Staten Island Bleeds—City Hall Shrugs

A driver sped north on Regis Drive. The car hit a 33-year-old woman. She suffered pain and shock. The crash left her hurt across her body. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The road showed no mercy.

A crash on Regis Drive in Staten Island left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the driver was traveling north and struck the woman, who was not at an intersection. She suffered pain and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. No helmet or signal use was mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by reckless driving behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Clove Road. Both drivers distracted. One woman, 36, suffered neck injury and shock. Three others involved. Metal twisted. Impact hard. Streets of Staten Island, danger always near.

Two sedans collided on Clove Road near Howard Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. A 36-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Three others, including a 75-year-old man driving the other car, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The impact damaged the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan reversed on Vanderbilt Avenue. The driver failed to see an 86-year-old man. The car struck him. His arm broke. He went into shock. Police blamed unsafe backing and distraction. The street stayed quiet. The damage was done.

An 86-year-old pedestrian suffered a fractured arm and shock after being struck by a sedan backing up near 75 Vanderbilt Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The vehicle sustained no damage. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers reverse without full attention, especially near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A truck and e-bike collided on Bay Street. The e-bike rider took the hit, chest injured, internal pain. Police say traffic control was ignored. The truck rolled west. The e-bike moved south. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A collision between a Hino truck and an e-bike occurred at 596 Bay Street in Staten Island. The crash left a 51-year-old male e-bike rider injured, suffering chest and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The truck was traveling west, the e-bike south. The truck driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured cyclist. The data highlights a failure to obey traffic controls, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Howard Avenue near Campus Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans crashed on Howard Avenue at Campus Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a left-turning sedan and another sedan traveling straight. One driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and one passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving occupants at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man crossing Targee Street was struck and killed by an e-bike moving at unsafe speed. The impact crushed his chest. The e-bike driver, ejected in the crash, suffered back injuries. Parked cars lined the block. The street stayed silent.

A 58-year-old man was killed while crossing Targee Street near Pierce Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north at unsafe speed struck the pedestrian, causing fatal chest injuries. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered back injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Parked vehicles, including a sedan and a pickup truck, were present but not involved in the movement. No driver errors other than unsafe speed are cited. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. The crash left one dead and another injured, underscoring the lethal consequences of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Victory Boulevard and Mann Avenue. Metal twisted. One driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. The street fell silent. The system failed again.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Mann Avenue. The crash left a 21-year-old female driver injured, with abrasions to her arm. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Slosson Avenue. One driver, a woman, suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cite failure to yield. An eight-year-old girl rode as a passenger. The street saw metal and flesh meet. The system failed to protect its own.

On Slosson Avenue near Drake Avenue in Staten Island, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women. One driver, age 59, was injured in the arm and experienced shock. An eight-year-old girl was a passenger in one of the cars. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. One sedan was making a left turn, the other was heading straight. The impact struck the front ends of both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report details no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable people hurt inside the steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.

According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.

• Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield, New York Post, Published 2025-05-12

Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Four men hurt. Whiplash, shock, pain. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Bodies slammed. Streets failed to protect. Another night, another crash.

Two station wagons collided near 294 Port Richmond Avenue. Four men, ages 24 to 35, suffered injuries—whiplash, shock, pain to arms, shoulders, and entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. Both vehicles struck at the center front. One SUV was going straight; the other was involved in a police pursuit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. Systemic dangers remain on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. The crash left metal twisted and a man hurt. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed quiet after the impact.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue. According to the police report, a Honda sedan was making a left turn northbound while a Nissan sedan was traveling straight westbound. The crash left one driver, a 40-year-old man, injured with neck pain and whiplash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the center front end of both cars. No driver errors were cited in the data. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered neck injuries. The crash came from improper lane use. The night air filled with sirens. The street bore the mark of careless movement.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. According to the police report, the collision involved improper passing or lane usage. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The other occupants, including another driver and two registrants, were not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep to their lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 25-year-old man in the crosswalk at Forest Avenue and Decker Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street turned dangerous in a moment.

A sedan traveling south on Forest Avenue struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decker Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor for the pedestrian. The collision highlights the risk faced by those crossing at intersections, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a sedan’s rear on Hylan Boulevard near Tompkins Avenue. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. The city’s streets remain unforgiving for those inside and out.

A crash on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling east. According to the police report, the SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. One passenger in the sedan, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Two other occupants and the driver reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. The collision underscores the persistent threat of driver distraction on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Broad and Gordon. One driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Broad Street and Gordon Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. The crash involved one vehicle making a left turn and another traveling straight. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Airbags deployed in the injured driver's car. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention any actions by the injured party that contributed to the crash. The impact points were the center front end and left front bumper, showing a classic left-turn collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit two children in the crosswalk on Clove Road. Both were crossing with the signal. The car struck them head-on while turning left. The children suffered injuries. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingered.

Two children, ages 10 and 13, were injured when a sedan struck them at the intersection of Clove Road and Forest Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit them with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The 10-year-old boy suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The 13-year-old girl sustained injuries of unknown severity. The driver’s failure to yield is cited repeatedly in the report. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan veered off Homestead Avenue. Metal screamed. The driver’s head bled. Three passengers hurt. Distraction behind the wheel. Parked cars crushed. Sirens wailed. The street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Homestead Avenue struck two parked vehicles—a station wagon and another sedan. The 28-year-old male driver suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. Three passengers in the sedan were also injured. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan hit the right front bumper, damaging the parked vehicles at the left rear quarter panel and center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Distraction and inattention behind the wheel were the primary causes, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon sunlight cut across Park Hill Lane as an e-scooter collided at the intersection with Park Hill Avenue. The 32-year-old rider hit the ground, clutching his head, pain etched across his face. Sirens echoed as help arrived.

A 32-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in a crash on Park Hill Lane near Park Hill Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the incident occurred as the e-scooter was making a left turn and collided with another vehicle traveling straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The rider suffered a head injury and reported pain and nausea. No helmet use was noted in the data, but helmet status was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers fail to yield as required by law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan’s right front bumper hit a 43-year-old man crossing Forest Ave at Summerfield Pl. The man, walking with the signal, suffered a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating from his knee and foot on the asphalt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Forest Ave struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Summerfield Pl. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car’s right front bumper hit him, causing a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was injured but remained conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Watchogue Road as two SUVs collided. A woman behind the wheel and a toddler in the back seat were left in shock, nursing pain in their arms and necks. Sirens echoed as daylight faded.

Two station wagons/SUVs collided on Watchogue Road near Willow Road E. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one struck the other from behind. A 43-year-old female driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, while a 2-year-old male passenger in a child restraint sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were reported in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or equipment issues were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14