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

A Staten Island sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a front-end collision. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. The driver was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving late at night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 22:02. The vehicle, a 2025 Kia sedan, sustained center front end damage after going straight ahead. The driver was restrained by a lap belt but suffered neck injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' twice as contributing factors, indicating impairment played a critical role in the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), with complaints of pain and nausea. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving, as documented by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Katan Ave at 7 a.m. Both female drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as key factors. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 a.m. on Katan Ave, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling south and east. Both drivers, women aged 45 and 52, were injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors for both drivers. The first sedan was impacted on the left side doors, while the second sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to injuries without any indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old girl crossing Mc Cully Ave away from an intersection was struck by a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused a severe abdominal and pelvic injury. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Mc Cully Ave in Staten Island at 7:25 AM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention while going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious following the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old Staten Island driver suffered back injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention and an improper U-turn. The sedan struck an SUV, damaging both vehicles. The driver was conscious, restrained, and sustained bruises and contusions.

At 9:40 AM on Staten Island's Woodrow Rd near Alexander Ave, a 52-year-old male driver in a 2007 sedan was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and collided with a 2013 SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury classified as contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant. The report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors without indicating any fault or contributing behavior from the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Drumgoole Rd E made a left turn and struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old male driver suffered arm injuries in a late-night crash on Amboy Road. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 PM on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The sole occupant, a 20-year-old male driver of a 2024 Subaru SUV, was injured with contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper from the point of impact. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling north, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Hylan Blvd at midday, injuring both drivers. Both suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were restrained and not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, at 12:24 PM on Hylan Blvd, two station wagons/SUVs collided. Both drivers, a 45-year-old female and a 67-year-old male, sustained head injuries and were in shock. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for both drivers. The vehicles impacted at their front bumpers, with damage to the right front bumper of the male driver's SUV and the left front bumper of the female driver's SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on Annadale Road, Staten Island. One driver, an 84-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and was trapped in her overturned vehicle. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:34 on Annadale Road in Staten Island involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The 84-year-old female driver was trapped inside her overturned vehicle, sustaining chest injuries and abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage noted on the front ends and one SUV overturned. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury and vehicle overturn on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Ebbitts Street, Staten Island, causing neck injuries to both female occupants. Both drivers were distracted, leading to impact on the right side doors and front center ends. Both occupants suffered whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Ebbitts Street in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling south and east. The point of impact was the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The female driver of the Hyundai sedan and her female passenger, both 49 years old, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman suffered a lower arm injury and shock after being struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred near Arthur Kill Rd and Main St, highlighting dangers at intersections even with crosswalk markings.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection near Arthur Kill Rd and Main St around 12:25 a.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions were listed in the report. The lack of identified driver errors in the report leaves systemic intersection risks evident, as the pedestrian was legally crossing in a marked crosswalk. This incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections even when following crossing protocols.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection on Eylandt Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling southeast on Eylandt Street made a right turn and struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the truck's right front bumper. The boy sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck. No vehicle damage was reported. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and failure to yield, as the cause of injury to a vulnerable pedestrian following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Arthur Kill Road late at night. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact centered on front ends, damage severe on one vehicle’s right bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:19 on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. Two sedans collided head-on: one was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the Honda sustaining damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the Honda, a 20-year-old licensed female occupant, was injured with contusions and knee-lower leg-foot trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn on Oakdale Street in Staten Island. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Oakdale Street near Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. A 13-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The SUV driver, licensed in New Jersey, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was traveling straight southbound when struck by the northbound SUV. The impact point was the center front end of the SUV, indicating the vehicle struck the rider directly during the turn. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Delmar Avenue and Vineland Avenue in Staten Island. A 21-year-old female driver suffered a chest injury and concussion. Both vehicles struck each other while traveling straight, with impact on the left side and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Delmar Avenue near Vineland Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other east, collided with impact on the left side doors of the southbound vehicle and the front center end of the eastbound vehicle. The 21-year-old female driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a chest injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs traveling southbound on Seguine Avenue collided at 8:20 p.m. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 41-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island, two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound collided. The first vehicle, a 2021 Volkswagen SUV, was struck on its right front bumper, while the second, a 2024 Mitsubishi SUV, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The 41-year-old male driver of the Volkswagen was injured, suffering internal chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old woman suffered a head injury crossing at a marked crosswalk on Winant Ave. A pick-up truck making a left turn struck her despite the crosswalk. Glare and driver failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Winant Ave near Mason Blvd in Staten Island. The collision occurred at 8:30 AM when a 2023 Ford pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious with a concussion. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver as a primary contributing factor, compounded by glare conditions. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections under challenging visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped Staten Island bus. The SUV driver’s close passing caused the crash, injuring the SUV driver with neck whiplash. Ten bus occupants were unhurt in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seguine Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in Staten Island at 3 p.m. A northbound bus was stopped in traffic when a northbound SUV attempted to pass too closely. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bus’s left rear bumper. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The bus, carrying 10 occupants, sustained damage but no injuries were reported among its passengers. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bus driver or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.

• NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-16