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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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Mapleton Avenue injured a 15-year-old passenger. The impact involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling straight. The passenger suffered facial contusions, conscious and bruised, highlighting driver errors in traffic control and right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Mapleton Avenue in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2005 Nissan sedan traveling north and a 2006 Ford SUV traveling east. The SUV's driver held a permit license, while the sedan's driver was licensed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. A 15-year-old male passenger in the rear left seat of the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. No contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision underscores systemic dangers from driver failures to obey traffic controls and yield properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver merging in Staten Island struck an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries, wearing a lap belt and experiencing shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island at 11:17 AM. A sedan merging northbound collided with a northbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the SUV's right rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and was in shock after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers were men, one aged 70, suffering chest injuries and shock. The crash involved a left-turning sedan struck on its right side by a vehicle traveling straight. Driver distraction was cited twice.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard near Burgher Avenue, Staten Island, at 1:00 PM. Two sedans were involved: a 2022 Hyundai turning left and a 2022 BMW traveling straight south. The Hyundai was struck on its right side doors, damaging its right front quarter panel. The BMW sustained damage to its left front bumper. The 70-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with chest pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided head-to-rear on Forest Hill Road. Three occupants suffered moderate injuries, including a six-year-old passenger with facial wounds. Driver distraction and reaction to uninvolved vehicles caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 on Forest Hill Road involving a 2017 sedan and a 2021 pick-up truck traveling eastbound. The sedan's front center impacted the rear center of the pick-up truck. Three occupants were injured: a 6-year-old female passenger with facial injuries and minor bleeding, a 29-year-old female sedan driver with chest injuries, and a 62-year-old male truck driver with neck injuries. All occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" for both drivers and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the sedan passenger. Airbags deployed in the sedan, and the truck driver wore a lap belt. The collision resulted from driver distraction and failure to maintain control reacting to other vehicles, not victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15