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

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 2025-06-18

A 2009 Toyota sedan struck another vehicle in Queens. The female driver and a female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both wore seat belts. The crash damaged the sedan’s right front bumper. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2009 Toyota sedan traveling north in Queens collided with another vehicle at the right front bumper. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 35-year-old female driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper. No details about the other vehicle’s involvement or injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 41 Street in Queens. The rider suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s left side, causing severe damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured when his motorcycle collided with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on 41 Street in Queens. The motorcycle was traveling west, and the SUV was turning left from the opposite direction. The point of impact was the left side doors of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the SUV. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet but was semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV was making a left turn, indicating a failure to yield or improper turn as the likely driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and taxi slammed head-on on Northern Boulevard. Metal shrieked. The 59-year-old moped rider, helmeted, died from massive facial injuries. The street fell silent. Inexperience and improper lane use drove the fatal impact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 29th Street in Queens. A moped and a taxi collided head-on. The 59-year-old moped rider, wearing a helmet, was killed by severe facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Inexperience steered the crash.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped and taxi both suffered front-end damage. No injuries to the taxi driver were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when driver errors—specifically inexperience and improper lane use—combine on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected after crashing on Hoyt Avenue South. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash involved unsafe speed and an improper turn. The rider was conscious but injured, without safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after being ejected during a crash on Hoyt Avenue South. The report lists unsafe speed and turning improperly as contributing factors. The rider suffered a head injury and contusions. The moped was traveling southeast and made a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the rider conscious but with serious injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on 31 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver fell asleep before impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Street attempted a left turn and struck a southbound motorcycle head-on at the center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered minor burns. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Fell Asleep," indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a sedan on 31 Street in Queens. The rider was ejected, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The sedan hit the motorcycle’s left side. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 31 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left side, damaging the sedan’s center front end. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No other injuries or persons were reported. The collision highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic controls and speed regulations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling north struck two parked SUVs on 43rd Street in Queens. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 43rd Street collided with two parked SUVs. The sedan impacted the left side doors of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both parked SUVs were unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.

According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18