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

A 32-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck an object on Grand Central Parkway. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Ford SUV was traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway when the vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 43-year-old man on a bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV struck him head-on while making a left turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Crescent Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected 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 of the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Lincoln SUV. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on 31 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the bike head-on. The bicyclist was conscious but bruised. Driver disregarded traffic control and changed lanes unsafely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 31 Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The SUV struck the bike at the center front end while traveling west, and the bicyclist was traveling north. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other occupants were in the SUV at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle rider was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on 31 Street in Queens. The SUV driver followed too closely and hit the motorcycle’s center back end. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 31 Street in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The SUV driver, traveling south, rear-ended the motorcycle, impacting its center back end. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The motorcycle driver was helmeted. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 30 Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid glare conditions.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 30 Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2020 Hyundai SUV was making a right turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, compounded by glare affecting the driver's visibility. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the collision. The SUV showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Ford SUV stopped in traffic was hit from behind by a Hyundai sedan traveling north on Steinway Street. The sedan’s front collided with the SUV’s rear. A front passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Steinway Street when a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling north struck it from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver errors include failure to maintain control or attention leading to a rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 52-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens was hit by a moped traveling west. The rider showed no damage to the vehicle but failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated face and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 36 Avenue in Queens struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped showed no vehicle damage and was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided head-to-rear on southbound 21st Street in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on 21st Street in Queens collided when the rear vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the front vehicle. The female driver of the rear sedan, age 43, was injured with a concussion and head trauma. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The rear sedan sustained damage to the center back end, while the front sedan was damaged at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 56-year-old woman was injured outside an intersection in Queens. The SUV struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured outside an intersection on 30 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The vehicle involved was a 2019 SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. There were no other contributing factors noted for the pedestrian. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report does not indicate any driver license issues or other violations beyond aggressive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The trailing driver hit the lead vehicle’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash involved close following and distracted driving.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided when the trailing vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle. The driver of the trailing sedan, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passenger Distraction' contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 28-year-old woman was struck while walking on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle backed unsafely, hitting her outside an intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 28-year-old woman was walking outside an intersection when the vehicle reversed and struck her. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed at Astoria Boulevard in Queens just after midnight. A 33-year-old female driver suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens at 12:01 a.m. The female driver of the southbound sedan was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a left rear quarter panel impact on the eastbound sedan and a center front end impact on the southbound sedan. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The male driver of the eastbound vehicle was licensed in New Hampshire, and the female driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A moped rider suffered facial abrasions after a sedan struck his vehicle’s right side doors while making a right turn. The crash happened on Astoria Boulevard. The moped driver was conscious and wearing a helmet. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the moped on its right side doors, damaging both vehicles’ front and side. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A parked SUV was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling south. The front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was noted. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south collided with a parked SUV on 32 Street. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The sedan was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' right sides. No ejection occurred. The report highlights alcohol involvement but does not specify other driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A concrete mixer turned right on 24th Avenue. Its bumper struck a 62-year-old woman on her bike. She flew from the saddle. She died on the cold street. Heavy steel met flesh. The city’s streets took another life.

A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle east on 24th Avenue in Queens was killed when a concrete mixer truck turned right and struck her with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer turned right. A 62-year-old woman pedaled east. The truck’s bumper struck her head. She flew from the bike. No helmet. No chance. She died alone on the cold street.' The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the truck’s right turn. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears only after the sequence of impact. The collision underscores the deadly risk for cyclists sharing space with massive trucks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 36-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 31 Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 31 Avenue and 14 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2019 Honda SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two taxis crashed at Astoria Boulevard near 37 Street. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved right and left front bumper impacts. Driver errors included ignoring traffic control and inattention.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Astoria Boulevard at 37 Street. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and the other westbound. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one taxi and the left front bumper of the other. The 35-year-old male driver of one taxi was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other persons were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed at 47 Street and 28 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were injured with back pain and whiplash. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one car and the center front end of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 47 Street near 28 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, the other northbound. The crash involved a right front quarter panel impact on the Chevrolet and a center front end impact on the Toyota. Two men, a 45-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger in the Chevrolet, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Steinway Street in Queens. Both vehicles traveled north. The rear sedan struck the front car’s center back end. Two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Steinway Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The crash injured two male passengers, ages 23 and 24, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear vehicle, a 2018 BMW with a driver holding a learner's permit, caused the impact. The front vehicle, a 2018 Dodge, sustained damage to its right front bumper. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A taxi driver, unlicensed and under the influence, crashed into multiple parked cars on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured the driver, a 61-year-old man, who suffered neck pain and incoherence. The taxi struck the right rear quarter panel, damaging side doors.

According to the police report, a taxi driver in Queens collided with several parked vehicles on 36 Avenue. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights driver errors including operating a vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20