Staten Island Bleeds—City Hall Shrugs

Evening traffic on Victory Boulevard broke with a sharp crash. Metal scraped and glass scattered as two sedans collided. A 53-year-old driver clutched his neck, stunned and in pain, as emergency crews arrived under the fading Staten Island light.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1366 Victory Blvd in Staten Island. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and reported pain and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact struck the left front bumper of both vehicles. One of the sedans was parked at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Glass and metal collided at 320 St Marks Place. An 89-year-old woman, riding in the front seat, suffered shock and pain through her body. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street was left scarred by distraction behind the wheel.

On Staten Island at 320 St Marks Place, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan left an 89-year-old front passenger injured. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The elderly woman, riding in the sedan and secured by a lap belt and harness, experienced shock and injuries to her entire body. The report lists no other contributing factors from the passenger. Driver inattention remains the sole factor cited by police in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a male pedestrian on 81 Treadwell Ave. The car’s front end struck the man, leaving him in shock with an abrasion and upper arm injury. Police found unsafe speed as the cause. Sirens and headlights cut the night air.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a male pedestrian on 81 Treadwell Ave, away from an intersection. The impact caused the pedestrian to suffer an upper arm injury and left him in shock, with abrasions reported. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report. The data does not indicate any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and motorcycle collided at Jersey Street and Benziger Avenue. Metal crumpled and a man was left bruised, conscious but shaken. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The crash left the motorcyclist hurt, pain spreading across his body.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Jersey Street and Benziger Avenue in Staten Island. The crash resulted in injury to the 35-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered contusions to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal groans and plastic bursts as a sedan slams into another on Hamilton Ave near St Marks Pl. A woman, fifty, clutches her neck in pain. Whiplash. The crash echoes in the evening air, leaving injury and silence behind.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hamilton Ave near St Marks Pl in Staten Island. One vehicle was stopping to park when the other struck it from behind. The impact crumpled metal at the front of the striking car and shattered plastic at the rear of the parked vehicle. A 50-year-old woman, driving the car that was hit, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the rear vehicle. No mention of helmet use or turn signals was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy sedan’s right front bumper slams into a 17-year-old boy crossing Forest Ave near South Ave. The boy crumples, bruised at the hip and leg. The driver stays in the car, uninjured. Sirens echo. The street is marked by pain.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound Chevy sedan on Forest Ave near South Ave. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit the boy as he crossed the street. The impact left him with bruises to his hip and leg. The driver, a licensed man from New Jersey, was not injured and remained at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver actions or conditions. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches on Forest Ave as two Hondas collide. Glass scatters. A 31-year-old woman grips her head, dazed. Another driver, 59, sits silent in her seat. Both women wear seatbelts. The air hangs heavy with the sting of distraction.

Two vehicles—a Honda sedan and a Honda SUV—collided at Forest Ave and Willow Rd W. According to the police report, both drivers were women, ages 31 and 59. The 31-year-old suffered a head injury and whiplash, showing signs of shock. The report states, “Distraction left its mark,” and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, were cited. Both drivers were restrained by seatbelts. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal tore and glass scattered as a flatbed and bus collided on Castleton Avenue near Grove Place. A 38-year-old driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, conscious but shaken. The oversized vehicle loomed over the scene, its doors crushed inward.

A collision involving a flatbed truck and a bus occurred on Castleton Avenue at Grove Place. According to the police report, the crash left the 38-year-old flatbed driver injured, with trauma to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, damaging the left side doors of the flatbed and the roof of the bus. No injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signal violations as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man crossing Post Avenue with the signal suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash happened near Port Richmond Avenue just after midnight. Emergency lights flashed as responders arrived to the intersection’s silence.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Post Avenue at the intersection with Port Richmond Avenue. The report states he was 'Crossing With Signal' when struck, sustaining internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data provided. The vehicle type is unspecified, and there is no mention of helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. Limited view and slippery pavement contributed to the crash, causing upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Forest Ave, crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:45 PM when a sedan traveling north was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired ability to see the pedestrian. Additionally, the pavement was slippery, further complicating the situation. The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Honda sedan. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility and adverse road conditions during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave struck its front passenger, an 84-year-old man, causing a head injury and contusion. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The crash involved other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave collided with its front passenger, an 84-year-old male occupant. The passenger sustained a head injury and contusion, with an injury severity rated at level 3. He was conscious at the scene and protected by a lap belt and airbag deployment. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks inside the vehicle linked to driver or vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 8-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a westbound sedan on Hendricks Avenue, Staten Island. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle impacted the center front end, injuring the pedestrian severely.

According to the police report, at 20:26 on Hendricks Avenue in Staten Island, a westbound Ford sedan struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The vehicle's center front end made impact, causing abrasions and significant injuries to the boy's abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The child was reported to be in shock following the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, nor does it specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's presence in the roadway while playing is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured arm after a sedan made an improper left turn on Forest Avenue. The collision struck the motorcycle’s front center, injuring the rider but leaving him conscious. Driver inexperience and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:37 on Forest Avenue in Staten Island. A sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight westbound. The motorcycle rider, a 33-year-old male driver, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, caused the collision by turning improperly, a factor explicitly cited in the report alongside driver inexperience. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end, indicating the motorcycle was struck as it passed through the intersection. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and inexperienced drivers in vehicle-motorcycle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a tow truck making a right turn. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on N Gannon Ave involving a 2021 SUV traveling westbound and a 2021 tow truck making a right turn. The SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of the tow truck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old licensed female from New Jersey, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The tow truck driver was a licensed male from New York. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV's part. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Clove Road at night. Both drivers, aged 57 and 52, suffered bruises and injuries to the chest and lower limbs. Police cited driver inexperience as the sole contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Clove Road involving two sedans traveling east and south. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the collision. The 57-year-old male driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 52-year-old female driver suffered a chest contusion. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles impacted at the left front bumper and center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old boy on a bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at Victory Blvd. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 near 2055 Victory Blvd involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling south and impacted the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the center front end of the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as the primary causes of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old man suffered a serious head injury after being hit while crossing Forest Avenue without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at unsignalized crossings and the critical impact of driver actions in the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:15 while crossing Forest Avenue at a location without a crossing signal. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection and sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were recorded in the data, but the absence of a crossing signal and the serious injury sustained underscore systemic dangers for pedestrians crossing at unsignalized locations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy SUV veered too close on Davis Ave, smashing three parked cars. Metal shrieked. A 32-year-old man, belted in, struck his head and bled. He stayed conscious, sprawled on the pavement as sirens wailed through Staten Island.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling south on Davis Ave near Delafield Ave 'clipped too close,' striking three parked vehicles. The report states that the crash resulted in 'metal screamed' and left a 32-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with severe head lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged, and the impact involved the left side doors. No evidence in the report suggests any error or action by the parked vehicles or their occupants. The crash underscores the danger posed by improper passing and lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Bay Street in Staten Island. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing contusions to her lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:25 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling south. One driver was going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. A 23-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbag deployment noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Morningstar Rd at 8:15 AM. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a crash that injured a 27-year-old female sedan driver. The impact damaged the front sections of both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningstar Rd involving a 2024 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the vehicles collided. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old female, suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV, driven by a male, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14