Who Dies Next While City Hall Waits?

Sanitation crews crushed hundreds of mopeds and e-bikes on Staten Island. Smoke rose as batteries burned. Officials called it a crackdown on unregistered vehicles. A Citi Bike was smashed too. The mayor watched. No word on why it was there.

Gothamist reported on June 12, 2025, that New York City officials destroyed around 200 unregistered mopeds and e-bikes at a Staten Island sanitation facility. Mayor Eric Adams said over 100,000 'ghost vehicles' have been seized since 2022, including cars with fake or missing plates. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, 'This morning is not just about crushing mopeds. It is about crushing the criminal activity and quality of life activities that come with them.' The crackdown targets vehicles often used by delivery workers but also linked by officials to traffic violations and other offenses. A Citi Bike was destroyed among the pile, though officials did not explain why. The event highlighted ongoing enforcement actions and raised questions about policy impacts on vulnerable road users.

• City Destroys Mopeds, E-Bikes En Masse, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-12

A sedan hit a cyclist on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue. The cyclist suffered a bruised hip and leg. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt. Metal met flesh. The city keeps counting.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue in Staten Island. The 42-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver or other occupants. The impact was to the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike hit a six-year-old boy on Targee Street. The child suffered arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The crash left the boy conscious but hurt. The street saw danger. The system failed to protect him.

A six-year-old boy was injured when an e-bike struck him near 1069 Targee Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the child suffered injuries to his arm and experienced whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the boy with its center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The police report makes clear that driver behavior—specifically unsafe speed and aggression—played a direct role in the crash. The child, a pedestrian, was left injured by these actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left and hit three people crossing Richmond Avenue. One child suffered a head injury. The driver was unhurt. The police report lists no clear cause. The crosswalk was marked. The street stayed dangerous. The pain lingered.

A sedan making a left turn struck three pedestrians—a 34-year-old man, a 7-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old girl—while they crossed Richmond Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, one child suffered a head injury and was in shock, while the other pedestrians sustained unspecified injuries. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrians were crossing with no signal present, but the crosswalk was marked. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for people on foot at intersections, even when using designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Richmond Avenue. The crash threw the boy from his bike. He suffered neck injuries and shock. Alcohol played a role. Metal hit flesh. The street bore witness. The system failed the vulnerable.

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a sedan near 1660 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The impact ejected the cyclist, who suffered neck injuries and was left in shock. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The police report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor in the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The data does not specify injuries to others. The crash underscores the dangers faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ice cream truck slammed its front end on South Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Steering failure caused the crash. Metal scraped. The night air filled with sirens. One man hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A Chevrolet ice cream truck crashed at 1000 South Avenue on Staten Island. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the risk posed by mechanical failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Sand Lane. The driver fell asleep. The sedan overturned. Two men, ages 22 and 63, were hurt. Neck pain, shock, chaos. Metal twisted. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A crash on Sand Lane in Staten Island left two men injured when a sedan overturned after striking a parked SUV. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan 'fell asleep' before impact. The sedan hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV and flipped. A 22-year-old man suffered shock, while a 63-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both were listed as occupants and drivers in the vehicles. The police report cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were listed. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Travis Ave. Two women were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left one with back pain and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy front and rear damage.

Two women were injured when a sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Travis Ave near Merrymount St in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan traveling northeast that struck the back end of a stopped Nissan. One occupant suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the other’s injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the striking vehicle and the left rear bumper of the stopped car. No other causes or factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup slammed into a stopped sedan on Staten Island Expressway. A woman and a six-year-old boy suffered head and abdominal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, and pain. The system failed the most vulnerable again.

A pickup truck struck the back of a stopped sedan on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash left a 36-year-old woman with a head injury and a six-year-old boy with abdominal trauma. Both were passengers in the sedan. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The woman and child, both conscious after the crash, complained of whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s rear and the pickup’s front bumper. All drivers were licensed and restrained. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance, putting passengers—especially children—at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Glen Street at South Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One man, forty-six, took a blow to the head. Whiplash. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of inattention. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only drivers hurt.

Two sedans collided on Glen Street at South Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman, was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Two additional occupants, both infants, were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The police report highlights distraction and inexperience behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided on the Staten Island Expressway. The rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left the rider bruised and hurt.

A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling east. According to the police report, the motorcycle's 24-year-old driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and harm to his leg. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other safety equipment or violations are mentioned. The collision left the motorcycle damaged on the right side and the SUV on the left front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One passenger suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A crash involving two sedans took place on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One front-seat passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The other occupants, including both drivers and two additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries or none reported. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other, with damage to the center front and back ends. The police report highlights driver inattention as the primary contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 63-year-old cyclist on Foch Avenue. The crash left the cyclist bruised and conscious, with a head injury. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. The bike took the impact on its left front. The sedan’s right front quarter was damaged.

A crash on Foch Avenue in Staten Island involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 63-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries to the sedan’s occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite improper turning and slick pavement. Metal twisted. Lights flashed. The street bore the mark of another crash.

A crash involving a sedan and a pick-up truck took place at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles had one occupant each. One driver, age 35, sustained a hip injury described as a contusion. The other driver, age 37, was not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. The sedan was making a left turn while the pick-up truck was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young woman crossed Victory Boulevard with the signal. An inexperienced SUV driver turned left. The car struck her in the chest. She was left bruised and in shock. The street bore the mark of impact. System failed to protect her.

A 21-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard at Loop Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 20-year-old driver in a Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck her. The pedestrian suffered a chest contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt. No driver injuries were specified. The data highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at S Gannon and Woolley. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A young driver and his passenger took the hit. Both suffered whiplash. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at the intersection of S Gannon Ave and Woolley Ave. According to the police report, the crash happened when traffic control was disregarded. A 19-year-old male driver and his 19-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash and other injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report does not specify which driver ignored the traffic control. The crash underscores the ongoing risk when drivers fail to obey signals and signs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. One driver, age 62, suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and passenger distraction. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. The system failed to slow them down.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway at Bradley Avenue. The crash involved a 62-year-old male driver who was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, and three other male occupants, ages 44 and 62, who were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was making a right turn, the other going straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent danger of speed and distraction on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Todt Hill Road. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite improper lane use and bad turning. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The cost: pain, confusion, and another mark on Staten Island’s roads.

On Todt Hill Road near Andes Place, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, the collision involved a Ford and a Hyundai, both traveling south. One driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The Ford SUV was changing lanes when it struck the Hyundai’s front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and both vehicles damaged. The police report makes clear: driver errors led to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Cameras will watch for speeding on city bridges and tunnels. Fines start at $50. Lawmakers push the plan to protect workers and travelers. The program runs to 2031. Enforcement aims to slow drivers and cut risk on vital routes.

Patch reported on May 8, 2025, that New York lawmakers approved an expansion of a speed camera pilot program for MTA bridges and tunnels. The plan allows cameras on seven bridges and two tunnels, ticketing drivers who exceed speed limits. Fines start at $50 for a first offense, rising to $75 and $100 for repeat violations within 18 months. Governor Hochul's office called the program 'one more way the governor is working to improve safety on our roads and bridges for workers and travelers alike.' MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan said, 'We want to make sure that our maintenance workers and contractors are safe.' The program, part of the $254 billion state budget, will be reviewed again in 2031. The move targets driver speed, a key factor in crash severity, and signals a shift toward automated enforcement on major city crossings.

• Speed Cameras Coming To MTA Crossings, Patch, Published 2025-05-08

A driver fell asleep at the wheel on Forest Hill Road. The SUV crashed. One man suffered a neck injury. Another occupant was hurt. Fatigue and drowsiness led to impact. The roof took the brunt. Shock followed. The street stayed silent.

A crash occurred on Forest Hill Road at Pilcher Street involving a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was fatigued or drowsy at the time of the collision. The vehicle was traveling south when it crashed, with the roof sustaining damage. One occupant, a 29-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used, but these are mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14