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Two sedans collided at 8:07 AM on 137 Avenue. Both male drivers suffered injuries and shock. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

At 8:07 AM on 137 Avenue, two sedans collided, injuring both drivers, according to the police report. One driver, a 33-year-old male, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The other driver, a 54-year-old male, suffered head injuries and whiplash, also restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers experienced shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, with no other specified causes. One sedan was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with these impact points. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused a severe shoulder injury. The impact occurred at a Queens intersection, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated but conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Baisley Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Kia sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder, with an injury severity rating of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to maintain attention, resulting in the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Queens’ 128 Avenue. The driver of one SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash, left incoherent. Both vehicles struck front ends, evidence of a serious impact. Driver errors labeled as 'Other Vehicular' contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 128 Avenue in Queens at 15:34. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first SUV, traveling east, was struck on its left front bumper, while the second SUV, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. The driver of the first vehicle, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, and was found incoherent at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error without further specification. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from failures in vehicle operation, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Baisley Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Baisley Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old girl suffered a hip and upper leg injury after being hit by an SUV in Queens. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian outside a crosswalk. The girl was conscious and sustained abrasions but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 17:56 in Queens near 179-21 144 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk when a 2024 Honda SUV traveling south struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The motorcycle driver suffered full-body contusions and shock. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles, a motorcycle and a sedan, were traveling north and making left turns when they collided. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's right side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions over his entire body and experienced shock. The report attributes the crash to driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the motorcycle driver. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights systemic dangers related to improper lane use and distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Merrick Boulevard in Queens, injuring both drivers. Each suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The collision involved front and rear impacts, with driver errors cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 16:03. The first vehicle, a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling east, struck the center front end, while the second vehicle, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling north, was impacted on its left rear quarter panel. Both drivers, a 45-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman, were injured with whiplash and back or neck injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Baisley Boulevard during lane changes. The right rear passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided on Baisley Boulevard at 16:40 while both drivers were changing lanes. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the pick-up truck and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors. A 37-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior from the injured passenger. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during lane changes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV stopped in traffic struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle on 140 Avenue in Queens. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to a 29-year-old male passenger restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west on 140 Avenue in Queens was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended another vehicle, impacting the right rear bumper and causing damage to the center back end. The collision injured a 29-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the struck vehicle. He was conscious and suffered back injuries and whiplash, despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors explicitly, but the nature of the crash indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man driving a sedan suffered chest injuries and shock after a rear-end collision involving multiple parked vehicles on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Police cite passing too closely as a key contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male driver was injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Baisley Boulevard in Queens at 9:26 AM. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The crash involved several parked vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and vans, all struck on their rear or side panels. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to multiple vehicles, with the injured driver’s sedan impacted at the right front bumper. The report highlights systemic danger from driver failure to maintain proper clearance in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 140 Avenue in Queens, injuring passengers in one vehicle. The crash involved a left-turning sedan and a westbound sedan. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Two rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 140 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling westbound going straight ahead, and the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the left-turning sedan. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. Two male rear passengers in the westbound sedan were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. Driver error, specifically unsafe speed, played a central role in causing the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike and sedan collided on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The motorbike driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The motorbike’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:55 on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. A 58-year-old male motorbike driver, traveling southbound, collided with a southbound sedan. The motorbike struck the sedan on the right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. The motorbike driver sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The motorbike driver was unhelmeted, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The sedan had no occupants and no driver information was provided. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury for vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on an e-scooter smashed into a parked delivery truck on Baisley Boulevard. His face split open. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The truck did not move. The street was quiet. Dawn broke over Queens.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter struck a parked 2003 Freightliner delivery truck on Baisley Boulevard near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 5:57 a.m. The report states the e-scooter operator hit the truck face-first, causing severe facial bleeding. The delivery truck was stationary and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the narrative, but this detail appears only after the primary factor of unsafe speed. The truck sustained no damage. The rider remained conscious despite his injuries. No other contributing factors or actions by the truck or its operator are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Merrick Boulevard. The moped driver, a 49-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved aggressive driving by the sedan. The driver was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The moped driver, a 49-year-old male occupant, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report lists aggressive driving or road rage as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash left the moped driver in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers posed by aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman crossing Brewer Boulevard was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. She was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Brewer Boulevard struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and SUV collided on 143 Avenue in Queens. The female sedan driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 143 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle. The female sedan driver, age 32, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. Both vehicles had center front-end damage. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 133 Avenue in Queens. A 43-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and shock. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle and two others traveling straight. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 133 Avenue in Queens involving three sedans. A 43-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. One vehicle was making a left turn when the collision happened, impacting the center front ends of two vehicles and the side doors of another. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls—as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on 144 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact occurred. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. No ejections reported. Damage focused on front and rear right panels of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 144 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in their lanes. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Safety equipment included lap belts and harnesses. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and an SUV collided on 134 Avenue. The moped driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The SUV hit the moped’s front end. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west and an SUV traveling south collided on 134 Avenue. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped at the left front bumper, while the moped’s center front end was damaged. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered head injuries in a Queens crash. A sedan traveling east struck a parked vehicle’s rear bumper. Both victims, a 2-year-old and a 31-year-old female, wore lap belts and sustained whiplash. Driver distraction caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east on 172 Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2011 Toyota sedan in Queens. Two occupants in the moving vehicle—a 2-year-old child and a 31-year-old woman—were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving vehicle and left rear bumper damage to the parked car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14