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A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a vehicle failed to yield while making a right turn on Hylan Blvd. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when struck, resulting in shock and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hylan Blvd and Norway Ave in Staten Island around 8:30 AM. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking her. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with no visible complaints noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the crash occurred during the driver's right turn maneuver. The report explicitly cites driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. A left-turning SUV struck a southbound SUV. Two young passengers suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused right-side and front-end damage. Driver failure to obey traffic control was cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd involving two station wagons/SUVs. One SUV, traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Two child passengers, ages 6 and 7, seated in the right rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and were in shock but were not ejected. The damage was confined to the right side doors of the turning SUV and the front end of the other. The police report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man crossing Tillman Street away from an intersection was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, with impact on the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Tillman Street outside of an intersection at 7:28 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2015 Ford SUV traveling eastbound, which made contact with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a key role. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was not reported, underscoring the impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in non-intersection pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore on Victory Boulevard as a bus and a box truck slammed head-on. Four people, ages 23 to 66, were pulled from the wreckage, conscious but broken. Blood pooled, bones snapped, the street marked by violence and impact.

A violent head-on collision between a bus and a box truck on Victory Blvd near Canterbury Ave left four people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, their left front bumpers colliding. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers, ages 23, 36, 52, and 66—suffered crush injuries to their legs and backs. All were conscious but badly hurt when pulled from the wreckage. The report details the scene: 'Steel screamed. Four people inside were crushed.' The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The police report does not specify further details about the nature of the illness or any other driver actions. The focus remains on the catastrophic impact and the systemic dangers of large vehicles colliding head-on.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Victory Blvd at 4:20 p.m. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes. The sedan’s driver and front passenger were injured but restrained by seat belts.

At approximately 16:20, two westbound vehicles—a 2023 sedan and a 2021 SUV—collided on Victory Blvd near S Gannon Ave. According to the police report, the sedan driver, a 60-year-old female, and her 16-year-old front passenger both sustained neck and shoulder injuries classified as moderate (severity 3). Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly attributes the crash to "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both the sedan driver and the SUV driver. The impact occurred with the sedan’s center back end striking the SUV’s center front end. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist factors. The collision resulted in whiplash complaints from both sedan occupants, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV stopped in traffic struck the rear of a slowing sedan on Richmond Avenue. Two female occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on Richmond Avenue involving a 2022 SUV and a sedan, both traveling south. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it struck the center back end of the sedan, which was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old female, and her 16-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on South Avenue. The driver exhibiting aggressive driving struck another vehicle from behind. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including head and back trauma. Shock and pain complaints followed the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:36 on South Avenue involving two sedans traveling southbound. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old woman, was cited for aggressive driving and road rage, which led to the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The aggressive driving by the at-fault driver caused the rear-end collision. The front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, and the driver both sustained injuries—head injury for the passenger and back injury for the driver—both reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing the cause on the aggressive driving behavior of the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2022 SUV on S Gannon Ave. Both drivers were distracted, causing impact to the bike’s left rear quarter and the SUV’s right rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:06 on S Gannon Ave involving a 2022 Lexus SUV and a bicycle traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity 3. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bicyclist were both going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both parties. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried three occupants, and the bicyclist was alone. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd at 2:58 AM. Unsafe speed and passing too closely caused the crash. One driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions, trapped inside his overturned vehicle. The crash left one injured, highlighting reckless driving dangers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hylan Blvd collided at 2:58 AM. The driver of one vehicle, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was trapped inside his overturned vehicle but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by excessive speed and unsafe passing maneuvers on Staten Island roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Forest Hill Road left five injured, including a child and three adults. Two sedans collided amid alcohol involvement. Injuries ranged from head trauma to limb pain. Shock and minor bleeding were reported. Drivers were licensed, but errors led to impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:47 near 1170 Forest Hill Road involving three sedans traveling mostly north and southeast. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver performance. One driver was making a left turn while others proceeded straight ahead, resulting in collisions impacting left side doors and front bumpers. Five occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male driver with head injury and minor bleeding, a 31-year-old male driver with elbow and arm pain, a 7-year-old passenger with head injury, a 33-year-old female passenger with head injury and minor bleeding, and a 3-year-old passenger with head injury. All occupants experienced shock. The report lists no contributing factors from the victims but highlights driver errors linked to alcohol. All drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash underscores systemic danger from impaired driving and risky maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man driving unlicensed collided with multiple parked vehicles. He suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash near Richmond Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:21 near 1441 Richmond Avenue. The driver, a 57-year-old male, was operating a 2005 Lexus sedan with an unlicensed status. The report states the driver was going straight ahead when the collision happened. The impact involved multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, with damage to rear and quarter panels. The driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Ocean Terrace lost control on slippery pavement. The driver and a 10-year-old front passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both were restrained but reported pain and nausea after impact to the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2007 sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on Ocean Terrace when the vehicle encountered slippery pavement conditions. The vehicle struck an object or surface with its right front bumper, causing injuries to both occupants. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old male front passenger were both injured with bodily trauma affecting their entire bodies and experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating loss of vehicle control due to road conditions. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors. The crash resulted in complaints of pain and nausea from both occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Richmond Avenue intersection. The male driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was restrained by a seatbelt and airbag.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 near 2465 Richmond Avenue involving two sport utility vehicles traveling straight ahead from different directions. The male driver, age 45, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report attributes the collision to driver inattention and distraction. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, with one SUV showing left front bumper damage and the other center front end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Victory Blvd struck its front passenger, causing abdominal and pelvic contusions. The driver’s inattention distracted the vehicle’s control, resulting in injury despite passenger restraint use. The crash left the passenger conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Victory Blvd experienced a crash impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The front passenger, an 18-year-old female, suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led directly to the crash. The driver held a permit license and was operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck driver, impaired by alcohol, failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn on Targee Street. The resulting collision with a sedan traveling south caused chest injuries and shock to the pickup driver, exposing systemic dangers in driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:58 on Targee Street in Staten Island. The pickup truck driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup truck was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a southbound sedan. 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 report highlights driver errors—specifically alcohol impairment and failure to yield—that led to this collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15