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A concrete mixer struck an SUV head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The concrete mixer impacted the left front bumper of the SUV, which was hit on its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected, secured by a lap belt. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the truck driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck on Woodside Avenue by a garbage truck making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a head injury and was seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling south on Woodside Avenue made a left turn and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severe. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night on Vernon Boulevard. A woman on a bike hits an SUV’s side. She flies off, head bleeding, still conscious. Her wheel twists. The SUV’s door buckles. Darkness and confusion fill the street. The crash leaves scars and questions.

A 32-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Boulevard collided with the side of a station wagon/SUV near midnight. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were crumpled by the impact, and the cyclist’s front wheel was twisted. The report also states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. The crash unfolded in darkness, with limited visibility and confusion playing a role.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck two parked sedans on 48 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling south on 48 Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and unconscious after the crash. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right rear bumper of another. Both sedans were unoccupied and stationary at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the SUV's left front quarter panel and the parked vehicles' rear quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided late at night on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2007 BMW sedan was injured when a 2015 Chevrolet SUV rear-ended his vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred at 11:52 p.m. while both vehicles were traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to the sedan’s side doors and the SUV’s right side doors. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist on Broadway in Queens. The cyclist suffered a neck contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on Broadway near 56 Street in Queens. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck was parked before the crash and impacted the center back end of the vehicle, while the bike hit the center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver of the truck was licensed in New Jersey and traveling eastbound. The bicyclist was also traveling eastbound, going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred on 66 Street in Queens. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a motorcycle helmet. No other vehicles or driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 66 Street in Queens was partially ejected during a crash. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was wearing a motorcycle helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. The cyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. No other vehicles or driver actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan was passing improperly. Both vehicles traveled west. The crash left the motorcyclist fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 67-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane control while passing. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the sedan impacting the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's right front quarter panel damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the improper passing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling southwest on 34 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn on 34 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck struck the rear of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered head and back injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and pain followed impact.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a southbound SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a driver with a permit license, and a front passenger. Three occupants in the SUV were injured, suffering head and back injuries with complaints of pain or nausea. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The dump truck sustained front-end damage, and the SUV's right rear bumper was damaged. The crash caused shock among the injured. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV pulled out from parking and struck a 30-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV started from parking and collided with an e-bike traveling west on 51 Avenue in Queens. The e-bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike was damaged on the right side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The boy suffered bruises and an elbow injury. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Skillman Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Lexus sedan, traveling northwest and making a right turn, struck him with its center front end. The driver was licensed and had no reported vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to his lower arm and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 21 Street in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver was semiconscious and injured, wearing a lap belt and harness. Impact hit right and left side doors. No visible complaints reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 21 Street in Queens collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic, the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the Audi sedan was semiconscious and injured, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors besides 'Lost Consciousness' for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed males. The collision caused damage to the right and left side doors of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Queens Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Honda SUV making a left turn struck him at the center front end. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after her sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles showed no damage. The SUV driver was male and licensed. The sedan was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens involving a 2016 SUV and a 2016 sedan. The sedan, driven by a 21-year-old woman, was stopped in traffic when the SUV, traveling east, struck the sedan’s rear center. The woman sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was a licensed male driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and was injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel and rubber slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. A box truck, SUV, and motorcycle collided. The biker, 51, was crushed. His leg shattered. Blood pooled. Engines cooled. The road did not stop.

A violent crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway near Vandam Street in Queens. According to the police report, a box truck, an SUV, and a motorcycle collided. The 51-year-old motorcyclist was crushed, suffering severe injuries to his leg. The report states: 'The biker, 51, was crushed beneath steel and rubber. His leg shattered. He stayed awake. Engines cooled. Blood pooled. The road kept moving.' Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported for the truck or SUV occupants. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash left him badly hurt. The system failed to protect the most vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV hit an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV driver failed to yield. A 22-year-old woman riding as passenger was crushed at the legs. She stayed conscious. Steel and inattention met flesh. The street bore the cost.

A Mercedes SUV struck an eastbound e-bike near Roosevelt Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The crash crushed the legs of a 22-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the e-bike. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed, but the report centers driver errors as the cause. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn collided with an SUV going straight on Honeywell Street in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Honeywell Street attempted a left turn and struck a southbound SUV. The SUV carried four occupants. The front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The taxi driver’s left turn caused the collision with the SUV’s left front bumper. The SUV passenger’s injury was a contusion to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police also noted driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15