was traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway around 8:30 p.m. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was involved in aggressive driving and alcohol use, both listed as contributing factors. Two passengers were injured: a 7-year-old child in a child restraint in the middle rear seat and a 34-year-old adult in the front passenger seat wearing a lap belt and harness. Both passengers suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including contusions and abrasions, but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly notes alcohol involvement and aggressive driving/road rage as driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV backing east at a Queens intersection. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, highlighting dangers of vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Liberty Avenue in Queens at 16:10. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Honda SUV traveling east was backing unsafely. The vehicle struck her on the right side doors, causing injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing driver error. There were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints related to the impact. The data shows the collision resulted from the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver, not any fault of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan starting from parking hit a westbound e-bike on 112 Street in Queens. The 27-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 BMW sedan was starting from parking on 112 Street in Queens around 17:19 when it collided with a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment was noted. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central causes of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash at 135 Avenue left a 21-year-old sedan driver injured. Police report cites alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way by an SUV making a U-turn. Impact damaged multiple vehicles, highlighting driver errors and systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135 Avenue around 12:17 a.m. The collision involved three vehicles: a sedan traveling east, an SUV making a U-turn eastbound, and a parked SUV. The SUV making the U-turn failed to yield right-of-way, a critical driver error cited in the report. Alcohol involvement was also noted as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the U-turning SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan, which sustained center front-end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the SUV driver's failure to yield and alcohol involvement as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning right on Liberty Avenue hit a 79-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. Driver failure to yield and glare contributed to the collision, leaving the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, at 12:15 PM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Subaru SUV making a right turn struck a 79-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which suffered damage in the same area. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, compounded by glare conditions. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with one occupant. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield in intersection scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck while crossing Lefferts Boulevard with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control and exhibited aggressive driving. The pedestrian was left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lefferts Boulevard and 109 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south made a right turn and struck him. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent upon police arrival. There is no indication of pedestrian fault; the driver’s failure to obey traffic control and aggressive behavior directly contributed to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into an SUV on 107th Avenue. Metal twisted. Blood streaked a driver’s arm. The air reeked of alcohol. One man hurt, conscious, bleeding in the dark Queens night. Two cars, one crash, danger unchecked.

According to the police report, a sedan struck the back of a sport utility vehicle on 107th Avenue near 111th Street in Queens at 1:06 a.m. The report notes 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s front end collided with the SUV’s rear, crumpling metal and causing severe bleeding to a 32-year-old male driver, who remained conscious. The narrative describes the scene: 'Metal crumpled. Blood ran down a 32-year-old man’s arm. He stayed conscious. The night smelled of alcohol.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the presence of alcohol and the violent impact that left one driver injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash, caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, injured a 37-year-old male driver and a 45-year-old female passenger. Both suffered moderate injuries to neck and shoulder areas.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on North Conduit Avenue in Queens at 13:48. Two SUVs traveling west collided when one vehicle was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The 37-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury, and the 45-year-old female front passenger suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15