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

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Staten Island’s Veterans Road East. A 53-year-old female front passenger suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles struck center front and left front ends. Driver distraction caused the collision. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Veterans Road East in Staten Island. The crash involved a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south and a 2019 Honda SUV traveling northeast. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 53-year-old female front passenger in the Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female pedestrian was struck on Amboy Road in Staten Island. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and a sedan. Prescription medication was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island after being struck by a vehicle. She sustained fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists prescription medication as a contributing factor, indicating possible driver impairment. The crash involved a sedan traveling south and two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper struck the pedestrian, while the SUVs showed damage to their rear ends. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 59-year-old woman pedestrian on Richmond Avenue. The driver made a left turn at unsafe speed. The woman suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle’s front end took the impact. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Nissan sedan, traveling east on Richmond Avenue, made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a 2023 SUV on Hylan Boulevard. The cyclist was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Hylan Boulevard was struck by a northbound 2023 Mazda SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bike, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck a parked sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened as the rider went straight westbound. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling westbound on Hylan Boulevard collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male driver, was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man on a bike was hit from behind by a sedan backing up on Rosedale Avenue. The cyclist suffered a back abrasion but remained conscious. The driver’s unsafe backing and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely struck a bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue in Staten Island. The 70-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a back abrasion but was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan hit the bike’s front center with its left rear bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in areas where cyclists travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 15-year-old e-bike rider on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The boy, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Drumgoole Road West collided with a southbound e-bike ridden by a 15-year-old boy. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s front center. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two elderly women suffered neck injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Arden Avenue. Both were rear passengers in a sedan. The crash involved multiple vehicles stopped in traffic. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arden Avenue in Staten Island involving several vehicles stopped in traffic. Two female occupants, aged 81 and 82, seated in the rear of a sedan, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans and a pick-up truck, all traveling east. The impact points were primarily on the left front bumper and left side doors. No ejections occurred. The driver errors identified focus on unsafe speed, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a crash involving a sedan and an SUV. The collision occurred on Korean War Vets Parkway. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Korean War Vets Parkway involving multiple vehicles, including a sedan and a Nissan SUV. A 19-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No ejections were reported. The driver’s injuries were classified as moderate, and no other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Ramona Avenue in Staten Island. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and bruises. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ramona Avenue, Staten Island, at 8:33 a.m. The first vehicle, traveling west, was struck on the right side doors, while the second, traveling south, hit with its left front bumper. A 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. Both drivers were female and licensed. One driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Arthur Kill Road collided. The driver of a 2022 Mazda sustained a contusion and injury to her hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed women. Neither vehicle showed damage despite the collision. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The crash highlights risks from unsafe lane changes and distracted driving on Staten Island roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned right on Tynan Street. Aggression behind the wheel. A 20-year-old woman, outside the crosswalk, hit hard. Blood on the doors. Her body torn, pain raw. She stayed conscious. The street paid for the driver’s rage.

A sedan making a right turn on Tynan Street near Woodrow Road struck a 20-year-old woman who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The young woman suffered severe lacerations to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The impact left blood on the vehicle’s right side doors. The police report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV making a left turn collided with a 2013 sedan traveling westbound on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The sedan’s right front bumper was struck by the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a sedan making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2013 sedan driven by a 34-year-old licensed male driver making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left side doors. The sedan driver was injured, suffering neck contusions and bruising, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 18-year-old male driver suffered chest contusions in a Staten Island crash. The sedan, traveling east, made a right turn and struck another vehicle. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Injuries were moderate, with bruising to the chest.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woods of Arden Road near Kinghorn Street in Staten Island. An 18-year-old male driver of a 2017 Nissan sedan was making a right turn when the collision happened. The driver sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which also sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was the sole occupant of the sedan and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man was hit on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The SUV made an improper left turn and struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was distracted and inattentive.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island when it struck an 85-year-old male pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was struck and injured by an SUV on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The impact bruised his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Two SUVs collided nearby, adding to the chaos.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg after being hit on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The crash involved two SUVs, one traveling south and the other east, with damage to their front and rear bumpers. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other contributing factors were specified. The collision between the vehicles and the pedestrian injury highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy on a bike was struck on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The boy, wearing a helmet, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash occurred at 11:15 p.m. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup and motorcycle collided on West Shore Expressway. The rider was thrown, limbs severed, helmet on. The truck kept moving. The pavement burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Improper lane usage led to deadly impact.

A 33-year-old motorcyclist died after a violent crash with a pickup truck on West Shore Expressway. According to the police report, both vehicles were changing lanes when the motorcycle struck the pickup mid-maneuver. The rider was ejected, suffering fatal injuries and limb amputation, with his helmet still on. The pavement burned as the truck continued moving. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not specify which driver committed the improper lane usage, but the systemic danger of lane changes at speed is clear. The helmet is mentioned only as a detail; driver error remains the focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. One driver, 74, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision occurred during a left turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. The 74-year-old female driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash happened when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was stopped in traffic. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly." Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15