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

A 5-year-old girl was struck while crossing 41 Avenue in Queens. The driver, distracted and failing to yield, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a lower arm injury and minor burn, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing 41 Avenue in Queens. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with a minor burn. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The child was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the impact. The pedestrian was left in shock but was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 31-year-old man was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling east when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing the street outside a crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Ford SUV traveling east with one licensed male driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver violations such as failure to yield were recorded. The SUV sustained no damage in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan going straight. The impact hit the right front bumper of the SUV and left front bumper of the sedan. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Northern Boulevard made a left turn and collided with a westbound sedan going straight. The front passenger, a 14-year-old boy, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage. The driver of the SUV failed to yield while turning left, causing the collision. The injured passenger was conscious and treated for bruises to his lower extremities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped driver struck a van on 31 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed, disregarded traffic control. He suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The van showed no damage. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 31 Street collided with a northbound van near 37 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor and notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The van, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage and its driver was licensed. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 31 Street in Queens. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s front center impacted the victim.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 31 Street in Queens struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 60-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and minor burns after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Astoria Boulevard in Queens involving a 2022 SUV and a 2017 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The sedan's 60-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and minor burns, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning improperly on Steinway Street. The motorcycle driver, 57, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan’s right rear quarter was damaged. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected. The crash caused a minor burn.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn northbound on Steinway Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 57-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock. He was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel and bumper were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly," attributed to the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver suffered a minor burn in addition to other injuries. The report does not list any other contributing factors or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Honda SUV backed south on Astoria Boulevard. Steel met flesh. A 29-year-old woman walking was crushed in the leg. She stayed conscious. The driver backed unsafely. The street did not give.

A 29-year-old woman walking near 1-05 Astoria Boulevard in Queens was struck by a Honda SUV reversing southbound. According to the police report, the SUV backed unsafely, crushing her leg. The report states, “Backing Unsafely” was the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a licensed 54-year-old man, was uninjured. The data lists no error or action by the pedestrian. This crash shows the danger when drivers reverse into shared space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed on 28 Avenue in Queens. A front-seat passenger in the SUV suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact to the right front quarter of the sedan and front end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2013 Kia SUV traveling west and a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided on 28 Avenue in Queens. The SUV had two occupants, including a 33-year-old female front-seat passenger who was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The female sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2020 Chevrolet sedan and a 2020 Chevrolet pickup truck, both traveling east. The sedan’s female driver, age 50, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the pickup truck. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a moped from behind on 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was slowing when the crash happened. The moped rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 28 Street slowed or stopped and was rear-ended by a moped also traveling south. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV hit an 80-year-old woman crossing 31st Street in Queens. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was young and distracted. The right side of the SUV crumpled. The woman stayed conscious.

An 80-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 31st Street near 23rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened under midday sun. The woman was crossing the street when the SUV hit her, causing a head injury and severe bleeding. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The right side of the SUV was damaged in the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond her location and action.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 22-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 RAM SUV making a right turn in Queens struck her outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and wore no safety equipment. The vehicle sustained no damage. The crash occurred near 31-46 21 Street in Queens, ZIP code 11106.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver made a left turn and caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 31 Street and Newtown Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Jeep SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered no ejection or helmet-related factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 50-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian who was off the roadway. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Astoria Boulevard struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two e-bikes crashed at Queens Plaza North. A 23-year-old male driver was ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma. Both bikes sustained front and side damage. The crash left one rider bruised and shaken but conscious.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided at Queens Plaza North in Queens. The 23-year-old male driver of one e-bike was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of one bike and the left side doors of the other. Both vehicles were damaged accordingly. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved two single-occupant e-bikes traveling west and north, respectively, with one going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A teen on a motorcycle slammed into an SUV turning left on Northern Boulevard. He flew from the seat, face torn open. No helmet. No license. Blood on the asphalt. The road stayed quiet. The city did not stop.

An unlicensed 18-year-old man riding a Jiajue motorcycle struck a Nissan SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the teen was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider wore no helmet and had no license. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash left blood on the street, another mark in the city’s toll.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 28 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Nissan SUV making a left turn struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver was licensed and traveling northwest. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle traveling south struck the right side of a sedan making a left turn on Steinway Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight south on Steinway Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The impact occurred on the sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's center front end. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male occupant riding alone and wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the motorcycle. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was a licensed female driver traveling northwest. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck the rear left bumper of a slowing SUV on 31-03 58 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was uninjured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the left rear bumper of a slowing or stopping SUV traveling south on 31-03 58 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19