Crash Count for Staten Island
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 17,785
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 9,306
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 2,392
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 94
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 58
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Staten Island
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 57
+42
Crush Injuries 15
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 3
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Amputation 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 34
Head 18
+13
Face 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 29
Head 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 63
Head 36
+31
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 3
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 466
Neck 198
+193
Head 98
+93
Back 85
+80
Whole body 44
+39
Chest 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 22
+17
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Contusion/Bruise 525
Lower leg/foot 141
+136
Head 74
+69
Lower arm/hand 68
+63
Shoulder/upper arm 47
+42
Back 40
+35
Face 36
+31
Hip/upper leg 36
+31
Chest 35
+30
Whole body 32
+27
Neck 27
+22
Abdomen/pelvis 15
+10
Eye 2
Abrasion 298
Lower leg/foot 91
+86
Lower arm/hand 57
+52
Head 49
+44
Face 21
+16
Neck 19
+14
Whole body 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 17
+12
Chest 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Back 7
+2
Pain/Nausea 152
Head 29
+24
Neck 24
+19
Whole body 23
+18
Lower leg/foot 22
+17
Back 19
+14
Chest 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Face 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Staten Island?

Preventable Speeding in Staten Island School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Staten Island

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 205 times • 9 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 205 times • 11 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Gray BMW Sedan (LUK2290) – 130 times • 4 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Gray Honda Suburban (LKJ5410) – 117 times • 3 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black Mazda Suburban (LNG7028) – 117 times • 3 in last 90d here
Early morning at Veterans and Bloomingdale

Early morning at Veterans and Bloomingdale

Staten Island: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 2, 2025

Just after 6 AM on Oct 1, 2025, at Veterans Rd E and Bloomingdale Rd, a driver going straight in a 2024 Mazda SUV hit a woman walking in the intersection. She died at the scene, police data show (NYC Open Data).

She was one of 58 pedestrians killed on Staten Island since 2022 (NYC Open Data). In the last 12 months alone on the borough’s streets, there were 14 deaths and 2,701 injuries across 4,564 crashes (NYC Open Data).

The pattern does not let up

Year to date, Staten Island has 11 deaths, down from 13 at this point last year, but serious injuries rose to 27 from 14 (NYC Open Data). Cars and trucks keep meeting bodies in crosswalks and on corners: Forest and Raymond. Hylan and Benton. Jefferson and Hylan. Names on a tape. Blood on the curb (NYC Open Data).

Staten Island’s recent dead

  • Jan 6, 2025: A man walking in a marked crosswalk at Forest Ave and Raymond Pl was killed; police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver making a left (NYC Open Data).
  • Mar 7, 2025: An 80‑year‑old man was killed at Hylan Blvd and Benton Ave by a driver going straight in an SUV (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 1, 2025: The woman at Veterans Rd E and Bloomingdale Rd. Dead in the intersection (NYC Open Data).

Kids and two wheels are not spared

On Aug 5, 2025, a 13‑year‑old on a moped collided with an MTA bus on Castleton Ave in Port Richmond and suffered a severe head injury; police said the bus operator and three passengers were unhurt (ABC7). In that report, the DMV’s own line lands like a warning: “The requirements to operate a moped are like those for motorcycles” (amNY). Two months earlier, an e‑scooter rider hit a man crossing Targee St; the pedestrian died at the hospital (amNY).

The levers sit on the desk

Speed is the knife-edge. The city now has the power to lower more limits and is rolling out 20 MPH zones. Albany renewed all‑day school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. The next step is clear: cut speeds where people walk and rein in the worst repeat offenders. Our Council Member for this area is Frank Morano. Our Assembly Member is Charles Fall. Our State Senator is Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton. The record here does not show whether they will back a strong speed‑limiter law for habitual speeders. The bodies on Staten Island’s corners ask the question.

Lower the default speed where people live. Require speed limiters for drivers who rack up camera violations. Do it before the next siren.

Take one step now. Ask City Hall and Albany to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
How many pedestrians have been killed on Staten Island since 2022?
According to NYC Open Data, there have been 58 pedestrian deaths recorded on Staten Island from Jan 1, 2022 through Nov 2, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data crash dataset.
What happened at Veterans Rd E and Bloomingdale Rd on Oct 1, 2025?
Police data show a driver going straight in a 2024 Mazda SUV hit a woman walking in the intersection just after 6 AM. She died at the scene. Source: NYC Open Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes in Staten Island between 2022-01-01 and 2025-11-02. We counted deaths, injuries, and total crashes; and tallied pedestrian deaths using the Persons table where person_type = Pedestrian. Data were accessed Nov 1–2, 2025. Reproduce a borough-wide count here.
Who represents this area?
Council Member Frank Morano represents District 51. Assembly Member Charles Fall represents AD 61. State Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton represents SD 23. See their pages: District 51, AD 61, SD 23.

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Charles Fall

District 61

Council Member Frank Morano

District 51

Twitter: @frankmorano

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

Other Geographies

Staten Island Staten Island sits in District 51, AD 61, SD 23.

It contains Precinct 120, Precinct 121, Precinct 122, Staten Island CB3, Staten Island CB95, Staten Island CB1, Staten Island CB2, St. George-New Brighton, Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville, Snug Harbor, Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills, New Dorp-Midland Beach, Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights, New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Freshkills Park (North), Oakwood-Richmondtown, Great Kills-Eltingville, Arden Heights-Rossville, Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Tottenville-Charleston, Freshkills Park (South), Fort Wadsworth, Hoffman & Swinburne Islands, Miller Field, Great Kills Park, District 51, District 49, District 50.

See also
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island

20
Distracted lane change injures passenger on Richmond Avenue

Oct 20 - On Richmond Ave at Forest Hill Rd, a driver changing lanes hit northbound traffic. A 47-year-old passenger was hurt. A 75-year-old driver suffered crush injuries. Police list distraction and improper lane use.

On Richmond Avenue at Forest Hill Road in Staten Island, a northbound driver changed lanes and set off a chain crash. A 47-year-old passenger was injured. A 75-year-old driver suffered crush injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” were cited. Police recorded inattention and improper lane use by drivers. Damage notes show center-front impact to the lane-changing driver’s car and rear damage to cars ahead. Vehicles included several sedans and an SUV. The crash was recorded at 2:00 p.m. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among those hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
1
SUV driver kills woman on Veterans Rd E

Oct 1 - A westbound Mazda SUV driver hit a 66-year-old woman at Veterans Rd E and Bloomingdale Rd. The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact. She died of crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factors.

A driver in a 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling west on Veterans Rd E, hit a 66-year-old woman at the intersection with Bloomingdale Rd on Staten Island. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and died. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police listed no driver contributing factors. The crash was recorded at 6:02 a.m. Vehicle damage matched the reported impact. No other injuries were detailed in the data. The facts point to a fatal impact at an intersection, with a pedestrian dead and a driver proceeding straight through.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
31
73-Year-Old Driver Suffers Head Wound

Aug 31 - A 73-year-old driver on Hylan Boulevard suffered a head wound and severe bleeding after his Nissan sedan sustained right-front damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A 73-year-old man driving a 2025 Nissan sedan east on Hylan Boulevard at Sharrott Avenue suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."” Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the vehicle and the involved occupant. The driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt. Damage was to the sedan’s right front bumper. No other road users were listed. Injury severity for the driver is recorded as 4.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
29
Unlicensed BMW Driver Crashes Into Parked Car

Aug 29 - A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.

A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach

Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.

A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes

Aug 5 - Poor DOT signs on Hylan Boulevard sow chaos. Drivers turn from the wrong lane. Collisions mount. Bus lane rules shift by the hour. The street stays dangerous for those on foot and bike.

According to amny (2025-08-05), collisions on Hylan Boulevard have risen due to unclear DOT signage about bus lane hours. Borough President Vito Fossella noted, “That’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane.” The article reports 32 crashes in 2025 tied to drivers making right turns from the middle lane instead of the curb-side bus lane. Some signs list hours, others only say 'Bus Corridor Photo,' confusing drivers. The lack of clear, consistent information leaves intersections hazardous, especially for vulnerable road users. The report highlights a pressing need for better signage and clearer policy.


22
E-Bike Crash on Broadway Injures Two Riders

Jul 22 - E-bike slammed center front on Broadway. Two riders, both hurt in the head. Blood on the street. Distraction and confusion marked the crash. Staten Island night, sharp and unforgiving.

Two people riding an e-bike were injured in a crash at 221 Broadway, Staten Island. Both suffered head injuries—one with severe lacerations, the other with abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The e-bike struck with its center front end. No safety equipment was reported. The crash left both the driver and passenger conscious but wounded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Motorcyclist Killed in Bay Street U-Turn Crash

Jul 5 - A motorcyclist died on Bay Street when an SUV turned improperly. Unsafe speed and a sudden U-turn left one dead, others shaken. Metal and bodies collided. The street stayed silent.

A fatal crash on Bay Street at Norwood Avenue in Staten Island left a 34-year-old male motorcyclist dead. According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided as the SUV was making a U-turn. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal injuries. Three other occupants, including the SUV driver, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper turns and unsafe speed on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Sedan Slams at Unsafe Speed on Victory Boulevard

Jul 4 - A young driver crashed a sedan at high speed on Victory Boulevard. He suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and inexperience. The road turned violent in an instant.

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a sedan on Victory Boulevard near SR 440 in Staten Island. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver held only a permit. Another occupant was listed but had unspecified injuries. The report highlights unsafe speed and inexperience as the main factors behind the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
29
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Teen Ejected

Jun 29 - SUV struck a standing scooter on College Ave. Teen driver ejected, unconscious, bleeding from head. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for the young.

A 16-year-old male driving a standing scooter was struck by a 2007 Hyundai SUV on College Ave, Staten Island. The teen was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right-of-way. Both driver errors are listed as contributing factors. The teen had no safety equipment. The SUV driver, a 79-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users when drivers fail to pay attention and yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Left-Turning Sedan Hits Motorcyclist on Bay Street

Jun 11 - A sedan turned left on Bay Street, striking a southbound motorcycle. The rider suffered severe leg wounds. Police cite following too closely as a factor. Streets left another body broken.

A sedan making a left turn on Bay Street at Wave Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan's driver held only a permit. The report lists no errors for the motorcyclist. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash's cause points to driver behavior. No pedestrians were involved. The streets of Staten Island saw another rider hurt by a car's mistake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
30
Sedan Strikes Two Teens on E-Bike Staten Island

May 30 - A sedan hit two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike on Amboy Road. Both teens suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the boys bleeding and shaken. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

Two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike were struck by a sedan on Amboy Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, both teens were injured, suffering severe lacerations and pain to their legs. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited.' No safety equipment was used by the teens, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 27 - A sedan hit a young woman crossing Richmond Valley Road. She walked with the signal. The car’s front end struck her face. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite failure to yield. The driver and a child were unhurt.

A 19-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Richmond Valley Road at Page Avenue. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle’s center front end hit her, causing severe bleeding to her face. The driver, a 19-year-old man, and a child passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the report attributes the cause to the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street

May 17 - A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
12
Driver Flees Stop, Crashes, Fires Gun

May 12 - A driver sped from police, crashed into a cruiser, fired shots. Shattered glass cut three officers. Two guns found in the car. The SUV had a long record of violations. Streets turned to chaos in Port Richmond.

According to the NY Daily News (published May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man in a 2009 Nissan Murano refused to stop for police on Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The article reports, "The suspect sped off but struck a police cruiser nearby and then fired multiple times at the vehicle." Three officers suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. Police found two guns in the car. The SUV had 27 recorded infractions, including five for speeding, though it is unclear who was driving at the time of those violations. The incident highlights ongoing risks from drivers with repeated violations and raises questions about enforcement and vehicle oversight.


2
Driver Distracted, Head Injury on Homestead Ave

May 2 - A sedan driver struck parked cars on Homestead Ave. Distraction outside the car led to a crash. The driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Three others were hurt. Streets remain unforgiving.

A sedan traveling west on Homestead Ave collided with parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the crash. The 28-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Three other occupants were also injured. The report lists distraction as the main contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
29
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian on Granite Ave

Apr 29 - A distracted driver struck a man off Granite Ave. The sedan’s bumper hit his leg. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A sedan traveling west on Granite Ave struck a 37-year-old man who was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver, operating with a permit, and a female passenger were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians from driver distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Two Sedans Crush Pedestrian on Hylan Blvd

Apr 13 - Two sedans struck a man crossing Hylan Blvd. His body broke under their front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed. Drivers walked away. He did not.

A 35-year-old man was struck by two sedans while crossing Hylan Blvd near Dawson Place, Staten Island. According to the police report, 'Two sedans struck a man crossing against the light. His body broke beneath the front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed from head to foot. Drivers wore belts. They walked away. He did not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. Both vehicles hit him with their center front ends. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors were assigned to the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse

Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.

NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.


9
Box Truck Reverses, Kills Pedestrian on Gulf Avenue

Apr 9 - A box truck backed up on Gulf Avenue. The driver reversed in darkness. A thirty-four-year-old man was crushed and killed. The street fell silent. No damage marked the truck.

A box truck reversed on Gulf Avenue near 546. According to the police report, the driver backed up in the dark and struck a thirty-four-year-old man in the roadway. The pedestrian was crushed and killed. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The truck showed no damage. No driver errors were specified in the data. The street was quiet after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02