No License, No Mercy: Kids Mowed Down While City Sleeps

A 75-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver error at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on 29 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens at 14:35 when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck the left side of an SUV traveling south on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:53 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. An ambulance traveling west collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in yielding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The ambulance sustained front-end damage, and the SUV had damage to its left side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at dusk. The front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cite improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles struck on their front quarter panels, revealing a merging error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling east. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front quarter panel of the second sedan. The contributing factor identified was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating a driver error during lane changes or merging. A 29-year-old female front passenger in the first sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and turning right.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:48 AM on Northern Boulevard near Newtown Road in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male, was traveling westbound and struck the right front quarter panel of a northwesterly SUV making a right turn. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors primarily on the motorcyclist's part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a right front bumper impact while making a right turn in Queens. The driver was conscious and not ejected, sustaining moderate injuries without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 37 Avenue near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 8:20 PM. The moped, driven by a 26-year-old male without a license, was making a right turn when it was struck on the right front bumper. The driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The incident highlights the risks posed by unlicensed operation and the impact of collisions involving mopeds in the borough.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in early morning chaos. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by lap belt and harness. Police cite defective brakes as the key factor in the chain reaction crash, highlighting vehicle maintenance failures.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:54 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving three sedans traveling east and west. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor to the collision. One 29-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head injuries and shock, though he was not ejected and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles involved included a 2023 Cadillac sedan, a 2021 Chevrolet sedan, and a 2007 Toyota sedan. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact and vehicle damage descriptions indicate a chain reaction collision. The defective brakes on one or more vehicles directly contributed to the crash, underscoring the role of vehicle mechanical failure in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 30 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:48 on 30 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn traveling south. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 25-year-old male occupant, suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn in Queens. The impact occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper impacted her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' is noted, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Toyota sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions were listed beyond the crossing signal usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan and northbound garbage truck collided on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage as a key factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-left bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:05 AM on Steinway Street in Queens. The collision involved a southbound sedan and a northbound garbage truck. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane handling. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, showing the point of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan driver's improper lane usage leading to the collision with the garbage truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Queens injured his face in a rear-end collision caused by following too closely. The crash involved two sedans traveling east on 29 Street near 31 Avenue. The driver suffered minor bleeding and shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:14 AM on 29 Street near 31 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling east collided when the driver of the trailing sedan failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end impact. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 34-year-old male occupant of the rear sedan, sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of the rear sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the front sedan. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV changed lanes and struck a moped traveling south on 31st Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 31st Street in Queens at 3:46 p.m. A 2005 Jeep SUV, traveling south and changing lanes, collided with a 2023 Zhilo moped also traveling south. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The moped driver was injured but conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The moped's front center end was damaged. The moped driver was not cited with any contributing factors, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with pedestrian confusion cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 4:18 AM on Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian confusion played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The report does not mention any driver license or vehicle details. The focus remains on the pedestrian’s crossing behavior as noted in the report, without assigning blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Pickup truck smashed into a sedan’s side on 28th Avenue. Airbag burst. Harness pressed tight. A 29-year-old woman, belted and still, died in her seat. Alcohol played its part. Metal and blood pooled in Queens before dawn.

A pickup truck struck the side of a westbound sedan on 28th Avenue near 47th Street in Queens, killing a 29-year-old front passenger. According to the police report, the woman was belted and seated upright when the impact tore open the airbag and left her bleeding out in her seat. The crash occurred at 4:09 a.m. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The pickup was traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was also moving westbound. The police narrative states: 'A pickup struck a westbound sedan’s side. The front passenger, 29, belted and still, bled out in her seat. Airbag torn open. Harness tight across her chest. Alcohol was involved.' No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior on the part of the victim. The focus remains on the lethal combination of driver action and alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage by another vehicle. The cyclist was conscious and complained of whiplash after the impact to the bike's rear center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 AM. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was traveling eastbound on his bike when he was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the other vehicle involved. The bicyclist was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage confirm the bicyclist was hit from behind, underscoring the dangers posed by improper lane use and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV in Queens. The crash occurred at night when the moped struck the SUV’s left front bumper. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:11 PM on 35 Street near 31 Avenue in Queens. A 39-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped collided with the left front bumper of a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and held a permit license. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and distraction, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 41 Avenue struck a 61-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and bruising. Limited driver visibility due to obstructions contributed to the collision, demolishing the vehicle’s front right bumper.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on 41 Avenue in Queens collided with a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions, remaining conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which was demolished in the crash. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors, indicating driver visibility was compromised. These driver-related errors played a central role in the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle under normal conditions prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Ditmars Boulevard left a 32-year-old male driver injured. Two SUVs and a sedan collided when one vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused elbow and lower arm injuries, highlighting dangerous driver errors in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 AM on Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved two Station Wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. One SUV was 'Starting in Traffic' while the other was 'Stopped in Traffic,' and the sedan was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and one SUV, and the right front bumper of the other SUV. A 32-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided in Queens, injuring three men. All occupants suffered back or arm injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north. The SUV was parked pre-crash; the sedan was moving straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 24-70 29 Street at 12:54 a.m. A 2018 Ford sedan traveling north and a 2021 Ford SUV, initially parked, collided. The SUV sustained center back end damage, while the sedan had front center damage. The sedan driver and two passengers, all males aged 31 to 32, were injured with back injuries, whiplash, and contusions. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the back of a slowing sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 2022 SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of a 2023 sedan that was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 19-year-old bicyclist going straight on 35 Street in Queens. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on 35 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 6:55 AM when it collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel were the points of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15