Port Richmond Bleeds While City Leaders Look Away

A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.

According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.

• Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield, New York Post, Published 2025-05-12

Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Four men hurt. Whiplash, shock, pain. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Bodies slammed. Streets failed to protect. Another night, another crash.

Two station wagons collided near 294 Port Richmond Avenue. Four men, ages 24 to 35, suffered injuries—whiplash, shock, pain to arms, shoulders, and entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. Both vehicles struck at the center front. One SUV was going straight; the other was involved in a police pursuit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. Systemic dangers remain on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered neck injuries. The crash came from improper lane use. The night air filled with sirens. The street bore the mark of careless movement.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. According to the police report, the collision involved improper passing or lane usage. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The other occupants, including another driver and two registrants, were not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep to their lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan veered off Homestead Avenue. Metal screamed. The driver’s head bled. Three passengers hurt. Distraction behind the wheel. Parked cars crushed. Sirens wailed. The street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Homestead Avenue struck two parked vehicles—a station wagon and another sedan. The 28-year-old male driver suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. Three passengers in the sedan were also injured. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan hit the right front bumper, damaging the parked vehicles at the left rear quarter panel and center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Distraction and inattention behind the wheel were the primary causes, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a male pedestrian on 81 Treadwell Ave. The car’s front end struck the man, leaving him in shock with an abrasion and upper arm injury. Police found unsafe speed as the cause. Sirens and headlights cut the night air.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a male pedestrian on 81 Treadwell Ave, away from an intersection. The impact caused the pedestrian to suffer an upper arm injury and left him in shock, with abrasions reported. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report. The data does not indicate any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal tore and glass scattered as a flatbed and bus collided on Castleton Avenue near Grove Place. A 38-year-old driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, conscious but shaken. The oversized vehicle loomed over the scene, its doors crushed inward.

A collision involving a flatbed truck and a bus occurred on Castleton Avenue at Grove Place. According to the police report, the crash left the 38-year-old flatbed driver injured, with trauma to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, damaging the left side doors of the flatbed and the roof of the bus. No injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signal violations as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man crossing Post Avenue with the signal suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash happened near Port Richmond Avenue just after midnight. Emergency lights flashed as responders arrived to the intersection’s silence.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Post Avenue at the intersection with Port Richmond Avenue. The report states he was 'Crossing With Signal' when struck, sustaining internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data provided. The vehicle type is unspecified, and there is no mention of helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Delafield Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old woman suffered a deep head wound but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Metal folded inward, showing the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 a.m. near Delafield Avenue and Raymond Place in Staten Island, two sedans collided head-on. The impact caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles. A 21-year-old female driver was injured with a deep head laceration but remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The narrative states, 'She had looked away. The street did not.' This highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing the violent collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the victim. The crash left metal folded inward and a young driver injured, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north, causing the rider to be partially ejected and suffer a shoulder contusion. The crash occurred at Post Avenue, with driver inattention cited as the primary cause. The bicyclist remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided near 910 Post Avenue. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was initially parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The bicycle's front center end was damaged. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, but no safety equipment was reported. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a vehicle struck her at an intersection on Post Ave. The driver’s inattention and outside distractions caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but bruised, highlighting the deadly cost of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Post Ave and Decker Ave around 7:30 p.m. The 63-year-old female pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown and not listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the lethal consequences of distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing Port Richmond Ave was struck by an SUV traveling north. The impact injured his entire body, causing shock and pain. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, complicating vehicle control and response.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2020 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Port Richmond Ave at 19:15. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, sustaining damage to that area. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions that likely impaired the driver's ability to maintain control. No driver license issues were noted, but the environmental condition played a role in the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the vehicle's interaction with the pedestrian and the slippery road surface.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion after being struck by a sedan on Forest Avenue. The unlicensed male driver was traveling north and impacted the pedestrian outside an intersection, causing serious harm without yielding.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Forest Avenue outside of an intersection when she was struck by a northbound 2023 Jeep sedan. The vehicle's right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, causing a neck injury and concussion. The driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors but highlights the driver's lack of a valid license. The pedestrian was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt as a passenger, though this detail is unrelated to the pedestrian injury. The collision occurred at 17:43 in Staten Island's 10310 zip code. The driver's failure to yield and unlicensed status underscore systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Simonson Place at 11 a.m. The female driver turning left struck a male driver going straight. The male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash, left shaken but restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 a.m. on Simonson Place near Castleton Avenue. A 2016 Lexus SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it collided with a 2009 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle going straight. The male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles were station wagons or SUVs, highlighting the dangers of turning maneuvers in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A head-on collision on Port Richmond Ave injured two men. The unlicensed driver, impaired by alcohol and speeding, suffered head trauma and incoherence. His passenger also sustained a concussion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the violent impact.

According to the police report, a head-on collision occurred on Port Richmond Ave at 17:46 involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan was driven by a 58-year-old male who was unlicensed and involved with alcohol. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The driver sustained head injuries, was incoherent, and suffered minor bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 32-year-old male, was injured with a concussion despite wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, causing significant damage to their center front ends. The report highlights driver errors—unlicensed operation, alcohol impairment, and unsafe speed—as primary causes. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered severe leg injuries after a crash on Richmond Terrace. The driver was ejected and sustained fractures, according to the police report. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace was involved in a crash at 21:39. The driver was unlicensed and was operating the vehicle while inattentive and distracted, which the report lists twice as contributing factors. The collision caused the driver to be ejected from the e-bike, resulting in serious injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage. The driver was conscious but severely injured. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old girl was injured crossing at an intersection on Haughwout Avenue. A sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver error noted.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a sedan traveling east, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing only unspecified contributing factors. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver making a right turn struck a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist suffered a severe shoulder fracture and dislocation. The crash left the bike demolished and the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's Castleton Avenue at 7:41 p.m. A vehicle traveling north was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight west. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was not wearing any safety equipment and sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The bike was demolished on impact, and the rider remained conscious but injured. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, with the point of impact at the right front bumper. The driver’s distraction directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver on Staten Island suffered chest injuries when another sedan backed unsafely into her vehicle. The crash at Castleton Avenue involved following too closely and unsafe backing, causing bruising and contusions to the 59-year-old woman.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. A 59-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan backed unsafely into her parked vehicle, striking the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a chest contusion and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. The other vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights driver errors related to unsafe backing maneuvers and close following distances, which directly led to the injury of the occupant. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV collided with him on Port Richmond Avenue. The crash involved slippery pavement conditions, contributing to the impact. The cyclist remained conscious but bruised, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Port Richmond Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was traveling south, the bike east, both going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruising to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions. The data does not list any driver license issues but highlights the environmental hazard that likely impaired vehicle control. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by road surface conditions and the vulnerability of bicyclists in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14