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Two SUVs slammed together on Cross Island Parkway near Union Turnpike. One driver suffered a neck injury and bruises. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash left the night broken and raw. No clear cause named by police.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and collided, with one SUV suffering center front-end damage and the other struck at the center back end. A 38-year-old woman driving one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury and bruises. The other driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the violence of SUV impacts, even when no clear error is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans struck each other on Cross Island Parkway. One driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered abdominal injuries and shock. Three others, including another driver, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left metal twisted and pain behind.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway near Hillside Avenue collided. The impact hit the center front of a 2013 Fiat and the center back of a 2023 Tesla. A 21-year-old female driver was injured, reporting abdominal pain and shock. Three other women, ages 21 and 68, were listed as occupants or drivers with unspecified injuries. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. Airbags deployed in one car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 233rd Street near Hillside Avenue. Three rear passengers, ages six, thirteen, and forty-five, suffered abrasions. The driver was also hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on 233rd Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Three rear passengers—a 45-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old boy—were injured, each suffering abrasions to the back, face, and neck. The 19-year-old female driver also sustained an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any errors by the injured passengers. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers to bear the consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted and glass rattled on Grand Central Parkway. Two rear passengers, a man and a woman, sat conscious but hurt, clutching necks and shoulders. The sedan’s front bumper bore the brunt, the air thick with the aftermath of sudden impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Grand Central Parkway was involved in a crash that left two rear passengers, a 60-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, injured with neck and upper arm pain. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle’s left front bumper was the point of impact, and both injured passengers were wearing lap belts. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Queens’ Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the lead vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver inattention and defective brakes as causes. The crash left one occupant bruised but conscious, highlighting systemic vehicle and driver risks.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The lead vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan, was struck from behind by a 2023 Subaru sedan. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 49-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating a failure to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor, suggesting mechanical failure played a role. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and back ends, consistent with a rear-end collision. The report does not attribute fault to the injured occupant but highlights driver error and vehicle defects as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers collided head-on on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV, traveling east, struck the sedan making a left turn westbound. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, shock, and pain complaints. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a 2024 SUV traveling east and a 2024 sedan making a left turn westbound. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured in the abdomen and pelvis area and was wearing a lap belt and harness. His contributing factor was unsafe speed. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identified failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver as a contributing factor. Both drivers experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. No victims were ejected. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to yield, as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s error caused a severe collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 PM on Commonwealth Blvd near 82 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2006 Honda SUV, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike lost control on slippery pavement. Four passengers in the rear suffered abrasions and facial injuries. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged in the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver challenges.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV was traveling straight ahead northbound on Union Turnpike in Queens at 7:30 AM when the left front bumper impacted an object or surface. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor to the crash. Four occupants, including children aged 5, 8, and 12, and a 40-year-old woman, were injured with abrasions primarily to the face and eye areas. All were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed and female. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery pavement created hazardous conditions that led to the loss of control. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by road surface conditions impacting vehicle control and passenger safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Commonwealth Blvd struck a parked vehicle from behind. Both occupants in the moving sedan suffered injuries, including head and shoulder trauma. Driver distraction by electronic device use contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:00 AM on Commonwealth Blvd in Queens, a southbound sedan collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle's right front bumper impacted the left rear bumper of the parked car. The sedan had two occupants: a 25-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured; the driver sustained upper arm and internal injuries, while the passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Other Electronic Device' use as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. The driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver error related to distraction, not victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Jericho Turnpike in Queens. Four occupants suffered injuries including head, neck, and leg trauma. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. All were restrained but endured shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:11 AM on Jericho Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling westbound. One driver was making a U-turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Four occupants were injured: a 35-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female rear passenger with head injury, a 31-year-old male front passenger with neck injury, and a 46-year-old male driver with lower leg injury. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Injuries ranged from complaints of pain and nausea to whiplash. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound sedan struck another vehicle on 243 Street, Queens. The driver was partially ejected and both occupants suffered chest injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting a violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling south on 243 Street in Queens collided with another vehicle. The driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained chest injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The front-seat passenger, a 26-year-old female, also suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Both occupants were restrained by harnesses. The sedan's left front bumper and the other vehicle's right front bumper bore the points of impact, with damage extending to the right front bumper and center front end respectively. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash occurred at 4:30 AM. The focus remains on the violent collision and resulting injuries to the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Five occupants suffered head, knee, and full-body injuries in a Queens collision involving two SUVs and a sedan. The crash occurred during left turns on 239 Street. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed to the violent impact and whiplash complaints.

According to the police report, the crash happened on 239 Street in Queens around 3 p.m. Multiple vehicles were involved: two SUVs and a sedan, all making left turns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Five occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 9 to 46, were injured with head, knee, and full-body trauma. All were conscious and none were ejected. Several reported whiplash. The driver errors cited include unsafe speed and other vehicular factors, indicating reckless or improper vehicle operation. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims themselves. This collision underscores the dangers of multiple vehicles executing left turns simultaneously at speed, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Winchester Boulevard in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and the other traveled straight. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old driver suffered head abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 AM on Winchester Boulevard near Union Turnpike in Queens. A 58-year-old male driver, licensed in New York and wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with head abrasions. The collision involved two SUVs: one making a U-turn traveling northeast, the other going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report cites driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in the afternoon. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. A 42-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side and front panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision resulted from unsafe lane changing by one of the drivers, as cited in the contributing factors. The Tesla sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the Jeep sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. A 42-year-old male driver was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Tesla sedan traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 13-year-old passenger in the Toyota suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 8:33 p.m. on Hillside Avenue in Queens, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling straight ahead north collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The Tesla impacted the Toyota’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The Toyota carried four occupants, including a 13-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained a head contusion. He was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the Toyota’s left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid impact. The Tesla driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the Toyota driver was also licensed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the vulnerability of passengers inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided at 250 Street in Queens. A 30-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck contusions. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. Impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Injuries were serious but non-ejection ensured survival.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on 250 Street in Queens involving a 2019 sedan and a 2021 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight— the sedan northbound and the SUV westbound—when they collided frontally. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old licensed female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of intersecting vehicle paths even when both drivers appear to be proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries in Queens when his SUV, making a left turn, collided with a southbound sedan. The impact struck the SUV’s right side, leaving the driver unconscious with whole-body trauma. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens at 7:47 a.m. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male, was making a left turn when his vehicle was struck on the right side by a southbound sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected and was found unconscious with injuries to his entire body, wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was also cited for driver inattention. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway at midday. A 23-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved side impacts and lane changes. All drivers were licensed. Injuries were serious but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 on Cross Island Parkway involving four vehicles traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes when it impacted another sedan on the left side doors, causing a chain reaction with two SUVs also involved. The 23-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with back contusions and was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes the point of impact as left and right side doors and rear bumpers, indicating side collisions. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead except for one vehicle changing lanes. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the lane change by one sedan likely played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV merged unsafely on Cross Island Parkway. The collision struck the motorcycle’s left front bumper, causing abrasions but no ejection. The driver was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Cross Island Parkway involving a 2012 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2018 Toyota SUV. The SUV driver was merging when the collision happened, striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver’s failure to merge safely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling straight north, while the SUV was merging northbound, indicating the SUV driver’s error caused the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14