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A Ford SUV struck a parked BMW sedan on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. A 27-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south on Baisley Boulevard collided with a parked 2019 BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The SUV had three occupants; a 27-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists tire failure or inadequate tires as a contributing factor. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No other driver errors were specified. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an eastbound SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control by the driver.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on an e-bike was hit by a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a refrigerated van from behind on Springfield Boulevard. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south. The sedan driver followed too closely and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended a refrigerated van on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver and 50-year-old female front passenger were injured, both suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The refrigerated van, driven by a licensed male driver, was also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the van and the center front end of the sedan. No victims were ejected, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and shock when his SUV backed unsafely into an eastbound SUV on Thurston Street. The impact struck the center back end of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving SUV. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Thurston Street when a 63-year-old male driver backing a 2017 BMW SUV collided with a 2020 Ford SUV traveling east. The driver was injured, suffering facial trauma and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The impact was at the center back end of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving vehicle. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver followed too closely and was distracted. The sedan driver was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard rear-ended a sedan making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Brewer Boulevard. The impact damaged the right rear bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver operating a 2006 SUV was involved in a rear-end collision on Brewer Boulevard. The SUV impacted the center back end of another vehicle, damaging its right rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No other persons were involved or injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was struck on Brewer Boulevard in Queens while crossing against the signal. The sedan, traveling north, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Brewer Boulevard against the signal. The collision occurred at 10:20 p.m. when a northbound sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver and no vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is recorded, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are indicated in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV on Baisley Boulevard. The SUV hit the bike from behind. The bicyclist suffered a back injury and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Baisley Boulevard struck a 69-year-old female bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was injured in the back and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on 132 Avenue. Both drivers were traveling straight. The female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 132 Avenue. Both drivers were going straight when the crash occurred. The female driver, aged 35, was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points on the left front bumpers. The male driver was licensed and traveling north; the female driver was licensed and traveling east. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling north collided head-on on 160 Street in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV and a 2022 sedan collided while both were traveling straight north on 160 Street in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The front passenger in the sedan, a 23-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in an SUV slammed into the back of a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens when an SUV traveling east rear-ended a sedan that was making a left turn. The female driver of the SUV was cited for following too closely, which contributed to the collision. The sedan was also struck from behind by another SUV. The driver of the SUV that initiated the crash suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van turned left on Farmers Boulevard. A motorcycle slammed into its rear. The rider flew from his seat. His helmet could not save him. His head struck hard. He died there, alone, beneath the streetlight’s shadow.

A deadly crash unfolded at Farmers Boulevard and 135th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a van made a left turn. A motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The 38-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his seat. He wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact crushed the rider’s head. No driver errors were specified in the data. The van driver was not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van passing too closely struck a sedan traveling south on 172 Street. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The van hit the sedan’s left front bumper with its right side doors. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on 172 Street attempted to pass a sedan going straight ahead in the same direction. The van passed too closely, colliding with the sedan’s left front bumper using its right side doors. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and the sedan carried three occupants. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man crossing Brewer Boulevard was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The driver’s unsafe speed and improper turning caused a severe knee and lower leg injury. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Brewer Boulevard in Queens when a vehicle traveling south made a left turn and struck him. The 61-year-old man was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver’s unsafe speed and improper turning as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a motorcycle going straight on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured when an unlicensed female driver in a sedan made a left turn and collided with his motorcycle traveling straight on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was unlicensed and failed to yield while making a left turn, causing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Farmers Boulevard. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Two men, driver and front passenger in the sedan, suffered injuries to limbs and were in shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. Damage focused on left side and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest and an SUV traveling east collided on Farmers Boulevard. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan and the front bumpers of the SUV. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, contributing to the crash. Two men in the sedan, the 64-year-old driver and 54-year-old front passenger, were injured. The driver sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, while the passenger suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both reported pain or nausea and were in shock. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV made a left turn and struck a northbound moped on Farmers Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, was injured with bruises and leg wounds. The SUV driver suffered knee and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound moped on Farmers Boulevard. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, was injured with contusions and lower leg wounds. The SUV driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped and the left front bumper of the SUV. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Brewer Boulevard in Queens. The sedan struck the bike’s left front bumper while changing lanes. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brewer Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling north. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver errors identified include unsafe speed and the sedan’s lane change maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. One driver backed into another vehicle going straight. Two front-seat passengers suffered knee and head injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. Both injured men remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Merrick Boulevard in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another sedan traveling straight ahead. The crash injured two front-seat passengers, one with abrasions to the lower leg and foot, the other with a head contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed and backing at the time of impact. The injured passengers were not at fault. Safety equipment varied, with one passenger using a lap belt and harness, the other none. The crash caused center back and front-end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Queens’ 161 Street. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 12-year-old front-seat passenger sustained bruises and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens’ 161 Street involving a 2014 SUV and a 2011 sedan. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. A 12-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered contusions and leg injuries. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both occupants in the SUV were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The impact was to the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and right front bumper damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15