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Two sedans collided head-on on South Ave. The driver making a left turn suffered a head injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Airbag deployment helped prevent ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:45 on South Ave near Edward Curry Ave. Two sedans collided head-on, with impact at the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of the 2019 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, sustained a head injury and contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The vehicle's airbag deployed, preventing ejection. The other vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan traveling north straight ahead, was also involved in the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes, as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old male driver fell asleep while making a left turn on South Ave. The sedan struck an object or surface head-on, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was semiconscious, restrained by seatbelt and airbag deployment.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was operating a 2003 Honda sedan traveling north on South Ave at approximately 5:30. The driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The point of impact and vehicle damage was the center front end. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors, indicating driver error due to loss of consciousness. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. He sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue leading to loss of vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan traveling westbound on Staten Island Expressway. Both male occupants of the sedan suffered head and back contusions. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention as the critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:55 on Staten Island Expressway involving a 2015 Honda SUV and a 2024 Nissan sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's 22-year-old male driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 41-year-old male, also conscious and restrained, suffered a back contusion. Neither occupant was ejected. The collision and injuries stem directly from the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Fahy Ave. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fahy Ave at 6:34 AM when a station wagon/SUV traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2015 Ford sedan. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact point and vehicle damage were both on the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV, confirming the nature of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway at 12:25 a.m. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Police report cites unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway at 12:25 a.m. A sedan traveling west rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan was involved in a police pursuit before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the SUV's left rear bumper. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south collided on South Ave. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on South Ave when the rear vehicle struck the back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 38-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the rear driver. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center back and front ends respectively. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash occurred at 9:40 AM. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and lack of experience—as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old man sustained neck injuries and whiplash after a late-night collision involving a sedan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was trapped but conscious, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 11:45 p.m., a sedan traveling east struck another vehicle, with the point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper and damage to its center front end. The driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was trapped inside the vehicle but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers of impaired driving, as documented by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel tore on Victory Boulevard as a bus and a box truck slammed head-on. Four people, ages 23 to 66, were pulled from the wreckage, conscious but broken. Blood pooled, bones snapped, the street marked by violence and impact.

A violent head-on collision between a bus and a box truck on Victory Blvd near Canterbury Ave left four people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, their left front bumpers colliding. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers, ages 23, 36, 52, and 66—suffered crush injuries to their legs and backs. All were conscious but badly hurt when pulled from the wreckage. The report details the scene: 'Steel screamed. Four people inside were crushed.' The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The police report does not specify further details about the nature of the illness or any other driver actions. The focus remains on the catastrophic impact and the systemic dangers of large vehicles colliding head-on.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Victory Blvd at 4:20 p.m. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes. The sedan’s driver and front passenger were injured but restrained by seat belts.

At approximately 16:20, two westbound vehicles—a 2023 sedan and a 2021 SUV—collided on Victory Blvd near S Gannon Ave. According to the police report, the sedan driver, a 60-year-old female, and her 16-year-old front passenger both sustained neck and shoulder injuries classified as moderate (severity 3). Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly attributes the crash to "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both the sedan driver and the SUV driver. The impact occurred with the sedan’s center back end striking the SUV’s center front end. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist factors. The collision resulted in whiplash complaints from both sedan occupants, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV stopped in traffic struck the rear of a slowing sedan on Richmond Avenue. Two female occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on Richmond Avenue involving a 2022 SUV and a sedan, both traveling south. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it struck the center back end of the sedan, which was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old female, and her 16-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on South Avenue. The driver exhibiting aggressive driving struck another vehicle from behind. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including head and back trauma. Shock and pain complaints followed the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:36 on South Avenue involving two sedans traveling southbound. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old woman, was cited for aggressive driving and road rage, which led to the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The aggressive driving by the at-fault driver caused the rear-end collision. The front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, and the driver both sustained injuries—head injury for the passenger and back injury for the driver—both reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing the cause on the aggressive driving behavior of the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2022 SUV on S Gannon Ave. Both drivers were distracted, causing impact to the bike’s left rear quarter and the SUV’s right rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:06 on S Gannon Ave involving a 2022 Lexus SUV and a bicycle traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity 3. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bicyclist were both going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both parties. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried three occupants, and the bicyclist was alone. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle crash on Forest Hill Road left five injured, including a child and three adults. Two sedans collided amid alcohol involvement. Injuries ranged from head trauma to limb pain. Shock and minor bleeding were reported. Drivers were licensed, but errors led to impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:47 near 1170 Forest Hill Road involving three sedans traveling mostly north and southeast. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver performance. One driver was making a left turn while others proceeded straight ahead, resulting in collisions impacting left side doors and front bumpers. Five occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male driver with head injury and minor bleeding, a 31-year-old male driver with elbow and arm pain, a 7-year-old passenger with head injury, a 33-year-old female passenger with head injury and minor bleeding, and a 3-year-old passenger with head injury. All occupants experienced shock. The report lists no contributing factors from the victims but highlights driver errors linked to alcohol. All drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash underscores systemic danger from impaired driving and risky maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old man driving unlicensed collided with multiple parked vehicles. He suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash near Richmond Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:21 near 1441 Richmond Avenue. The driver, a 57-year-old male, was operating a 2005 Lexus sedan with an unlicensed status. The report states the driver was going straight ahead when the collision happened. The impact involved multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, with damage to rear and quarter panels. The driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided at Richmond Avenue intersection. The male driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was restrained by a seatbelt and airbag.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 near 2465 Richmond Avenue involving two sport utility vehicles traveling straight ahead from different directions. The male driver, age 45, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report attributes the collision to driver inattention and distraction. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, with one SUV showing left front bumper damage and the other center front end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Victory Blvd struck its front passenger, causing abdominal and pelvic contusions. The driver’s inattention distracted the vehicle’s control, resulting in injury despite passenger restraint use. The crash left the passenger conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Victory Blvd experienced a crash impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The front passenger, an 18-year-old female, suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led directly to the crash. The driver held a permit license and was operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the West Shore Expressway late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end, injuring a right rear passenger. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northbound on the West Shore Expressway collided at 22:10. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai SUV, struck the center back end of a 2017 Nissan SUV ahead. The crash injured a 21-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the front vehicle, who suffered internal complaints and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the lead SUV and the center back end of the striking SUV. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing South Ave with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of South Ave and Fahy Ave at 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate (3). The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The vehicle involved is described only as unspecified, with no details on driver license status or vehicle type. This incident highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling west on Staten Island Expressway. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:24 a.m., a taxi collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling west on the Staten Island Expressway. The taxi impacted the center back end of the sedan. The crash involved three vehicles all traveling westbound, but the collision was between the taxi and the sedan. Two passengers in the sedan, a 19-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, both seated in the rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the taxi driver's error leading to the rear-end collision and the resulting passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old woman driving a 2024 Honda sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a vehicle while making a right turn on Richmond Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of her car, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver licensed in New Jersey was operating a 2024 Honda sedan southbound on Richmond Avenue at 18:20. The vehicle was making a right turn when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the Honda, which sustained damage consistent with rear-end collision. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt but suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or unsafe behavior by the injured driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14