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

Two sedans collided on Steinway Street when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. A 63-year-old front passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash exposed driver errors including unsafe speed and tailgating.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Steinway Street collided at 2 p.m. The driver of a 2024 Hyundai sedan, licensed in New Jersey, struck the center back end of a 2004 Toyota sedan. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. A 63-year-old female front passenger in the Toyota was injured and experienced shock, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The Toyota driver was not present in the vehicle at the time. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage confirm the rear-end nature of the crash. Driver errors in maintaining safe distance and speed directly led to the impact, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between a westbound SUV and an eastbound sedan in Queens injured both drivers and an 84-year-old passenger. The SUV was parked improperly, and the sedan was starting from parking. Both occupants suffered fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 29-20 36 Avenue in Queens at 15:18. The collision involved a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV was parked prior to the crash, and the sedan was starting from parking. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The sedan driver, a 67-year-old male, was licensed in New York and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. An 84-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and wearing a lap belt and harness, was ejected and suffered similar severe injuries. Both occupants were injured due to the impact, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving multiple sedans and SUVs unfolded on Astoria Boulevard. The crash left a 42-year-old male driver injured with neck whiplash, shock, and vehicle damage concentrated on rear and front panels. Aggressive driving triggered the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:05 AM on Astoria Boulevard and involved several vehicles, including taxis, sedans, and SUVs, all traveling westbound. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the primary cause. One 42-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck whiplash and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was noted on left rear quarter panels, center front ends, and bumpers, indicating multiple points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a right turn collided with a northbound SUV going straight on 31 Street in Queens. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. A 38-year-old woman and a 10-year-old passenger were injured, suffering shock and minor burns.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 31 Street near 24 Avenue in Queens at 2 p.m. Two SUVs traveling north collided: one making a right turn, the other going straight ahead. The driver of the turning SUV, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with whole-body trauma and minor burns. A 10-year-old passenger in the same vehicle also suffered back injuries and minor burns. Both occupants experienced shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both injured occupants. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the turning SUV and the right front quarter panel of the straight-moving SUV. The drivers were licensed and female. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and traffic control compliance as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling north on 31 Avenue was struck by an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, distracted and disregarding traffic control, collided with the moped’s front center. The moped driver was ejected and suffered leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 31 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 p.m. A moped traveling north was struck by a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report notes no safety equipment used by the moped driver. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A right-turning SUV struck the rear of a right-turning taxi on Crescent Street. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, highlighting driver error in a dangerous intersection impact.

According to the police report, at 9:58 AM on Crescent Street, a 2016 SUV and a 2015 taxi were both making right turns when the SUV's right front bumper collided with the taxi's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor burns, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the SUV's right front bumper and the taxi's center back end, underscoring the impact location and the dynamics of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on 21st Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 AM on 21st Street in Queens. A 2024 taxi, driven by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania, was traveling south and struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV also traveling south. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock, including a minor burn. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The taxi's center back end collided with the SUV's center front end, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 23 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 23 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights driver error in yielding during left turns as the critical cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 31 Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist at unsafe speed. The cyclist was ejected, suffered head injuries, and lost consciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as key driver errors in this violent collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained severe head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 16:33, with the sedan going straight ahead and the bicyclist also traveling straight. No other occupants were in the sedan. This collision highlights driver errors of speeding and ignoring traffic controls, which led to serious injury of the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling west on 38 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cite improper lane usage and turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 38 Street near 28 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it struck an e-scooter going straight west. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm abrasion injury. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was not noted for any contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights driver errors in lane use and turning as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A FDNY fire truck making a left turn struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 40 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was injured and in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and illegal drug use as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on 40 Avenue in Queens. A FDNY fire truck, identified as FDNY Truck #260, was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, suffered injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the fire truck driver and 'Drugs (illegal)' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike. The fire truck sustained no damage. The police report emphasizes driver error by the fire truck operator as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy, unlicensed and bareheaded, collided with a bus at 19th Avenue and 43rd Street. He flew from his motorscooter, struck the pavement, and died from head injuries. The street fell silent. No helmet. No chance.

A 15-year-old boy driving a motorscooter was killed in a violent crash with a bus at the corner of 19th Avenue and 43rd Street in Queens, according to the police report. The report states the teen was 'unlicensed and bareheaded' when he struck the bus and was ejected from his motorscooter, suffering fatal head injuries. The bus, registered in New Jersey, was traveling west and was struck on its right front bumper. The police report lists the boy as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. Contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified' in the report. The narrative emphasizes the severity of the impact and the absence of a helmet, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor before listing the lack of helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers present when young, unlicensed individuals operate motor vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Astoria Boulevard violently ejected its two occupants. Both suffered abrasions and moderate injuries. The driver, wearing a helmet, and the passenger were thrown from the vehicle after a front-end impact. Aggressive driving and ignoring traffic controls were cited.

According to the police report, a 2023 JIA JUE moped traveling south on Astoria Boulevard struck an object or obstacle with its center front end, causing both occupants to be ejected. The 32-year-old male driver, who was helmeted, and the 28-year-old female passenger sustained abrasions and injuries to the shoulder and lower leg areas. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver held a permit license from New York. Both occupants were conscious but injured, with the passenger not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights dangerous driver behavior and failure to comply with traffic controls, leading to serious harm for vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old motorcyclist riding east on 22 Street in Queens was partially ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected while traveling eastbound on 22 Street near 41 Avenue in Queens at 15:08. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, and no damage was reported to the vehicle or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of the 2021 Suzuki motorcycle, licensed in New York. The absence of vehicle damage and lack of specific driver error suggests a crash circumstance not fully detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north rear-ended a northbound SUV on 36 Avenue in Queens. The truck driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries to head and neck.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck driven by a licensed male driver traveling north struck the center back end of a 2017 SUV also traveling north on 36 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The crash occurred at 14:30. The truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the collision. The SUV driver, also licensed, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and wearing a lap belt. A 43-year-old male front passenger in the SUV sustained a head injury and contusion, also conscious and belted. Neither occupant was ejected. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women drivers collided on Honeywell Street in Queens. Both disregarded traffic controls, crashing front quarter panel to front end. Injuries included back and leg trauma with whiplash. Both conscious and restrained, the crash exposed critical driver errors at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:06 on Honeywell Street in Queens involving a 2023 sedan and a 2023 SUV. Both drivers, female and licensed, were traveling straight ahead but disregarded traffic controls, which was cited as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were injured; the 66-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, and the 52-year-old SUV driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors—specifically traffic control disregard—as the cause, with no victim fault or other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding in a Queens collision involving two sedans. The crash occurred near 50-34 Broadway. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Air bag deployment mitigated injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 50-34 Broadway at 1:04 a.m. Two sedans were involved, with one driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustaining head injuries and minor bleeding. The injured driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver had an air bag deployed, which likely reduced injury severity. Vehicle damage included impact to the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the involved sedans. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a late-night collision on Steinway Street. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. Police cited improper passing and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 PM on Steinway Street in Queens. The sole occupant, a 23-year-old male driver, was injured with upper arm trauma and was in shock. The vehicle, a 2015 Hyundai sedan, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report explicitly identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. There is no indication of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash narrative and data focus on driver errors related to lane usage, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Porsche, chased by police, smashed into two sedans on 45th Street near Astoria Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 17-year-old boy, unbelted in the front seat, died instantly. The street, once roaring, fell silent in the aftermath.

According to the police report, a Porsche sedan fleeing police at unsafe speed crashed into two other sedans on 45th Street near Astoria Boulevard. The report states the Porsche's 'right front crumpled' on impact. A 17-year-old boy, riding as a front passenger in the Porsche, died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Porsche was engaged in a 'Police Pursuit' at the time of the crash. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision ended with the street in silence, underscoring the lethal consequences of reckless driving and high-speed pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A defective brake system and steering failure led to a violent rear-end collision on Astoria Boulevard. A 21-year-old sedan driver was partially ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries, left bleeding and in shock. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Astoria Boulevard involving a 2010 sedan and a 2021 SUV, both traveling east. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Steering Failure' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan suffered center front-end damage, while the SUV sustained center back-end damage, indicating a rear-end collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The defective brakes and steering failure on the sedan created a systemic danger that led directly to the collision and the occupant’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15