Staten Island Bleeds—City Hall Shrugs

A 50-year-old man suffered head injuries and whiplash after a sedan hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, struck him center front. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Willow Rd E and Forest Ave at 8:28 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Jeep sedan traveling west went straight ahead and struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was in shock. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s center front end. The report focuses on the impact and injuries without assigning fault or blaming the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered a head injury crossing Victory Blvd with the signal. A sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking him at the intersection. The driver’s inattention contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Manor Rd in Staten Island around 12:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Acura sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The driver, a licensed female from New York, caused the collision by not yielding while turning left. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Staten Island. The SUV driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broad Street near Van Duzer Street in Staten Island at 6:13 p.m. The driver of a 2007 GMC SUV was making a left turn when the collision happened. The pedestrian, a 61-year-old female, was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bay Street in Staten Island. A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle, injuring two passengers with back injuries and whiplash. Both victims were restrained and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Staten Island at 2:00 PM. Two sedans traveling north were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact was at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. Two passengers, a 12-year-old female and a 17-year-old male, both restrained with lap belts and harnesses, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling straight on Bay Street in Staten Island. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street near Townsend Avenue in Staten Island at 7:18 p.m. A 26-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a 2020 Volkswagen sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, attributed to the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two convertibles collided at Jewett Ave. One driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The impact struck the right front bumper of a BMW turning left and the rear center of a Toyota traveling straight. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:16 AM on Jewett Ave involving two convertibles. A BMW traveling west was making a left turn when it was struck on its right front bumper by a Toyota traveling south, impacting the Toyota's center back end. The BMW driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers held valid licenses from NY and NJ respectively. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the BMW's right front bumper and the Toyota's center rear. The incident highlights risks during turning maneuvers on Jewett Ave.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Forest Ave at 5:29 p.m. An 8-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:29 on Forest Ave involving a 2013 BMW SUV traveling west going straight ahead and a 2023 Kia sedan also traveling west making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel striking the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. An 8-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and distraction—as the cause of the collision, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on School Road in Staten Island. A 55-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the afternoon crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on School Road, Staten Island, involving two sedans. The 55-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. One sedan, registered in New Jersey, was traveling east and impacted on its right front bumper. The other sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn northbound and sustained center front-end damage. The collision's point of impact and driver errors indicate a failure to yield and distracted driving as the primary causes. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Forest Ave with the signal. A sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fractures and dislocations. The driver’s actions led to the crash, with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Forest Ave and Summerfield Pl at 8:58 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Mitsubishi sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The report notes the pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and severe injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage,' indicating the collision's nature. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—as the critical action preceding the crash. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a pick-up truck traveling southeast on Lisk Ave. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on Lisk Ave, a taxi traveling southeast rear-ended a pick-up truck moving in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the truck. Both vehicles sustained damage at these points. The truck had two occupants: a 56-year-old male driver and a 48-year-old female passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash with injury severity level 3. The taxi also had two occupants, with a licensed male driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The injuries and damage indicate a rear-end collision caused by the taxi striking the truck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.

The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a late-night crash on Victory Boulevard. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:49 on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant of a 2016 Ford SUV, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in responding to another vehicle not involved in the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Bay Street in Staten Island. A 40-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling north and east. The 40-year-old female driver of the northbound BMW was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the collision. The BMW struck the other sedan with its center front end, while the Chevrolet was impacted on its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash, focusing instead on driver error and distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Victory Blvd hit him at an intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Victory Blvd, Staten Island. The collision occurred at 17:41 when a Jeep SUV traveling west struck the pedestrian with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause identified is the driver’s failure to maintain safe speed and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Forest Ave and Richmond Ave around 8:35 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2014 Cadillac SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor from the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's own contributing factor was listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the critical cause. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and a tractor truck collided on Staten Island Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and left side doors, damaging multiple vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway around 3:30 AM involving two sedans and a tractor truck all traveling westbound. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 43-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent after the crash. The impact points included the left rear quarter panel of one sedan, the center front end of another sedan, and the left side doors of the tractor truck, causing visible damage to all vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man walking off the roadway suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a vehicle struck him head-on. The crash happened at night. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian was left bleeding and in shock.

According to the police report, at 8:05 p.m., a vehicle traveling west struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and no further details on the vehicle type or driver were provided. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when pedestrians are outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver on Richmond Terrace suffered facial injuries after a collision caused by improper passing or lane usage. The 61-year-old man was ejected and sustained bruises. The crash highlights dangerous driver errors on Staten Island streets.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, at 6:33 a.m. The report states the driver was ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to the face. The primary contributing factor cited is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a driver error involving unsafe maneuvering or lane violation. The vehicle, an e-scooter traveling east and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic dangers posed by improper lane usage and passing maneuvers involving vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact hit the front center of one vehicle and the rear of the other, leaving one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on the Staten Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling west. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 51-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The rear sedan struck the right rear bumper of the lead sedan, impacting the center front end of the lead vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead or slowing/stopping before impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep turned left on Victory Blvd as a moped passed west. Metal screamed. A 12-year-old boy clung outside, helmetless. He struck pavement hard, his leg split open. He lay semiconscious beside the crushed moped.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn near 2084 Victory Blvd while a moped traveled west, attempting to pass. The crash's contributing factor is listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The report states: 'A Jeep turned left. A moped passed west. Metal screamed.' A 12-year-old boy, riding outside the moped without a helmet, was thrown to the pavement, suffering a severe leg laceration and lying semiconscious at the scene. The moped was described as 'crushed.' The report highlights driver errors—improper lane usage during passing and the Jeep's left turn—as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision's violence and injuries underscore the dangers posed by driver mistakes and systemic traffic risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15