Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Nov 27 - A tractor truck plowed into a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The SUV driver, age 72, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Heavy metal, heavy cost.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway at 18:45. The SUV’s driver, a 72-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause, pointing to the truck driver's failure to pay attention in traffic. No actions by the SUV driver contributed to the crash. The impact highlights the risk posed by distracted commercial drivers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 25 - A sedan driver fell asleep on Draper Place. The crash left a 2-year-old girl with head injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The child rode in the back, strapped in. Impact tore into the car’s front and side.

According to the police report, a crash on Draper Place involved multiple sedans. The driver of one sedan fell asleep, causing a collision. A 2-year-old girl, riding in the left rear seat and secured in a child restraint, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the main contributing factor. Vehicle damage focused on the left front bumper and quarter panel, marking the point of impact. No other contributing factors were cited before the mention of the child restraint. Driver fatigue stands out as the critical failure in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 22 - A sedan making an improper left turn struck a northbound taxi on Staten Island. The taxi’s front right quarter panel was impacted. A 41-year-old male passenger in the taxi suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Staten Island at Seaver Avenue near Richmond Road. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a taxi traveling straight northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A 41-year-old male occupant in the taxi, seated in the middle front seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 21 - A female driver making a left turn struck two pedestrians crossing without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 3-year-old boy and a 65-year-old woman, suffered lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians crossing Richmond Hill Road without a signal. The pedestrians, a 3-year-old boy and a 65-year-old woman, were both injured in the collision, sustaining contusions and abrasions to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted. The crash occurred at 9:00 AM, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving during routine maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 20 - A bus hit a sedan on Richmond Road. The sedan’s 90-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police blame driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles took damage. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south collided with an eastbound sedan on Richmond Road at 18:40. The sedan’s driver, a 90-year-old woman, was injured in the crash, suffering neck injuries and abrasions. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bus’s right side doors were damaged. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash underscores the risk to older drivers when driver distraction leads to violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 17 - A northbound sedan struck the rear of a truck on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered internal injuries to chest and head. Police cite repeated driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Avenue at 14:30. A northbound sedan, driven by a 33-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, collided with the rear left bumper of a northbound truck. The sedan’s driver and a 30-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining internal chest and head injuries respectively, both classified as severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' multiple times as the contributing factor. The sedan’s driver was in shock but not ejected. The truck had no occupants. The collision point was the center back end of the sedan impacting the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 13 - A motorcycle traveling north struck the right side of a southbound SUV making a left turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. The motorcyclist suffered a head injury and moderate burns, left semiconscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:24 on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. A 34-year-old male motorcyclist, traveling northbound, collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was left semiconscious with a head injury and moderate burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as the contributing factor, indicating excessive speed by the motorcycle rider. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn, but no other driver errors are cited. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The report focuses on the motorcycle's unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 13 - A Dodge pickup swung left on Hylan. A woman crossed in the marked lines. The truck’s bumper hit her head. She fell, silent and still. Internal wounds claimed her life. Staten Island pavement bore witness. No time for sirens.

A Dodge pickup truck turned left at Hylan Blvd and Jefferson Ave, striking a 57-year-old woman as she crossed in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the truck’s left front bumper hit her head, rendering her unconscious. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to observe the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The woman was crossing with no signal present, as noted in the report, but the primary fault cited is driver inattention. The collision occurred in broad daylight, and the pickup showed no damage. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians on Staten Island streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 13 - Council bill targets shuttered schools. Annual study flags closed sites. Speed cameras pulled from dead zones. Streets lose watchful eyes. Vulnerable walkers and riders left exposed.

Int 1106-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, by Council Members Chris Banks (primary), Kamillah Hanks, Frank Morano, and David M. Carr. The bill orders the city to study which schools have closed each year and to remove speed cameras from those erased school zones. The matter title reads: 'Annual study to identify non-operational schools and the subsequent removal of speed cameras from eliminated school speed zones.' If passed, the law would strip cameras from streets where schools once stood, erasing a layer of protection for people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1106-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 7 - A 14-year-old boy on a bike was injured when an SUV made a right turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper, causing abrasions to the boy’s elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed confusion and error in road use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Hylan Blvd near Greeley Ave in Staten Island. A 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck on the right side doors by a 2022 Lexus SUV making a right turn southbound. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the bike, causing abrasions to the boy’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error by the bicyclist. There is no mention of driver failure to yield or other driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the complexities of shared road space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 6 - A 57-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him on Hylan Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact crushed the car’s front center, leaving the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Staten Island on Hylan Boulevard at 9:50 a.m. The pedestrian was not in the roadway or at an intersection when the sedan traveling north struck him. The vehicle’s center front end sustained damage from the impact. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, resulting in severe harm to a vulnerable road user outside a crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 5 - A 66-year-old woman was injured crossing Richmond Road with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection and causing contusions to her arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island at 3:15 PM. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 30 - A Nissan sedan struck a 44-year-old woman head-on near New Dorp Lane. She died beneath the streetlights, head trauma and internal bleeding marking the end. The driver, distracted, stared forward. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a westbound Nissan sedan struck a 44-year-old woman walking outside the crosswalk on Hylan Blvd near New Dorp Lane. The report details that the pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' in both the vehicle and person records. The sedan’s center front end collided with the pedestrian, and the driver remained at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior beyond her location in the roadway. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, a systemic danger that continues to claim lives on Staten Island streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 29 - Two SUVs collided on Klondike Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. Impact crushed the right side doors of one SUV. A 19-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. He stayed conscious, strapped in by a harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed at 15:10 on Klondike Avenue. One SUV traveled east, going straight, when another SUV making a left turn northwest struck its right side doors. Both drivers were cited for inattention and distraction, which caused the collision. The 19-year-old male driver of the eastbound SUV was injured, suffering a neck injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles sustained damage to the right side doors and left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other factors were noted for the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 27 - A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a golf cart traveling north on Richmond Hill Road. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved following too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on Richmond Hill Road in Staten Island. A golf cart and a bicycle, both traveling north, collided when the golf cart struck the bicyclist from behind. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the golf cart operator. The golf cart had no visible damage, while the bicycle sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 26 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in a collision with a sedan on North Railroad Avenue. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:55 on North Railroad Avenue in Staten Island involving a 2007 Ford sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 13-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites the contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience,' indicating errors on the part of the bicyclist. The sedan was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, and the bicyclist was also moving northwest. There is no mention of helmet use or crossing signals as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield and inexperienced road users in vehicle-bicycle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 26 - A 56-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the truck struck her with its left front bumper at an intersection on Bradley Ave.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Bradley Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with S Gannon Ave. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver’s errors in yielding and turning improperly directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 18 - SUV and sedan crashed on Mapleton Avenue. A 15-year-old boy in the sedan’s back seat took a blow to the face. Police cite traffic control disregard. System failed to protect the young and vulnerable.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Mapleton Avenue in Staten Island at 18:20. The SUV, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left front bumper. A 15-year-old male passenger in the sedan’s rear seat suffered facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver’s failure to obey signals. No contributing factors related to the passenger’s actions or safety equipment were noted. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving passengers exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 18 - A tanker truck made a right turn into the path of a northbound sedan on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the tanker’s right front quarter panel. The sedan occupant suffered back injuries and whiplash, shocked but restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 on Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. A tanker truck was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the tanker’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s sole occupant, a 37-year-old male driver, was injured with back pain and whiplash, remaining in shock but properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the tanker driver failed to yield or properly observe the sedan’s approach. No contributing factors were assigned to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the danger of large vehicles turning across lanes with inattentive drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 17 - A 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her on Narrows Road South. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive while making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Narrows Road South in Staten Island. A 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18