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

A city bus and a sedan collided at 21st Street and 31st Avenue in Queens. The impact left a 64-year-old bus passenger bruised in the chest. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Shattered glass and twisted metal marked the intersection.

According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided at the intersection of 21st Street and 31st Avenue in Queens. The crash injured a 64-year-old female bus passenger, who suffered a chest contusion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were cited. The data indicates that driver error—specifically improper turning—played a central role in causing the crash and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into another vehicle’s front end on 31st Street near Northern Boulevard. The 26-year-old driver was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in Queens’ evening air.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 31st Street near Northern Boulevard collided with the center front end of another vehicle. The moped’s 26-year-old driver was ejected and sustained a head injury, described as a concussion, and was found incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor in the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The data does not specify if helmet use contributed to the injury, and no other contributing factors are listed for the driver. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped crashes into the back of a taxi near Astoria Boulevard. The rider flies off, scraping his shoulder on the rough street. The taxi slows, metal crunches, and a child rides inside. Sirens echo through the fading light.

According to the police report, a moped collided with the rear of a taxi on 49th Street near Astoria Boulevard. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his shoulder. The taxi, carrying at least one child, sustained damage to its rear. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time, as noted in the report. No further details on the condition of the taxi occupants were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing Crescent Street in Queens was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. She remained conscious, suffering an abrasion to her face. The crash left the scooter undamaged. Sirens and shouts echoed as the scene unfolded near 34th Avenue.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling east on Crescent Street collided with a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the roadway near 34th Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors or violations are mentioned in the data. The e-scooter did not sustain any damage. The incident occurred away from an intersection, and no information about helmet use or traffic signals is cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 35 Ave in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s right side doors and the sedan’s left side doors. The crash was caused by the sedan driver’s failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 35 Ave in Queens at 3:38 PM. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the right side doors by a parked 2023 Nissan sedan that also faced east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the driver’s error in yielding created the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious after the impact and complained of internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and hit him at an intersection in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 31st Street in Queens made a right turn at 6:44 AM and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage was reported to the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck two vehicles stopped in traffic on Steinway Street, Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, causing bodily injuries and shock. Driver error of turning improperly triggered the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Steinway Street in Queens around 10:00 AM. A 2024 Jeep sedan was making a right turn when it collided with two vehicles—a 2014 Acura sedan and a 2016 Hyundai SUV—both stopped in traffic heading south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning sedan against the left rear quarter panel of the Acura and the left front bumper of the Hyundai. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with complaint of pain and nausea and was in shock. The front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, also sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed on 33rd Street in Queens, injuring both drivers. Impact struck right side doors and front ends. Police cite unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls as causes. Both drivers suffered whiplash and bodily injuries, restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on 33rd Street near 37th Avenue in Queens at 11:45 p.m. Both drivers were injured but conscious. The first taxi, traveling north, was struck on its right side doors, while the second taxi, traveling west, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and harnesses, preventing ejection. Injuries included whiplash and bodily trauma, with injury severity rated at level 3. The collision involved a failure by both drivers to obey traffic controls and maintain safe speeds, resulting in a violent impact between two licensed taxi drivers operating 2022 Toyota vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on Queens' 79th Street. The driver of one taxi suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles struck front and rear, leaving one driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at 79th Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Queens at 12:52 PM. The driver of one taxi, a 52-year-old man, sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with one taxi striking the center front end of the other, which was hit on its left rear bumper. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, emphasizing systemic risks in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision involving two parked vehicles. The crash unfolded on 37 Avenue, where malfunctioning traffic control devices contributed to the impact. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:13 AM on 37 Avenue in Queens. The injured party was a 42-year-old female driver who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision involved two parked vehicles: a 2021 Toyota truck and a 2021 Toyota sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working,' indicating that malfunctioning traffic signals played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights systemic danger from faulty traffic control devices rather than driver negligence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver struck a flatbed truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused right front bumper damage to the box truck. The driver suffered an eye abrasion and was conscious after the crash, which police attribute to following too closely and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2018 box truck and a 2014 flatbed truck, both traveling westbound. The box truck driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The box truck sustained damage to its right front bumper at the center front end, while the flatbed truck showed no damage. The report cites driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her while she crossed Steinway Street outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Steinway Street made a right turn and struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The vehicle, a 2016 Dodge sedan, showed no damage at the center front end impact point. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was crossing outside a designated signal or crosswalk area. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers near pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on 31 Ave in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash that left the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 AM on 31 Ave in Queens when a sedan was making a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported on the sedan, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 94-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on Broadway in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle’s right front bumper, sustaining fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Broadway near 48th Street in Queens. The driver of a 2023 SUV, licensed in New York, was making a right turn westbound when the vehicle struck a 94-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim’s crossing with the signal is noted but does not mitigate the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Astoria Boulevard was struck in the rear by a fire department truck making a right turn. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 in Queens on Astoria Boulevard near 27th Street. A 2014 sedan, parked facing west, was hit in the right rear bumper by a fire department truck making a right turn traveling south. The sedan’s female driver, age 33, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not assign fault or blame to the victim. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate the truck struck the sedan from behind during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data highlights the danger posed by emergency vehicle maneuvers intersecting with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with back abrasions when a sedan made a right turn on Northern Blvd in Queens. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 AM on Northern Blvd near 36 Ave in Queens. A sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, collided with a 27-year-old male bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the e-bike and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported to either the sedan or the e-bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck turning right struck a northbound e-scooter on Vernon Blvd in Queens. The 27-year-old female rider was ejected and injured, suffering contusions and leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Vernon Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old female e-scooter driver was traveling northbound when a tractor truck, making a right turn southwest, collided with her on the left side doors. The impact ejected the rider, who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Volvo tractor truck. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the left side doors of the e-scooter. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan entering a parked position passed too closely to a northbound bicyclist on Vernon Blvd in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The collision caused damage to the bike’s front right side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on Vernon Blvd in Queens. A northbound sedan was entering a parked position when it passed too closely to a northbound bicyclist, who was making a right turn. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, suffered a head injury described as a contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected. The bike sustained damage to its right front bumper. The sedan showed no damage. Driver error in failing to maintain safe clearance led to the collision, highlighting the dangers cyclists face from vehicle maneuvers in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan struck him from behind on Northern Blvd in Queens. The crash occurred at 5 p.m. The driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Northern Blvd collided with a westbound bicyclist at 5 p.m. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The report cites the sedan driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," compounded by "Glare," which contributed to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan’s front and the bike’s rear. This collision highlights the dangers posed by insufficient following distance and visibility issues on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 36-year-old pedestrian crossing Vernon Boulevard outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Vernon Boulevard was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not contribute to the crash according to the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15