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

A sedan struck a moped on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s right side hit the moped’s left side. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, impacted the moped on its left side with its right side doors. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were injured, suffering abdominal, pelvic, and head injuries. One driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Emergency responders treated the drivers at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were injured: a 24-year-old sedan driver with abdomen and pelvis injuries, and a 40-year-old taxi driver with head injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The taxi driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 75-year-old woman was injured crossing outside an intersection in Queens. An SUV backing unsafely struck her, causing elbow and lower arm injuries and minor burns. The driver was licensed and alone. The pedestrian suffered shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside an intersection on 34 Street in Queens. The crash involved a 2021 SUV backing unsafely. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with minor burns. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position at the time. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was in shock following the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus turning left struck a moped rider going straight on 30 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2014 bus making a left turn on 30 Avenue in Queens collided with a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver did not yield to the moped rider. The moped driver was conscious and remained inside his vehicle, with no safety equipment noted. The bus sustained damage to its center front end, and the moped was struck on its left front bumper. No other factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 64-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male bicyclist riding westbound on Northern Boulevard was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The collision impacted the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in complaint of pain and shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A sedan making a right turn struck the cyclist traveling east. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was centered on the cyclist. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Broadway in Queens. Her sedan struck the left rear bumper of a stopped vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and experienced whiplash and shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured when her 2015 Toyota sedan rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic on Broadway in Queens. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the stopped vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and suffered neck injuries described as whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was in shock following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 23-year-old man suffered facial abrasions in a Queens crash. Two parked vehicles collided at 38-12 30 Avenue. Alcohol was involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the roof and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 38-12 30 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV, both initially parked. The 23-year-old male driver of the sedan sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's front end and the SUV's roof were damaged. No other injuries or ejections were reported. Driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were not specified, but alcohol involvement indicates impaired operation. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving in parked vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old male moped driver suffered back injuries and minor burns in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and collided head-on with the moped. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with an SUV on 36 Avenue near Steinway Street in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the moped traveled eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver sustained back injuries and minor burns but was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old man was struck by a sedan near 19-41 46 Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions. The driver, traveling south, hit the man with the right front bumper. Aggressive driving and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 19-41 46 Street in Queens struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was off the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Steinway Street was ejected after a left-side impact. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Steinway Street in Queens. The moped was traveling north when it was struck on the left side doors. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left side of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old male cyclist was injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved improper passing and too-close lane usage. The cyclist suffered shoulder abrasions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens on Northern Boulevard due to improper passing and passing too closely. The cyclist was riding north when the crash occurred at the center back end of his bike. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped slammed into a parked sedan on Ditmars Boulevard. The rider’s legs tore open. Blood spilled on the quiet street. He stayed conscious. No one else was hurt. The crash left flesh and bone exposed in the midnight dark.

A 46-year-old moped rider crashed into a parked sedan near 38-11 Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the collision happened at midnight. The moped struck the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The rider suffered severe lacerations to his knees and feet but remained conscious. No other people were injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked and undamaged. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the rider with serious injuries, underscoring the danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old male moped driver crashed on 37 Street near Astoria Boulevard. The moped struck head-on. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control. The driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. No helmet was worn. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver traveling north on 37 Street collided head-on near Astoria Boulevard. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the moped's center front end. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old male e-bike driver suffered severe leg injuries in Queens. He was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Police list unspecified contributing factors. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike driver was injured while making a right turn on 25 Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors. The e-bike showed no damage, and the rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders in traffic, with the cause remaining unclear from the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old male motorcycle driver crashed on 36 Avenue in Queens. The bike hit center front end. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle struck with a center front end impact. The rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash highlights driver distraction and improper lane use as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Queens’ 43 Street near Northern Boulevard. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries. The impact caused head and shoulder wounds. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The drivers were licensed and traveling east and west.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens’ 43 Street near Northern Boulevard. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was stopped in traffic. The crash injured three people: the female driver and front passenger of the westbound sedan, and the male driver of the eastbound sedan. Injuries included head trauma and upper arm wounds, with all victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not indicate any failure to yield or other clear driver errors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Pennsylvania.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a right turn collided with an SUV going straight on 35 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn on 35 Avenue when it collided with an SUV traveling west. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV traveling north hit a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. Three women inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s driver failed to keep right. All occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north collided with a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan had three female occupants: the driver and two passengers, all aged 31 to 34. All three suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was cited for failure to keep right, a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of the sedan with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. All occupants in the sedan were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 38-year-old female bicyclist on 31 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises. The driver was inattentive and turned improperly. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 31 Street in Queens collided with a bicyclist riding straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, sustained contusions to her abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The sedan impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18