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An elderly woman driving a 2021 SUV suffered a contusion to her lower arm after a front-end collision on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle's defective brakes contributed to the crash, causing injury despite the use of a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens at 14:30. The driver, an 84-year-old female occupant of a 2021 Volvo SUV, was injured with a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed include 'Unspecified' and 'Brakes Defective,' indicating mechanical failure played a role. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash resulted from vehicle malfunction and driver error related to brake failure, leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver executing an improper U-turn struck a van traveling east on Merrick Boulevard. The van’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the taxi but no damage to the van.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 on Merrick Boulevard. The taxi driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking the left front quarter panel of a van traveling straight east. The van driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The taxi sustained center front end damage, while the van showed no damage. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The van driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on 130 Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed and defective headlights as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 1:35 AM on 130 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, a 2007 BMW traveling west and a 2017 Ford traveling south, collided with impact centered on their front ends. The driver of the BMW was cited for unsafe speed and defective headlights, contributing to the crash. A 19-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors, underscoring driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old man crossing 227 Street in Queens was struck by an eastbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious but bruised, hit outside a crosswalk or signal.

According to the police report, at 21:50 on 227 Street in Queens, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an eastbound 2024 SUV struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of any signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead with one occupant, and the driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross unsignaled streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on 226 Street in Queens. The sedan suffered right-side damage. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The crash involved loss of consciousness, per police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:59 on 226 Street in Queens. A southbound SUV, driven by a 27-year-old man, struck a parked sedan on its right side doors, causing damage to the sedan's right side and the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body and was in shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor, indicating a critical driver impairment. The parked vehicles had no occupants at the time. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old man was injured when a sedan hit him at an intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing bruising. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 220 Street and Merrick Boulevard at 6:55 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2018 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors, indicating driver errors that led to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and female. The pedestrian was conscious and located in the roadway at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and speeding drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two men suffered back injuries in a crash on Merrick Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front as it made a right turn. Both occupants reported whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west on Merrick Boulevard collided with a 2019 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The SUV driver, 29, and the sedan’s front passenger, 34, both sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness; no ejections occurred. The crash highlights failures in obeying traffic controls and driver focus, leading to serious injuries for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 75-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 131 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Honda SUV made a left turn on 131 Avenue in Queens and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling south. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 84-year-old man was injured crossing Merrick Boulevard with the signal. A GMC SUV making a right turn hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Merrick Boulevard at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a GMC SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on 227 Street in Queens. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one car and the front end of the other. Unsafe speed was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 227 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle, a 28-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of his sedan and the center front end of the other sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a turning SUV at 233rd Street and 125th Avenue. The rider, 33, flew from his seat and died in the street. He wore a helmet. The crash ended with the bike slamming a parked Ford. Night stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 233rd Street and 125th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning SUV, then crashed into a parked Ford. The 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his seat and died at the scene. The report states, “The rider, 33, flew from the seat. He wore a helmet. He died in the street.” The data lists no specific driver errors, but the sequence involved a left-turning SUV and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The night was still after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn in Queens struck on its left side. The middle rear seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a right turn on 143 Avenue in Queens when it was struck on the left side doors. The vehicle sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. A 33-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling north before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed head-on on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The collision involved driver distraction. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Merrick Boulevard in Queens around 12:20 a.m. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, were injured with whiplash and trauma to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even at low speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 53-year-old woman driving a sedan eastbound on Merrick Boulevard was struck on the left front bumper by an SUV making a left turn northbound. She suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Merrick Boulevard was hit on its left front bumper by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The sedan's 53-year-old female driver sustained a head injury and whiplash, remaining conscious and inside the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment details were noted. The collision's impact point and vehicle movements suggest a conflict during the SUV's left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles and occurred during a right turn on 222 Street.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on 222 Street in Queens. She was driving a 2010 Infiniti sedan eastbound and making a right turn when the crash occurred. The vehicle struck the center back end of a parked Audi sedan and also involved damage to other parked vehicles, including a Ford pickup truck. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused center front end damage to the Infiniti and rear-end damage to the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 65-year-old man outside the crosswalk on Merrick Boulevard. He lay broken in the street. He died there as headlights passed. The new year began with loss and silence.

A sedan traveling west on Merrick Boulevard struck a 65-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 65-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He lay crushed and unconscious in the street. He died there, beneath the cold sky, as headlights passed and the new year began without him.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan made an improper left turn on Springfield Boulevard. The driver was distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck. She was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Springfield Boulevard made an improper left turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with the improper turning maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. One driver made a left turn and hit a southbound sedan. The female driver of the turning vehicle suffered chest abrasions. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The crash happened just after midnight.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan, making a left turn eastbound on Springfield Boulevard, collided with a southbound sedan. The impact was at the center front end of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The injured driver suffered chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating NY-registered vehicles. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved no ejections and occurred near East Gate Plaza in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man was injured when an SUV backing south on Springfield Boulevard hit him. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. The driver backed unsafely, according to police.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV was backing south on Springfield Boulevard in Queens when it struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was left in shock with visible injuries but no visible complaints. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars tore through a red light on Carson Street. Metal slammed metal. The Nissan driver’s head was crushed. Four others hurt. Sirens cut the dawn. The street lay still, marked by reckless speed and disregard.

A Jeep and a Nissan collided at Carson Street and 219th in Queens. Both vehicles ran the light, according to the police report: 'A Jeep slammed into a Nissan’s front. Both ran the light.' The Nissan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious. Four other occupants, aged 20 to 24, were also injured, with complaints of back pain and other trauma. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The Nissan driver wore no seatbelt, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The crash left the intersection scarred, a stark result of ignoring traffic signals and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14