Crash Count for West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 799
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 368
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 94
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill?
SUVs/Cars 13 0 1 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0
Their Blood on Our Streets—Who Will Slow the Killers?

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

West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Two people killed. Three left with life-altering injuries. In the last three years, the streets of West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill have not been quiet. There have been 798 crashes since 2022. 368 people hurt. The dead do not speak. The injured carry scars.

The Human Cost

A woman, 82, struck and killed while crossing Bard Avenue. The driver was not paying attention. The police found her unconscious, head injuries too severe. She died at the intersection. The crash report lists the cause as driver inattention.

A man, 58, crossing Targee Street. An e-scooter hit him. The impact threw the rider. Jose Luis Gomez-Guallazaca never made it home. “Upon impact, the driver was violently ejected off the scooter while Gomez-Guallazaca sustained severe trauma,” police told reporters. No arrests. No answers.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about safety. But the numbers do not move fast enough. The city has added protected bike lanes and lowered speed limits in some places. But on these streets, the danger remains. SUVs and cars caused the most harm. Speed cameras work, but only if they are turned on and the law is enforced. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it here.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more speed cameras. Demand streets where children and elders can cross without fear. Take action now.

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West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill sits in Staten Island, Precinct 120, District 49, AD 63, SD 24, Staten Island CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill

Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

A 60-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway on Staten Island. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the right rear quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway in Staten Island made a left turn and struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Hits Sedan’s Right Side Doors

A westbound SUV struck the right side doors of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Cebra Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 45-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Cebra Avenue collided with the right side doors of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling north. The impact injured the sedan’s front passenger, a 45-year-old woman, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end.


Sedan Hits Parked Car on Staten Island

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Bement Avenue. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear panels. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver traveling south on Bement Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moving vehicle impacted the right front bumper against the left rear quarter panel of the parked car. No occupants were in the parked vehicle. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked sedan.


Two Sedans Collide on Richmond Terrace

Two sedans crashed on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. A 51-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The collision involved left front bumper and left side door impacts. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The female driver, age 51, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact between the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on Staten Island

A 48-year-old woman driving an SUV on Forest Avenue suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of her vehicle. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Forest Avenue in Staten Island involving an SUV traveling north. The 48-year-old female driver, an occupant of the SUV, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV, indicating it was struck from behind. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Staten Island

Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue late at night. Both vehicles were traveling west. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Forest Avenue collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The crash injured a 38-year-old male front passenger in the lead vehicle, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, leaving the cause unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the striking vehicle.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan on Left Turn Staten Island

A motorcycle making a left turn struck the rear center of a sedan traveling straight on Vanduzer Street. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southeast on Vanduzer Street attempted a left turn and collided with the rear center of a sedan moving straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma including fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The impact damaged the center front end of the motorcycle and the center back end of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue

Two sedans collided on Cebra Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered bruises and contusions. The impact hit the left front quarter panel and right front bumper. All occupants were conscious and restrained. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Cebra Avenue collided, impacting the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured a 39-year-old male driver and a 32-year-old male front passenger, both sustained contusions and bruises to their upper arm and lower arm respectively. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without specifying details. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.


Pedestrian Injured at Staten Island Intersection

A 30-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Bard Avenue in Staten Island. She suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Bard Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted, and the report does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding.


Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island Street

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries on Cebra Avenue, Staten Island. He was incoherent and bleeding slightly after the crash. The police report lists no clear driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Cebra Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors related to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or persons were identified as involved or injured. The point of impact and vehicle damage are noted as 'Other,' with no further details provided.


Sedan Strikes Sedan Backing on Staten Island

A sedan traveling north collided with a sedan backing east on North Burgher Avenue. The backing driver, distracted and inexperienced, caused the crash. The northbound driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides and rear.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver traveling north in a 2017 Toyota sedan was struck on the left side doors by a 2019 BMW sedan backing east on North Burgher Avenue in Staten Island. The BMW driver was inattentive and backing unsafely, contributing to the collision. The Toyota driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as contributing factors. The BMW's right rear bumper and the Toyota's left front quarter panel were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Staten Island

A 9-year-old boy was hit while going to a stopped school bus on Arlo Road. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and changed lanes unsafely. The child suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old pedestrian was injured on Arlo Road, Staten Island, while going to a stopped school bus. The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan, traveling east, failed to yield right-of-way and made an unsafe lane change. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The child sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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Sedan Hits Rear Passenger on Staten Island

A 2022 Toyota sedan traveling south struck its left front bumper. Two occupants were injured: a 40-year-old female driver and a 1-year-old male rear passenger. Both suffered shock and unknown injuries. The child was restrained. Driver factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling south on Forest Avenue in Staten Island was involved in a crash at 8:35 AM. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, and a 1-year-old male rear passenger were injured. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced shock with injury severity rated at level 3. The child was secured in a child restraint, and the driver wore a lap belt. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end from impact at the left front bumper. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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Two Sedans Collide on Forest Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Forest Avenue. The 33-year-old driver and 24-year-old front passenger of one vehicle suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both were restrained by lap belts. The collision involved left front bumpers. Both drivers were in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Forest Avenue. The 33-year-old driver and 24-year-old front passenger of the Ford sedan were injured, sustaining contusions and arm injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The Ford was traveling east going straight ahead, while the Kia was making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The Kia driver held a permit license. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were in shock after the crash.


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Staten Island Crash Injures Truck Driver, Passenger

A Mack truck struck parked sedans on Hillside Avenue. The truck’s left front bumper hit a parked car’s right side doors. The truck driver and passenger suffered abrasions and back injuries. Defective brakes contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a Mack truck traveling east on Hillside Avenue collided with parked sedans, impacting the right side doors of one vehicle. The truck driver and a passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and back injuries. Both occupants were conscious, with the driver in shock. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role. No other driver errors were specified. Neither occupant was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The crash caused damage primarily to the left front bumper of the truck and the right side doors of the parked sedan. The incident highlights risks from vehicle defects in urban traffic.


Pedestrian Struck During Right Turn on Staten Island

A 25-year-old woman was hit crossing Clinton Avenue at Prospect Avenue. The vehicle made a right turn, striking her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Clinton Avenue at Prospect Avenue in Staten Island. The vehicle, traveling northeast, was making a right turn when it struck the 25-year-old woman at the intersection. She sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided.


Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Oakland Avenue in Staten Island. Impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 67-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Oakland Avenue in Staten Island. One vehicle was struck on the right side doors, while the other sustained damage to the center front end. The 67-year-old male driver of the right-side impacted sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.