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

Two 16-year-old bicyclists collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The male rider showed abrasions and internal injuries; the female rider had abdomen and pelvis trauma. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two bicyclists, both 16 years old, collided while traveling east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected from their bikes and sustained serious injuries. The male bicyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries affecting his entire body, while the female bicyclist sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both riders were not using any safety equipment at the time of the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning left struck an eastbound e-scooter in Queens. The 18-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe speed as factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on 31 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, an 18-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its right rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. No ejection occurred. The collision involved three occupants in the sedan and one in the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury in Queens. The crash happened at 36-33 22 Street. The rider was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The motorcycle struck with left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens at 36-33 22 Street. The rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained damage to the left front bumper. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The crash involved a single motorcycle, and the point of impact was classified as 'Other.' The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped clipped the right side of an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered a fractured arm. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning as causes. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east passed too closely and struck the right side doors of an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and improper turning by the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the moped's left rear bumper. The moped driver wore a helmet but was injured severely enough to suffer dislocation and distortion of the arm. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW turned right on Astoria Boulevard before dawn. The street was empty. A man walked outside the crosswalk. The car struck him. His body lay broken in the dark. Two sedans, one parked, one moving. One life ended. The city kept moving.

A 50-year-old man was killed when a BMW sedan, making a right turn on Astoria Boulevard near Steinway Street, struck and crushed him at 4:02 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old man crushed beneath a turning BMW at 4:02 a.m. Two sedans, one parked, one moving. No intersection. The street was empty. Then it wasn’t. His body lay broken in the dark.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The BMW’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The second vehicle, a Nissan sedan, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use is included.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 58-year-old man crossing Steinway Street was struck by a backing SUV. The impact hit his knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver failed to back safely. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV backed unsafely on Steinway Street in Queens. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center back end while he was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling north and backing at the time of impact. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not at an intersection during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision with an SUV at 44 Street and 30 Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling west struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 sedan traveling south at the intersection of 44 Street and 30 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 49-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. A parked taxi nearby also sustained damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and sedan collided on 30-08 Broadway in Queens. The unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both vehicles traveled west. The moped struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on 30-08 Broadway in Queens. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the moped impacting the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed head-on on 29 Street. The 27-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 29 Street. The 27-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter rider was hit on the left side by an SUV starting in traffic on Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was unlicensed.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Broadway struck an e-scooter traveling west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was starting in traffic when the collision occurred and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights dangers from improper lane use and driver errors in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 1-year-old girl was struck by a sedan on Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. The child suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver faced limited visibility. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ditmars Boulevard struck a 1-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage. The toddler was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old woman was hit by a GMC sedan making a left turn on 51 Street. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash happened away from an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 51 Street outside an intersection. The GMC sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and the vehicle sustained no visible damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Broadway in Queens. The 16-year-old female passenger on the e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Queens involving a sedan and an e-scooter traveling eastbound. The e-scooter carried two occupants, including a 16-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the center back end of the e-scooter with its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Neither vehicle showed damage. The passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. The incident highlights driver error without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Four sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered chest contusions. Drivers failed to maintain safe distances and misused lanes. The impact struck multiple vehicles’ fronts and sides. Injuries were serious but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash involved four sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The collision resulted from driver errors including improper passing and following too closely. A 51-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to front ends, rear quarters, and bumpers. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger’s safety equipment or actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. The SUV driver was going straight south. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle near 31-07 51 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2021 SUV traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's location and actions indicate he was not at an intersection when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 10-year-old girl on 30 Avenue in Queens. The child suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 30 Avenue in Queens struck a 10-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on 37 Street near Northern Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and minor burns. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle collided with the right side doors of a 2022 Hyundai SUV on 37 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and minor burns but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle making a left turn struck her at an intersection on 31 Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 31 Street when a vehicle making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The victim, a 40-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and concussion, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel but sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18