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A sedan traveling north struck its own driver, a 45-year-old woman, causing whole-body injuries and shock. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The driver was not ejected but suffered serious trauma inside the car.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in Queens was injured when her 2012 Hyundai sedan, traveling north, experienced a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was confined to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no additional contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit him with its right front bumper, causing minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foch Blvd and Merrick Blvd in Queens around 9:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The vehicle was driven by a licensed male driver. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The data highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Rockaway Blvd and 142 St. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. Impact occurred as one vehicle went straight north and the other made a left turn. Both cars damaged on left bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:00 on Rockaway Blvd near 142 St. Two sedans were involved: a 2016 BMW traveling north going straight ahead and a 2012 Nissan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Nissan. One driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers, indicating a side-impact collision during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV struck a sedan’s left side on 111 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger and the pedestrian at the intersection suffered neck and back injuries. The sedan driver also sustained head trauma. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 111 Ave near Sutphin Blvd in Queens. A 2019 Lincoln SUV traveling east collided with a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old female, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding while wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 32-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection, not in the roadway, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian’s injuries were not linked to any contributing factors. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and failure to yield—as central to the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd in Queens. Both drivers traveled westbound. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as cause. No vehicle damage reported. Injured driver remained conscious and restrained by seatbelt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Foch Blvd in Queens collided at 3:30 PM. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact, indicating a low-speed collision. The female driver of the other sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating even at moderate speeds, resulting in injury without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on 143 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Alcohol involvement was a noted factor in the collision, which occurred around 2:30 a.m.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on 143 Street collided head-on at the center front ends of their vehicles. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in Queens near Rockaway Boulevard. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious but injured. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Neither driver was ejected, and both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report focuses on the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a parked SUV on 147 Street, injuring the sedan’s driver. The impact caused shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on 147 Street when a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old woman, sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report states the driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is unsafe speed, indicating the driver failed to control the vehicle’s speed appropriately. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers traveling at unsafe speeds near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 146 Street. Both drivers, women, were distracted. One suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained. The collision damaged the front bumpers of both cars, underscoring the dangers of driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:51 on 146 Street involving a 2015 Audi SUV and a 2019 BMW sedan. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The Audi was traveling west, and the BMW south, both going straight ahead when the collision happened. 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 the contributing factor for both drivers. One driver, a 40-year-old woman in the SUV, was injured with a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Neither driver was ejected. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing collisions, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, two vehicles collided as an SUV started from parking and a sedan traveled east. Driver inattention triggered impact on front quarter panels. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered shoulder bruising, conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 near 142-50 129 Avenue in Queens. A Station Wagon/SUV was starting from parking while a sedan was going straight ahead, both traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 20-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Merrick Boulevard in Queens, injuring both female drivers. One was making a left turn while the other traveled straight. Both suffered neck and back injuries, went into shock, and were not ejected. Unsafe speed and other vehicular errors contributed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard near 116 Avenue in Queens at 11:31 AM. Two sedans collided: a 2021 Nissan making a left turn and a 2007 Toyota traveling straight southwest. Both drivers, women aged 44 and 78, sustained injuries—neck and back respectively—and were in shock. Neither was ejected from their vehicles; the Nissan driver’s air bag deployed, while the Toyota driver used no safety equipment. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors on both sides. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends and right front bumper, consistent with the collision dynamics. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with a parked sedan on 144 Street in Queens. The moving driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, at 18:28 on 144 Street in Queens, a 2020 Dodge sedan traveling north struck a parked 2012 Infiniti sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 28-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The parked vehicle was stationary before impact, and no other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving even in low-speed scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured when a 2023 Tesla SUV made a left turn and struck him on Foch Boulevard. The SUV’s defective headlights and driver errors contributed to the collision, causing neck injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Foch Boulevard in Queens at 20:23. A 17-year-old male e-bike rider was traveling westbound when he was struck by a 2023 Tesla SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the SUV driver’s defective headlights as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No contributing factors were listed for the e-bike rider. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors, specifically failure to yield and equipment defects, in crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an e-scooter traveling north struck him at the center front end. The rider passed too closely, causing serious harm. The pedestrian was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling north on 142 Place in Queens collided with a 56-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of a concussion. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained no damage. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the e-scooter rider failed to maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as level 3, reflecting serious harm. This crash highlights the dangers posed by close passing of vulnerable road users by micromobility vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An aggressive driver sped eastbound on Foch Boulevard, striking three pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, including a toddler, suffered head and leg injuries. The driver showed no vehicle damage but caused serious harm through reckless behavior.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a Yamaha ATV with an open body type was traveling eastbound on Foch Boulevard in Queens at 19:13. The driver exhibited aggressive driving and unsafe speed, which are cited as contributing factors. The vehicle struck three pedestrians: a 2-year-old boy crossing at a marked crosswalk, a 31-year-old woman, and a 24-year-old man working in the roadway. All three pedestrians sustained injuries ranging from head trauma to abrasions and lower leg injuries, with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver’s point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The report highlights the driver’s aggressive behavior and unsafe speed as the primary causes of the crash, emphasizing systemic danger posed by reckless driving rather than any fault of the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 164 Street collided head-on with a bicyclist also moving west. The 27-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling west on 164 Street near Foch Boulevard when it struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected upon impact and sustained a head contusion. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bike had damage to its left front bumper. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but the report does not specify victim fault. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane control directly led to the collision with the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered full-body abrasions after a distracted SUV driver struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, hit him center front. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2002 Toyota SUV, traveling west and driven by a licensed male from Pennsylvania, struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, hitting the teen who was crossing with the signal. The impact caused bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sutphin Boulevard and 125 Avenue in Queens around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Nissan sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai swung wide on 122 Avenue, its nose colliding with an Audi’s front. Inside, a 31-year-old woman bled from her head, conscious, belted, trapped in the aftermath. The street pulsed on, indifferent to broken flesh and steel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 122 Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens when a Hyundai sedan attempted a wide U-turn and struck the right front of an Audi SUV. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the 31-year-old woman driving the Hyundai with head injuries and crush trauma; she remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The Audi was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report makes no mention of any contributing factors related to the injured driver’s behavior. The crash underscores the danger when drivers execute improper turning maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man driving an unlicensed SUV struck a parked vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway. The collision injured the driver, causing contusions and lower leg trauma. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:16 on Van Wyck Expressway when a 36-year-old male driver operating a 2012 GMC SUV traveling south collided with a parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving vehicle was unlicensed and was cited for driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The injured driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and distracted driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV collided with a parked taxi on 134 Avenue in Queens, overturning on impact. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The taxi was struck on its left rear bumper, while the SUV sustained heavy damage to its left side and flipped over.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on 134 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old male, was traveling north and driving at an unsafe speed, which contributed to the collision. The taxi was parked when it was struck on the left rear bumper by the SUV. The impact caused the SUV to overturn, damaging its left side doors. Both drivers were injured and experienced shock; the taxi driver had an airbag deployed and no visible complaints, while the SUV driver had unknown injuries and no safety equipment used. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15