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A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The front passenger in the SUV, a 69-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The crash was caused by following too closely, according to police.

At 12:01 PM on Grand Central Parkway, a collision occurred involving a 2018 SUV and a 2012 sedan, both traveling eastbound. According to the police report, the SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and damaging the SUV's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 69-year-old male, was injured with contusions and a shoulder-upper arm injury but was not ejected and was conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck a stopped Toyota sedan from behind on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 55 and 71, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center front of the SUV and rear of the sedan.

According to the police report, at 11:21 p.m. on Hillside Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck a 2004 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, were both injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but indicates the sedan was stopped and the SUV was going straight ahead, consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman driving west on Grand Central Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. The sedan struck an object front-center, causing back injuries. She remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness during the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway at 4:40 a.m. when the pavement was slippery. The contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery,' indicating loss of vehicle control. The sedan impacted with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. She suffered back contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious throughout. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle control failures on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were traveling straight ahead when their left front bumpers struck. One driver suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, conscious but seriously hurt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 8:42 AM on 93 Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided head-on. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting each other's left front bumpers. The first vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai sedan registered in New Jersey, was driven by a licensed female driver. The second vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan registered in New York, was driven by a licensed female driver with two occupants. The driver of the New York-registered vehicle was injured with internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after crashing on Union Turnpike. The police report cites unsafe speed and improper turning during a police pursuit. No ejection or vehicle damage was recorded.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Turnpike in Queens at 11:43 PM. The sole occupant, a 17-year-old male driver of a 2023 Zhejiang Jaijue moped, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage or ejection was noted. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3), and the driver remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and improper turning—as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 8 p.m. A front passenger suffered a back injury and abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, striking center to back and front ends respectively.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway collided at 8 p.m. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. A 28-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining a back injury and abrasion. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided at a Queens intersection, injuring the sedan driver. The 63-year-old woman suffered a back injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver errors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 12:20 involving a 2008 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2009 Acura SUV traveling south. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end made contact. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury classified as severity 3 but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report cites unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not assign blame to the injured occupant. The damage to both vehicles' front ends and the collision points indicate a failure in vehicle control or right-of-way adherence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The data underscores systemic dangers in multi-vehicle interactions at intersections, with driver errors central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver without a license struck a bicyclist on 93 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Slippery pavement and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:50 a.m. on 93 Avenue in Queens. A moped traveling north, driven by an unlicensed male, collided with a bicyclist traveling east on a sedan. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit on the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'unsafe speed' and 'pavement slippery' as contributing factors linked to the moped driver. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian errors or victim fault are noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating at unsafe speeds in hazardous conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV traveling straight on 251 Street in Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s 19-year-old male driver and a 4-year-old male passenger, both suffering head and facial injuries with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:15 on 251 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by a 19-year-old male, was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver and a 4-year-old male passenger in the rear seat were injured, both experiencing shock and minor bleeding—head injury for the driver and facial injury for the passenger. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the occupants but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue was struck by a sedan backing east. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was crossing when a 2024 Honda sedan backing east struck him. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in vehicle maneuvering. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the pedestrian’s actions. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers reversing without adequate caution in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Commonwealth Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding front-center with the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian, a 58-year-old male, was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A passenger was injured in a crash involving two sedans. The driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control. The impact was severe, causing an upper arm injury to a 35-year-old woman.

On December 30, 2023, a collision occurred in Queens involving two sedans. One passenger, a 35-year-old woman, sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. The crash happened when one vehicle was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in opposite directions. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling north on Jamaica Avenue struck an occupant inside the vehicle. The front passenger, a 39-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash damaged the SUV’s left front bumper. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling north on Jamaica Avenue in Queens collided due to the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. The front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Other Vehicular." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck front and side. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred between the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the front and side of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided head-to-tail on Cross Island Parkway. Two men, a driver and front passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway involving three northbound vehicles: two SUVs and a sedan. The front passenger and driver of the sedan, both men aged 60 and 61, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and SUVs, indicating rear-end impacts. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the sedan occupants but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Winchester Boulevard. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Impact was on the left front of both vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Winchester Boulevard. The crash involved two male drivers, both licensed in New York, traveling straight in opposite directions. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 50-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Mitsubishi sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2007 Mitsubishi sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its left front bumper. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. There were no ejections or other injuries reported. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly aside from the failure to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in Queens when an SUV making a left turn struck her vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage at the intersection of 88 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision with a male-driven SUV in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The sedan merged into the motorcycle’s path, striking its left front bumper. The motorcycle was demolished.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle was traveling east going straight ahead when the sedan, also traveling east, was merging and struck the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman driving an SUV in Queens suffered chest injuries after a collision. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver in Queens was injured in a crash involving her 2018 SUV. The collision damaged the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver suffered a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred near Hillside Avenue in the 11426 zip code. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15