About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 33
▸ Contusion/Bruise 32
▸ Abrasion 23
▸ Pain/Nausea 7
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
The Toll on Our Streets
No one died here this year. But the wounds keep coming. In the last twelve months, 123 people were hurt in crashes across West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill. One was left with injuries so severe they may never heal. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. A 14-year-old bled from the head after a crash at Forest Avenue and Victory Boulevard. A cyclist, age 28, thrown and bleeding on Brighton Avenue. These are not numbers. They are lives split open by steel and speed.
The Machines That Harm
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. In this district, they caused 1 death and 51 injuries to pedestrians since 2022. Trucks and buses added more. Bikes and mopeds—none. The pattern is clear. The danger comes heavy and fast, from behind a windshield. The city’s own data shows it. There is no mystery here. “Driver inattention/distraction” was the cause when an 82-year-old woman was killed crossing Bard Avenue at Forest Avenue.
Leadership: Action and Evasion
Local leaders have failed to act with urgency. Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo and State Senator Andrew Lanza both voted against extending school speed zones, turning their backs on the most basic protection for children. Pirozzolo also opposed the city’s speed camera program, a tool proven to save lives. Their votes are on the record. The silence is louder than the crash. The system investigates, but the bodies keep coming.
The Path Forward
This is not fate. Every injury, every death, could have been stopped. Lower the speed limit. Expand camera enforcement. Redesign the streets so mistakes do not kill. Call your council member. Demand action. Do not wait for another child’s blood on the asphalt.
Contact your leaders. Demand safer streets.
Citations
▸ Citations
- E-Scooter Kills Pedestrian On Staten Island, New York Post, Published 2025-05-18
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Motorcyclist Dies In Staten Island K-Turn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-06
- Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Anti-Miracle On 34th Street: Adams Administration Pauses Work On 34th Street Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03
- MTA Bus Pins Elderly Man In Brooklyn, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-03
- E-Scooter Kills Pedestrian On Staten Island, amny, Published 2025-05-19
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
Other Representatives
District 63
2090 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
Room 531, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 49
130 Stuyvesant Place, 6th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-556-7370
250 Broadway, Suite 1813, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6972
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
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.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill
8Int 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.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8
Lanza Opposes MTA Leadership and Congestion Pricing Fees▸Jan 8 - Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.
""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza
On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.
-
GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Platform Barriers Using Congestion Pricing▸Jan 6 - Tony Simone pushes a bill to force the MTA to install platform barriers citywide. He cites a near-fatal shove in his district. The plan uses congestion pricing funds. The goal: stop deadly falls and attacks. Riders demand safety. Simone wants action, not talk.
Bill number pending. On January 6, 2025, Council Member Tony Simone announced a legislative push to require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years. The bill, still in proposal stage, will move through the relevant council committee. Simone’s proposal comes after a spate of subway violence, including a recent shove onto tracks in his district. The bill summary states: 'My legislation will require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years.' Simone urges the use of congestion pricing revenue for these safety upgrades, arguing, 'No priority is higher on any rider's mind, including mine, than safety on the system.' Simone is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to prevent fatal and dangerous falls and shoves, focusing on protecting riders from harm.
-
Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more train platform barriers,
amny.com,
Published 2025-01-06
6
Fall Supports Transparency in MTA Funding Discussions▸Jan 6 - Lawmakers face a $33 billion MTA budget gap. The new Manhattan congestion toll hits drivers, but it is not enough. Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins objects to the unfunded plan. More taxes and fees loom. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.
On January 6, 2025, the MTA’s $33 billion budget shortfall dominated debate. The matter, titled "MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!", landed in the spotlight after the new toll failed to close the gap. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, district 35, formally objected to the unfunded capital plan with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Their joint letter blocked the plan’s January 1 start, forcing negotiations. Governor Hochul, who backs the $68 billion plan, promised no income tax hikes but left other taxes and fees on the table. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called for transparency. The MTA’s future—and the safety of those who rely on it—hangs in the balance. No direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-01-06
1
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway▸Jan 1 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.
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.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08
8
Lanza Opposes MTA Leadership and Congestion Pricing Fees▸Jan 8 - Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.
""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza
On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.
-
GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Platform Barriers Using Congestion Pricing▸Jan 6 - Tony Simone pushes a bill to force the MTA to install platform barriers citywide. He cites a near-fatal shove in his district. The plan uses congestion pricing funds. The goal: stop deadly falls and attacks. Riders demand safety. Simone wants action, not talk.
Bill number pending. On January 6, 2025, Council Member Tony Simone announced a legislative push to require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years. The bill, still in proposal stage, will move through the relevant council committee. Simone’s proposal comes after a spate of subway violence, including a recent shove onto tracks in his district. The bill summary states: 'My legislation will require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years.' Simone urges the use of congestion pricing revenue for these safety upgrades, arguing, 'No priority is higher on any rider's mind, including mine, than safety on the system.' Simone is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to prevent fatal and dangerous falls and shoves, focusing on protecting riders from harm.
-
Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more train platform barriers,
amny.com,
Published 2025-01-06
6
Fall Supports Transparency in MTA Funding Discussions▸Jan 6 - Lawmakers face a $33 billion MTA budget gap. The new Manhattan congestion toll hits drivers, but it is not enough. Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins objects to the unfunded plan. More taxes and fees loom. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.
On January 6, 2025, the MTA’s $33 billion budget shortfall dominated debate. The matter, titled "MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!", landed in the spotlight after the new toll failed to close the gap. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, district 35, formally objected to the unfunded capital plan with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Their joint letter blocked the plan’s January 1 start, forcing negotiations. Governor Hochul, who backs the $68 billion plan, promised no income tax hikes but left other taxes and fees on the table. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called for transparency. The MTA’s future—and the safety of those who rely on it—hangs in the balance. No direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-01-06
1
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway▸Jan 1 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.
Jan 8 - Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.
""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza
On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.
- GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-08
6
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Platform Barriers Using Congestion Pricing▸Jan 6 - Tony Simone pushes a bill to force the MTA to install platform barriers citywide. He cites a near-fatal shove in his district. The plan uses congestion pricing funds. The goal: stop deadly falls and attacks. Riders demand safety. Simone wants action, not talk.
Bill number pending. On January 6, 2025, Council Member Tony Simone announced a legislative push to require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years. The bill, still in proposal stage, will move through the relevant council committee. Simone’s proposal comes after a spate of subway violence, including a recent shove onto tracks in his district. The bill summary states: 'My legislation will require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years.' Simone urges the use of congestion pricing revenue for these safety upgrades, arguing, 'No priority is higher on any rider's mind, including mine, than safety on the system.' Simone is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to prevent fatal and dangerous falls and shoves, focusing on protecting riders from harm.
-
Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more train platform barriers,
amny.com,
Published 2025-01-06
6
Fall Supports Transparency in MTA Funding Discussions▸Jan 6 - Lawmakers face a $33 billion MTA budget gap. The new Manhattan congestion toll hits drivers, but it is not enough. Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins objects to the unfunded plan. More taxes and fees loom. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.
On January 6, 2025, the MTA’s $33 billion budget shortfall dominated debate. The matter, titled "MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!", landed in the spotlight after the new toll failed to close the gap. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, district 35, formally objected to the unfunded capital plan with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Their joint letter blocked the plan’s January 1 start, forcing negotiations. Governor Hochul, who backs the $68 billion plan, promised no income tax hikes but left other taxes and fees on the table. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called for transparency. The MTA’s future—and the safety of those who rely on it—hangs in the balance. No direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-01-06
1
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway▸Jan 1 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.
Jan 6 - Tony Simone pushes a bill to force the MTA to install platform barriers citywide. He cites a near-fatal shove in his district. The plan uses congestion pricing funds. The goal: stop deadly falls and attacks. Riders demand safety. Simone wants action, not talk.
Bill number pending. On January 6, 2025, Council Member Tony Simone announced a legislative push to require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years. The bill, still in proposal stage, will move through the relevant council committee. Simone’s proposal comes after a spate of subway violence, including a recent shove onto tracks in his district. The bill summary states: 'My legislation will require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years.' Simone urges the use of congestion pricing revenue for these safety upgrades, arguing, 'No priority is higher on any rider's mind, including mine, than safety on the system.' Simone is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to prevent fatal and dangerous falls and shoves, focusing on protecting riders from harm.
- Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more train platform barriers, amny.com, Published 2025-01-06
6
Fall Supports Transparency in MTA Funding Discussions▸Jan 6 - Lawmakers face a $33 billion MTA budget gap. The new Manhattan congestion toll hits drivers, but it is not enough. Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins objects to the unfunded plan. More taxes and fees loom. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.
On January 6, 2025, the MTA’s $33 billion budget shortfall dominated debate. The matter, titled "MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!", landed in the spotlight after the new toll failed to close the gap. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, district 35, formally objected to the unfunded capital plan with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Their joint letter blocked the plan’s January 1 start, forcing negotiations. Governor Hochul, who backs the $68 billion plan, promised no income tax hikes but left other taxes and fees on the table. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called for transparency. The MTA’s future—and the safety of those who rely on it—hangs in the balance. No direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-01-06
1
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway▸Jan 1 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.
Jan 6 - Lawmakers face a $33 billion MTA budget gap. The new Manhattan congestion toll hits drivers, but it is not enough. Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins objects to the unfunded plan. More taxes and fees loom. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.
On January 6, 2025, the MTA’s $33 billion budget shortfall dominated debate. The matter, titled "MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!", landed in the spotlight after the new toll failed to close the gap. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, district 35, formally objected to the unfunded capital plan with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Their joint letter blocked the plan’s January 1 start, forcing negotiations. Governor Hochul, who backs the $68 billion plan, promised no income tax hikes but left other taxes and fees on the table. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called for transparency. The MTA’s future—and the safety of those who rely on it—hangs in the balance. No direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-06
1
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway▸Jan 1 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.
Jan 1 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.