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A sedan making a right turn struck on its right side doors. The driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling west on North Conduit Avenue was making a right turn when it was struck on the right side doors. The driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The collision involved another vehicle traveling west, which impacted the sedan's right side with its right front bumper. No ejection occurred. The driver’s licensed status and use of safety equipment are noted, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai sedan crashed into a parked Volkswagen SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was crushed in her seat. She stayed conscious. Her whole body hurt. Unsafe speed and improper turning led to pain and chaos.

A Hyundai sedan struck the back of a parked Volkswagen SUV near 160th Avenue on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The 31-year-old driver of the Hyundai was crushed in her seat and suffered injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Volkswagen SUV was parked at the time of the collision. The impact damaged the right front of the Hyundai and the left rear of the SUV. The report does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash left one person hurt and highlighted driver errors as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a parked tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries. A man riding outside the tow truck was injured across his body. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a sedan collided with a parked tow truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and was wearing a lap belt. A 56-year-old man riding outside the tow truck was injured across his entire body and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The tow truck was parked with damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan was demolished at the left front bumper. No pedestrians were involved. Both injured occupants were in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm after his SUV rear-ended a sedan on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash happened at night. The SUV driver was following too closely and driving at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving a 2007 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocated arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens lost consciousness due to illness. His vehicle struck two parked sedans from behind. The driver was injured, semiconscious, and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused front and rear damage to the involved vehicles.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver traveling south in a 2012 GMC sedan lost consciousness due to illness while driving. The sedan collided with two parked sedans, impacting the center front end of his vehicle and the center back ends of the parked cars. The driver was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt. The contributing factors listed include illness and loss of consciousness. No other driver errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front of the moving vehicle and the rear of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. He was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered a severe head injury. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The teen was left unconscious with fractures.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 25-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. The vehicle was demolished. Police cited unsafe speed and steering failure as causes. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on South Conduit Avenue, Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was unconscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2022 sedan, was demolished with impact at the center front end. The report lists unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other persons were involved or injured. The crash highlights mechanical failure combined with excessive speed as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver was injured when his Freightliner was struck on the left side doors by an eastbound SUV. The crash happened on 160 Avenue in Queens. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a Freightliner traveling north was hit on its left side doors by a Toyota SUV traveling east on 160 Avenue in Queens. The Freightliner driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The Freightliner driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved three occupants in the SUV and one in the Freightliner. Damage was sustained to the left side doors of the Freightliner and the front bumpers of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man lost control of his Yamaha on North Conduit Avenue. The bike slammed down. He flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. He struck the pavement and died. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street stayed silent.

A 54-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle westbound on North Conduit Avenue lost control and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, "A 54-year-old man lost control of his Yamaha. The bike struck hard. He flew. The helmet stayed on. His body hit pavement. No one else was there. He died alone, under the noon sun." The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man died at the scene from injuries to his entire body.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on North Conduit Avenue. The driver was distracted. The man died on the street. Metal crushed flesh. The city moved on. The car kept west. Another life lost to inattention.

A 73-year-old man was killed while crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man stepped into the road without a signal. A westbound Honda struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash shows the fatal risk that distracted driving poses to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male e-bike rider crashed on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. He was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion symptoms. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male driving an e-bike was traveling southeast on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when he crashed. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion and incoherent state. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. The right front quarter panel of one hit the left front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Road conditions were slippery. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided. The Tesla struck the BMW on its right front quarter panel, impacting the BMW's left front bumper. A 29-year-old female front passenger in one vehicle sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed males, traveling straight ahead. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The injured occupant was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman was struck while crossing Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, distracted and making a left turn, hit her at the front center. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inattention.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when a 2022 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an SUV at 158-23 102 Street in Queens. Four occupants, aged 18 to 19, suffered injuries including head, neck, and body trauma. All were restrained by lap belts. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north collided with a station wagon/SUV at the intersection of 158-23 102 Street in Queens. The crash injured four occupants inside the sedan: the 19-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 18 to 19. Injuries ranged from head contusions and neck pain to entire body trauma and minor bleeding. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. One driver made a right turn. The other drove straight and struck the rear. The turning driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The driver of the turning SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision occurred at the center back end of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing Cross Bay Boulevard with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Cross Bay Boulevard and 159 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his upper arm and shoulder and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. One driver made a U-turn and hit another going straight. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of the turning car and the front center of the other. One driver suffered chest injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cross Bay Boulevard near 161 Avenue in Queens. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight south. The collision occurred at 2:55 p.m. The driver making the U-turn failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The turning vehicle's right front quarter panel struck the front center of the other sedan. The 56-year-old male driver of the turning vehicle was injured, sustaining chest injuries and internal complaints. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. She suffered a back injury and remained conscious. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The driver, operating a 2020 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a concussion in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel at unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling west. A 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, struck the left front quarter panel of a 2020 sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 21-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Another sedan was involved, changing lanes and impacting the right rear quarter panel of a vehicle. The primary driver error identified was unsafe speed by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV hit a 63-year-old woman on 84th Street at dawn. She died from head and internal injuries. The street had no crosswalk. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The morning was silent. The loss was total.

A 63-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Nissan SUV struck her with its right front bumper on 84th Street, just past dawn. According to the police report, the woman stepped into the roadway where there was no crosswalk. She suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The SUV was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The street offered no protection. The impact was deadly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15