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

A motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Northern Boulevard. The rider, 42, flew from his seat. His arm torn, blood pooling on the street. Both drivers distracted. The doors crumpled. The silence after was louder than the crash.

A motorcycle collided with a sedan at Northern Boulevard and 49th Street in Queens. The 42-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'Both drivers distracted.' The crash occurred as the sedan made a left turn and the motorcycle traveled straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was helmeted and conscious after impact. The sedan's right-side doors were crushed. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Hazen Street in Queens. One vehicle was parked. The moving sedan passed too closely, striking the parked car’s rear. A front-seat passenger suffered facial bruises. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hazen Street in Queens collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked car. The front passenger in the moving sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with facial contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 63-year-old man crossing Steinway Street with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield and was speeding. Impact was on the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Steinway Street made a right turn and struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 25 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Ford pick-up truck alone. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A driverless sedan rolled onto 37 Street in Queens. It struck a 49-year-old woman walking outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan in Queens became a driverless, runaway vehicle on 37 Street. The vehicle was parked before the incident and had no occupants at the time. It struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the contributing factor. There was no damage to the vehicle, and no driver was present. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a bicyclist in Queens near 14-52 30 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver made an unsafe lane change. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided in Queens at 14-52 30 Avenue. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling east, and neither showed damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision involved the sedan's center back end and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle and taxi collided on Honeywell Street in Queens. The unlicensed motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi driver made an improper right turn. The motorcyclist was in shock with minor burns. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Honeywell Street collided with a taxi making an improper right turn southbound. The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male driver, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and suffered minor burns. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2017 vehicle. The motorcycle sustained center front-end damage; the taxi's right front bumper was damaged. The motorcyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Slippery pavement contributed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. A parked SUV was struck on the side. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Vernon Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling south. The sedan’s female driver, age 29, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. Both moving vehicles impacted front-to-front, damaging their front ends. A parked SUV was also struck on its left side doors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The driver was licensed and operating straight ahead. The report does not assign fault or blame to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 12-year-old boy on an e-scooter collided with an SUV in Queens. The scooter rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and pedestrian confusion. The boy remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male riding an e-scooter northbound collided with a 2012 Subaru SUV traveling eastbound in Queens. The scooter rider was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The SUV struck the right side doors, while the e-scooter was impacted at the center front end. The scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of right-of-way violations and confusion among vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured in Queens. The crash involved a motorcycle and two sedans. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Improper lane usage by the motorcyclist caused the collision. The rider was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with two sedans in Queens near 32-14 35 Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the motorcyclist's lane use errors led to the crash. The motorcyclist was helmeted and conscious at the scene. One sedan was parked, and the other was traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, and the impact occurred on the left side doors of the motorcycle and the left rear bumper of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a bus while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. He suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The bus showed no damage. The boy was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The boy was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus had no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The incident occurred near 39-01 21 Street in Queens. No other vehicles or driver errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on 24 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered injuries including neck, knee, and full-body trauma. Police cited driver inattention and disregard for traffic control as causes. All victims were inside vehicles and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 24 Street and 38 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 28-year-old male driver with neck injuries, a 20-year-old female driver with full-body injuries, and a 19-year-old female front passenger with knee and lower leg injuries. All occupants experienced shock and minor burns but were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the front ends of the sedans. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 63-year-old man on a bike suffered hip and upper leg injuries in Queens. The cyclist was not ejected but went into shock. The crash happened on 21 Street near 30 Road. No other vehicles involved or driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 21 Street near 30 Road in Queens. The cyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and experienced shock. The report lists the cyclist as the only vehicle involved, traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report notes complaints of pain or nausea but does not indicate any other vehicles or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan slammed into the back of a bus on 34 Street in Queens. Two people were injured: the sedan driver and a bus passenger. Both suffered back injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 34 Street rear-ended a bus also moving east. The collision occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bus. Two occupants were injured: the 56-year-old female sedan driver and a 74-year-old male bus passenger. Both suffered back injuries and minor burns, and were reported in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bus. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi and sedan crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard. Steel tore steel. A young woman in the back seat bled from the face. The sedan driver had no license. Lane misuse and failure to yield fueled the wreck. Three people left hurt.

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a southbound sedan slammed head-on. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat bled from the face. She wore a harness. The sedan driver had no license.' Three people were injured: the 25-year-old rear passenger suffered severe facial bleeding, the sedan driver had minor eye bleeding, and the taxi driver complained of neck pain. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A permit driver made an improper U-turn on Steinway Street in Queens. Two female passengers suffered injuries to hip and entire body. The sedan’s right side was struck. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash. Both passengers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2020 Nissan sedan driven by a female permit holder was making an improper U-turn on Steinway Street in Queens when it was struck on the right side by another vehicle. Two 21-year-old female passengers were injured, one with hip and upper leg injuries, the other with injuries to the entire body. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and reported pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inexperience," "Driver Inattention/Distraction," and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. No victims were ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing 26 Street at 23 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 26 Street and 23 Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was identified as a licensed male operating a 2010 Lexus sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. The report does not cite any pedestrian errors or safety equipment as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An e-scooter hit two pedestrians crossing 41 Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Queens. Both victims, a 10-year-old girl and a 29-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue in Queens. The victims, a 10-year-old girl and a 29-year-old woman, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both sustained abrasions and injuries to the face and lower legs. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-scooter showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrians were conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck him on Northern Boulevard. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Northern Boulevard was struck on his left side doors by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's center front end and the bike's left side doors were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 41 Street near 25 Avenue. The parked vehicle suffered center back end damage. The moving driver, a 40-year-old man, was incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted by police.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV was entering a parked position on 41 Street in Queens when it collided with a stationary 2000 Lexus SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 40-year-old man, was incoherent at the scene and suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The moving driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No other injuries or victims were reported. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking the parked vehicle, with alcohol involvement noted as a driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 75-year-old man was injured when an e-scooter traveling south struck him outside an intersection on Crescent Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The scooter had front-end damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling straight south on Crescent Street in Queens collided with a 75-year-old male pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter's point of impact was the center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver was licensed and operating the scooter with two occupants. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19