No More Blood on Staten Island’s Streets

A sedan changing lanes collided with two SUVs making left turns on Forest Ave. The sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact centered on the sedan’s front and the SUVs’ front and rear ends, revealing unsafe lane change and alcohol involvement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 on Forest Ave involving a sedan and two SUVs all traveling east. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of another SUV, both making left turns. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. The collision damage was concentrated on the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUVs’ front and rear ends, confirming the lane change error and alcohol impairment as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Victory Blvd at 6:31 AM, striking the right side doors of one vehicle. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:31 AM on Victory Blvd near Bradley Ave, two sedans traveling west and south collided. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the westbound Audi, which had one male driver and two occupants. The southbound Toyota struck the Audi with its right front bumper. The collision injured a 63-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Audi, who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Victory Boulevard. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited prescription medication use and driver distraction as contributing factors. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, revealing driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island at 14:40. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, one traveling west and the other east. The male driver, age 40, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The female driver, age 52, also sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Prescription Medication' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the male driver. The female driver's contributing factors are unspecified. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, indicating a front-end impact. The data highlights driver error related to medication effects and distraction, underscoring systemic dangers in vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman driving east on Forest Ave suffered facial abrasions after a collision. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed to the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Forest Ave at 1:30 PM. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle, a 2013 sedan traveling east, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to her face but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 56-year-old woman walking outside an intersection on Jewett Avenue. She suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, leaving her in shock. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and pedestrian confusion in shared spaces.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 15:30 on Jewett Avenue after being struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The 56-year-old female pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, resulting in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but does not mitigate the driver's responsibility. The pedestrian was outside an intersection at the time of impact. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had one occupant. This incident underscores the critical role of driver focus and the systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers in an SUV suffered injuries in a crash on Caswell Avenue. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts, sustaining bruises and whiplash in the impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling west on Caswell Avenue collided with another vehicle traveling south. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel and bumper. Two passengers inside the SUV, a 45-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and a 12-year-old girl in the right rear seat, were injured but not ejected. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The woman suffered contusions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the girl experienced whiplash and neck injuries. The report does not specify any contributing driver errors or factors leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injuries reflect the force of the impact on the vehicle’s occupants, highlighting the dangers inside vehicles during collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided head-to-back on Manor Road. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including abdominal bruising and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:54 AM on Manor Road involving two northbound sedans. The first vehicle, a 2024 Nissan sedan driven by a 31-year-old female, sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 1998 Nissan sedan driven by a 46-year-old male, was impacted at the center back end. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries reported include abdominal and pelvic contusions for the female driver and whiplash for the male driver, both classified as moderate severity. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crossing Manor Road away from an intersection was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Manor Road in Staten Island at 12:46 PM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, operating a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling northbound and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when pedestrians are outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island SUV driver lost consciousness while traveling east on Forest Ave, colliding with a parked SUV. The driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Prescription medication contributed to the loss of consciousness and crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Forest Ave in Staten Island. The driver, a 56-year-old male occupant of a 2019 Buick SUV, was traveling eastbound when he lost consciousness due to prescription medication. This loss of consciousness caused the vehicle to collide with a parked 2012 Dodge SUV, impacting the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right front bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Prescription Medication' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting driver incapacitation as the primary cause. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an 80-year-old pedestrian crossing Jewett Ave outside a crosswalk. The impact caused a hip and upper leg injury, leaving the man bruised but conscious. Driver error in turning led to the collision.

According to the police report, at 19:50 a 2013 Kia sedan traveling north on Jewett Ave was making a left turn when it struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The collision resulted from the vehicle's left turn maneuver intersecting with the pedestrian's path. No driver license issues were reported. The data highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Forest Avenue in Staten Island. A 17-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The collision involved a left-turning Jeep and a straight-moving Ford. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on Forest Avenue, Staten Island. A 2021 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 Ford SUV traveling straight east. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Ford SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the Jeep and the left front bumper of the Ford.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Willowbrook Road at 5:10 p.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling west. The crash involved merging and going straight movements, with impact on front quarter panels and bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Willowbrook Road at 17:10. One driver, a 54-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicles were both traveling west; one was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the merging vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision resulted in damage to the front quarter panels and bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered a head contusion after an SUV backing north on Forest Avenue struck him outside an intersection. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting dangers posed by obstructed sightlines during vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, at 17:02 an SUV operated by a licensed female driver was backing north on Forest Avenue when it struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with moderate severity. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the risks posed by limited driver sightlines when reversing, especially to vulnerable older pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling west on N Gannon Ave collided head-on, striking left and right front quarters. A 24-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs, both Ford models from 2022 and 2023, were traveling westbound on N Gannon Ave when they collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The 24-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a back contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and inattention in vehicle operation, which led directly to this crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a parked southbound SUV on Slosson Avenue, Staten Island. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified driver errors without victim fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Slosson Avenue in Staten Island around 1:30 PM. A 27-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan was traveling northbound and collided with a southbound SUV that was parked. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report notes unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights risks posed by driver errors even in low-speed or parked vehicle scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan on Staten Island suffered chest injuries in a crash caused by driver inattention. The vehicle struck an unspecified object or vehicle, damaging the sedan’s front end. The driver remained conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, at 5:50 AM on Staten Island near 141 Maine Avenue, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north was involved in a crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end sustained damage, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a chest contusion and bruising. The report does not specify other vehicles or objects involved but notes the presence of an unspecified vehicle or object. The driver held a valid New York license and was slowing or stopping before impact. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan with defective brakes collided with a stopped vehicle on Clove Road, Staten Island. The driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash exposed mechanical failure as a critical factor in the impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:32 AM on Clove Road, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling east. The driver of a 2009 Cadillac sedan was going straight ahead when the vehicle's defective brakes contributed to a rear-end collision with a stopped 2023 Mazda sedan. The impact point was the center front end of the Cadillac and the center back end of the Mazda. The Cadillac driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, highlighting mechanical failure as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15