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

A sedan traveling north rear-ended another sedan at 21st Street in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 21st Street in Queens collided when the trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle from behind. The driver of the rear sedan, a 68-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and became unconscious. Police identified "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance and speed as the cause of the collision, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused partial ejection and bruising to the cyclist’s arm. The SUV struck the bike head-on while traveling east on 47th Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:17 on 47th Street near 20 Avenue in Queens. A station wagon/SUV traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist making a left turn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The SUV’s center front end impacted the bike’s center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers collided at a Queens intersection, both ignoring traffic controls. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side. Both men suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by lap belts. The crash left both conscious but injured, revealing critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM in Queens on 30 Street near 37 Avenue. The collision involved a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south and a 2016 Volkswagen sedan traveling east. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained by lap belts. The SUV impacted the sedan on its left side doors, causing center front end damage to the SUV. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were conscious after the crash, with complaints including whiplash and abrasion. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries despite safety restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck while crossing Astoria Blvd with the signal. She suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The crash occurred at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at controlled crossings.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Astoria Blvd and 21st Street in Queens at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Ditmars Blvd in Queens. The truck driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error and resulting harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ditmars Blvd in Queens at 4:00 AM. A pick-up truck traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The truck driver, a 39-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The police report explicitly identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and resulted in injury to the truck driver, underscoring the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus struck the rear of a pick-up truck on Vernon Blvd in Queens. Two passengers in the truck suffered back injuries and minor burns. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 13:03 on Vernon Blvd in Queens, a southbound Ontario Bus rear-ended a pick-up truck traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. Two occupants in the truck, ages 21 and 36, were injured with back injuries and minor burns, both experiencing shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as key contributing factors to the crash. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The data highlights driver errors behind the crash, focusing on inattention and unsafe following distance, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Queens' 49th Street, striking left rear and right front bumpers. The 68-year-old driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cite other vehicular factors and possible alcohol involvement in the crash that left one injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Queens' 49th Street involving two SUVs traveling west. One driver was passing while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The 68-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and impaired operation. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation in Queens. The crash occurred on Northern Blvd at 5:52 p.m. Driver inattention and distraction caused the injury, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male motorcyclist driving northwest on Northern Blvd in Queens was partially ejected from his motorcycle around 5:52 p.m. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The motorcycle showed no damage at the point of impact, indicating the severity of the rider's ejection despite the vehicle's condition. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 63-year-old driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when impact occurred.

According to the police report, at 17:20 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, two sedans traveling eastbound collided. The rear vehicle, a 2017 Ford sedan, struck the center back end of the front 2023 Mercedes sedan. The driver of the Ford, a 63-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The Ford driver was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk on Shore Boulevard was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:44 AM in Queens, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Shore Boulevard at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian, demonstrating critical errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal at Crescent Street and 31 Avenue.

According to the police report, at 6:49 AM in Queens, a 2024 Genesis SUV was making a left turn southwestbound on Crescent Street near 31 Avenue when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding pick-up truck struck a parked SUV in Queens late at night. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and restrained. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:30 in Queens near 36-24 23 Street. A 2023 Dodge pick-up truck traveling north struck a parked 2017 Ford SUV on its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors attributed to the pick-up truck driver. The parked SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused center front end damage to the pick-up truck and right front bumper damage to the SUV. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and aggressive driving—as the primary causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge pickup hit a 36-year-old woman riding her bike on 34th Avenue near 37th Street. Her body was thrown. The bike was crushed. A parked BMW was scarred. She wore a helmet. She died there, under the streetlights.

According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck traveling straight struck a 36-year-old woman riding a bicycle on 34th Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The report states, 'Her body was thrown. The bike lay crushed. A parked BMW scarred.' The collision resulted in the cyclist's death at the scene. The report notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet. The parked BMW sustained damage to its left front bumper. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and the lethal force of the pickup truck, which was moving straight ahead when it struck the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist’s front wheel slams into a 17-year-old crossing 31st Avenue. Her knee splits open. Blood stains the street. She lies conscious, torn and bleeding in the evening light. The crash leaves pain and silence in its wake.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on 31st Avenue near 51st Street struck a 17-year-old girl as she crossed the roadway. The report details that the bike’s front wheel impacted her leg, causing severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The victim remained conscious but was left bleeding on the asphalt. Police cite 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report explicitly lists driver inattention and obstructed view as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to maintain awareness and visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver in Queens was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. The rider was semiconscious after the crash. The incident occurred on Northern Boulevard with the e-scooter traveling eastbound. No driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 9:15 AM. The rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion, resulting in a semiconscious state. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle also traveling straight ahead eastbound. The police report does not attribute fault to the e-scooter driver or note any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a Nissan SUV made a right turn, striking him on Honeywell Street. The crash, driven by driver inattention and distraction, left the cyclist bruised but conscious, highlighting dangers in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Honeywell Street in Queens when a 2019 Nissan SUV was making a right turn. The SUV's right front quarter panel collided with a bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained an upper arm contusion and bruise but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, emphasizing driver error as the primary cause. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were cited as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers during turning maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after being struck by a northbound vehicle in Queens. The pedestrian was semiconscious with a concussion, hit away from an intersection. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver error details.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 11:20 PM in Queens near 36-08 33 Street. She was struck while not at an intersection and sustained a head injury causing a concussion. The pedestrian was semiconscious upon emergency response. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and impacted the pedestrian at an unspecified point. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the crash are listed as unspecified, and no details about the vehicle type or driver are provided. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. Three occupants in the truck suffered injuries including whiplash and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:54 on Astoria Boulevard in Queens involving a 2023 pick-up truck and a 2023 sedan. The pick-up truck was traveling south and the sedan east, both going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The truck carried three occupants: a 35-year-old male driver who suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body, a 31-year-old female front passenger with abrasions on her elbow and lower arm, and a 29-year-old female rear passenger with a head abrasion. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses; airbags deployed for the passengers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered arm injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a taxi on Broadway in Queens. The crash occurred shortly after midnight. Police cited driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:15 a.m. on Broadway in Queens. A 17-year-old male moped driver, who was unlicensed, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The moped was traveling eastbound going straight ahead when it collided with a westbound taxi making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the taxi. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 vehicle registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens as glare impaired visibility. A female SUV driver and her passenger suffered head and neck injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The crash caused significant damage to the SUV’s left rear and the sedan’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:55 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 39-year-old female driver of a 2007 Mazda SUV was slowing or stopping when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper by a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling westbound. The sedan’s driver was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor to the collision, impairing visibility for both drivers. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, while her 17-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15