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Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the rear SUV, a 49-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when the rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and following too closely. The report identifies driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.

A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved a left front impact. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash on Northern Boulevard.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male operating an e-bike was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The rider sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of the e-bike. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash involved one other unspecified vehicle traveling straight ahead. The e-bike driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 70-year-old female passenger suffered a facial contusion. Both vehicles hit with right front bumpers. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained. The crash involved a southbound straight vehicle and a left-turning SUV.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. One SUV was traveling straight southbound while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. A 70-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the right front bumpers of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female bus driver was injured in a crash on 46 Avenue near Utopia Parkway. The bus struck an unknown object with its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. Injury severity was moderate.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female bus driver was injured when her vehicle collided with an unspecified object on 46 Avenue near Utopia Parkway. The bus was traveling west and impacted with its right front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The driver suffered injuries classified as moderate and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old female bicyclist was struck on her right side by a westbound SUV making a left turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens. She was ejected and suffered back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV’s front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV was making a left turn westbound on Northern Boulevard when it collided with a northbound female bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or signal. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound while making a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a stopped SUV on Clearview Expressway. The driver of the stopped vehicle, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved multiple SUVs and was caused by outside car distraction and glare.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver was injured when her stopped SUV was rear-ended by another southbound SUV on Clearview Expressway. The driver sustained a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a harness. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors to the crash. Multiple SUVs were involved, with impacts centered on front and rear ends. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victims were ejected. The collision highlights driver distraction as a key error in this multi-vehicle crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and flatbed truck collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 9-year-old girl in the sedan suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving a sedan and a flatbed truck. A 9-year-old female occupant in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion. She was seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The flatbed truck struck the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing the injury. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injury severity was classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a Ford Carry All backing north on 203 Street in Queens. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand, causing abrasions. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on 203 Street in Queens. The driver of a 2009 Ford Carry All was backing north when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female pedestrian was struck while crossing Utopia Parkway in Queens. The sedan hit her on the right side. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was going straight. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Utopia Parkway in Queens. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions and injuries are noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The lead driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Francis Lewis Boulevard were involved in a rear-end collision. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 27-year-old man, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred when the second vehicle, also a sedan, struck the center back end of the lead car. Police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The lead driver was stopped in traffic, and the following vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck slammed into the back of a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up driver, 53, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The box truck driver was following too closely and showed inexperience. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a pick-up truck going in the same direction. The pick-up truck driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the box truck driver. The box truck was slowing or stopping before impact, which struck the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 204 Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries. The impact hit the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Both men were in shock and complained of pain. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 204 Street in Queens. The first SUV, traveling west, struck the second SUV on its right side doors as it traveled north. Both drivers, aged 66 and 35, were injured with chest and head trauma respectively. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and right front quarter panel damage to the other. Both drivers experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight on 42 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 61-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV was making a left turn on 42 Avenue when it collided with a 2019 sedan traveling straight east. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV slammed into a parked tractor truck on Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver, 69, suffered full-body injuries but was conscious. The truck’s right rear bumper took the hit. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver in a southbound SUV collided with a parked tractor truck on Clearview Expressway. The SUV struck the truck’s right rear bumper, resulting in the SUV being demolished. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The truck was stationary before impact. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 202 Street in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered an eye abrasion. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. Both vehicles struck front and side, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north and east collided on 202 Street in Queens. The front passenger, a 72-year-old man, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other, damaging the front and side doors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.

A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was struck at the intersection of 39 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash details and driver actions remain unspecified. The pedestrian was in the roadway when hit.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and notes "Other Actions in Roadway" as the pedestrian's activity. The contributing factors are marked as unspecified, and no driver errors or vehicle details are provided. The report does not specify any driver violations or contributing factors related to the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a crash on Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver changed lanes and struck the motorcycle’s left rear. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Clearview Expressway was struck by a station wagon/SUV that was changing lanes. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s left rear bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. No other factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15