Staten Island Streets: Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence in City Hall

A pickup rolled south on Seguine Avenue. The driver did not yield. He struck a 62-year-old man crossing with the light. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He lay conscious, bleeding on the street.

A 62-year-old man was crossing Seguine Avenue at Hylan Boulevard with the signal when a southbound pickup truck struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver did not yield and admitted he fell asleep at the wheel. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was conscious but bleeding heavily at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan north on West Shore Expressway lost control. The vehicle struck the right side doors. She suffered facial injuries but was conscious and restrained. Slippery pavement and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver was traveling north on the West Shore Expressway in a 2007 Honda sedan. The vehicle impacted the right side doors, causing damage and injuring the driver. She sustained facial injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report lists slippery pavement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of road conditions combined with driver speed on this expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV backing up struck her vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The crash happened on Drumgoole Road West. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island involving a sedan traveling west and an SUV backing south. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The sedan’s 37-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was backing at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion in a collision on Amboy Road. The unlicensed pick-up truck driver made a left turn and struck a Range Rover going straight. The impact damaged the truck’s left side and the SUV’s front end.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn on Amboy Road. The truck struck a Range Rover traveling northeast. The 41-year-old male truck driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The collision caused damage to the truck’s left side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured party was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment. No other victims or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries in a crash involving an SUV and a pickup truck on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was struck on its right rear quarter panel. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Richmond Avenue involving a 2014 Nissan SUV and a 2022 GMC pickup truck. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel by the pickup truck's front end. The 44-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck two young pedestrians at an intersection on Bloomingdale Road. Both children, ages 5 and 8, suffered head injuries and bruises. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The children crossed with the signal and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan making a right turn on Bloomingdale Road struck two pedestrians, a 5-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl, both crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both children sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end. Neither child was at fault, and no safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries after her SUV struck a parked sedan on Rossville Avenue. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling south on Rossville Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Nissan sedan. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and was in shock. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The report lists the driver’s use of a hand-held cell phone as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in a crash on Hylan Boulevard. An SUV traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver remained conscious but lost consciousness during the incident.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Hylan Boulevard collided with a parked sedan by impacting its left rear quarter panel. The sedan's 78-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and internal complaints. The driver was conscious but experienced loss of consciousness as a contributing factor. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No ejection occurred, and safety equipment status is unknown. The SUV was occupied by a licensed male driver from New York. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was injured crossing Huguenot Avenue on Staten Island. The SUV driver was distracted and failed to notice her. She suffered arm injuries but remained conscious. The crash left no vehicle damage but caused serious harm to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Huguenot Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2018 SUV traveling south was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west rear-ended a parked car on Drumgoole Road West. The front passenger in the moving vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just after midnight. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling west on Drumgoole Road West struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2019 Dodge sedan. The front passenger in the moving vehicle, a 34-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The parked vehicle had no occupants. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s left rear bumper. The SUV hit with its right front bumper while making a right turn. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured when an SUV struck her vehicle on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The SUV was making a right turn and impacted the station wagon’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The station wagon driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on the West Shore Expressway. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both conscious, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both wore seat belts. The SUV driver traveled at unsafe speed, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2007 Lincoln SUV traveling north on the West Shore Expressway rear-ended a 2019 Mercedes sedan going straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan’s 46-year-old female driver and 15-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and rear-end collisions on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Oakdale Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, women aged 37 and 79, suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision caused pain and nausea. Driver inattention was a factor. Neither driver was ejected or wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Oakdale Street, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 37-year-old and a 79-year-old woman, were injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound. The 2009 Honda sustained damage to its left side doors, while the 2023 Nissan had damage to its left front quarter panel. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle, and neither was wearing safety equipment. The crash resulted in complaints of pain and nausea from both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old, unlicensed, sped down Nippon Avenue. His sedan smashed into parked cars. Steel twisted. Glass flew. His legs crushed. A 15-year-old passenger hurt. Another driver suffered neck pain. The street bore the scars of reckless speed.

On Nippon Avenue near Edgegrove Avenue in Staten Island, a 17-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of his sedan and crashed into several parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'A 17-year-old, unlicensed, drove fast. His sedan slammed parked cars. Steel folded. Airbags burst. His legs crushed.' The crash left the teen driver with severe leg injuries and a 15-year-old passenger with back pain. A 19-year-old driver in another sedan suffered neck injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the teen driver and excessive speed led to a violent collision, leaving lasting harm for those inside the vehicles. Airbags deployed, but the force of the crash brought pain and silence to the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Korean War Vets Parkway. Two young boys, ages five and six, suffered neck and eye injuries. Both were passengers restrained by child seats and airbags. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Drivers were licensed and slowing or stopped.

According to the police report, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a sedan traveling north on Korean War Vets Parkway. The crash involved impacts to the right rear bumper of one SUV, the left front bumper of another SUV, and the center back end of the sedan. Two child occupants, ages six and five, were injured with neck and eye trauma respectively. Both children were restrained with child seats and airbags deployed. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. Drivers were licensed and were either slowing or stopped prior to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Main Street and Amboy Road in Staten Island. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Main Street and Amboy Road in Staten Island. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions prior to the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or additional circumstances were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old female taxi driver suffered a shoulder injury after a crash on Bloomingdale Road. The taxi's front end was damaged. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Bloomingdale Road collided with an object or vehicle, impacting the right front bumper and causing center front-end damage. The 72-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Barnard Avenue. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old sedan driver suffered head injuries and incoherence. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was restrained.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north and a 2022 sedan traveling south collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned on impact. The sedan's 77-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and incoherence, with minor bleeding reported. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan overturned. No ejections occurred. The police report does not assign fault or blame to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV struck a 2015 sedan from behind on Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was distracted and followed too closely. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on the sedan’s rear and SUV’s front.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mercedes SUV rear-ended a 2015 Nissan sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, was stopped in traffic. Both drivers sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear bore the impact. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A sedan struck the back of an SUV stopped in traffic. Another SUV was rear-ended. A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling westbound. The sedan, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by an SUV that was slowing or stopping, which in turn was rear-ended by another SUV also stopped in traffic. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15