About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 18
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 75
▸ Contusion/Bruise 125
▸ Abrasion 65
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 503
- 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 203 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 White Jeep Suburban (LNF4124) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Audi Suburban (LDF7167) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Me/Be Suburban (DPJ3807) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Gray Nissan Suburban (KRR2313) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Hylan at Sharrott: another body, same road
Staten Island CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025
Just after evening on Aug 31, at Hylan Boulevard and Sharrott Avenue, a 73‑year‑old driver bled from the head and lived. Police logged “driver inattention/distraction.” Open Data.
This Week:
- Aug 27 at Arden and Amboy, a 14‑year‑old on an e‑bike was hit by a Jeep. He was ejected and injured. Open Data.
- Aug 24 at Wainwright and Sylvia, a driver turning left hit a 77‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk. Police cited driver distraction. Open Data.
- Jul 28 at Arthur Kill and Drumgoole West, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a 79‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police listed distraction and inexperience. Open Data.
CB3 has seen 3,107 crashes since Jan 1, 2022. Fourteen people are dead. 1,573 are hurt. Open Data.
The hours that take people
Deaths stack at night: 8 PM has three. 6 PM has two. Morning isn’t safe either: 10 AM has two. These are the hours when lives end on these streets. Open Data.
Police often write the same causes. Distraction. Failure to yield. In recent weeks they wrote “driver inattention/distraction” in the Wainwright case and again at Arthur Kill and Drumgoole West. Aug 24 case and Jul 28 case.
Hylan keeps drawing blood
Hylan Boulevard is a top trouble spot here, with four deaths and 110 injuries. Richmond Avenue follows. This is where people keep getting hit. Open Data.
On Hylan, even the signs add to the mess. “That’s one accident every four days,” Borough President Vito Fossella said of drivers turning from the wrong lane amid confusing bus‑lane hours. amNY.
Who is protecting whom?
The record is public. Senator Andrew Lanza voted yes in committee to curb repeat speeders, then voted no later. Streetsblog and Open States.
Assembly Member Mike Reilly voted no on the bill that fixed school speed zones. Open States and Streetsblog.
Council Member Frank Morano co‑sponsored a bill to let ambulettes use and block bus lanes, and another to make shared‑micromobility operators display safety rules. NYC Council Legistar entries for Int 1339‑2025 and Int 1304‑2025.
The fixes are known
Local streets need basics: daylighting at corners, hardened left turns at Hylan and Richmond, and clear, consistent bus‑lane signs and hours on Hylan. Targeted enforcement at the evening peaks would match when the deaths come. These steps follow patterns in the data. Open Data and amNY.
Citywide, we need lower speeds and real limits for the worst drivers. The tools exist. Use them. See how to push for a lower default speed and intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders here.
One man bleeding at Hylan and Sharrott is not an accident. It is part of a map. The next dot does not have to be yours. Act now: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard?
▸ Where are the worst spots in CB3?
▸ When are crashes most deadly here?
▸ Which officials represent this area and what did they do?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-06
- Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amNY, Published 2025-08-05
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council, Published 2025-07-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Mike Reilly
District 62
Council Member Frank Morano
District 51
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB3 Staten Island Community Board 3 sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 62, SD 24.
It contains Oakwood-Richmondtown, Great Kills-Eltingville, Arden Heights-Rossville, Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Tottenville-Charleston, Freshkills Park (South).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 3
21S 4647
Lanza votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 24-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Mill Road made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Sedan on Left Side Doors▸Mar 20 - An SUV struck a sedan on Driggs Street. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Air bag deployed. Driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged on impact. The driver was shocked but not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east collided with a 2002 sedan traveling north on Driggs Street. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The air bag deployed, and the driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Taxi Driver Distracted, Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 17 - 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.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Overturns Car on Barnard▸Mar 17 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on. Sedan flipped. Elderly driver suffered head injury, confusion, bleeding. Police cite illness as factor. No ejection. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury, incoherence, and minor bleeding. Police list illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejection occurred. The SUV took front-end damage; the sedan flipped. The report does not cite driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Hylan▸Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
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Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 20 - A 24-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Mill Road made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Sedan on Left Side Doors▸Mar 20 - An SUV struck a sedan on Driggs Street. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Air bag deployed. Driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged on impact. The driver was shocked but not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east collided with a 2002 sedan traveling north on Driggs Street. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The air bag deployed, and the driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Taxi Driver Distracted, Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 17 - 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.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Overturns Car on Barnard▸Mar 17 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on. Sedan flipped. Elderly driver suffered head injury, confusion, bleeding. Police cite illness as factor. No ejection. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury, incoherence, and minor bleeding. Police list illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejection occurred. The SUV took front-end damage; the sedan flipped. The report does not cite driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Hylan▸Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
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Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 20 - A 24-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Mill Road made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Sedan on Left Side Doors▸Mar 20 - An SUV struck a sedan on Driggs Street. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Air bag deployed. Driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged on impact. The driver was shocked but not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east collided with a 2002 sedan traveling north on Driggs Street. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The air bag deployed, and the driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Taxi Driver Distracted, Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 17 - 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.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Overturns Car on Barnard▸Mar 17 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on. Sedan flipped. Elderly driver suffered head injury, confusion, bleeding. Police cite illness as factor. No ejection. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury, incoherence, and minor bleeding. Police list illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejection occurred. The SUV took front-end damage; the sedan flipped. The report does not cite driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Hylan▸Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
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Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 20 - An SUV struck a sedan on Driggs Street. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Air bag deployed. Driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged on impact. The driver was shocked but not ejected.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east collided with a 2002 sedan traveling north on Driggs Street. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The air bag deployed, and the driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Taxi Driver Distracted, Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 17 - 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.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Overturns Car on Barnard▸Mar 17 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on. Sedan flipped. Elderly driver suffered head injury, confusion, bleeding. Police cite illness as factor. No ejection. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury, incoherence, and minor bleeding. Police list illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejection occurred. The SUV took front-end damage; the sedan flipped. The report does not cite driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Hylan▸Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
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Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 17 - 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.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Overturns Car on Barnard▸Mar 17 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on. Sedan flipped. Elderly driver suffered head injury, confusion, bleeding. Police cite illness as factor. No ejection. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury, incoherence, and minor bleeding. Police list illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejection occurred. The SUV took front-end damage; the sedan flipped. The report does not cite driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Hylan▸Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
14
Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
7
SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 17 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on. Sedan flipped. Elderly driver suffered head injury, confusion, bleeding. Police cite illness as factor. No ejection. Both drivers licensed. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury, incoherence, and minor bleeding. Police list illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejection occurred. The SUV took front-end damage; the sedan flipped. The report does not cite driver errors like failure to yield or speeding. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Hylan▸Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
14
Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
7
SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
7
SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
6
63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 17 - SUV hit stopped sedan from behind on Hylan. Both drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV rear-ended a stopped 2015 sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.
14
Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard▸Mar 14 - 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.
7
SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
7
SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 14 - 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.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 7 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Staten Island▸Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
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63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
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SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
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SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 7 - An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Oakdale Street▸Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
6
63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 7 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.
6
63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island▸Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
28
Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Mar 6 - A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.
28
Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island▸Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 28 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Staten Island▸Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
-
File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 24 - A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
24
SUV Crushes Cyclist On Wilson Avenue▸Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 24 - A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.
A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.
24
SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.
22
SUV and USPS Van Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 22 - A Jeep SUV and a USPS van collided on Woodrow Road. The female SUV driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage during the southbound crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodrow Road in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a United States Postal Service van. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The USPS van was merging southbound while the SUV was traveling straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper of the van and right front bumper of the SUV. No occupants were reported in the van at the time of the crash.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
- File S 5039, Open States, Published 2023-02-22
15
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 15 - Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bayview Avenue▸Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 14 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13