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A pickup slammed into a sedan’s rear on 211 Street near Horace Harding Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. A baby was among the shaken. Police blamed following too closely. Metal crumpled. The street stayed loud. The danger was clear.

A pickup truck struck the rear of a sedan on 211 Street at Horace Harding Expressway. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when the pickup hit the sedan from behind. Four people were involved, including a 37-year-old woman who was driving the sedan and suffered back injuries. A baby and two other adults were also occupants. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The pickup’s front end hit the sedan’s back, crushing metal and causing injury. No other factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the injured parties that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked sedan sat silent in the eastbound lane of the Long Island Expressway. An SUV’s right front bumper slammed into its rear. The 20-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered a neck injury and was left in shock, headlights glaring on empty asphalt.

According to the police report, at 3:15 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway near Council District 23, an SUV traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 20-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper made the impact. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The data highlights the danger of obstructed views and the risks posed by vehicles stopped in active lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on Bell Blvd in Queens at approximately 8:30 PM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was noted as 'No Damage,' indicating the pedestrian absorbed the force. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but highlights the pedestrian's crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s left turn maneuver and failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing the street created a hazardous situation resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway struck a parked sedan. The collision caused chest injuries and shock. Police cited handheld cell phone use and unsafe backing as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The 22-year-old female driver was operating a 2024 sedan and was injured with chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The collision involved the driver's vehicle striking the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The impact caused damage to the parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report explicitly notes the driver's failure to maintain safe control while distracted by a handheld phone, leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Union Turnpike while crossing outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside of an intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy remained conscious but suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no contributing factors were specified. The collision occurred at 5:40 PM, and the pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling straight ahead striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old man was struck while crossing Springfield Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The sedan’s front center collided with the pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention was cited as the sole contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Springfield Boulevard outside a crosswalk when a 2023 Kia sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV struck him from behind on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but followed too closely, causing a collision that injured the cyclist’s lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 PM on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured and ejected from his bike after being struck by a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling southwest. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' in the report. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel hitting the bicyclist’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound bus collided with multiple parked SUVs on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. Unsafe speed by the bus driver caused the crash. Five occupants in the bus suffered back, head, and neck injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, at 6:05 AM on Springfield Boulevard in Queens, a northbound bus struck several parked SUVs. The bus was passing when the collision occurred, impacting the right front bumper and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the bus operator. Five bus occupants were injured, including the 30-year-old female driver who suffered a back injury and four passengers with head, neck, and back injuries. All occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash. The parked SUVs sustained damage primarily to their center back ends and left rear quarter panels. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider suffered chest injuries and partial ejection after a sedan made a left turn and struck him. The crash happened on 73 Avenue in Queens, with driver inattention and distraction cited as contributing factors. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 73 Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it collided with a moped also traveling east. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained chest abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the moped's damage was centered on the front end. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. This collision highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. The second vehicle struck the first from behind. A 50-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Union Turnpike in Queens at 17:34. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead. The second SUV struck the first at the right rear bumper, causing center back-end damage to the lead vehicle and center front-end damage to the striking vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was cited for following too closely, a contributing factor to the crash. The 50-year-old male driver of the lead SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain collision on Union Turnpike in Queens left a 72-year-old driver injured with neck pain and shock. The crash involved three eastbound vehicles and was caused by a driver following too closely, striking the rear of another vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on Union Turnpike in Queens involving three eastbound vehicles: a 2022 Ford SUV, a 2016 Honda sedan, and a 2012 Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end chain collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The 72-year-old male driver of the Honda sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe consequences for vulnerable occupants in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tanker truck struck the rear of an SUV traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited the tanker driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 7:55 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a tanker truck traveling westbound collided with the center back end of a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the tanker driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The tanker’s front end struck the SUV’s rear center, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Cloverdale Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 40, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a Ford SUV and a Hyundai sedan. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 on Cloverdale Boulevard in Queens involving a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south and a 2013 Hyundai sedan traveling east. Both drivers, men aged 40, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, each conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the crash. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial injuries and shock after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s center back end, causing injury without ejection or visible complaints.

According to the police report, at 19:55 on the Long Island Expressway, a 23-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended his vehicle. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing facial injuries and shock to the sedan driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the impact pattern indicates the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in a rear-end collision. No ejection occurred, and no visible complaints were noted from the injured driver. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway slowed or stopped and was struck from behind by a tractor truck also heading east. Two occupants in the SUV suffered moderate injuries including back contusions and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 7:00 AM. The SUV, driven by a 40-year-old male, was slowing or stopping when it was hit in the center back end by a tractor truck traveling straight ahead. The impact point on the truck was its center front end. The SUV had two occupants: the driver and a 37-year-old female front passenger. Both occupants were injured with severity level 3 injuries; the driver sustained back contusions and the passenger suffered whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver, indicating possible driver error related to the slowing or stopping maneuver. The tractor truck driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:37 AM on the Long Island Expressway. A tractor truck traveling east struck the center back end of a sedan also moving east. The impact injured the sedan’s front passenger, a 42-year-old man, who suffered a back injury and was in shock. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The focus remains on the truck driver’s responsibility for the rear-end collision that caused injury to the sedan occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. Both male occupants of the sedan suffered contusions and injuries to back and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:45 a.m., a 2018 diesel tractor truck traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with the rear center of a 2010 sedan also traveling west. The truck's front center end impacted the sedan's rear center end. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 40-year-old driver and a 43-year-old right rear passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering contusions and bruises to the back and lower leg areas. The driver of the tractor truck was licensed and reportedly inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash, as noted under contributing factors. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. Both sedan occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14