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

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 2025-06-17

A motorcycle driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV changed lanes unsafely in Queens. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling north, struck the motorcycle head-on.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:33 in Queens near Steinway Street. The collision involved a 2018 SUV and a 2021 motorcycle, both traveling north. The SUV driver made an unsafe lane change, which led to the crash. The motorcycle's front center impacted the SUV's center back end. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old male, sustained upper arm injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error without attributing fault to the injured motorcycle operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a Ford pick-up truck backed unsafely on Steinway Street in Queens. The truck’s right rear bumper struck her outside the roadway. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2009 Ford pick-up truck backing on Steinway Street in Queens at 5:30 p.m. The truck, traveling north, was backing when it struck the pedestrian with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the truck’s right rear bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped rider was injured after an SUV struck the right side of the vehicle on 34 Avenue. The collision ejected the 25-year-old driver, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on 34 Avenue involving a northbound SUV and an eastbound moped. The SUV's center front end impacted the right side doors of the moped. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The moped rider was conscious after the crash but suffered moderate injury severity. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 6-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck in the face by a sedan backing north on 34 Street. The vehicle showed no damage. The child suffered contusions but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle backing in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing unsafely northbound on 34 Street at 7:55 AM when it struck a 6-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The child sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident highlights the hazards posed by vehicles reversing in pedestrian areas, especially involving young children who are legally crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided on Queens’ 41 Avenue, injuring a 34-year-old male driver. The crash involved front-end impact and left front bumper damage. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as key driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens at 14:50. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other east, collided with impact to the center front end of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 34-year-old male driver of the southbound Ford sedan suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights dangerous driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield, which led to the injury of the occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A pickup truck struck the rear of an SUV on 34 Street in Queens. The SUV passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling eastbound on 34 Street rear-ended a 2010 Ford SUV also traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the pickup truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 41-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat who sustained back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but indicates both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The collision damage and circumstances suggest failure to maintain a safe following distance by the pickup truck driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 14-year-old boy suffered a head injury and concussion after a motorcycle struck him at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the motorcycle, traveling south, failed to yield right-of-way, causing severe trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:13 on 45 Street near Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. A 14-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a southbound motorcycle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not yield to the pedestrian who had the right-of-way. The motorcycle's center front end was the point of impact, confirming the collision with the pedestrian. No pedestrian errors or safety equipment issues were noted. The crash highlights driver error and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 34 Avenue and 44 Street in Queens at 17:15. She was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving are documented in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian’s injuries and the location of the collision, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A crash on Grand Central Parkway injured two occupants. Both were conscious but suffered significant bruises. The impact was severe. Speed was a factor. The road remains dangerous.

A collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans. Two occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male passenger with a neck contusion and a 45-year-old male driver with knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Unsafe Speed.' Both drivers were merging and slowing or stopping prior to the impact. No ejections were reported, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The injuries sustained were serious, highlighting the risks present on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on 30 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on 30 Avenue in Queens when it was struck by a motorcycle traveling straight westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan also had one occupant, the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a stopped SUV on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles traveled north at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Dodge sedan traveling north on Steinway Street rear-ended a stopped 2017 Ford SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and experiencing shock. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck from behind. The sedan’s front bumper hit the SUV’s rear center. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Astoria Boulevard. The crash involved driver distraction and disregard for traffic control. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver in a 2022 sedan was injured when a 2022 SUV rear-ended her on Astoria Boulevard. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 67-year-old woman crossing 30 Avenue in Queens was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 30 Avenue and 33 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when an SUV traveling north made a right turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2023 Mercedes SUV, showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 26-year-old woman was injured while getting on a vehicle on 42 Street in Queens. The SUV driver showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on 42 Street in Queens. The driver of a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was noted as 'No Damage.' The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 33-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. The motorcycle struck with left front bumper damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle, traveling south, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians. The driver held a valid New York license. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A bus and a sedan collided on 21 Street in Queens. The sedan driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact. A 65-year-old male passenger in the bus suffered a back contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on 21 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The sedan driver was avoiding an object in the roadway and reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bus and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 65-year-old male passenger in the bus was injured, suffering a back contusion. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The contributing factor listed was the sedan driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 43-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The collision happened during an improper lane change. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was not ejected. The driver was wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was injured when her vehicle collided with another car on Grand Central Parkway. The crash occurred as one vehicle was changing lanes improperly, with contributing factors listed as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The injured driver sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected from the vehicle and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report notes the point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. Driver errors involving improper lane usage and close passing led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan rear-ended another on Grand Central Parkway. The front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The passenger was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female front passenger was injured in a rear-end collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved two sedans traveling westbound. The BMW sedan struck the rear center of the vehicle ahead. The passenger suffered a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The vehicle damage was centered on the back end of the BMW and the front end of the other vehicle. No ejection occurred. The driver of the BMW was licensed in New Jersey. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on 53 Place in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a southbound sedan on 53 Place in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hands-free)' as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The driver errors noted include disregarding traffic control devices. No other contributing factors related to the victim were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17