Sep 26 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 23 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 13 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 9 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 7 - A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Richmond Avenue hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue at an intersection in Staten Island around 8:45 PM. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight south, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. There is no mention of driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian's crossing without a signal is recorded as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a potentially high-impact collision. The focus remains on the vehicle striking a vulnerable road user in a dangerous crossing scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 4 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 24 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together on Veterans Road West. A 15-year-old girl in the front seat took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 18:50 on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. Both vehicles were moving northeast and struck each other at the front ends. A 15-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering a head injury and whiplash. She wore a lap belt and stayed conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash also damaged the left rear quarter panel of a parked BMW. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 18 - A van and sedan collided on Annadale Road. The van driver and a sedan passenger were hurt. The crash broke bones and left shock. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. Driver error played a role.

According to the police report, a van traveling south and a sedan traveling east collided at 3:57 PM on Annadale Road, Staten Island. The van's right front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The van driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured and in shock. The sedan's front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, suffered fractures and dislocations to her arm and hand. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for both drivers, indicating driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. A parked SUV was present but not struck. The crash shows the danger of driver mistakes at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 17 - A 28-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head contusion and bruising after a collision on Annadale Road. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle front-center. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Annadale Road in Staten Island. The involved vehicle was a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling north, with a single occupant—the 28-year-old male driver. The report notes the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, offering no clear indication of driver error or victim behavior. The data highlights the physical toll on the driver and the vehicle damage focused at the front center, underscoring the violent nature of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 16 - Five vehicles collided on Korean War Vets Parkway. A 32-year-old woman suffered leg injuries. Rear and front ends crumpled. One driver unlicensed. Police cite multiple vehicular errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Korean War Vets Parkway at 19:23. Five vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and a pick-up truck, were involved. A 32-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the main contributing factor, pointing to driver errors or vehicle interactions. One driver was unlicensed. Impacts centered on rear and front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or cited. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged and one woman hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 3 - Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Aug 3 - Seven Staten Island leaders want Norman Brown off the MTA board. Brown questioned new railcars for the borough after lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. Officials call his stance bureaucratic ignorance. The fight spotlights power struggles over transit and rider needs.

On August 3, 2024, seven Staten Island officials, including Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (District 51), called for the removal of MTA board member Norman Brown. Their letter to Governor Hochul followed Brown’s June comments suggesting Staten Island lose its promised 75 new R211S railcars because local lawmakers opposed congestion pricing. The letter, signed by Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Tannousis, Michael Reilly, Borough President Vito Fossella, State Senator Andrew Lanza, Councilman David Carr, and Borelli, called Brown’s remarks 'a masterclass in bureaucratic ignorance.' Brown said he would welcome removal. The new railcars would replace aging trains from the 1970s. The matter exposes deep rifts over transit funding and priorities, with Staten Island riders caught in the crossfire.

• Staten Island pols urge Hochul to yank MTA board member who recommended stripping borough of new railcars, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-03

Jul 28 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 26 - Two sedans crashed late at night on Genesee Avenue. A front-seat passenger suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause. The city’s streets remain dangerous for all.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:55 on Genesee Avenue, Staten Island. The crash left a 50-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, with shoulder and upper arm injuries and in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before impact. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report highlights driver error as the cause, with no indication of fault by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 26 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18