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A sedan struck hard on Rockaway Boulevard. The driver fell asleep. Two people suffered head injuries. The crash left bruises and confusion. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The road stayed open. The danger did not leave.

A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Boulevard crashed when the driver fell asleep. According to the police report, the vehicle's center front end took the impact. Two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 33-year-old female front passenger, both suffered head injuries and were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An FDNY truck and a BMW SUV collided at Linden Blvd and Inwood St. Three people, including two children, suffered injuries. Metal struck metal. The young cried out in pain. The police listed no driver errors. The street stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, an FDNY truck and a BMW SUV, collided at Linden Blvd and Inwood St in Queens. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 4-year-old girl, a 9-year-old boy, and a 47-year-old man. All reported pain and shock, with injuries to their entire bodies. The crash involved the right front bumper of the FDNY truck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured children were passengers and wore lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The report does not specify the cause, but the impact left several people hurt and the street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men suffered injuries. One hit his head. Another hurt his back. Oversized vehicle and unsafe speed played a role. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the morning dark.

A dump truck traveling north on Rockaway Boulevard overturned while making a right turn. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. Two occupants, a 24-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger, were injured. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, while the passenger reported back pain and shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The truck's right front quarter panel was damaged in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles and excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs plowed straight ahead on Linden Boulevard, striking a baby boy outside the crosswalk. His body was crushed. He lay semiconscious in the street. The drivers failed to yield, distracted, leaving devastation in their wake.

According to the police report, two station wagons or SUVs traveling east on Linden Boulevard near 166th Street struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious at the scene. Both vehicles continued straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of each SUV. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. The baby had no protection at all, according to the narrative. The drivers' errors—failing to yield and being distracted—are explicitly identified as the causes of this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy at 147th Street and Rockaway Boulevard. The child suffered a fractured arm. The car’s front end struck him while making a right turn. Police list all factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and uninjured.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan at the intersection of 147th Street and Rockaway Boulevard. According to the police report, the vehicle was making a right turn when its center front end hit the boy, who was in the intersection. The child suffered a fractured and dislocated arm. The driver, a 50-year-old woman, was licensed and reported no injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The report states the child was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled at the corner of 120th Avenue and 145th Street. A 16-year-old boy limped away, bruised and shaken. Five others, silent and marked by pain, left the scene with injuries the police called "unspecified." Sirens echoed down the block.

Two sedans collided at 120th Avenue and 145th Street in Queens, leaving a 16-year-old driver with a bruised leg and five others with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, without further detail. The teen driver was operating on a permit. No mention of helmet or turn signal use appears in the report. The impact left visible damage to the front and side of the vehicles, underscoring the force exchanged in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

At midnight on 115th Avenue, two convertibles collided head-on. Metal crumpled, glass shattered. Children and adults inside were thrown into shock, bodies bruised and faces stunned. Sirens cut through the empty street as emergency crews arrived for the injured.

According to the police report, two convertibles crashed at 147-01 115 Ave in Queens just after midnight. Five people were injured, including a 2-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy, a 10-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman, and a 38-year-old man. All suffered bodily injuries and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for several occupants, including the driver and multiple children. 'Other Vehicular' factors were also cited. The crash involved both vehicles traveling straight ahead before the collision. The police report describes the aftermath: 'Metal tore at the front ends. A man drove. Children and women buckled in, bodies hurt, faces shocked.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning on Linden Boulevard. A 25-year-old man riding west collides with the left side doors of a parked box truck. The crash leaves him conscious but bruised, blood rising on his head. Sirens echo. The street holds the mark.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Linden Boulevard was injured when he struck the left side doors of a box truck that was parked along the street. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties, providing no further detail on the specific actions leading to the crash. The data does not cite helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bicycle and the left side doors of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Linden Boulevard near I-678. The e-bike rider was thrown from his vehicle, suffering bruises across his body. Emergency lights flashed in the dark as responders moved in on the battered bike and damaged cars.

According to the police report, a crash involving two sedans and an e-bike occurred on Linden Boulevard near I-678. The 44-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey signals or signs. 'Pavement Slippery' is also cited, suggesting road surface conditions played a role. The e-bike was demolished in the impact, and the rider was noted to be wearing a helmet. No injuries to sedan occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Linden Blvd in Queens. Both male occupants, including the driver and front passenger of one vehicle, suffered head injuries. The crash involved improper turning by one driver, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:24 on Linden Blvd in Queens. Two sedans were involved: a 2009 BMW making a left turn and a 2018 Ford traveling straight. The BMW struck the Ford's right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. Both male occupants of the Ford, the 32-year-old driver and 24-year-old front passenger, were injured with head trauma, including concussion and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, identifying driver error in the BMW's maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles struck each other at a Queens intersection. A 5-year-old passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when their vehicles impacted front bumpers. The child was restrained but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, at 7:41 AM in Queens, a 2008 SUV traveling east and a 2013 sedan traveling south collided at the intersection of 140 Street and 120 Avenue. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the impact occurred at their front bumpers. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. A 5-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of one vehicle was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was secured with a child restraint. Both drivers were licensed men, with no contributing driver errors explicitly cited in the report. The child's injuries highlight the severity of the collision despite proper restraint use. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the child or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway struck a parked sedan’s right rear bumper. The taxi driver and passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with a parked sedan, impacting the sedan’s right rear bumper with the taxi’s left front bumper. The taxi driver and his passenger, both 27-year-old males, sustained injuries to their knees and lower legs, described as contusions and bruises. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time, and no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver held a valid New Jersey license, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. The collision occurred at 11:22 p.m., emphasizing the dangers of excessive speed even on controlled roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered a neck injury after an SUV making a right turn struck him on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at midnight. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2009 Honda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 116 Ave in Queens, injuring five occupants. Drivers and passengers suffered bruises and abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. All victims were conscious and restrained, avoiding ejection despite injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:15 on 116 Ave in Queens involving two SUVs traveling east and south. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Five occupants were injured: a 27-year-old male driver with head contusions, a 17-year-old front passenger with abrasions, a 40-year-old right rear passenger with abrasions, a 12-year-old left rear passenger with abrasions, and a 61-year-old female driver with neck contusions. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end and right side doors. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield, as the cause of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A left-turning BMW sedan struck a westbound carry-all on Linden Blvd in Queens. The BMW driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes, exposing critical risks in urban traffic flow.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Linden Blvd in Queens involving two vehicles: a northbound BMW sedan making a left turn and a westbound carry-all traveling straight. The BMW driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, sustained head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the BMW and the left front bumper of the carry-all. The BMW driver’s failure to yield while executing the left turn directly caused the crash, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and right-of-way violations in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver showed inexperience, while the pedestrian was confused, contributing to the collision. The boy was left in shock with visible injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 120 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Sutphin Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 Jeep sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the police report emphasizes driver inexperience and pedestrian confusion as primary causes. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles crashed on 116 Avenue in Queens, injuring a front-seat passenger. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front. The passenger suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 on 116 Avenue in Queens involving a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2014 Nissan sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 37-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver disregard for traffic control as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A left-turning sedan struck a cyclist riding straight on Linden Boulevard. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew and landed hard. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The morning stayed gray. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.

A crash at the corner of Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries after a sedan turned left and collided with him. According to the police report, the 1996 Honda sedan was 'making left turn' while the cyclist was 'going straight ahead.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, striking the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor, but notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield or use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14