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Metal crashed on Utopia Parkway. Three sedans tangled. Drivers and passengers hurt. Head, arm, and shoulder injuries. Shock followed. Cars overturned and battered. No clear cause named. Streets in Queens ran red with sirens.

Three sedans collided on Utopia Parkway at 45th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two vehicles were making a U-turn and changing lanes, while a third went straight. The crash left four people injured: a 25-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury, a 28-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 21-year-old female driver hurt her shoulder. All three showed signs of shock. Another eight-year-old passenger and several adults were listed as uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. One car overturned, another took damage to the right rear bumper, and a third was struck on the left front quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Utopia Parkway. Both drivers, a man and a woman, suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Utopia Parkway and 58 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by licensed New Yorkers. One SUV, a BMW, was making a left turn southbound; the other, a Toyota, was heading north, going straight. Both drivers, a 41-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, were injured. The woman suffered chest injuries; the man was hurt across his entire body. Both experienced shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A diesel truck slammed into a car’s rear on Clearview Expressway. Three people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal crumpled. Passengers braced. The system failed to protect those inside.

A diesel tractor truck struck the rear of a Chevrolet truck on Clearview Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the Chevrolet, including the driver and two passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The truck’s front end hit the car’s back, crushing metal and injuring those inside. All injured parties were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured occupants. Safety equipment was used by those hurt, but the primary factors remain driver inattention and tailgating by the truck operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met at 45th Road and 204th Street. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body. The crash left others shaken but not seriously hurt. Failure to yield fueled the impact. The street stayed silent after.

A sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection of 45th Road and 204th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' One male driver, age 66, was injured, suffering internal injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including a front passenger and a child, were listed as involved but not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the sedan hit in the center front and the SUV on the left side doors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers do not yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens. One driver, a 66-year-old man, was left unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The crash struck hard. The street bore the impact. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

A crash involving two SUVs occurred at 49-44 Utopia Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver was injured and found unconscious, suffering internal injuries affecting his entire body. Three other occupants, including a 57-year-old woman and two others, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states one SUV was parked and the other was traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving SUV. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the police report. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No further details on the cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Utopia Parkway as a sedan slammed into stopped traffic. A 57-year-old man behind the wheel and a 43-year-old woman in the back seat suffered injuries. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in the fading daylight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Utopia Parkway struck vehicles stopped in traffic near Northern Boulevard. The crash left the sedan's 57-year-old male driver with back injuries and a 43-year-old female rear passenger with neck injuries. Both were conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified for the other involved parties. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old woman was hurt when her SUV struck something on 39 Avenue near 204 Street in Queens. The crash left her with a back contusion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street was marked by fresh skid marks and broken glass.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on 39 Avenue at 204 Street in Queens involving a 2023 Nissan SUV. The driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion and was listed as conscious at the scene. The report notes the point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data, with no further details about the cause. No other road users were involved or injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal groaned and glass scattered as two sedans collided at Utopia Parkway and 56th Avenue. A 20-year-old driver suffered a bruised arm. The air hung heavy with the sharp scent of gasoline and burnt rubber. Sirens echoed down the block.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Utopia Parkway and 56th Avenue. The collision left a 20-year-old male driver with a contusion to his arm. Police identified 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The report shows one vehicle was traveling straight while the other was making a left turn. No other injuries or helmet or signal issues were listed in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Clearview Expressway as a box truck slammed into the back of a sedan. A 31-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered back and internal injuries. Emergency lights flashed in the late afternoon, traffic snarled, and pain lingered in the air.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Clearview Expressway struck the rear of a sedan, injuring the 31-year-old woman driving the sedan. She sustained back and internal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance before the crash. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were cited in the data. The impact damaged the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while crossing Utopia Parkway. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. Impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper near an intersection.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Utopia Parkway at an intersection when a 2018 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver was making a left turn traveling southeast when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The victim suffered back injuries and was in shock. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck driver suffered severe leg injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Clearview Expressway. The crash involved multiple trucks traveling southbound. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor. The driver remained conscious but fractured his knee and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on Clearview Expressway involving several trucks traveling southbound. The box truck driver, a 62-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the contributing factor as unsafe speed. The box truck's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, indicating a collision with other trucks, including a tractor truck and a dump truck. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The police report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe speed as a primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a van backing up in Queens. The impact caused injuries to his entire body and left him in shock. Driver inattention and unsafe backing led to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM in Queens near 48-45 189 Street. A van traveling north was backing up when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors to the collision. The van’s point of impact was the center back end, confirming the pedestrian was hit during the vehicle’s reversing maneuver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in active roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver traveling north on Francis Lewis Blvd collided with a stationary vehicle, causing multiple injuries. The sedan overturned, injuring four occupants, all restrained but shocked and bleeding. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on busy city streets.

According to the police report, at 9:00 PM in Queens near 34-09 Francis Lewis Blvd, a sedan traveling north struck a parked vehicle and then a stationary SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan overturned on impact, hitting the right side doors. Four occupants in the sedan were injured, including the 70-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 33 to 71. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries involved the entire body, with some victims experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. This crash highlights the severe consequences of driver distraction leading to a violent collision and vehicle overturn on a busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at a Queens intersection, leaving the pedestrian conscious with abrasions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Utopia Parkway in Queens struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Lexus sedan. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as central causes of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle collision on the Long Island Expressway injured three occupants. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, causing rear and front-end impacts. All injured parties suffered whiplash and back injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:52 involving several vehicles traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The primary contributing factor was unsafe lane changing by one or more drivers. The collision involved a pallet truck, multiple sedans, and a pickup truck, with impacts at center front and center back ends. Three occupants were injured: a 52-year-old male driver with back injury and whiplash, a 39-year-old female passenger with neck injury and whiplash, and a 53-year-old female driver with back injury and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 35 Ave in Queens, injuring a 36-year-old female passenger. The crash involved a failure to maintain safe distance. The injured occupant suffered chest pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness during impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:07 on 35 Ave in Queens involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating a failure by one driver to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. A 36-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report notes her complaint of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's cause centers on driver error related to following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him from behind on Booth Memorial Ave in Queens. The scooter driver was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:46 AM on Booth Memorial Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound rear-ended a westbound e-scooter, driven by a 17-year-old male who was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the e-scooter’s left front bumper. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. There are no contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter rider. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right front bumper, while the scooter showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi collided with a tanker making a left turn on 59 Ave in Queens. The taxi’s front passenger, a 79-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on 59 Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A tanker truck was making a left turn westbound when a northbound taxi struck its right rear bumper on the left side doors. The taxi carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 79-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error behind the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while the tanker executed a left turn led to the impact and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14