Their Blood on Our Streets—Who Will Slow the Killers?

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue injured the sedan driver. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 AM on Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. The collision involved a station wagon/SUV traveling south and a sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or victim behavior were noted. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding that led to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered contusions after a crash on Delafield Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected, with right rear bumper damage noted.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male operating an e-bike on Staten Island was injured in a crash at 18:05 on Delafield Avenue. The e-bike driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center back end of another vehicle traveling straight south. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the e-bike driver. The rider sustained contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-bike sustained damage to the right rear bumper, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even among vulnerable road users themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Henderson Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a crash that injured a 38-year-old man. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles’ front panels and left one driver with a fractured shoulder.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:52 on Henderson Avenue, Staten Island. The collision involved a 2022 GMC SUV traveling south and a 2002 Honda sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, a critical factor in the crash. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper sustained damage at the point of impact. The 38-year-old male sedan driver, who was unlicensed, suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report also notes limited view as a contributing factor for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and limited visibility on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a parked SUV while passing too closely. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front and the SUV’s rear. No ejection occurred; driver wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue at 4:00 AM. A 39-year-old male driver in a 2014 Nissan sedan was injured when he struck a parked 2012 Hyundai SUV. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged upon impact with the SUV’s center back end. The driver sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The incident highlights driver error in maintaining safe passing distance, leading to injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Staten Island. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious but was bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Staten Island at 22:30 on Castleton Avenue near Kissel Avenue. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists the contributing factors for the bicyclist as unspecified and does not specify any contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to bicyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island sedan overturned after a collision involving multiple vehicles. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and limited view as key factors in the crash at Forest Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 652 Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 4 p.m. The collision involved three vehicles: two sedans and one SUV. The driver of the overturned sedan, a 32-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The sedan overturned upon impact, with damage noted to its right front quarter panel. The other vehicles involved included a Nissan sedan merging eastbound and a Chrysler SUV traveling westbound. Both other vehicles sustained damage to their left quarter panels. The police report focuses on driver errors, specifically failure to yield and limited visibility, as causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Volvo sedan plowed into an SUV’s rear on Vanduzer Street. The sedan’s front collapsed. A 78-year-old woman behind the wheel died, crushed in her seat. Metal twisted. No seatbelt. The street fell silent as another life ended in steel.

According to the police report, a 1998 Volvo sedan rear-ended a 2017 SUV on Vanduzer Street near Baring Place in Staten Island at 9:28 a.m. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s center back, folding the smaller car’s front. The driver of the Volvo, a 78-year-old woman, was killed. She was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal crush injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error but does not specify further. The SUV was traveling straight ahead with two occupants; the Volvo was also moving straight before impact. The police narrative describes the crash as a violent collision that left the sedan’s driver dead at the scene. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV or its occupants. The focus remains on the deadly force of the rear-end impact and the systemic danger posed by such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A high-speed police pursuit on Staten Island ended in a violent multi-vehicle crash. Unsafe speed and lane changes by a driver led to severe whiplash injuries for four male occupants. The impact damaged front and side panels of involved vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brighton Avenue at 21:38 during a police pursuit involving multiple vehicles. One driver, unlicensed and traveling west in a 2004 sedan, contributed to the collision through unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The crash involved three vehicles: a sedan from Texas, and two New York-registered vehicles including a 2017 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The impact points included center front end, right front quarter panel, and left front bumper. Four male occupants, aged 24 to 33, suffered whiplash injuries to the neck and head, all conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changing—as primary factors, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man was struck by a driverless sedan on Staten Island near 29 City Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle was parked before the incident and showed no damage after the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a driverless, runaway sedan on Staten Island near 29 City Boulevard. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the incident occurred but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Chevrolet sedan, which was parked before the crash and showed no damage afterward. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or intoxication were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old man driving a 2009 SUV on Lafayette Avenue suffered whiplash after a steering failure caused a crash. The vehicle struck an object front-center. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in Staten Island experienced a steering failure while driving north on Lafayette Avenue in a 2009 SUV. The vehicle impacted an object at the center front end, causing damage and injuring the driver. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The driver complained of whiplash, and injury severity was recorded as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old woman driving a 2024 Honda sedan on Cheshire Place suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred during a right turn. Another vehicle was passing improperly. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Cheshire Place, Staten Island. She was driving a 2024 Honda sedan northbound and making a right turn when the crash occurred. The driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the other vehicle's improper passing maneuver played a role. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other vehicles sustained damage, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Saint Pauls Avenue. Two men were ejected from the motorcycle. The 17-year-old driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries. His 21-year-old passenger was unconscious with head trauma. Both were unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a 2023 Taizhou motorcycle collided with a 2021 Volkswagen SUV on Saint Pauls Avenue, Staten Island. The motorcycle driver, 17, and his 21-year-old passenger were both ejected. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger suffered internal head injuries and was unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and neither occupant wore safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn when the motorcycle struck the vehicle's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy suffered bruises and leg injuries after an SUV struck him on Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle hit with its right front bumper while making a right turn. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Staten Island near 175 Beach Street. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the boy. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 82-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a sedan on Forest Avenue near Bard Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2008 Nissan sedan traveling east, was found to be inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an 82-year-old woman in a Forest Avenue crosswalk. She suffered head wounds. The driver did not stop. The woman died. Blood marked the street. The Nissan’s front end bore the impact. The city lost another pedestrian.

An 82-year-old woman was killed while crossing Forest Avenue near Bard Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV struck her head-on in the crosswalk, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Nissan SUV’s center front end showed damage from the impact. The woman never regained consciousness. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The crash marks another deadly toll for pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV struck a Volkswagen sedan on Castleton Avenue. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Both drivers injured. A 12-year-old passenger suffered shoulder abrasions. Impact damaged front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west on Castleton Avenue collided with a 2015 Volkswagen sedan making a left turn eastbound. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The SUV struck the sedan's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained a concussion and head injury, while a 12-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. 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 4674293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck making a right turn struck a parked pickup truck on Lafayette Avenue. The pickup’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed by the box truck contributed to the crash. The driver was semiconscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a parked pickup truck on Lafayette Avenue in Staten Island. The pickup truck’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with knee and lower leg wounds and was semiconscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The box truck sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the pickup was hit in the center back end. No other driver errors were noted. The sedan involved was going straight and impacted with its right front bumper but no injuries were reported from that vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn hit a parked SUV on Sunnyside Terrace in Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked SUV on Sunnyside Terrace, Staten Island. The sedan was making a left turn and struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The parked SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-scooter on Broadway, Staten Island. Two 19-year-old males on the scooter were ejected and injured. The driver suffered facial abrasions; the passenger endured a fractured face. Driver distraction and improper lane use contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus sedan traveling north on Broadway collided with an e-scooter carrying two 19-year-old males. Both scooter occupants were ejected; the driver sustained facial abrasions, and the passenger suffered a facial fracture and dislocation. The sedan's left side doors were the point of impact. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The scooter driver held a permit license, and the sedan driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant injuries to vulnerable road users, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction and improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike east on Forest Avenue was injured. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The boy was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn westbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Forest Avenue was injured in a crash involving a vehicle making a right turn westbound. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or helmet use as factors. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The crash highlights risks faced by young bicyclists in traffic with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14