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A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite improper turning and slick pavement. Metal twisted. Lights flashed. The street bore the mark of another crash.

A crash involving a sedan and a pick-up truck took place at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles had one occupant each. One driver, age 35, sustained a hip injury described as a contusion. The other driver, age 37, was not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. The sedan was making a left turn while the pick-up truck was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Victory Blvd at 5:25 a.m. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash left the front passenger injured with whole-body trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on Victory Blvd collided at 5:25 a.m. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. Both drivers, licensed males from NJ and NY, were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. The eastbound driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the front passenger in the same vehicle sustained whole-body injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three SUVs collided on Richmond Avenue as one vehicle made a U-turn. The impact struck center front ends, injuring a 49-year-old male driver with back pain and shock. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Avenue involving three SUVs. One SUV, traveling north, was making a U-turn when it collided head-on with two southbound SUVs going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of all vehicles. The report identifies unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor to the collision. A 49-year-old male driver, an occupant of one vehicle, suffered back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The drivers of the vehicles were licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and U-turn maneuvers in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver fell asleep at the wheel on Draper Pl, causing a collision that injured a 2-year-old child passenger. The child suffered head injuries and whiplash but was restrained in a child safety seat. The crash involved multiple vehicles and damaged front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:58 on Draper Pl involving multiple sedans. The primary contributing factor was the driver of one sedan falling asleep, leading to a collision. The injured party was a 2-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position, secured with a child restraint. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report notes the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper and left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver error of falling asleep behind the wheel was the critical factor in this crash, highlighting systemic dangers of driver fatigue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old male driver sustained a head injury and minor bleeding after a collision on Richmond Avenue. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The crash involved a southbound Audi sedan impacting the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:28 on Richmond Avenue involving a 2009 Audi sedan traveling south. The Audi's left front bumper struck another vehicle, causing a collision. The injured party was a 52-year-old male driver, who suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Audi. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data highlights the impact and injury severity sustained by the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on Richmond Avenue collided head-on at 7:05 a.m. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head trauma and full-body pain. Police cite unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Richmond Avenue collided at 7:05 a.m. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were injured: a 64-year-old male driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, while a 25-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and complaints of pain or nausea. Both drivers were in shock, with airbags deployed and no ejections. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the male driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors for the female driver. These driver errors highlight systemic dangers related to speed and vehicle control in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver’s inattention caused a rear-end collision. A front-seat passenger in the sedan suffered lower arm injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 12:45 PM, an SUV traveling east was stopped in traffic on 151 Signs Road when a sedan, also traveling east, struck it from behind. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The front passenger in the sedan, a 29-year-old female, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Forest Hill Road in the early morning hours. Both drivers were men, one making a right turn, the other stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 41-year-old driver, causing internal injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:39 AM on Forest Hill Road near Richmond Avenue. A 41-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn in a 2020 Hyundai sedan when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the left front bumper of a 2020 Mercedes sedan stopped in traffic traveling north. The Hyundai driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers and stopped traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion after a collision with a Nissan SUV making a right turn on Richmond Avenue. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn on Richmond Avenue and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion and shock after his sedan collided on Richmond Avenue. The police report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 10:26 a.m., a 57-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north on Richmond Avenue was involved in a crash. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end sustained damage. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with a head abrasion and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after being hit by an SUV on Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle traveling north struck her with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, at approximately 7:30 AM, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on Richmond Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing the pedestrian to sustain back injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating the pedestrian's crossing behavior outside a designated crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with no cited driver errors such as failure to yield. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The incident highlights the dangers present when pedestrians cross mid-block and the resulting injuries from vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 76-year-old female driver suffered injuries and shock after an SUV struck parked vehicles on Richmond Avenue. Police cite driver inexperience and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The impact damaged left side doors of two parked cars.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM near 2975 Richmond Avenue. A 76-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies driver inexperience and alcohol involvement as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV, traveling south, impacted the left side doors of two parked vehicles—a Kia SUV and a Nissan sedan—causing damage to their left side doors. The injured driver was not ejected from her vehicle. The report highlights driver errors including inexperience and alcohol involvement, which led to the collision with stationary vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain reaction crash involving multiple sedans and a tow truck struck on Mulberry Avenue. Slippery pavement caused loss of control. A 20-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Airbags deployed amid front-end impacts. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Mulberry Avenue at 6:50 AM involving several sedans and a tow truck. The report highlights 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor repeated multiple times, indicating hazardous road conditions led to loss of vehicle control. The 20-year-old male driver, an occupant of one sedan, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. His airbag deployed, and he was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicles involved showed center front-end damage, consistent with a chain reaction crash. The tow truck was noted as 'Passing' before impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the slippery pavement was a systemic danger that precipitated the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 82-year-old woman was struck by a SUV. She suffered a knee injury. The driver was distracted. The impact was severe. The street was not an intersection.

A pedestrian, 82, was injured when a 2010 Dodge SUV struck her while she was on Richmond Avenue. According to the police report, the driver was distracted, leading to the collision. The woman sustained a contusion and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report highlights 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south collided on Richmond Avenue. The left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and outside distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Richmond Avenue collided. The impact occurred between the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old female driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and outside car distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victims or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old man driving a sedan south on Richmond Avenue crashed. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. Police noted alcohol involvement. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Avenue. The driver was the sole occupant of a 2013 Mitsubishi sedan traveling south when the collision occurred. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent, complaining of pain and nausea. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Richmond Avenue. Both drivers distracted. The BMW driver and passenger suffered whiplash injuries. Impact struck front center and right front bumper. Both vehicles damaged. The crash left two conscious, injured occupants with neck and back pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Avenue. The BMW, traveling north, struck the Honda making a left turn eastbound. Both drivers were distracted, cited as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW driver, a 33-year-old male, and his 33-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the right front bumper of the Honda. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front sections. The report lists driver distraction as the sole contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured in a collision with a bus on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn when the bus, traveling straight, struck the right side doors. The driver suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by a bus traveling north on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bus driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was noted on the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The 66-year-old driver lost consciousness. Four occupants, including three children, suffered injuries ranging from whiplash to bruises. Shock and pain marked the aftermath. Driver distraction and medical emergency triggered the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The 66-year-old male driver of one SUV lost consciousness, contributing to the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Passenger Distraction' as driver errors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Four occupants, including three children aged 9, 10, and 14, were injured with complaints including whiplash, contusions, and pain. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The second SUV was making a left turn when struck on its right rear quarter panel by the southbound SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the first SUV and the right rear bumper of the second. The crash caused shock and injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14