Crash Count for District 49
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,481
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,186
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 856
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 36
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in CD 49
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 15
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 9
+4
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 24
Head 13
+8
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 168
Neck 67
+62
Head 36
+31
Back 25
+20
Whole body 21
+16
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Chest 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 180
Lower leg/foot 61
+56
Head 25
+20
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 23
+18
Hip/upper leg 18
+13
Face 8
+3
Neck 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Abrasion 115
Lower leg/foot 37
+32
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Head 15
+10
Face 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Pain/Nausea 63
Head 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Whole body 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Chest 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 49?

Preventable Speeding in CD 49 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 49

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 205 times • 6 in last 90d here
  2. 2019 Gray BMW Sedan (LUK2290) – 130 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LFB3194) – 81 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB4140) – 79 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2016 Gray Kia Suburban (LEV1870) – 61 times • 2 in last 90d here
Forest, Victory, and the long toll in Council District 49

Forest, Victory, and the long toll in Council District 49

District 49: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 20, 2025

On Aug 29, 2025, a crash was logged in District 49. The public record lists no corner and no injuries. Source.

Since Jan 1, 2022, traffic crashes here have killed 15 people and injured 3,088 across 6,297 crashes. Police recorded 36 serious injuries. NYC Open Data.

One corner, one life

Just before 8 PM on May 17, 2025, police say a man on Targee Street was hit by a 25‑year‑old riding an electric scooter. The man died. Police recorded unsafe speed in the file. CrashID 4813412.

A 13‑year‑old on a moped hit an MTA bus on Castleton Avenue around 1 AM on Aug 5, 2025. He was ejected and suffered a severe head injury. “The moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus,” the MTA said, as reported by amNY. ABC7 confirmed the boy was in critical condition.

At Bay Street in Clifton on July 5, 2025, a motorcyclist hit the driver‑side door of a Toyota making a K‑turn and died at the hospital, police told amNY.

In 2025 year‑to‑date, police logged 1,128 crashes here, down from 1,190 at this point last year. Deaths fell from 4 to 2, while injuries rose from 570 to 618. Serious injuries rose from 6 to 10. NYC Open Data.

Evening is the hard hour. The 7 PM hour has the most deaths: 3. The 3 PM hour follows with 2. District 49 analysis.

Two Staten Island corridors keep coming up in the files. Forest Avenue shows 2 deaths and 137 injuries. Victory Boulevard shows 69 injuries and 4 serious injuries. NYC Open Data.

What police record in the files

Police marked unsafe speed in multiple fatal cases, including the Targee Street death. CrashID 4813412.

Left turns are a killer move. On Dec 15, 2022, a 69‑year‑old man crossing at Bay and Canal was hit by the driver of a school bus; he died. The file shows the driver was turning and the pedestrian was in the intersection. CrashID 4591710.

At Post Avenue on July 2, 2023, a 60‑year‑old man crossing with the signal was hit and killed by a driver turning left. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. CrashID 4642632.

Fix the places we already know

Start with the corners that bleed: Forest Avenue and Victory Boulevard. Daylight the crosswalks. Harden the turns. Give people crossing a head start. Aim enforcement at the evening surge when deaths peak. These steps follow the crash map, not a hunch. NYC Open Data.

Micromobility is in the mix. On Aug 26, 2023, a 67‑year‑old man on an e‑bike died after a driver turned left across his path on Bay Street at Chestnut Avenue. Police recorded a left turn and impact to the car’s right front. CrashID 4657218.

Who holds the pen

Council Member Kamillah Hanks represents this district. She voted yes on the taxi dooring decal law Int 0193‑2024 and on removing derelict vehicles Int 0857‑2024. She co‑sponsored a bill to require shared‑device operators to display safety rules Int 1304‑2025.

She also co‑sponsored a helmet‑mandate bill [Int 1173‑2025] and a bill to remove speed cameras [Int 1106‑2024]. Those items appear in the Council record in our timeline. NYC Council – Legistar.

State Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton and Assembly Member Charles Fall represent this area in Albany. The files here do not show their position on a speed limiter law for repeat speeders. What gives?

Lower speeds save lives. Rein in the repeat speeders. If you live here, ask them to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this?
New York City Council District 49 on Staten Island. It includes St. George–New Brighton, Tompkinsville–Stapleton–Clifton–Fox Hills, Rosebank–Shore Acres–Park Hill, West New Brighton–Silver Lake–Grymes Hill, Westerleigh–Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Mariner’s Harbor–Arlington–Graniteville, Snug Harbor, and Fort Wadsworth.
How bad is the harm since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 20, 2025, police recorded 6,297 crashes in District 49, with 15 people killed, 3,088 injured, and 36 serious injuries. Source: NYC Open Data.
What times are most dangerous here?
The 7 PM hour has the most deaths (3), followed by 3 PM (2), based on police crash reports in District 49. Source: NYC Open Data.
Which streets show the most harm?
Forest Avenue (2 deaths, 137 injuries) and Victory Boulevard (69 injuries, 4 serious injuries) top the files for this district. Source: NYC Open Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered to Council District 49 and the period 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-20. We counted crashes, fatalities, injuries, and serious injuries; and we grouped by hour and street names for hotspot summaries. You can reproduce the query starting here by filtering for Council District 49 and the date range.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

Council Member Kamillah Hanks

District 49

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Charles Fall

District 61

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

Other Geographies

District 49 Council District 49 sits in Staten Island, Precinct 120, AD 61, SD 23.

It contains St. George-New Brighton, Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville, Snug Harbor, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island CB1.

See also
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 49

15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store

Mar 15 - Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.

The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.


1
Head-On Sedan Collision Injures Staten Island Driver

Mar 1 - Two sedans collided head-on on Delafield Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old woman suffered a deep head wound but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Metal folded inward, showing the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 a.m. near Delafield Avenue and Raymond Place in Staten Island, two sedans collided head-on. The impact caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles. A 21-year-old female driver was injured with a deep head laceration but remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The narrative states, 'She had looked away. The street did not.' This highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing the violent collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the victim. The crash left metal folded inward and a young driver injured, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Int 1160-2025 Hanks votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.


23
Int 1173-2025 Hanks co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.

Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.


8
Int 1160-2025 Hanks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.