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A 13-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The boy suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 34 Avenue in Queens at 3:00 PM. A 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided in Queens at 2:05 AM. The male driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police report illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver impairment risks.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens involving two SUVs at 2:05 AM near 46-17 188 Street. The male driver of a 2017 Dodge SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The other vehicle, a 2014 Nissan SUV, was parked and struck on its left front bumper. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on 188 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist at Underhill Avenue. The 53-year-old female cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s front center impacted the bike’s right side, causing internal injuries to the rider.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on 188 Street when it struck a bicyclist traveling west on Underhill Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and internal complaints, and was not ejected from her bike. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of vehicle and bike interactions at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions after an SUV collided with a sedan during an unsafe lane change on Northern Boulevard. The crash involved multiple vehicles and highlighted driver inattention and risky maneuvers on a busy Queens roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 39-year-old male driver of a 2022 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV, traveling west, collided with a sedan also traveling west that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper. A parked bus was also involved, sustaining damage to its left rear bumper. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. This crash underscores the dangers of inattentive lane changes and driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck a stopped SUV from behind on the Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on the Clearview Expressway when a box truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped SUV. The truck driver was going straight ahead while the SUV driver had stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 7:35 p.m. Multiple occupants suffered injuries including neck, back, and hip trauma. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, with several passengers ejected and airbags deployed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway near 45 Avenue in Queens at 19:35. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The collision point was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the right side doors of the westbound sedan. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted. Five occupants were injured, including a 16-year-old male right rear passenger ejected from the vehicle with neck injuries and shock, and a 17-year-old male front passenger also ejected with back injuries. Both had airbags deployed. The drivers, aged 46 and 77, suffered hip and neck injuries and were in shock. Another 78-year-old female front passenger reported back injuries and pain. None of the injuries were fatal, but the severity was significant. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east struck multiple parked vehicles on 39 Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Damage spread across several parked sedans.

According to the police report, at 2:23 AM in Queens, a 27-year-old male driver traveling east in a 2017 sedan collided with several parked sedans along 39 Avenue. The driver was injured and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the moving sedan, damaging the center front end, and caused damage to the left rear bumpers and quarter panel of multiple parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s improper lane usage led directly to the collision with stationary vehicles, highlighting a failure in vehicle control and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured three passengers, all suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. All victims were restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided at 17:50. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Three passengers were injured, each conscious and wearing lap belts, sustaining whiplash and injuries to the entire body. The injured include a 49-year-old male right rear passenger, a 26-year-old male left rear passenger, and a 51-year-old female front passenger. None were ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the drivers' improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered neck and head injuries, both conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, at 5:39 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a tractor truck traveling west struck the center back end of a westbound SUV. The truck's driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical contributing factor in the collision. The SUV carried three occupants; two passengers, a 31-year-old female front passenger and a 27-year-old male right rear passenger, were injured. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The female passenger suffered neck injuries with complaints of whiplash, while the male passenger sustained head injuries and also complained of whiplash. The report notes no ejections. The truck's front center end and the SUV's rear center end sustained damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Clearview Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. Four occupants suffered injuries ranging from head trauma to whole-body pain. Driver error of following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Clearview Expressway at 9:30. Two SUVs traveling south collided, with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The contributing factor cited is 'Following Too Closely.' The front vehicle carried four occupants, including a 64-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 22, 25, and 65. All occupants were injured, with complaints of pain, nausea, minor bleeding, and head injuries. The driver and passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The rear vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report explicitly identifies driver error—following too closely and unsafe speed—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A dump truck driver changed lanes and followed too closely, crashing into the rear of a box truck on Clearview Expressway. The impact injured a front passenger with neck trauma. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound.

According to the police report, at 8:20 a.m., a dump truck traveling south on Clearview Expressway changed lanes and struck the right rear bumper of a box truck also traveling south. The dump truck driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The collision caused center front end damage to the dump truck and right rear bumper damage to the box truck. A 59-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs, were involved but the primary driver error was the dump truck driver's failure to maintain safe distance while changing lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In Queens, a 62-year-old man driving a 2009 SUV was injured when the vehicle was struck on its left rear quarter panel during a backing maneuver. The driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 53-11 195 Street at 11:20 p.m. The driver, a 62-year-old male occupant of a 2009 Acura SUV, was backing the vehicle eastbound when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. He sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 90-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on 32 Avenue. The crash involved a failure to yield and disregarded traffic control, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:50 involving a 2019 sedan making a right turn and a 2022 SUV traveling straight westbound on 32 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 90-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the sedan operator. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged at its right front bumper. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights critical driver failures leading to injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan barreled south on Francis Lewis Boulevard, slamming into an SUV and a parked car. The driver, head bloodied, lay unconscious. Alcohol and distraction fueled the crash. The street was silent, the toll loud and clear.

A violent crash unfolded on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 46th Avenue in Queens when a southbound sedan struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle and then collided with a parked car. According to the police report, the 29-year-old male driver of the sedan was found unconscious, suffering severe head bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative details how the sedan 'slammed into the rear of an SUV, then a parked car,' leaving the driver slumped and bleeding. No evidence from the report indicates any error or contributing action by the SUV occupants or the parked vehicle. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver impairment and distraction, as documented by the responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted truck driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries and was semiconscious. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and exposed systemic risks from driver inattention.

According to the police report, at 11:26 AM on Clearview Expressway, a tractor truck diesel traveling south struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious after the crash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the truck, also traveling south, impacted its center back end with the truck's left front bumper. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction behind the wheel, which led to a violent rear-end collision and serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Horace Harding Expressway, injuring passengers with whiplash and back pain. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides, highlighting dangerous merging conditions and driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:33 on Horace Harding Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling west. One driver was merging while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Two passengers were injured: a 41-year-old female with back injuries and whiplash, and a 60-year-old male with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision and resulting injuries underscore the dangers of distracted driving and merging maneuvers on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV stopped in traffic struck a slowing sedan from behind on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The SUV sustained center back-end damage.

According to the police report, at 9:38 AM on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens, a 2005 SUV traveling south stopped in traffic and was struck from behind by a 2009 sedan also traveling south and slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end. The sedan showed no damage. The front passenger in the SUV, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but the collision indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or control by the sedan driver, causing the rear-end impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck traveling south on Clearview Expressway struck an obstruction and suffered tire failure. The driver, a 48-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was rendered unconscious. The vehicle's front center end was heavily damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clearview Expressway at 1:30 AM. The driver of a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck was traveling straight ahead when the vehicle encountered obstruction or debris on the roadway, which contributed to the crash. Additionally, tire failure or inadequate tire condition was cited as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, causing significant damage. The 48-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant and was restrained by a lap belt, suffered a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report highlights driver-related factors such as failure to avoid obstruction and tire issues as central to the crash, without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on Rocky Hill Road in Queens. Both drivers were women, one suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Rocky Hill Road near the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Two sport utility vehicles, both driven by licensed female drivers, collided while traveling straight ahead—one westbound, the other southbound. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The 31-year-old driver of the Hyundai SUV sustained head injuries and whiplash, was not ejected, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused significant damage to the center front end of the Hyundai and the left front bumper of the Jeep. The report does not mention any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female driver with inexperience made a left turn on 188 Street in Queens, colliding with a westbound sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:41 AM on 188 Street near 58 Avenue in Queens. A 45-year-old female driver operating a 2020 SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle’s right front bumper collided with the right front bumper of a westbound 2021 sedan. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic before the impact. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers executing complex maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14