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

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Glover Street shortly after midnight. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. on Glover Street involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck her, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at the intersection of Page Avenue and Richmond Valley Road around 3:29 PM. A 2017 Chevrolet SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained back injuries classified as severity 3, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on the West Shore Expressway late at night. Drivers followed too closely, triggering a multi-vehicle crash. A 32-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged front ends and bumpers, revealing dangerous tailgating and sudden animal avoidance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:11 on the West Shore Expressway involving three sedans all traveling northbound. The contributing factors listed include 'Animals Action' and 'Following Too Closely' for two vehicles. The collision involved impacts to the left front bumper and center front ends of the vehicles. A 32-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors of following too closely, which likely prevented timely braking or evasive maneuvers. The sudden animal action further complicated the situation, forcing abrupt reactions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating combined with unpredictable hazards on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Arden Avenue in Staten Island, injuring a 32-year-old female driver. The impact struck the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Arden Avenue, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling northbound. One SUV was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The female driver of the turning SUV, aged 32, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious but injured at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage primarily to the center front end and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike eastbound on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. The boy was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling south on Veterans Road West struck a 12-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east. The collision occurred at 14:37 in Staten Island. The boy was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The sedan’s center front end was damaged at the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the impact and ejection indicate a failure to avoid collision. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other details about driver error or victim behavior contributing to the crash are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a left-turn collision on Arthur Kill Road. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, at 3:00 a.m. The driver was operating a 1996 Toyota sedan and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left rear bumper, damaging the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as the contributing factor in the crash. The driver was not ejected but sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, with the airbag deployed. The driver was in shock at the scene. The report does not list any victim errors or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered neck abrasions after a sedan hit him at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, contributing to the confusion that led to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Drumgoole Road East struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk near Wainwright Avenue at 6:31 AM. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper impacted the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver held a valid New York license and was operating a 2020 Subaru sedan. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other.' The report highlights pedestrian confusion during the crossing but does not indicate driver failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Richmond Avenue. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The teen was not wearing a helmet and was left in shock with bruises to the head.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:15 on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island involving a 2019 Volkswagen sedan and a 17-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was traveling north, and the bike was traveling east, both going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as contusion and was not ejected from the bike. The teen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was reported to be in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman struck the right rear bumper of a box truck parked on Yetman Avenue. The sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 on Staten Island's Yetman Avenue. A 38-year-old female sedan driver collided with the right rear bumper of a box truck that was entering a parked position. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured across her entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The box truck was operated by a licensed male driver from New York, and the sedan driver held a valid license from New Mexico.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. A 69-year-old female driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling north and east. The 69-year-old female driver of the northbound Honda was injured, sustaining neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the collision. The Honda sustained center front end damage, while the eastbound Nissan was struck on the left side doors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling south on Hylan Boulevard struck the rear center of a slowing sedan. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's Hylan Boulevard at 10 p.m. A 2016 BMW motorbike traveling south collided with the center back end of a 2023 Cadillac sedan that was slowing or stopping. The motorbike's right front bumper struck the sedan's rear. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south with one occupant. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and insufficient stopping distance on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A red Ferrari tore down Drumgoole Road West. It hit hard, metal folding. The unlicensed driver, just twenty-nine, was ejected and died on the street. The car’s front shattered. The road, suddenly, was silent.

According to the police report, a red Ferrari convertible traveling on Drumgoole Road West near Watkins Avenue crashed violently. The sole occupant, a 29-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and killed. The report states the vehicle’s front quarter panel crumpled on impact, leaving the scene silent and grim. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and note the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The data highlights the danger posed by excessive speed and unlicensed operation, both explicitly documented as driver errors in the official report. No mention is made of victim behavior contributing to the crash. The facts remain: speed and lack of a valid license led to deadly consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island SUV backing on Barlow Avenue hit another SUV traveling south. The collision injured a 57-year-old female passenger, bruising her face. Police cited backing unsafely and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island at 10:45 a.m. A 2019 Honda SUV was backing southbound when it struck a 2018 Hyundai SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving vehicle. A 57-year-old female passenger in the backing SUV sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with multiple occupants. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries after a collision with a westbound SUV on Staten Island’s Maiden Lane. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the child, leaving him injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Maiden Lane, Staten Island. A 10-year-old male bicyclist was riding northbound when he was struck by a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel, which collided with the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury, classified as injury severity 3. The child was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The focus remains on the impact and severe injury to the vulnerable bicyclist caused by the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at Lamoka Avenue in Staten Island. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 60-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:41 AM on Lamoka Avenue, Staten Island. A 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling south collided with a 2009 Hyundai sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 60-year-old male, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Genesee Avenue in Staten Island late at night. A front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, experiencing shock. Police cited driver errors including disregarding traffic control and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:55 on Genesee Avenue, Staten Island. Two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided, with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The front passenger in the vehicle with right side damage, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report focuses on driver errors as the cause, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions during a left turn by an SUV on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling north on Veterans Road West in Staten Island made a left turn when the collision occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper, indicating impact at the center front end. A 79-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, suffering facial contusions and bruising. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle, remaining conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any victim fault. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as left turns, which remain a common source of crashes and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling straight collided head-on on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers, women aged 57 and 24, suffered chest injuries and concussions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island collided front-to-front around 12:30 PM. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The drivers, both female and licensed in New York, were injured but remained conscious. The 57-year-old driver reported whiplash and chest injuries, while the 24-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and chest injury. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks of head-on impacts on this busy corridor and the serious injuries sustained even with seatbelt use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding motorcycle struck a parked SUV on Drumgoole Road West, injuring a 19-year-old passenger. The impact damaged the SUV’s rear quarter panel and left the passenger with bruises and leg injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 p.m. on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. A motorcycle traveling westbound collided with a parked Jeep SUV, impacting the left rear quarter panel. The motorcycle’s driver was cited for unsafe speed and driver inexperience, identified as contributing factors. The motorcycle carried two occupants; a 19-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises. The passenger was conscious and not ejected during the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and inexperience—as central to the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, crashing his SUV on Amboy Road. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and injured in the single-vehicle crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:54 AM on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The driver, a 19-year-old male occupant of a 2021 Nissan SUV, was traveling southbound when the collision happened. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver fatigue as the primary cause. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain alertness, with no other contributing factors noted. There were no pedestrians or cyclists involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15