Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Jan 22 - A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing Meisner Avenue away from an intersection. The sedan, traveling north at unsafe speed, struck her with its front center. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Meisner Avenue near Lowell Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was struck while performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' and not at an intersection. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2024 Nissan sedan traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report explicitly identifies the driver's unsafe speed as a key cause of the collision. There are no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 22 - A sedan making an improper left turn collided with two SUVs traveling straight on Richmond Road in Staten Island. Both SUV drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver errors and resulted in serious occupant injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road in Staten Island at 8:30 AM. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with two SUVs traveling north and south. The contributing factor cited was "Turning Improperly," indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The two male SUV drivers, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The SUVs suffered front-end damage from the impact. The report highlights driver error by the sedan operator as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured SUV drivers. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in multi-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 21 - A distracted sedan driver lost focus on Victory Blvd. The car crashed, slamming its front. The front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Victory Blvd crashed, striking its center front end. The front passenger, an 18-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The driver, operating with a permit license, failed to maintain focus, leading to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 18 - A distracted driver making a left turn collided with multiple sedans on Victory Blvd. Three occupants suffered serious internal injuries, including chest and arm trauma. The crash exposed critical failures in driver attention and yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:59 on Victory Blvd involving multiple sedans. The driver of a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Three occupants were injured: a 47-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious; a 22-year-old female front passenger sustained chest injuries and was in shock; and a 17-year-old female rear passenger was conscious with injuries to her elbow and lower arm. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield, which led to serious internal injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 17 - Multiple vehicles collided in a westbound chain-reaction crash on Staten Island Expressway. Driver inattention and following too closely caused rear-end impacts. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by seatbelt and harness.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on the Staten Island Expressway involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The contributing factors listed were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating driver errors as the primary causes. The crash involved several station wagons and sedans, with impacts primarily at the center back and front ends of vehicles. One occupant, a 33-year-old female driver, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The sequence of impacts and driver errors highlight systemic dangers of close following distances and distracted driving on this highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 17 - A bus and sedan slammed together on Naughton Avenue. Seven people, including children, suffered bruises and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and distraction. Steel and glass failed. Flesh bore the cost.

Seven people were injured when a sedan and a bus collided on Naughton Avenue in Staten Island at 8:15 AM. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The injured included children as young as five and adults, all inside the vehicles. Injuries ranged from bruises to whiplash and head trauma. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bus’s left side doors were damaged. All victims wore lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report highlights driver errors as key factors, underscoring the dangers when traffic controls are ignored and drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 15 - A southbound bus struck a 49-year-old man at Otis Avenue near Hylan Boulevard. The man stayed conscious, bleeding hard from his arm. The bus rolled on, unmarked. Blood stained the intersection. The street bore witness.

A 49-year-old man was struck by a southbound bus at the intersection of Otis Avenue and Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, according to the police report. The report states the bus hit the pedestrian at the intersection, causing severe bleeding from his arm. The man remained conscious at the scene. The bus continued without stopping, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. According to the police report, the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, but does not cite any specific pedestrian behavior as a cause. The bus sustained no reported damage. The police narrative emphasizes the bus driver's failure to remain at the scene and the resulting injury to the pedestrian, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by those on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 11 - A collision between an SUV and a pickup truck on Jefferson Street left the SUV driver with neck injuries. The crash occurred on slippery pavement as one driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe vehicle damage and a whiplash injury.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:22 AM on Jefferson Street, Staten Island. The collision involved a 2005 SUV traveling west and a 2018 pickup truck traveling south. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs amid hazardous road conditions. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors after impact on the left front quarter panel, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The report focuses on driver failure to yield or obey controls and hazardous road conditions, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 8 - Pickup truck, driver impaired by alcohol, turned left on Targee. Hit sedan head-on. Pickup driver suffered chest injury and shock. Police cite alcohol and driver error. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a pickup truck making a left turn northbound on Targee Street collided with a southbound sedan at 21:58 in Staten Island. The pickup driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically alcohol impairment—that led to the crash. No victim actions contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.

""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza

On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.

• GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 3 - A Jeep SUV struck a Ford sedan stopped in traffic on Hylan Blvd. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. The crash unfolded at night, revealing driver distraction and following too closely as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. A 2015 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with the center back end of a 2019 Ford sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's male driver was injured with neck whiplash, and the SUV's female driver sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the male driver of the sedan. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The impact points and vehicle damage confirm a rear-end collision scenario. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on Staten Island roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 31 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Travis Avenue. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered shoulder bruises but stayed conscious. Both cars hit left front bumpers. Systemic danger clear. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Travis Avenue collided at 22:50. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash involved a direct impact to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. One 31-year-old male driver suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury, with contusions and bruising, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver impairment as a key systemic danger in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 31 - A 66-year-old man struck while walking Richmond Ave. His head split, blood pooling on cold asphalt. He blinked through pain, awake as sirens wailed. The driver vanished, no name, no car, only silence and the wound.

A 66-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured near Richmond Ave and Forest Hill Rd, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A 66-year-old man struck while walking. Head split. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake, blinking through pain.' The report provides no information about the driver or vehicle, noting, 'No name for the driver. No car description. Just silence and sirens.' The victim suffered a severe head injury with significant bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, and there is no mention of the pedestrian’s actions as a factor. The absence of driver identification and vehicle details underscores a systemic danger: a person can be gravely injured in the street, and the responsible driver can simply disappear, leaving only trauma and unanswered questions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 30 - Two parked vehicles collided on Washington Ave, injuring a 52-year-old female driver. The crash involved a failure to yield and alcohol involvement. The injured driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver errors as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:09 on Washington Ave involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. Both vehicles were parked before the collision. The female SUV driver, aged 52, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and male. Vehicle damage was noted on the front ends of both vehicles. The report explicitly cites driver errors, including failure to yield, as the cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 29 - Two SUVs collided on the West Shore Expressway late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end, injuring a right rear passenger. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northbound on the West Shore Expressway collided at 22:10. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai SUV, struck the center back end of a 2017 Nissan SUV ahead. The crash injured a 21-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the front vehicle, who suffered internal complaints and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the lead SUV and the center back end of the striking SUV. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 27 - A 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing South Ave with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of South Ave and Fahy Ave at 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate (3). The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The vehicle involved is described only as unspecified, with no details on driver license status or vehicle type. This incident highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 26 - SUV turned right. Sedan went straight. Pavement slick. Metal slammed metal. Three men hurt, necks whipped. Speed and road conditions fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Richmond Hill Rd near Old Mill Rd. The SUV was making a right turn northbound. The sedan traveled straight south. The crash struck the SUV's center front and the sedan's left front bumper. Three men were injured: both drivers and a right rear passenger. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These driver errors stand out as central causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 24 - A taxi struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling west on Staten Island Expressway. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:24 a.m., a taxi collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling west on the Staten Island Expressway. The taxi impacted the center back end of the sedan. The crash involved three vehicles all traveling westbound, but the collision was between the taxi and the sedan. Two passengers in the sedan, a 19-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, both seated in the rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the taxi driver's error leading to the rear-end collision and the resulting passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 22 - SUV turned right, struck woman crossing Draper Place. She suffered knee, leg, and foot injuries. The impact left her in shock. No damage to the SUV. Danger at the intersection, no signal present.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman was crossing Draper Place at Richmond Avenue when a southbound Kia SUV made a right turn and struck her with its center front end. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with a minor burn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite driver violations. The SUV showed no damage. The data highlights the collision at an intersection without a crossing signal, underscoring the risks faced by pedestrians in such locations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18