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A northbound SUV and a sedan collided on Victory Blvd shortly after midnight. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on Victory Blvd involving a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and a 2019 Honda sedan also heading north. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old female occupant, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan was making a right turn when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any violations or errors by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on Victory Blvd.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver making a left turn struck two pedestrians crossing without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 3-year-old boy and a 65-year-old woman, suffered lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians crossing Richmond Hill Road without a signal. The pedestrians, a 3-year-old boy and a 65-year-old woman, were both injured in the collision, sustaining contusions and abrasions to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted. The crash occurred at 9:00 AM, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving during routine maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's right front bumper hit him, causing bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, cited twice. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway, triggering a collision between two SUVs. The impact injured the sleeping driver, who suffered bruises and leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 AM on the Staten Island Expressway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV fell asleep, causing a collision with a 2018 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left rear bumper of the Ford. The sleeping driver, a 54-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were damaged at their respective bumpers. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors beyond the driver's loss of alertness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided head-to-rear on Forest Hill Road. Three occupants suffered moderate injuries, including a six-year-old passenger with facial wounds. Driver distraction and reaction to uninvolved vehicles caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 on Forest Hill Road involving a 2017 sedan and a 2021 pick-up truck traveling eastbound. The sedan's front center impacted the rear center of the pick-up truck. Three occupants were injured: a 6-year-old female passenger with facial injuries and minor bleeding, a 29-year-old female sedan driver with chest injuries, and a 62-year-old male truck driver with neck injuries. All occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" for both drivers and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the sedan passenger. Airbags deployed in the sedan, and the truck driver wore a lap belt. The collision resulted from driver distraction and failure to maintain control reacting to other vehicles, not victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motor home traveling west struck a sedan merging westbound on Victory Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 on Victory Boulevard involving a 2024 Ford motor home and a 2021 Toyota sedan. The motor home was going straight ahead westbound, while the sedan was merging westbound when the collision happened. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the motor home and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in their respective jurisdictions. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating possible driver error during merging. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, driving aggressively eastbound. The impact caused shock and complaints of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, at 10:08 a.m., a 2016 Audi sedan traveling eastbound struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection on Victory Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and aggressive driving, as causes of the crash. There is no indication that the pedestrian’s behavior contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a collision involving an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The crash involved improper lane usage, striking the motorcycle on its left side. The rider suffered abrasions over the entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway at 19:29. A motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The motorcycle driver was not assigned any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the right side doors of the SUV and the left side doors of the motorcycle. This crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed police pursuit on West Shore Expressway ended in a violent collision. Two men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan, with improper lane usage cited as a key factor in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:23 on West Shore Expressway during a police pursuit involving three vehicles: two SUVs and a sedan. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles collided with center front and center back impacts. Two male occupants were injured: a 39-year-old driver and a 27-year-old rear passenger. Both sustained neck injuries and complaints of whiplash but were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. One driver was licensed in New York, while another involved driver was unlicensed. The report emphasizes driver errors related to lane usage during the pursuit, highlighting systemic dangers posed by high-speed chases and improper passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman making a right turn struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation, wearing a helmet. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Avenue at 18:45. A 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2007 Toyota sedan driven by an unlicensed female driver making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain attention while turning created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl riding a bike was injured when an SUV made a left turn with limited view. The collision caused back contusions. The driver’s inexperience and obstructed view contributed to the crash, leaving the child bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 near 291 Lamberts Lane. A 4-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck the child. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s failure to safely execute the left turn under limited visibility conditions directly contributed to the collision. The child was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was not reported, highlighting the vulnerability of the bicyclist in this impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV while walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s inattention and distraction outside the car caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling east struck her outside an intersection on Fahy Avenue. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead and the vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time, but no contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly when drivers fail to maintain attention to pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east was struck on its right side by a pickup truck making a left turn. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM near 438 Nome Avenue. A sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound was hit on its right side doors by a pickup truck making a left turn northwestbound. The pickup truck's right front bumper struck the sedan's right side doors. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating errors in vehicle operation contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and North Carolina respectively. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Denker Place at 9:30 a.m. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Denker Place involving a 2013 sedan traveling east and a 2018 SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver’s injuries and the damage to the right side doors indicate the severity of the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on South Avenue. Both female drivers suffered moderate injuries to neck and arm. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No ejections occurred; all occupants were restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on South Avenue involving a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2014 Infiniti SUV traveling north. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with impact on the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered moderate injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, also conscious and properly restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There were no ejections. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims beyond the drivers' inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury on Staten Island Expressway. The crash occurred as the rider reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing a loss of control and impact to the motorcycle’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected from his 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle while traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway at 14:45. The report identifies "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the rider lost control while responding to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to the center back end, matching the point of impact. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver reactions to external traffic conditions, resulting in severe injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old female sedan driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s right front bumper. The crash occurred at a Richmond Hill Road intersection. Police cite improper turning as the cause, highlighting driver error and collision impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened around 12:45 involving three vehicles, including a 2023 sedan making a left turn and a 2000 SUV traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the sedan’s 77-year-old female driver. She was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s left turn led to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed in Maryland and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers of improper turning maneuvers in traffic, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman traveling south struck a parked Kia sedan on Felton Street. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered elbow and arm injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Felton Street at 4:10 AM when a 53-year-old unlicensed female driver traveling south in a 2020 Honda sedan collided with a parked 2010 Kia sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda striking the left rear quarter panel of the Kia, causing damage to the left rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Steering Failure' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle control issue on the driver's part. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the collision. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan backing unsafely. The driver’s inattention caused a bruising hip injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its rear center.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk at Richmond Avenue. The crash occurred at 13:20 when a westbound 2014 Nissan sedan was backing unsafely. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely" as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe backing maneuvers as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a right turn struck him on Richmond Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered contusions, left in shock.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Richmond Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn at 8:35 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the center front end of the bike. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was left in shock. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike and was wearing no specified helmet. The sedan, a 2023 Mercedes, showed no vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15