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Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s left rear bumper. A 64-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 64-year-old female, was injured with internal injuries affecting her entire body. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to this driver. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights driver errors in maintaining safe following distance and speed on a busy highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV turned wrong at 109th and 103rd. Its front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She lay in shock on the pavement, beneath the afternoon sun. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV at the corner of 109th Street and 103rd Avenue turned improperly and struck a baby girl who was crossing with the signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV turned wrong. The front bumper struck a baby girl crossing with the light. Her body was crushed.' The child suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was left in shock on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Foch Boulevard in Queens. The impact struck the center front of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A 62-year-old male driver suffered back contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on Foch Boulevard in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north, respectively. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 62-year-old male driver was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Van Wyck Expressway left an SUV driver injured with neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway around 4:00 AM involving three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling southbound. The driver of a 2019 SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the vehicles collided with impacts to the left rear bumper of the SUV, right front bumper of the sedan, and right side doors of the other SUV. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man suffered severe injuries when an SUV traveling east on 134 Street struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations after being struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on 134 Street near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Although the report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained severe bodily injuries. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on 133 Street in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver, traveling west, disregarded traffic control, striking a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on 133 Street in Queens. The collision involved a moped traveling west and a sedan traveling south, both striking each other at their center front ends. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male, was unlicensed and committed the error of disregarding traffic control, cited twice as a contributing factor. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the sole contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the moped operator's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel collided at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV struck a sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed, a woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. The right-of-way was denied. Failure to yield left two people injured, pain echoing through Queens.

At the intersection of 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV collided with a northbound sedan, injuring two occupants. According to the police report, the SUV 'struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder, while a 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her entire body. Both remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' The data does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash underscores the consequences of driver error and the persistent threat at city intersections when right-of-way is denied.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers and two passengers suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver inexperience as key factors. Impact struck right side doors and front center of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 5:00 PM at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling north and west collided, with impact on the right side doors of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the westbound vehicle. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and two passengers, all conscious and suffering internal, full-body injuries. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the northbound driver. The westbound driver's contributing factors are unspecified. All occupants were restrained with lap belts, harnesses, or airbags deployed. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and inexperience, leading to severe injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding and causing head injuries to herself and a child passenger. Both suffered contusions and shock. The crash occurred near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue, highlighting driver errors and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:43 near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue. The sedan, traveling north, was involved in a collision caused by the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and contusions while wearing a lap belt. She was not ejected but experienced shock. A 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat also suffered head injuries and contusions, was restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two westbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. A sedan struck the rear of an SUV. The sedan driver, an 84-year-old man, suffered internal injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, at 15:29 on Belt Parkway, a 2011 sedan and a 2007 SUV, both traveling westbound, collided. The sedan impacted the center back end of the SUV, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver, an 84-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle tore through the intersection at 114th Street and Liberty Avenue. It struck a 52-year-old woman. She died there, blood pooling on the asphalt. The bike’s front end crumpled. The street fell silent. Lives changed in an instant.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 114th Street struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with Liberty Avenue. The impact was severe, causing fatal head injuries; the woman died at the scene, bleeding from the head. The report notes the motorcycle’s center front end took the brunt of the collision and was left crumpled. The narrative describes the aftermath as quiet and grim. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, providing no evidence of victim error. The motorcyclist was 'going straight ahead' at the time of the crash. The report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s actions contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal consequences of a motorcycle striking a pedestrian in a city intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made an improper turn on 111 Avenue in Queens. The collision occurred at 1:09 a.m., leaving the pedestrian conscious but with abrasions and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:09 a.m. on 111 Avenue in Queens. A Station Wagon/SUV was making an improper turn when it struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian walking along the highway against traffic at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious with abrasions. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV had damage to its right rear bumper from the impact. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights driver error in executing turns safely, posing systemic danger to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses collided on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. An 86-year-old female passenger suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved a right turn and a parked bus. Driver inexperience was cited as the contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:27 AM on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved two buses: one traveling west making a right turn and another parked facing north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moving bus and the center back end of the parked bus. An 86-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the moving bus sustained neck abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to the moving bus was on the right side doors, while the parked bus sustained damage to the left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at night. The trailing driver followed too closely, causing a rear-end crash. The lead driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The trailing vehicle struck the rear of the lead vehicle, with both vehicles showing center front and center back end damage respectively. The lead driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The lead driver was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. This collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15