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Two SUVs crashed on 254th Street in Queens. Both drivers hurt. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed quiet except for the sirens.

Two station wagons, both heading south on 254th Street in Queens, collided. According to the police report, both drivers suffered injuries—one man, age 52, and one woman, age 61, both reported pain and shock. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A left-turning SUV met a sedan head-on at Hook Creek Boulevard and Sunrise Highway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited traffic control disregarded. Metal bent. Passengers shaken. The street stayed dangerous after the sirens faded.

Two vehicles collided at Hook Creek Boulevard and Sunrise Highway. According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn northbound when a Toyota sedan traveling west struck its right side. The crash injured the 43-year-old male sedan driver, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 25-year-old female passenger in the SUV and others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal violations. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving passengers and drivers at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Laurelton Parkway. One driver suffered a fractured arm. The crash came from unsafe lane changing. Passengers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries. Metal twisted. Lives jolted. The road showed no mercy.

A crash on Laurelton Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling south. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Five people were involved. One driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. Passengers and the other driver reported minor or unspecified injuries. The sedan struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The SUV’s driver, a 25-year-old woman, was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were cited. The crash left one driver hurt and all shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Belt Parkway’s eastbound exit as two cars slammed together. Three men, shaken and hurt, clutched their necks in pain. The smell of burnt rubber hung in the air. Shock and whiplash marked the aftermath.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2006 Acura SUV and a 2018 Tesla sedan—collided on Belt Parkway eastbound exit 24A. Three men, including both drivers and a front passenger, suffered injuries described as whiplash and shock. The report lists 'Eating or Drinking' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors. The collision underscores the danger posed when drivers are distracted behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Brookville Boulevard, a sedan crashed into the rear of an SUV. Glass and metal scattered. An 18-year-old passenger sat incoherent, while the 23-year-old driver nursed a bruised face. Sirens cut through the quiet, drawing attention to the wreck.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Brookville Boulevard collided with the rear of an SUV, also heading west. The crash left two people injured: an 18-year-old front passenger in the sedan, described as incoherent, and the 23-year-old male driver, who suffered facial bruising. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver, along with 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's front end was crushed. No mention was made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident. The crash underscores the consequences of excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old man was hit by an SUV’s front end while crossing 249th Street. The impact left him conscious but with a head contusion. The street was quiet, the air tense, as emergency responders arrived to treat the injured pedestrian.

According to the police report, a Honda SUV traveling south struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at 141-38 249th Street. The pedestrian, who was not at an intersection, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged from the impact. No mention of helmet use or traffic signals appears in the report. The incident underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians outside crosswalks when drivers are not fully attentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck the rear of a stopped SUV on North Conduit Avenue. The SUV driver, 21, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Driver distraction by the bus caused the impact. Emergency crews responded to the scene at night.

According to the police report, at 22:18 a bus traveling north on North Conduit Avenue collided with the center back end of a stationary SUV. The SUV driver, a 21-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the bus, moving straight ahead, struck it from behind. The bus sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV was damaged at its center back end. No other injuries or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Francis Lewis Blvd. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. A front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Francis Lewis Blvd involving two SUVs traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the rear vehicle, which was slowing or stopping, impacted the left rear bumper of the front SUV. The rear driver’s error was identified as driver inattention or distraction. A 27-year-old female front passenger in the rear vehicle sustained a head injury and concussion, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report explicitly cites driver inattention as the contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in congested traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on Sunrise Highway. A 34-year-old male driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway near Francis Lewis Boulevard. The collision included a sedan, a 2024 Toyota sedan, and a 2027 Jeep SUV. The point of impact was the center front end and center back end of the vehicles. The 34-year-old male driver, an occupant of one vehicle, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south collided on Laurelton Parkway late at night. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 21-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Laurelton Parkway collided at 11:10 p.m. The point of impact was the center back end of a 2014 Ford and the center front end of a 2021 BMW. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 21-year-old male occupant driving one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male driver suffered facial fractures in a high-speed collision. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on while disregarding traffic controls. The driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious, highlighting dangerous driver behavior and systemic risk.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver operating a 2019 BMW sedan was involved in a crash at 18:30 near 146-49 Brookville Blvd. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound at an unsafe speed. The collision occurred with a station wagon/SUV, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver sustained a facial fracture, described as a distorted dislocation, and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used by the driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers who fail to obey traffic controls and drive recklessly, creating severe injury risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a collision on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle’s center front end, with no driver errors reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, licensed in Pennsylvania, was traveling eastbound on Francis Lewis Boulevard when the crash occurred at 17:50. The motorcycle, a 2024 KAWK-MCL, sustained damage to its center front end. The rider was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The absence of listed driver errors or victim behaviors indicates the crash circumstances remain unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the dangers motorcyclists face on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles traveling west on Sunrise Highway collided late at night. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. A 46-year-old female driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing causes in this crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. on Sunrise Highway involving a 2016 Nissan SUV and a 2013 Toyota sedan, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The 46-year-old female driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes for the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying details. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver and does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Laurelton Parkway at night. A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained. No contributing driver errors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on Laurelton Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. One driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report notes the point of impact as the front center and right front bumpers on the sedans. The SUV involved was changing lanes and impacted the left front bumper of another vehicle. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited as contributing factors in the report. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The data does not list any victim behaviors or other factors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles traveling east collided on S Conduit Ave. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and left side doors of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:18 AM on S Conduit Ave involving a 2015 SUV and a 2021 sedan, both traveling east. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock, reporting whiplash. The police report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An eastbound bicyclist suffered a shoulder injury after a distracted SUV driver collided with him on S Conduit Ave. The impact struck the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 15:15 on S Conduit Ave, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2005 Ford SUV, also traveling east, collided with him. The point of impact was the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating both drivers were distracted. Additionally, the bicyclist's contributing factors include 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the bike sustained damage on the left front quarter panel. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old front-seat passenger suffered injuries and shock when a 2024 Hyundai SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked Kia SUV on 138 Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing front-end damage to the moving vehicle.

According to the police report, at 16:48 a 2024 Hyundai SUV traveling east on 138 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 Kia SUV, impacting its left rear bumper. The Hyundai sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 29-year-old female occupant seated in the front passenger seat of the Hyundai was injured and experienced shock, though no visible complaints were noted. Both vehicles were SUVs, and the Hyundai had two occupants at the time. The Kia was parked and unoccupied. The collision resulted from the moving driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to a rear-end impact with a stationary vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after losing control on defective pavement. The crash occurred at night on Brookville Boulevard. Unsafe speed combined with road defects caused the vehicle to impact its right front quarter panel, injuring the lone occupant.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Brookville Boulevard at 12:19 a.m. The driver, the sole occupant of a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling northeast, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged upon impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The combination of unsafe speed and defective pavement created hazardous conditions that led to the driver's loss of control and subsequent injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two women suffered serious internal injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on 145 Ave. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both victims were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, at 10:21 a.m., a collision occurred on 145 Ave involving two SUVs and a sedan. One 2009 SUV was parked and struck on its center front end. A 2011 SUV traveling north sustained front-end damage. A 2010 sedan traveling east was hit on its right side doors. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 22-year-old driver with head injuries and a 34-year-old front passenger with chest injuries. Both were conscious, not ejected, and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores driver distraction as a critical cause of injury in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Laurelton Parkway at 1 a.m. The sedan’s front passenger, a 57-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. on Laurelton Parkway. A 2011 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling westbound and collided with the center back end of a 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male driver also heading west. The impact was at the sedan’s rear center. The sedan carried a front passenger, a 57-year-old man, who was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow, described as a severe injury (level 3). The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the rear-end nature of the collision suggests failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14