No More Blood on Staten Island’s Streets

A 72-year-old woman drove her SUV west on Jewett Avenue. Something struck. Her chest bore the brunt. Belted in, awake, she waited in the dark, pain blooming, silence thick. The night pressed in, the street held its secrets.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old woman was driving her 2021 Mazda SUV westbound on Jewett Avenue near College Avenue in Staten Island. The report states she was the sole occupant, traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative details, 'Something hit. Her chest crushed. Belted in, awake, she waited in silence while the night held its breath.' The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error played a role in the crash. The driver suffered chest injuries described as 'crush injuries' and was conscious at the scene. No mention is made of pedestrian or cyclist involvement, and no victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the circumstances and the vehicle-related factors that led to the driver’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Forest Avenue at 1:45 p.m. The 71-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 1:45 p.m. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided. The 71-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the merging sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The driver was licensed but distracted, leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Clove Road in Staten Island during a left turn and straight travel. The driver making the left turn suffered an elbow abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting distracted driving dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clove Road near Martling Avenue in Staten Island at 11:51 AM. Two sedans were involved: a 2014 Honda making a left turn northbound and a 2021 Mazda traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The 24-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, emphasizing that distracted driving led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him while crossing Barrett Avenue without a signal. The driver, traveling south, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Barrett Avenue at 19:10 when a southbound SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the pedestrian's part. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead in a 2010 Ford SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered facial injuries and shock in a Staten Island crash. Two parked sedans were struck. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved multiple vehicles reacting to unrelated traffic. Impact was to the front ends of the cars.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Clove Road, Staten Island. The driver sustained facial injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash involved three sedans: one traveling north and two parked. The point of impact was the front ends of the vehicles. Contributing factors listed include "Other Vehicular" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver errors related to responding to unrelated traffic conditions. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by a woman with a learner's permit struck a parked sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred near College Avenue under unclear conditions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest driven by a 50-year-old woman with a learner's permit collided with a parked sedan at the left rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles with learner permits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man driving a sedan on Clove Road suffered a shoulder abrasion. The crash struck the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained. Distraction outside the car and glare contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Clove Road, Staten Island. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle, a 2011 Honda sedan, was impacted on the right front bumper while traveling southeast. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and environmental conditions affecting visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Watchogue Road late at night. Two front-seat passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The crash involved a traffic control disregard by one driver. Damage was centered on the front ends.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV and a 2019 Honda sedan collided head-on on Watchogue Road. Two front-seat passengers, a 27-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy, were injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed; the sedan driver held a permit. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No ejections occurred. The injuries were serious enough to be classified as injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a collision. The crash occurred at Jewett Avenue. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The woman was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female driver operating a 2010 Honda SUV traveling south on Jewett Avenue crashed, impacting with the right front bumper. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was treated for shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction, as noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female passenger suffered neck abrasions in a Forest Avenue crash. The SUV driver distracted, failed to yield right-of-way, and struck the pickup truck’s left rear quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Avenue when an SUV traveling east changed lanes and collided with a pickup truck also traveling east. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 19-year-old female front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of impact. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper striking the pickup truck’s left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs stopped in traffic collided on Crystal Avenue. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while stopped in traffic on Crystal Avenue. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. Both drivers, a 44-year-old and a 31-year-old male, were injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV and a bus crashed on Staten Island’s Clove Road. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Alcohol and improper lane usage contributed to the collision. Both vehicles hit front-right quarters.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Clove Road involving a 2014 Ford SUV and a 2019 Eldorado Axess bus. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the bus was damaged at its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and lane misuse.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was hit on Clove Road while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clove Road struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. Driver inattention and distraction were also listed as factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Forest Avenue. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. Impact hit left side doors of one car and front center of the other. One driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both distracted at the wheel. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Forest Avenue. The first vehicle, a 2017 Ford traveling east, was struck on its left side doors. The second, a 2014 Nissan heading south, hit the front center of the Ford. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. One driver, age 36, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with no ejections or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck while crossing Victory Boulevard with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2011 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling south on Clove Road. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Clove Road collided with the left rear quarter panel of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The box truck struck the SUV with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter. The boy was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged the SUV’s left front bumper and the scooter’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling north collided with an e-scooter also heading north on Bryson Avenue. The SUV impacted the scooter’s right side doors with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider, an 11-year-old boy, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy was conscious but injured. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Watchogue Road near Crystal Avenue. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver, 60, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved left front bumper impacts and center front end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Watchogue Road near Crystal Avenue. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles struck each other on the left front bumpers. One driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and internal complaints, experiencing shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended on Willow Road East. The driver and front passenger, both female, suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2010 Honda sedan stopped in traffic on Willow Road East was struck in the center back end by another vehicle making a right turn. The sedan carried two occupants: a 56-year-old female driver and a 19-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining whiplash and upper arm injuries, and remained conscious. The driver and passenger were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the sedan's center back end. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify the other vehicle's type or driver details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a crash involving an SUV and a sedan. The collision struck the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Derby Court involving a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2012 sedan traveling south. The 17-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV was struck on its left front bumper, and the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The report highlights driver errors related to unsafe speed and other vehicular factors, with no mention of victim fault or protective equipment failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15