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A sedan struck a pedestrian on Merrick Boulevard. The driver lost focus and fell asleep. The man on foot suffered a bruised hip and leg. The car’s front end took the hit. Police cite driver distraction and fatigue as causes.

A sedan traveling west on Merrick Boulevard struck a 55-year-old man who was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged in the crash. The driver, a 63-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction and fatigue, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 131 Avenue at Springfield Boulevard. One driver lost consciousness. One man, age 48, was injured. The crash left others shaken. The police report lists lost consciousness as the cause. Metal and bodies met. The street stayed silent.

Two sedans crashed at 131 Avenue and Springfield Boulevard. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, leading to the collision. One 48-year-old male driver was injured and found semiconscious. Three other occupants, ages 42 and 48, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other errors or violations are noted. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The data does not mention pedestrians or cyclists. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on 141 Road as two SUVs collided. A 34-year-old driver, conscious but hurt in the hip and upper leg, was left with internal injuries. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived under a gray afternoon sky.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on 141 Road near 222 Street. The crash left a 34-year-old female driver injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma as well as internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, are mentioned in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck injuries after rear-ending a parked SUV. The crash happened mid-morning. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 near 225-21 130 Avenue. A 65-year-old female driver of a 2021 Toyota SUV was entering a parked position when she struck the rear of a stationary 2016 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash with an injury severity level of 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed female drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Springfield Boulevard at 7:45 AM. A three-year-old passenger in one vehicle was injured and left in shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Springfield Boulevard involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One sedan was going straight north while the other was making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the southbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. A three-year-old female occupant in the sedan making the left turn was injured and experienced shock, restrained by a child safety seat in the middle rear seat. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper and right side doors of the respective vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan and a westbound SUV collided at 228 St. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:33 AM on 228 St involving a northbound sedan and a westbound SUV. The sedan’s left front bumper impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

Two SUVs crashed at Carson Street. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 44-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact struck left front bumper and left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at Carson Street around 3:50 p.m. Both drivers were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical contributing factor in the crash. The female driver, age 44, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other, causing center front end and left rear quarter panel damage respectively. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing an intersection without signal. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver was traveling northeast, continuing straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 134-56 231 Street around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication when the vehicle's center front end made contact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but notes the pedestrian was crossing without signal. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was alone, traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without explicit driver error cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 219 Street in Queens. The 25-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 73-year-old passenger also sustained whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience, damaging both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 219 Street in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, with impact on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 25-year-old female driver, who was licensed and traveling north, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 73-year-old female, also suffered whiplash and was conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the driver of the northbound SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury after his sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a harness. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on 130 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2012 Kia sedan traveling westbound on 130 Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was harnessed and not ejected, complained of whiplash and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident. No information about other vehicles or pedestrians involved was provided, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV with defective headlights struck a 27-year-old male e-bike rider on Merrick Blvd in Queens. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV was parked; the e-bike was traveling west when the crash occurred at 8:25 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. on Merrick Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Headlights Defective' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The SUV involved was parked and struck the e-bike on its left side doors. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The police report highlights defective headlights on the SUV and the vehicle passing too closely as key causes, focusing on driver responsibility without attributing fault to the injured bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding SUV struck a parked sedan on 131-02 233 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The parked vehicle was unoccupied.

According to the police report, at 10:00 AM on 131-02 233 Street in Queens, a 2014 Honda SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked 2007 Ford sedan. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time of impact. The driver held a valid New York license. This crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and distracted driving even when other vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The lead driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors. All drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 8:55 a.m. involving three eastbound vehicles: two sedans and one SUV. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 51-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The lead vehicle was impacted at the center front end, while the subsequent vehicles struck the center back ends of the cars ahead. All drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two westbound vehicles struck each other on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck trauma. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The crash left one driver conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:06 on Merrick Boulevard in Queens involving a 2010 Ford SUV and a 2005 Dodge sedan, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 53-year-old male driver, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, limiting visibility and causing a violent impact. The motorcyclist was unconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 226 Street near 131 Avenue in Queens. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling south when his vehicle collided with an eastbound SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining head injuries and losing consciousness, with minor bleeding noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as ignoring traffic control and obstructed views, which led to severe injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens driver suffered serious injuries in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV. The driver, impaired by illegal drugs and fatigue, crashed head-on into the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused whole-body trauma and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:28 AM in Queens near 233-12 Merrick Boulevard. A 36-year-old female driver of a 2016 sedan, traveling eastbound, collided with the center back end of a parked 2004 SUV. The report identifies illegal drug use and driver fatigue as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact, with the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end damaged. The driver held a valid New York license. The report highlights driver impairment and drowsiness as key causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male driver in Queens suffered a neck injury after losing consciousness behind the wheel. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 130-02 219 Street at 1:49 AM. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant of a 2013 sedan traveling east, lost consciousness due to an illness, which is cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. He suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious after the crash. The report explicitly notes 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, indicating the driver’s medical condition caused the loss of control. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver was going straight. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred away from an intersection without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 13:38. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling east and going straight ahead, did not sustain vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a low-speed impact. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s crossing action but does not attribute fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck a 15-year-old female bicyclist going south on 135 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without clear driver fault.

According to the police report, a 2001 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling west on 135 Avenue when it collided with a 15-year-old female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist and does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash occurred at 17:16 in Queens, zip code 11413. No explicit driver violations were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14