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A sedan struck another vehicle on 115 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 66-year-old rear passenger. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing back injuries to the passenger despite lap belt use. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on 115 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the right front quarter panel of another vehicle traveling west, which was struck on its left front bumper. The injured party was a 66-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position, who suffered back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with parked vehicles on 110 Avenue in Queens. Alcohol involvement was noted, and the driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 110 Avenue in Queens at 7:00 PM involving a 2024 Kia sedan traveling southbound. The driver, a 41-year-old female, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan struck the left side doors of two parked sedans, a 2007 BMW and a 2009 Lincoln, causing damage to the front center end of the Kia. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks of impacting parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 115 Avenue in Queens at 16:20. Two sedans collided, one making a left turn and the other traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old female driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from unsafe speed and vehicle maneuvering errors in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk was struck by a vehicle backing south on Farmers Boulevard. The impact caused neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing was the primary cause of the collision.

At 16:20, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Farmers Boulevard at a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle traveling south that was backing up. According to the police report, the driver’s action of "Backing Unsafely" was cited twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, causing neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report explicitly identifies driver error in backing unsafely as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles reversing in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hannibal Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. An 11-year-old girl in the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and tailgating caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hannibal Street collided at 2:30 p.m. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report cites "Following Too Closely" and "Pavement Slippery" as contributing factors. An 11-year-old female occupant in the rear sedan, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s impact and driver error—specifically tailgating on slippery pavement—led to the child's injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 120 Avenue in Queens late at night. The driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted by a handheld phone, struck a stopped vehicle. Both occupants of the rear vehicle suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:53 on 120 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east struck the rear end of another eastbound sedan that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was a 32-year-old male occupant who was injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors, indicating driver impairment and distraction. The second vehicle, carrying two occupants including a 28-year-old front passenger, also sustained injuries, including neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision point was the center front end of the striking vehicle impacting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The report highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and phone distraction as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Queens. A 24-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite repeated following too closely as the cause. The impact left one driver in shock, restrained but hurt, amid damaged front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a crash involving three sedans occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 14:10. The vehicles were all traveling westbound when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distances. A 24-year-old female driver, an occupant of one of the sedans, sustained head injuries and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was reported to be in shock. Vehicle damage included right front bumper, center front end, and center back end impacts. The data highlights driver failure to maintain safe following distance as the primary cause, with no victim fault or other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a right turn on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, an 82-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:20 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens, a Nissan SUV traveling southbound struck the center back end of a Toyota sedan that was making a right turn. The impact occurred at the sedan's rear center, damaging the vehicle's back end and the SUV's right front bumper. The sedan driver, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver without a license made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling east on 202 Street in Queens. The sedan’s right rear quarter was struck. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on 202 Street near 119 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west while making a left turn, struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Tesla sedan moving east. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors by the moped operator, including unlicensed driving and aggressive maneuvers, as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was injured at a Queens intersection when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian semiconscious with arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Lucas Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure on the driver's part to maintain focus. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver’s distraction directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Impact struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nashville Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 sedan traveling west and a 2024 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s female driver, age 35, was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing causes. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s front end sustained damage. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a parked vehicle on Farmers Boulevard. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard, highlighting dangerous driver behavior and risk on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Farmers Boulevard at 5:39 AM. A 34-year-old female driver was making a U-turn when her sedan collided with a parked vehicle. The impact was on the left front bumper of the moving sedan and the left side doors of the parked car. The driver sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in obeying traffic signals or rules during the U-turn maneuver. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in executing complex maneuvers like U-turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two BMW vehicles crashed at an intersection in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front, injuring a front-seat passenger. The injured woman wore a lap belt and harness, suffering internal injuries to her entire body. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 BMW SUV traveling north on 196 Street collided with a 2016 BMW sedan traveling west near 115 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The SUV had two occupants, including a 28-year-old female front passenger who was injured with internal bodily trauma affecting her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 119 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Front-end damage marked the violent impact between vehicles traveling north and west.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 119 Avenue in Queens at 18:55. Two sedans, a 2015 Honda traveling north and a 2011 Lexus traveling west, collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Lexus. Both drivers were injured, each suffering neck injuries and shock, with complaints of whiplash. The 23-year-old male driver of the Lexus and the 82-year-old female driver of the Honda were both wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male driver in Queens lost consciousness behind the wheel of a sedan traveling west on Murdock Avenue. The vehicle struck an object front-center, causing injury and semiconsciousness. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver operating a 2007 Toyota sedan on Murdock Avenue in Queens lost consciousness while driving westbound. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver medical emergency rather than external fault. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The incident highlights the systemic danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries after disregarding traffic control in Queens. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported, highlighting the violent impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in Queens at 118 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard around 12:46 a.m. The rider was the sole occupant of a 2023 Znen motorcycle traveling west, going straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Despite the severity of the rider's injuries, the motorcycle showed no damage or point of impact, underscoring the disproportionate harm to the vulnerable motorcyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on Linden Boulevard collided head-on with a southbound driver. The driver suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. Police report cites pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic dangers at the intersection.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Linden Boulevard struck a southbound driver at 23:06 in Queens. The collision impacted the center front end of the bus and involved a 28-year-old male driver who sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion around the incident. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the vulnerability of the driver struck by the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage, highlighting the danger of distracted driving in city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on 204 Street near 111 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two sedans traveling west and north. The female driver, age 21, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the injured driver. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper of the westbound Nissan and the right rear quarter panel of the northbound Honda. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on driver distraction as the cause of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man pushing a car was struck by a westbound vehicle on 114 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, damaging the vehicle’s left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 114 Drive near Farmers Boulevard in Queens. A 62-year-old male pedestrian was pushing or working on a car when he was struck. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Nissan SUV traveling westbound. The driver was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel, causing damage to the vehicle’s left side doors. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified, and the pedestrian’s actions were not listed as a cause. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV making a left turn struck a southbound Infiniti sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, distracted and failing to yield right-of-way, caused a right rear bumper collision. The sedan driver suffered back injuries but was conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 PM on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2023 BMW SUV was making a left turn westbound when he failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. This caused the SUV's right rear bumper to collide with the right front bumper of a southbound 2013 Infiniti sedan. The sedan driver, licensed in Florida, was injured with internal complaints and back injuries classified as severity level 3 but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. The primary contributing factors cited were failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction by the SUV driver. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15