Crash Count for New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,537
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 860
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 258
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis?

Warehouse Deaths, City Silence: How Many More Will Trucks Crush?

Warehouse Deaths, City Silence: How Many More Will Trucks Crush?

New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

In the last year, 279 people were hurt in crashes here. Four were seriously injured. One did not come home. The dead man was 34. He was crushed by a box truck at an Amazon warehouse. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job. “He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.”

Children are not spared. A 6-year-old girl was hit by a sedan turning left at Richmond Avenue. She left the scene with pain in her head. She survived. Others may not.

Trucks, SUVs, sedans—they all draw blood. In three years: 2 deaths, 721 injuries, 5 serious injuries. The numbers do not rest. They do not care who you are.

Warehouse Shadows and Night Shifts

The dead man was working a night shift. The truck backed up. He was gone. The driver stayed. No charges. The NYPD investigates. Amazon calls it a tragedy. “This is a horrible tragedy, and our thoughts are with all those involved. We’re supporting law enforcement as they investigate further.”

The loading docks stay busy. The risk stays high. The next shift begins.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Local leaders have tools. They have power. New York City can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. They can redesign streets. They can demand more enforcement. But the numbers show little change. The trucks keep rolling. The children keep crossing. The injuries keep coming.

No bold new laws. No public statements from district leaders. No sign of urgency. The silence is loud.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings. Demand action for every life lost and every child hurt. Do not wait for another family to grieve. Take action now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Sam Pirozzolo
Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo
District 63
District Office:
2090 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
Legislative Office:
Room 531, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
David Carr
Council Member David Carr
District 50
District Office:
130 Stuyvesant Place, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-980-1017
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1553, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6965
Twitter: CMDMCarr
Andrew Lanza
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
District Office:
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Legislative Office:
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

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Traffic Safety Timeline for New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A sedan struck a woman crossing Steinway Ave. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.

A sedan hit a 45-year-old woman as she crossed Steinway Ave at Travis Ave in Staten Island. She was in a marked crosswalk, no signal, and suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The driver was making a left turn when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The impact was to the center front of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes

Poor DOT signs on Hylan Boulevard sow chaos. Drivers turn from the wrong lane. Collisions mount. Bus lane rules shift by the hour. The street stays dangerous for those on foot and bike.

According to amny (2025-08-05), collisions on Hylan Boulevard have risen due to unclear DOT signage about bus lane hours. Borough President Vito Fossella noted, “That’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane.” The article reports 32 crashes in 2025 tied to drivers making right turns from the middle lane instead of the curb-side bus lane. Some signs list hours, others only say 'Bus Corridor Photo,' confusing drivers. The lack of clear, consistent information leaves intersections hazardous, especially for vulnerable road users. The report highlights a pressing need for better signage and clearer policy.


2
Obstructed View Crash Injures Three on Richmond Hill

Two sedans collided at Richmond Hill. Three people hurt. Police cite blocked views. Impact struck front ends. Passengers and drivers suffered chest, hip, and neck injuries.

Two sedans crashed at 112 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island. Three people were injured: a 53-year-old woman suffered a hip injury, a 74-year-old woman had chest trauma, and a 16-year-old boy reported neck pain. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes air bags deployed and seat belts used, but only after calling out the obstructed view as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on West Shore Expressway

SUV veered on West Shore Expressway. Driver lost consciousness. Chest injury. Two others in vehicle. Police cite lost consciousness as cause.

A 61-year-old man driving an SUV on the West Shore Expressway lost consciousness and crashed. He suffered a chest injury. Two other male occupants, ages 61 and 24, were in the vehicle; their injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, 'Lost Consciousness' was the contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other driver errors or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
2
SUV and Sedan Crash on Stephen Loop Injures Two

Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide head-on on Stephen Loop. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken, bruised. Metal and flesh meet in Staten Island dusk.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Stephen Loop near Steinway Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Two drivers, a 27-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, suffered injuries to the shoulder and neck. Both were conscious and wore seat belts. Two passengers, ages 70 and 27, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left bruises and shook all inside. The police report lists distraction as the key error behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
3
Distracted Drivers Collide on Nome Avenue

Two cars crashed on Nome Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger were hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Impact left injuries to neck, back, and pelvis. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Nome Avenue at Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers, ages 20 and 49, and a 19-year-old passenger suffered injuries to the neck, back, and pelvis. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left three people injured, with whiplash and abrasions reported. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger remains when distraction goes unchecked behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
2
Distracted Driving Crash Injures Two on Richmond Ave

Two sedans collided on Richmond Ave. Driver inattention slammed metal into metal. Two people suffered neck injuries. Streets stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect them.

Two sedans crashed at Richmond Ave and Lamberts Ln on Staten Island. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction caused the collision. Two people, a 30-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash

A 16-year-old on an e-scooter died after a collision with a Hyundai in Staten Island. Head trauma proved fatal. Police are investigating. The driver stayed at the scene. No arrests. Another scooter death followed days later.

The Brooklyn Paper (2025-07-13) reports a fatal crash on June 29 in Staten Island. Sixteen-year-old Nacere Ellis, riding an electric scooter, collided with a westbound Hyundai Tucson. The article states, 'Ellis suffered head trauma as a result of the crash.' The 79-year-old driver remained at the scene. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. No charges have been filed. The report notes a similar fatal scooter crash days earlier in Queens. The incidents highlight ongoing risks for micromobility users and the need for systemic safety measures.


Garbage Truck Skids, Driver Injured on Wild Ave

Garbage truck slid on slick pavement at 300 Wild Ave. Driver hurt in abdomen and pelvis. Pain and shock followed. Center front end took the hit. Streets stayed dangerous.

A garbage truck traveling north on Wild Ave crashed when the pavement turned slippery. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and reported pain and nausea. According to the police report, 'Pavement Slippery' was listed as the contributing factor. The truck's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the risks posed by hazardous road conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on Richmond Ave

A turning sedan struck a parked car on Richmond Ave. Three women hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash. The street stayed open. Danger lingered.

A sedan making a right turn on Richmond Ave collided with a parked car. Three women were injured, including a driver who suffered whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The impact damaged both vehicles, with the parked car hit at the center back end and the turning sedan at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Strikes Center Back End on Staten Island Expressway

SUV slammed center back end on Staten Island Expressway. Two women hurt. One suffered neck injury. Police list factors as unspecified. No details on other vehicle.

A station wagon/SUV traveling west on the Staten Island Expressway struck the center back end of another vehicle. Two women, both 39, were injured. One occupant suffered unspecified injuries. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No details were provided about the second vehicle or its occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Motorcycle Crash Injures Rider on Expressway

A motorcycle slammed the right side on West Shore Expressway. The 55-year-old rider suffered abrasions. No other vehicles listed. Police cite unspecified factors.

A motorcycle crashed on the West Shore Expressway in Staten Island. The 55-year-old male rider was injured, suffering abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck on the right side. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were named as involved. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No driver errors beyond 'Unspecified' were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Dump Truck Merges, Bus and Sedan Struck on Expressway

Dump truck merged on Staten Island Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Bus and sedan hit. One driver hurt. Back injury. Whiplash. Chaos in the eastbound lanes. Metal and glass. System failed to protect.

A dump truck merged eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway, striking a bus and a sedan. One driver suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was a contributing factor. The crash involved multiple vehicles and left one person injured. The report lists no errors by the injured party. The system allowed a dangerous lane change, putting passengers and drivers at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Sedans Collide on Victory Boulevard, Driver Injured

Two sedans struck on Victory Boulevard. One driver suffered a bruised leg. Shock followed. Both cars showed front-end damage. Police list no clear cause. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided on Victory Boulevard at Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. Three others were involved, including another driver and two occupants, but their injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles were parked before the crash and sustained front-end damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Runaway Motorcycle Ejects Child on Richmond Ave

A runaway motorcycle struck a sedan on Richmond Ave. Two riders were ejected. An 11-year-old girl suffered neck injuries. Driver inexperience and loss of control fueled the crash.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Richmond Ave near Akron St in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a driverless or runaway motorcycle and cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Two people were ejected: an 11-year-old girl, who suffered neck injuries and shock, and an 18-year-old male driver, who was also injured. The sedan carried three occupants. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as causes. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Sedan Slams at Unsafe Speed on Victory Boulevard

A young driver crashed a sedan at high speed on Victory Boulevard. He suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and inexperience. The road turned violent in an instant.

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a sedan on Victory Boulevard near SR 440 in Staten Island. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver held only a permit. Another occupant was listed but had unspecified injuries. The report highlights unsafe speed and inexperience as the main factors behind the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island Expressway

SUV slammed into sedan’s rear. Two women hurt. Back injuries. Police cite tailgating and sudden reaction. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two vehicles collided on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck the rear of a sedan. Two women, aged 31 and 38, suffered back injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s back. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Int 0857-2024
Carr votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


Speeding Sedans Collide on Staten Island Expressway

Two sedans slammed together at unsafe speed. Three passengers, including two children, hurt. Metal twisted. Pain spread through the car. The road did not forgive.

Two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. Three people were injured: a 31-year-old male driver, a 6-year-old girl, and a 10-year-old girl. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The injured suffered pain, bruises, and trauma to the body, face, and back. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left children and adults hurt in the wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18