Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Oct 17 - A distracted sedan driver merging on Richmond Road struck an SUV from behind. The impact left the sedan driver, 59, with leg injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:17 AM on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island. A northbound sedan, merging, hit the right rear bumper of a northbound SUV going straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The driver was in shock after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 13 - A 60-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured on the Staten Island Expressway. The crash involved unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Staten Island Expressway at 3:40 PM. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead prior to impact. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2020 Triumph motorcycle. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and response to other vehicles, leading to severe injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 12 - A 23-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's right front bumper hit him, causing bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, cited twice. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 11 - A driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway, triggering a collision between two SUVs. The impact injured the sleeping driver, who suffered bruises and leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 AM on the Staten Island Expressway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV fell asleep, causing a collision with a 2018 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left rear bumper of the Ford. The sleeping driver, a 54-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were damaged at their respective bumpers. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors beyond the driver's loss of alertness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 7 - Two sedans crashed on Hylan Boulevard. One driver, age 70, suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. The left-turning car was struck hard on its right side. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard near Burgher Avenue in Staten Island at 1:00 PM. A 2022 Hyundai, turning left, was struck on its right side by a southbound 2022 BMW. The Hyundai’s right front quarter panel and doors took the hit. The BMW’s left front bumper was damaged. The 70-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest pain and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim actions were cited. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash shows the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 7 - A pick-up and sedan collided on Forest Hill Road. Three people hurt. A child suffered facial wounds. Police cite driver distraction and reaction to other vehicles. No fault lies with the injured.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan struck the rear of a 2021 pick-up truck on Forest Hill Road at 6:40 a.m. Both vehicles traveled east. Three people were injured: a 6-year-old girl with facial injuries, a 29-year-old woman with chest wounds, and a 62-year-old man with neck pain. All suffered shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as driver errors. Airbags deployed in the sedan; the truck driver wore a lap belt. The crash resulted from distraction and poor reaction by drivers, not from any action by the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 6 - A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Mill Road. The impact left him unconscious with severe fractures and dislocations. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mill Road and Ina Street on Staten Island around 10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to yield was the critical error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 3 - A sedan traveling north on Clove Road rear-ended a pick-up truck also heading north. The impact injured a 7-year-old child passenger in the sedan, who suffered a neck contusion. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:14 on Clove Road, a sedan struck the center back end of a pick-up truck traveling in the same direction. The collision caused injuries to a 7-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the sedan. The child, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the sedan impacted the truck's rear. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 1 - A collision on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard injured a 49-year-old driver. Two vehicles backing collided, causing neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Two vehicles—a pick-up truck and an SUV—were both backing when they collided. The driver of one vehicle, a 49-year-old male occupant, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically aggressive backing maneuvers and unsafe speed—as the cause of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 30 - A 59-year-old Staten Island man suffered a back contusion after a northeast-bound SUV struck him. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 3:20 PM. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was "Not in Roadway," indicating the collision occurred outside typical crossing zones. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. These details highlight the critical role of driver error in this collision and the resulting injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 30 - A motor home traveling west struck a sedan merging westbound on Victory Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 on Victory Boulevard involving a 2024 Ford motor home and a 2021 Toyota sedan. The motor home was going straight ahead westbound, while the sedan was merging westbound when the collision happened. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the motor home and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in their respective jurisdictions. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating possible driver error during merging. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 27 - Two SUVs traveling west on Westwood Avenue crashed head-on. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one SUV suffered unconsciousness and full-body injuries, signaling severe trauma from the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Westwood Avenue, both traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. One driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the center front ends of both SUVs, underscoring the violent nature of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 24 - A taxi making a right turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Staten Island. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Naughton Avenue near Hylan Boulevard at 16:50. A taxi traveling west was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 23 - A 52-year-old male driver sustained a head injury and minor bleeding after a collision on Richmond Avenue. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The crash involved a southbound Audi sedan impacting the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:28 on Richmond Avenue involving a 2009 Audi sedan traveling south. The Audi's left front bumper struck another vehicle, causing a collision. The injured party was a 52-year-old male driver, who suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Audi. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data highlights the impact and injury severity sustained by the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 19 - An 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, driving aggressively eastbound. The impact caused shock and complaints of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, at 10:08 a.m., a 2016 Audi sedan traveling eastbound struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection on Victory Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and aggressive driving, as causes of the crash. There is no indication that the pedestrian’s behavior contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 19 - A bus and an SUV collided on Rockland Avenue in Staten Island at 6:40 AM. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockland Avenue near Manor Road in Staten Island at 6:40 AM. The collision involved a 2023 Blue Bird bus traveling north and a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers, males aged 50 and 45, were injured but not ejected. The SUV driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee-lower leg-foot area, while the bus driver suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 17 - A pick-up truck and sedan collided head-on while turning on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered chest and neck contusions. Police cite driver inexperience as a key factor in the crash’s violent impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:55 on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard near Seaver Avenue. A 2017 Dodge pick-up truck traveling south was making a right turn when it collided front-to-front with a 2022 Jeep sedan traveling north making a left turn. Both drivers, a 67-year-old female and a 51-year-old male, were injured with contusions and bruises to the chest and neck. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The collision’s point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a failure to navigate the turns safely. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 16 - A motorbike slammed head-on at Richmond Avenue. The driver took the hit. Bones broke. Joints twisted. Police blamed driver inattention. No other vehicles. No escape.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling south on Richmond Avenue crashed frontally, damaging the center front end. The sole occupant, a male driver, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight before the crash. No other contributing factors or behaviors were noted. The report highlights the danger when focus slips, even for those most exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 10 - SUV slammed into a motorcycle on Staten Island Expressway. Rider thrown, scraped head to toe. Improper lane use by SUV driver. Rider conscious, battered, left on the asphalt.

According to the police report, an SUV collided with a motorcycle on the Staten Island Expressway at 19:29. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left side, ejecting the 59-year-old male rider. He suffered abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors were assigned to the motorcycle driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18