Staten Island Bleeds—City Hall Shrugs

A female SUV driver rear-ended a sedan while passing on Vanderbilt Avenue. The collision caused upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and following too closely as key factors in the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:34 AM on Vanderbilt Avenue in Staten Island. A 45-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was passing westbound when she struck a 2006 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt. Police identified 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not attribute fault to any pedestrian or cyclist. The SUV driver’s errors in judgment and close following led directly to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Bay St at 10:53. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Honda sedan, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to yield created the conditions for this collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Delafield Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old woman suffered a deep head wound but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Metal folded inward, showing the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 a.m. near Delafield Avenue and Raymond Place in Staten Island, two sedans collided head-on. The impact caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles. A 21-year-old female driver was injured with a deep head laceration but remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The narrative states, 'She had looked away. The street did not.' This highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing the violent collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the victim. The crash left metal folded inward and a young driver injured, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man making a left turn on Wilcox St collided with a parked sedan. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as the primary contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:52 AM on Wilcox St near Bruckner Ave, a 26-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was making a left turn when his sedan struck the left front bumper of a parked sedan. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked vehicle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided on Van Duzer Street, Staten Island. The female truck driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite alcohol involvement as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling south when impact occurred at the left front bumper and back end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:53 on Van Duzer Street, Staten Island, involving a sedan and a pick-up truck, both traveling south. The female driver of the pick-up truck, aged 29, was injured with neck pain and whiplash and remained conscious. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pick-up truck was damaged at the center back end. The female truck driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the driver's alcohol involvement as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on South Ave. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other traveled straight north. A front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on South Ave involving two sedans. One sedan was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, causing significant damage. A 45-year-old male front passenger in the sedan making the left turn was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman driving a sedan on Daniel Low Terrace suffered an elbow injury after a front-end collision. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was incoherent but not ejected, wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver traveling northbound on Daniel Low Terrace in Staten Island was involved in a collision at 17:22. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda sedan, sustained center front-end damage. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. She suffered an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and was incoherent at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, explicitly pointing to driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle and did not report visible complaints. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to self-injury in single-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver turning right on Victory Blvd in Staten Island injured eight occupants in an SUV. All were conscious but suffered whiplash and bruises. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 9:36 AM when the crash occurred. The vehicle, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, sustained center front end damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Eight occupants, including the driver and seven passengers aged 20 to 75, were injured but not ejected. Injuries included whiplash, contusions, and upper arm shoulder injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies the driver's distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention, resulting in multiple injuries within a single vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north, causing the rider to be partially ejected and suffer a shoulder contusion. The crash occurred at Post Avenue, with driver inattention cited as the primary cause. The bicyclist remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided near 910 Post Avenue. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was initially parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The bicycle's front center end was damaged. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, but no safety equipment was reported. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Brighton Avenue in Staten Island. The rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered a back injury. The crash resulted from driver inattention, causing impact to the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Brighton Avenue in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with the striking vehicle hitting the center back end of the leading sedan. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. A 34-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the struck vehicle sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3. She was conscious, not ejected, and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The evidence points to driver error in maintaining attention, leading to the collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The collision left two occupants injured but conscious, restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling westbound collided with the right rear bumper of a 2023 sedan also traveling westbound near 1520 Forest Ave. The SUV driver was cited for driver inexperience, and slippery pavement was noted as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, and his 26-year-old female front passenger both sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses at the time of impact. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper against the sedan's right rear bumper. No ejections occurred. The report explicitly identifies driver inexperience as a key cause, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by inexperienced drivers in adverse conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on and side-on at Maine Ave. Both drivers, women aged 57 and 61, suffered injuries and shock. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing internal and visible injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling south on Maine Ave collided with a 2010 Honda sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its center front end, causing damage to the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers, female and licensed in New York, were injured and experienced shock. The 61-year-old SUV driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the 57-year-old sedan driver suffered neck injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his station wagon was struck from behind by an SUV traveling northeast on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The impact damaged the center back end of the station wagon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island at 3:01 PM. A 50-year-old male driver in a station wagon sustained neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report states the SUV, a 2021 model traveling northeast, struck the station wagon at the center back end. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the rear center of the station wagon, indicating a rear-end impact scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a vehicle struck her at an intersection on Post Ave. The driver’s inattention and outside distractions caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but bruised, highlighting the deadly cost of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Post Ave and Decker Ave around 7:30 p.m. The 63-year-old female pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown and not listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the lethal consequences of distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes collided with two SUVs making left turns on Forest Ave. The sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact centered on the sedan’s front and the SUVs’ front and rear ends, revealing unsafe lane change and alcohol involvement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 on Forest Ave involving a sedan and two SUVs all traveling east. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of another SUV, both making left turns. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. The collision damage was concentrated on the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUVs’ front and rear ends, confirming the lane change error and alcohol impairment as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Victory Blvd at 6:31 AM, striking the right side doors of one vehicle. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:31 AM on Victory Blvd near Bradley Ave, two sedans traveling west and south collided. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the westbound Audi, which had one male driver and two occupants. The southbound Toyota struck the Audi with its right front bumper. The collision injured a 63-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Audi, who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Victory Boulevard. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited prescription medication use and driver distraction as contributing factors. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, revealing driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island at 14:40. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, one traveling west and the other east. The male driver, age 40, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The female driver, age 52, also sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Prescription Medication' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the male driver. The female driver's contributing factors are unspecified. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, indicating a front-end impact. The data highlights driver error related to medication effects and distraction, underscoring systemic dangers in vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman driving east on Forest Ave suffered facial abrasions after a collision. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed to the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Forest Ave at 1:30 PM. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle, a 2013 sedan traveling east, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to her face but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn collided with another sedan traveling straight, striking the left side doors. The front passenger suffered chest abrasions and injury. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting critical errors behind the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Ave near Sumner Ave around 2:00 PM. A 2014 Nissan sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a 2012 Mitsubishi sedan traveling southbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Mitsubishi. The front passenger in the Nissan, a 40-year-old female, sustained chest abrasions and was injured but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were occupied by licensed male drivers from New York. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered head injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck her while she crossed Bay Street outside a crosswalk. The impact caused bruising and a serious head contusion. The driver’s inattention was the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:45 AM on Bay Street in Staten Island when a 2017 SUV traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15