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Two cars merged. Metal struck metal. A driver took a blow to the head. Shock followed. Others sat stunned, injuries unclear. The parkway ran on. The cause stayed hidden in the dark.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while merging eastbound on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right side doors. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock. Other occupants, including a 19-year-old front passenger and a 17-year-old driver, had unspecified injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one person visibly hurt, with the rest shaken or status unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a flatbed collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 115th Avenue. A child suffered head injuries. An adult driver took crush wounds to the arm. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. The street saw pain. The system failed again.

A crash involving a sedan and a flatbed truck unfolded at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 115th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 27-year-old driver and a 4-year-old passenger were injured. The child sustained head injuries and whiplash. The adult driver suffered crush injuries to the upper arm. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were turning—one left, one right—when the collision occurred. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as the main causes. Helmet use or signaling were not cited as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Two sedans collide, glass and plastic crunching. A 17-year-old driver suffers a bruised leg. Blue and red lights flicker on the street. The city absorbs another wound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 223rd Street collided at 10:43 p.m. The crash left a 17-year-old male driver with a contusion to his lower leg. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident. The crash highlights the persistent risks facing vehicle occupants on city streets, even when details remain unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted on Cross Island Parkway as two sedans collided nose to tail. Morning light caught the wreckage. An 18-year-old without a seatbelt and a 27-year-old driver both suffered. A baby was present. No cries, only silence and pain.

Two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. According to the police report, 'Two sedans met nose to tail, metal crumpling under morning light.' A 27-year-old male driver suffered knee and leg injuries and reported whiplash. An 18-year-old occupant was not wearing a seatbelt. A baby was listed among those present, but no injuries were recorded for the child. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or safety equipment issues are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans traveling east collided on 234 Street in Queens. The impact centered on front and rear ends. A 43-year-old female passenger suffered chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling east on 234 Street in Queens collided at 18:08. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their center front and center back ends, indicating a chain-reaction crash. A 43-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, suffering chest contusions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers involved were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The collision resulted in injury to the passenger but no ejections or fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old woman suffered a back injury and shock as a sedan traveling east on 234 Street struck her left rear seat. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors were not identified.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling east on 234 Street in Queens struck its left rear passenger, a 31-year-old woman. She sustained a back injury and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no additional contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a crash on Cross Island Parkway. The driver, unprotected by safety gear, was distracted and inexperienced, leading to a violent impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured at 22:15 on Cross Island Parkway. The driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle, traveling south and going straight ahead, collided with an object impacting the left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced motorcycle operation without protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and abrasions. One passenger was partially ejected. The crash involved a left-turning sedan and a straight-moving sedan, with driver error cited as traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens at 5:00 PM. A 2015 Nissan sedan traveling westgoing straight ahead collided with a 2021 Ford sedan making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Ford. Both drivers, female and male respectively, were injured with neck abrasions. The Nissan driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The Ford driver was licensed in New York. A 55-year-old female front passenger in the Nissan was partially ejected but conscious, also sustaining neck abrasions. The primary contributing factor cited was traffic control disregarded, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The motorcycle rider suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision occurred, causing center-end damage to each vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Cross Island Parkway involving a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling northbound. The motorcycle impacted the center back end of the SUV, which sustained damage at the same point. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The SUV driver was also male and licensed. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the collision. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to his injury. The data focuses on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the victim or noting any victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Lincoln sedan tore into a boy on a bike. Blood pooled on 229th Street. The child’s head split open. The car’s right front crumpled. The boy stayed conscious, pain sharp and bright. Queens pavement bore the mark.

A nine-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a northbound Lincoln sedan near 116th Avenue and 229th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The report describes the scene: 'A 9-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, struck by a northbound Lincoln. Head wound. Blood pooled on the pavement. The sedan’s right front crumpled. The child stayed conscious.' The crash left the child with a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The report notes the boy was not wearing a helmet, but places this detail after the collision and does not cite it as a cause. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the impact. No driver errors are cited in the police report. The collision underscores the vulnerability of children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling south struck the left front quarter panel of an eastbound sedan on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A motorcycle traveling south collided with the left front quarter panel of a sedan traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, with the sedan driver from Connecticut and the motorcycle driver from New York. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 10-year-old boy suffered neck abrasions after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk on Linden Boulevard. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper while traveling west. The child was conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and 228 Street in Queens. The child was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a westbound 2018 Ford SUV struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was a licensed female operating the SUV straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 118 Avenue in Queens at night. A female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing impact to the front and right front quarter panels of their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on 118 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both drivers were licensed females going straight ahead. The collision points were the right front quarter panel of the Acura and the center front end of the BMW. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. A 41-year-old female occupant in the Acura, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver errors involving failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans stopped in traffic on Cross Island Parkway collided. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and was semiconscious. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage. The crash exposed risks of sudden stops on busy Queens roadways.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway in Queens were both stopped in traffic when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and center back ends respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of sudden stops and close following distances on this busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body injuries after an SUV passed too closely on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The collision struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing pain and shock to the driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The driver of a 2010 Honda sedan, a 31-year-old male, was injured when a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west passed too closely, striking the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The SUV’s point of impact was its right front bumper. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front areas of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Queens' 119 Avenue. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. One driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 119 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM involving two sedans traveling south and west, respectively. Both drivers were licensed women from New York, each with two occupants in their vehicles. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both cars, resulting in damage to the left front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the BMW. One driver, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with chest injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old man suffered facial abrasions in a Queens crash involving a sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The vehicle struck with center front end damage. Police report lists no contributing driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 223 Street near Linden Boulevard in Queens at 11:36 p.m. The crash involved a 2020 Mercedes sedan traveling east. The 69-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding by the driver, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. No ejection occurred, and the driver was the sole injured occupant. The data highlights a crash with injuries but no cited driver errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan surged north on Cross Island Parkway. Aggressive driving. Road rage. The right front struck hard. The driver, 54, belted in, never woke. One man, one car, one deadly burst. Then silence.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan was traveling north on Cross Island Parkway when it crashed, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, a 54-year-old male driver. The report states, 'Aggressive driving. Road rage.' The right front of the vehicle struck hard, causing fatal injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,' highlighting reckless behavior behind the wheel. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The police narrative underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving, with the crash ending in silence and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway collided. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact involved the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway when they collided. The first vehicle, a 2024 Dodge sedan registered in Georgia, was impacted on its left rear bumper, sustaining damage to its center back end. The second vehicle, a 2016 Volkswagen sedan registered in New York, was struck on its left front bumper. Both drivers, a 31-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, were injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions on this roadway segment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn on 115 Avenue. She collided front-center with an unspecified object. She suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver was making a left turn on 115 Avenue when her 2021 Hyundai sedan struck an unspecified object. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14