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Two vehicles collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were intoxicated and speeding. Three occupants suffered internal injuries. The SUV was making a U-turn when struck by a sedan traveling south. Impact damaged the right front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. A Dodge SUV, carrying three occupants, was making a U-turn when it was struck by a Hyundai sedan traveling south. Both drivers were licensed but involved with alcohol and unsafe speed, which the report lists as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. Three male occupants, including the two drivers and a 2-year-old passenger in the SUV, were injured with internal complaints but were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors of alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as primary causes. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard struck another vehicle, injuring the driver. The impact caused a back contusion. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision that left a 50-year-old man bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. A 2022 Chevrolet sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with another vehicle. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage. The driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured party was the driver himself, who was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after being hit by a vehicle while crossing 96 Street near 159 Avenue in Queens. The driver, traveling north, struck the pedestrian at the center front end, leaving him unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 96 Street near 159 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was unconscious, suffering a concussion. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error was involved. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the crash occurred at 16:15. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver actions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV plowed into a 19-year-old woman crossing North Conduit Avenue with the signal. Her head split. Blood pooled. She lay semiconscious on the pavement. The driver, distracted and inattentive, kept going straight. Systemic danger, flesh and steel.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old woman was crossing North Conduit Avenue at 79th Street in Queens with the pedestrian signal when a westbound SUV struck her. The report states she suffered a severe head injury and was left semiconscious, bleeding on the pavement. The SUV, a 2020 Honda, was traveling straight ahead with three occupants. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver did not see the pedestrian and continued straight, making no attempt to avoid the collision. The victim was crossing with the light, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens suffered upper arm injuries after a crash caused by improper lane usage. The vehicle was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The driver was restrained and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Kia sedan was injured in a crash on Sutter Avenue near North Conduit Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error involving lane violation. The vehicle was making a right turn when the point of impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and not ejected, sustained a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was in shock following the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 157 Avenue struck the rear of another vehicle, causing neck injury to the female driver. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the sedan and the front end of the other vehicle. The driver suffered whiplash.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on 157 Avenue in Queens, a 2005 Chevrolet sedan traveling north rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. The female driver of the sedan, age 58, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The damage was concentrated on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the front end of the other vehicle. The driver was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling west on North Conduit Avenue collided in Queens. Unsafe speed and lane changing by one driver caused impact. A 53-year-old passenger suffered head injuries, conscious but seriously hurt. Damage focused on quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:12 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2023 Volvo SUV and a Honda sedan, both traveling west, collided with impact on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. A 53-year-old male occupant, seated as a right rear passenger, sustained head injuries and was conscious after the crash. The injury severity was classified as serious (level 3), with complaints of internal injury. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver suffered upper arm injuries in a Queens crash. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle on its left front quarter panel while traveling westbound. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver operating a 2014 Chevrolet SUV was injured in a collision on North Conduit Avenue in Queens at 5:35 p.m. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, when the left front quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was not ejected and remained conscious. She reported internal complaints and sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved with clear contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial contusions but was conscious and restrained. The crash resulted from the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. A 2019 Ford bus was making a U-turn when it collided with a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling straight north. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the bus driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and contusion after losing consciousness in a Queens crash. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact to the right front quarter panel and center front ends. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 156-34 102 Street at 3:15 AM. The 22-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head injury and contusion after losing consciousness. The collision involved three sedans, all traveling north. Two vehicles were parked pre-crash, while the Nissan sedan was going straight ahead. Impact points included the right front quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, with no specified driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling north on North Conduit Avenue collided, striking each other front to back. A 32-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear ends.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs were traveling northbound on North Conduit Avenue in Queens when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of a 2023 Toyota SUV striking the center back end of a 2011 Mazda SUV. The 32-year-old female driver of the Toyota, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the collision but does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused damage to the front bumper of the Toyota and the rear end of the Mazda.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan collided with a parked box truck on 158 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered chest contusions. Police cite improper lane usage and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:43 on 158 Avenue, Queens. A 2023 Jeep sedan traveling south struck a parked 2007 box truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 49-year-old female occupant, sustained chest contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as improper lane changes and distraction, which directly led to the injury of the sedan’s driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked SUV on 79 Street. The SUV took damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 79 Street was making a left turn when it collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The sedan’s front right bumper was damaged at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 92 Street in Queens. The female driver of a 2022 Chevy SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as contributing factors. Impact struck the left side doors of the Chevy.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 92 Street near 160 Avenue in Queens. The driver of the 2022 Chevy SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a harness and was not ejected. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of the Chevy and the front center of the other SUV, a 2017 Porsche. Police identified unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver errors contributing to the crash. The injured driver was in shock and suffered moderate injury severity. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway. The driver fractured and dislocated her shoulder and upper arm. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Belt Parkway. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a sedan traveling eastbound that struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle. No other occupants were reported injured. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a stopped SUV on 80 Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Unsafe speed caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and stopped before impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 80 Street rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s male driver, age 56, was injured across his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was uninjured and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. The sedan’s front center end was damaged on impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 159 Avenue in Queens. An 83-year-old woman driving one car suffered chest injuries and a concussion. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 159 Avenue in Queens. An 83-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and a concussion. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan merging west on North Conduit Avenue struck the left rear quarter panel of a westbound bus. Both female drivers suffered back injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female sedan driver merging westbound on North Conduit Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound bus driven by a 65-year-old female. Both drivers sustained back injuries and were conscious after the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bus was struck on its left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors were specified. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 97 Street collided with a parked pick-up truck. The 79-year-old male driver of the sedan suffered chest injuries and a concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 97 Street in Queens struck a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's 79-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the collision. The parked truck was hit at its center back end, while the sedan sustained front-end damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15