Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Jun 21 - Two sedans crashed on Forest Hill Road. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. Damage hit rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Forest Hill Road collided. The driver of the Nissan sedan was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the Nissan and the center front end of the BMW. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The Nissan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved driver errors categorized as "Other*" pre-crash action, but no specific failure to yield or other errors were detailed. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the Nissan and the center front end of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Sedan slammed head-on on Hunter Avenue. Sixty-nine-year-old woman behind the wheel. Chest bruised. Police cite improper lane use and distraction. No others hurt. Steel and flesh meet. System failed.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old woman driving a 2020 Acura sedan was injured in a crash on Hunter Avenue, Staten Island. She suffered a chest contusion but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck another object head-on. No other people or vehicles were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - Fire truck hit sedan on Victory Boulevard. Nineteen-year-old driver hurt. Back pain. Whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. Both vehicles moved northeast. Impact was hard and sudden.

According to the police report, a fire truck and a sedan collided on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The sedan’s 19-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were traveling northeast when the fire truck struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel, while the fire truck was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - DOT aims to shrink Hylan Boulevard. Fewer lanes. Painted bike paths. Cyclists and pedestrians bleed here. Council Member Borelli fights back. He calls it needless. DOT stands firm. Data shows danger. Staten Island drivers protest. Safety hangs in the balance.

On June 16, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation proposed a 'road diet' for Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The plan would cut the road from four lanes to one in each direction, add a turning bay, and paint bike lanes. The DOT cites high injury and fatality rates, especially among cyclists, as the reason for action, referencing success from similar projects. Council Member Joe Borelli opposes the plan, saying, 'Thousands who use this road each day will be inconvenienced...all for the benefit of 251 aspiring Greg LeMonds who cycle this stretch on the weekends.' Borelli calls the plan unoriginal and unnecessary. DOT spokesman Vin Barone defends the proposal, pointing to injury data and safety gains. The plan remains a proposal as DOT reviews community feedback. No formal safety analyst assessment is available.

• City Will Rein in Speeding Staten Islanders with Hylan Boulevard ‘Road Diet’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-16

Jun 13 - A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial contusions after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle. The crash occurred as the SUV made a right turn and followed too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the rear of a Hyundai sedan stopped in traffic on Narrows Road South. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn when it collided with the sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard. One driver merged, striking the right rear bumper of the other vehicle. The injured driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided when one driver was merging and struck the right rear bumper of the other vehicle. The injured party was a 53-year-old male driver who sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The merging driver impacted the right rear bumper of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A sedan passing on Hylan Boulevard struck an SUV going straight. The SUV’s front left quarter panel took the hit. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash left vehicles damaged and one injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Boulevard was passing improperly when it collided with an SUV also traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The crash injured a 51-year-old male front-seat passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on at Targee Street and Clove Road. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. SUV driver, a woman, suffered a head abrasion. Metal twisted. Signals meant nothing.

According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of Targee Street and Clove Road on Staten Island. The SUV, driven north by a 30-year-old woman, struck the sedan traveling east. The SUV driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, showing both failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 2016 SUV made a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. It struck a southbound sedan head-on. Three sedan occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Hylan Boulevard attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound 2008 Infiniti sedan going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Three occupants in the sedan—a 64-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 50 and 21—sustained injuries described as whiplash affecting their entire bodies. All were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A parked sedan took a hard hit on Kiswick Street. A 63-year-old woman inside suffered head wounds and whiplash. The striking driver had no license. The crash left metal twisted and a victim hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck a parked sedan on Kiswick Street in Staten Island. The parked car's driver, a 63-year-old woman, was inside and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. The unlicensed status of the striking driver is noted. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of the crash. The injured woman was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 4 - Two sedans crashed on Hylan Boulevard. One turned right, one went straight. A 9-year-old boy in the back seat suffered an eye bruise. Police cite improper passing or lane use as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard. One driver made a right turn while the other continued straight. The impact struck the right side doors of the turning sedan and the front end of the other. A 9-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruising. Police identified 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were listed. The injured child was not ejected and remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Two sedans collided on Manor Road in Staten Island. The unlicensed male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved obstructed view and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Manor Road in Staten Island. The male driver of the 2007 Hyundai, who was unlicensed, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as the Hyundai was traveling northwest going straight ahead and the 2021 Jeep was making a right turn eastbound. Contributing factors included a limited or obstructed view and the Hyundai driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Hyundai and the left front quarter panel of the Jeep. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 1 - A sedan turned right and struck a 62-year-old man working in the road. The impact threw him down. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway at the intersection of Richmond Avenue when a westbound 2021 Hyundai sedan made a right turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The police report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.

On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.

• State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 30 - A sedan hit an 18-year-old female pedestrian playing in the road near Wheeler Avenue. She suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling westbound struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian playing in the roadway near Wheeler Avenue. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or errors. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are unspecified. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when in the roadway outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A 51-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn on New Dorp Lane. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. He suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with abrasions after impact to the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Kia sedan, traveling north and making a right turn on New Dorp Lane, struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing head injuries and abrasions. The pedestrian was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted as a contributing factor. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19