No More Blood on Staten Island’s Streets

A Ford SUV hit a 66-year-old man on Clove Road near Tioga Street. The right front bumper struck his head. He died at the scene. The street was quiet. Speed did not forgive. The morning ended in loss.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Ford SUV struck him with its right front bumper on Clove Road near Tioga Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash happened early in the morning on a quiet street. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were cited. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash shows the deadly risk of unsafe speed for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man driving an SUV was injured while backing unsafely on Vedder Avenue. The vehicle struck an object or surface at the center back end. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was injured while backing unsafely on Vedder Avenue. The crash occurred when the vehicle impacted at the center back end. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Staten Island Expressway. Three occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Drivers fell asleep and were distracted. All were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and rear ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Staten Island Expressway collided. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 22-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 19 and 20. All suffered whiplash and back injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Fell Asleep." Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. Safety equipment included lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on at Watchogue Road. A 66-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s center front end were damaged. The woman was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Watchogue Road involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2021 Kia sedan. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old woman, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV was struck on the right front bumper, and the sedan on the center front end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Clove Road in Staten Island. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered chest and abdomen injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Damage hit front quarter panels and side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Clove Road near Martling Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one sedan, a 45-year-old woman, and her 27-year-old front passenger were injured. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included chest trauma and abdomen-pelvis trauma, with complaints of whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to their right and left front quarter panels and side doors. The driver of the other sedan was starting from a parking position, while the first vehicle was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion in a collision on North Gannon Avenue. An SUV traveling straight struck the rear of a sedan changing lanes. The sedan driver turned improperly, causing the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured with a head contusion after an SUV collided with the rear of a sedan on North Gannon Avenue. The SUV was traveling northwest going straight ahead, while the sedan was changing lanes. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating the sedan driver’s lane change caused the crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its center front end. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was injured crossing Forest Avenue with the signal. A sedan making a right turn struck her in the abdomen and pelvis. The driver was unlicensed, inexperienced, and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Forest Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a 2012 Ford sedan made a right turn and struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The driver was unlicensed and traveling northwest. Contributing factors listed include driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Staten Island’s Victory Boulevard. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. A one-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injury. The driver’s use of a hand-held cell phone contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Victory Boulevard collided frontally. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. A one-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was not ejected. The report lists the driver’s use of a hand-held cell phone as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the man conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Willow Road East. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Toyota sedan, making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision but suffered significant leg injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a multi-SUV collision on Victory Boulevard. The lead vehicle stopped in traffic. The following SUV slowed but failed to avoid impact. Driver distraction caused the crash. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Victory Boulevard involving three SUVs all traveling west. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV slowed or stopped behind it. The third SUV, also slowing, struck the second vehicle from behind. The 58-year-old male driver of the middle SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact points were center back end for the lead vehicle and center front end for the striking vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 48-year-old woman crossing Manor Road with the signal. She suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The crash left the pedestrian injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Manor Road struck a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with North Gannon Avenue. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Victory Boulevard. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Victory Boulevard near North Gannon Avenue. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, were injured with internal complaints and full-body trauma. Both were wearing lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The crash involved front-end impacts on both cars. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both drivers experienced shock and were not ejected. The collision caused significant damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep crashed into an ambulance on Jewett Avenue. The impact was hard. A woman in the back of the ambulance died. Others suffered neck injuries. The driver ignored a traffic signal. The street was quiet. The loss was sudden.

A Jeep struck the rear of an eastbound ambulance on Jewett Avenue near Maine Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, 'A Jeep slammed into the back of an eastbound ambulance. Inside, a 35-year-old woman lay in the rear. She never got out. The light was ignored. Her head struck something hard. She died before sunrise.' The crash killed the 35-year-old woman and injured several others, including passengers and both drivers, who suffered neck injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey a traffic signal. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge sedan tore down Jewett Avenue. A woman crossed the street. The car struck her head. She fell. She died where she landed. The street was quiet. The speed was not.

A 35-year-old woman was killed on Jewett Avenue near Keiber Court in Staten Island. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling north struck her with its right front bumper as she crossed the street. The impact caused fatal head and internal injuries. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of excessive speed for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck on Forest Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Forest Avenue made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed head-on on Caswell Avenue. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Caswell Avenue involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2019 Chevrolet pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Vehicle Vandalism' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with the sedan sustaining damage to its center front end and the pickup truck to its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was hit on Victory Boulevard while crossing against the signal. The SUV struck him head-on, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Victory Boulevard after crossing against the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Honda SUV traveling east, driven by a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the boy's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, and the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. No safety equipment or helmet was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man was injured crossing Victory Boulevard at an intersection. The sedan driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard at an intersection on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a right turn, struck him. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was ejected after colliding with an unseen vehicle on Staten Island Expressway. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The crash damaged the motorcycle's right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle on Staten Island Expressway. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not directly involved in the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash but suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Victory Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15