No More Blood on Staten Island’s Streets

Two SUVs collided on Jewett Avenue, injuring three occupants. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on at the center back end. Neck injuries and whiplash were reported. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jewett Avenue at 13:40. The rear vehicle, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling south, impacted the center back end of a 2021 Chrysler SUV also traveling south. The collision injured three occupants in the front vehicle, including the 57-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 50 and 18. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the rear vehicle driver. The front vehicle driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at an intersection on Reon Avenue. The pedestrian was semiconscious at the scene, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention and inexperience.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford vehicle, traveling south and making a right turn on Reon Avenue, struck him with the left front bumper. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was semiconscious with head injuries and minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained other damage, and the driver was the sole occupant. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically distraction and lack of experience, in causing serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A school bus turned left on Slosson Avenue. Its blocked view met a 61-year-old man crossing with the light. The bus hit him head-on. Blood pooled on broken pavement. He stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, as the street bore witness.

According to the police report, a school bus traveling north on Slosson Avenue near Reon Avenue made a left turn and struck a 61-year-old man head-on. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The report states the driver’s view was obstructed or limited, and the pavement was defective. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting the danger created by impaired visibility during the bus’s left turn. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic hazards faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing Maine Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. The collision caused a severe elbow injury. The driver’s inadequate windshield contributed to the crash, highlighting vehicle-related dangers.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Maine Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as injury severity 3. The crash occurred at 6:10 AM when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The report cites the driver’s inadequate windshield as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing with the signal. This incident underscores the role of vehicle condition and driver actions in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning Lexus on North Gannon Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and left bleeding, body shattered. The sedan’s side caved in. Speed too high. Silence followed the scream. Staten Island’s roads bear the scars.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle traveling west on North Gannon Avenue collided with the left side doors of a Lexus sedan as it made a right turn near Mountainview Avenue. The report states the motorcycle was operated by an unlicensed male rider, age 35, who was wearing a helmet. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The narrative describes the rider being ejected from the motorcycle, suffering severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The sedan’s side was heavily damaged. The crash occurred at 18:23. The police report makes clear that excessive speed was a primary factor, with the motorcycle slamming into the turning vehicle. No contributing factors are attributed to the sedan driver. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash, focusing solely on speed and licensing violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. Police cite defective brakes as a contributing factor. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious, highlighting vehicle maintenance dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling west. One vehicle was parked, sustaining damage to the right side doors from impact with the right front bumper of the other sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, an 84-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction played a key role. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures, with the driver’s injuries resulting directly from the collision caused by defective brakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman lost consciousness while making a left turn on Bradley Avenue. Her sedan struck a parked SUV head-on. She suffered a concussion and was unconscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female driver lost consciousness while making a left turn on Bradley Avenue around 16:57. The sedan she was driving collided with a parked station wagon/SUV, impacting the right front quarter panel of her vehicle and the center front end of the SUV. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. She sustained a concussion and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a critical driver medical event caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The parked SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling southwest rear-ended a stopped sedan heading northwest on North Gannon Avenue. The sedan’s female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, at 11:32 a.m., a 2018 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling southwest struck the center back end of a 2019 Nissan sedan stopped in traffic on North Gannon Avenue. The sedan’s sole occupant, a 43-year-old female driver, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for the collision. The pick-up truck driver’s failure to maintain attention while driving caused the rear-end impact. There is no mention of any contributing factors from the sedan driver. The collision demonstrates the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Forest Avenue. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, highlighting driver error in turn execution.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn on Forest Avenue at 9:33 p.m. when it collided with a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but indicates the sedan driver’s maneuver as the pre-crash action. The collision and injuries underscore a failure in the driver’s right turn execution, creating a hazardous situation for the bicyclist. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A late-night crash on Victory Boulevard involved a sedan and an SUV, both disregarding traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:25 a.m. on Victory Boulevard near North Gannon Avenue. The collision involved a 2023 Kia sedan traveling north and a 2008 Honda SUV traveling west. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, cited as contributing factors in the report. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end were points of impact. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically, failure to obey traffic controls—as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossing Victory Boulevard was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, driver inattention was a key factor. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an eastbound e-bike struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment, focusing instead on the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV. The collision occurred at Forest Avenue, caused by driver inattention. The sedan driver was conscious and experienced whiplash from the impact.

According to the police report, at 15:15 on Forest Avenue, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2016 Honda sedan was rear-ended by a 2023 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were occupied by single licensed male drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on Forest Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2022 Honda sedan traveling westbound on Forest Avenue, Staten Island. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors explicitly noted. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The child was crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south made a left turn at the intersection of Forest Avenue when it struck a 4-year-old male pedestrian. The child was crossing with the signal and was located at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported despite the impact occurring at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver’s failure to maintain attention, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Crowell Avenue in Staten Island. A 63-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention, with impact on front and side vehicle panels. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:26 on Crowell Avenue, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling east and north respectively. The 63-year-old female driver of the northbound SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the collision. The eastbound SUV struck the left side doors of the northbound vehicle, with damage concentrated on the center front end and left side doors. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to impact. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Bradley Avenue after one driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both drivers suffered head and chest injuries with whiplash. The impact damaged front ends, highlighting driver error as the key cause in this collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 136 Bradley Avenue involving two sedans traveling north and west. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for one driver. Both drivers were injured: a 59-year-old male suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 27-year-old male sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles collided front-to-front, with damage to the left front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of the Lexus. The report explicitly identifies the failure to yield right-of-way by one driver as the primary driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with a parked vehicle on Forest Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver and two passengers. All occupants wore lap belts and remained conscious despite contusions and internal injuries.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling north on Forest Avenue struck a parked 2006 Chevrolet vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, with damage to the left front quarter panel. The sedan carried three occupants: a 26-year-old female driver, a 24-year-old female front passenger, and a 29-year-old male rear passenger. All three were injured, suffering contusions and internal injuries to the neck and entire body. Each occupant was conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding cited. The collision’s cause remains unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the dangers posed by parked vehicles and side impacts in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a vehicle backing unsafely struck her. The crash occurred near Victory Boulevard. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:54 near 1774 Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. A vehicle traveling east was backing when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The data does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old Staten Island man lost consciousness while driving north on Slosson Avenue, crashing into multiple parked sedans. He suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The crash caused significant damage to his vehicle’s left side and the parked cars’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the 73-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was traveling north on Slosson Avenue at 12:45 when he lost consciousness due to illness. This loss of consciousness led to a collision involving his 2022 Honda sedan and several parked vehicles. The point of impact on his vehicle was the left front quarter panel, with damage extending to the left side doors. The parked sedans suffered damage to their left rear bumper, center front end, and center back end. The driver was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, highlighting a medical emergency as the cause rather than any external driver error or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Clove Road. The crash involved two parked cars and was caused by driver inattention. The victim was trapped but protected by an airbag deployment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clove Road in Staten Island at 8:30 p.m. The injured party was an 82-year-old male driver who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved the victim’s sedan striking two parked vehicles, damaging their rear quarter panels and bumpers. The victim was trapped in his vehicle but was protected by an airbag deployment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The overturned damage to the victim’s vehicle indicates the severity of the impact caused by the distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15