Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Jun 27 - Two vehicles collided on Denker Place at 9:30 a.m. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Denker Place involving a 2013 sedan traveling east and a 2018 SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver’s injuries and the damage to the right side doors indicate the severity of the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - SUV and sedan slammed head-on on South Avenue. Both women behind the wheel suffered moderate injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one thrown. Both drivers conscious, strapped in.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided head-on at 13:40 on South Avenue near Teleport Drive. Both drivers, women aged 27 and 36, were injured—one with neck trauma, the other with arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were going straight before the crash. The sedan was hit on the right front bumper; the SUV on the left. Both drivers were licensed and properly restrained. No ejections occurred. The report lists only driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A collision between two sedans on Mill Road in Staten Island left a 41-year-old female driver injured. The crash involved unsafe speed and impacted the front and left side of the vehicles. The injured driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. on Mill Road, Staten Island. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The injured party was a 41-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, who sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end and left side doors of the vehicles. Driver errors centered on unsafe speed, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a pick-up truck traveling straight on Norway Avenue. Three occupants suffered whole-body and chest injuries, all in shock. Driver distraction caused the crash, leaving multiple injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Norway Avenue involving a 2011 Nissan sedan and a 2018 Mercedes pick-up truck. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the pick-up truck traveling straight south. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's driver was unlicensed, and the pick-up truck driver held a permit. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, the pick-up truck driver, and a passenger in the pick-up truck. Injuries included entire body trauma and chest pain, with all victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was sustained to the left front bumper of the sedan and right front bumper of the pick-up truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - Two SUVs slammed together on Staten Island Expressway. A driver took a blow to the shoulder. A young passenger’s neck snapped back. Police blamed driver inattention. The night left bruises and whiplash in its wake.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles crashed just after midnight on the Staten Island Expressway. The front of one SUV struck the back of another. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both vehicles. A 37-year-old male driver suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. A 13-year-old male passenger sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims beyond driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - Two sedans traveling east collided at Victory Boulevard. One driver was making a right turn while the other went straight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered contusions and bruises. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:52 near 2960 Victory Boulevard. A 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, struck a 2023 Kia sedan traveling straight east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the right front bumper of the Kia. Both drivers were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the neck and other body areas. A female passenger in the Kia was also injured, suffering contusions and bruises to her entire body. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision between a turning and a straight-moving vehicle indicates a failure in yielding or right-of-way management. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on Harold Street at 5 p.m., injuring a front-seat passenger. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Harold Street near Wellbrook Avenue at 5 p.m. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of a 2024 Nissan sedan and the center front end of a 2005 Honda sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling south and southeast respectively. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in the Nissan sustained a back injury and contusion but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage included the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Honda. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist slowed on Harold Street. He crashed. His right arm broke. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. No ejection. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male motorcyclist was injured while traveling east on Harold Street. The motorcycle was slowing or stopping when it struck on the right side, causing the rider to suffer a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The report states the rider used no safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury on Staten Island Expressway. The crash occurred as the rider reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing a loss of control and impact to the motorcycle’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected from his 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle while traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway at 14:45. The report identifies "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the rider lost control while responding to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to the center back end, matching the point of impact. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver reactions to external traffic conditions, resulting in severe injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 4 - SUV slammed into sedan’s front bumper. Seventy-seven-year-old woman at the wheel. She took the hit. Arm and hand bloodied. Police blame improper turn. Metal and flesh meet at the intersection.

According to the police report, an SUV struck the right front bumper of a sedan making a left turn at Richmond Hill Road. The 77-year-old female sedan driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and properly restrained. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The SUV, registered in Maryland, was traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s left turn set the stage for the collision. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - A distracted driver turned left on Hylan Boulevard, striking a helmeted motorcyclist. The rider was ejected, suffering bruises across his body. He stayed conscious. The crash left the motorcycle’s front end smashed.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old helmeted motorcyclist was traveling south on Hylan Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue when a vehicle making a left turn westbound collided with him. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. The motorcycle’s center front end was damaged. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the motorcyclist’s actions, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction as the cause. Helmet use is noted only because it appears in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 1 - Two sedans collided at Forest Hill Road in the early morning hours. Both drivers were men, one making a right turn, the other stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 41-year-old driver, causing internal injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:39 AM on Forest Hill Road near Richmond Avenue. A 41-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn in a 2020 Hyundai sedan when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the left front bumper of a 2020 Mercedes sedan stopped in traffic traveling north. The Hyundai driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers and stopped traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19