Port Richmond Bleeds While City Leaders Look Away

Two sedans collided head-on on Sharpe Avenue at 9:18 p.m. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. A 52-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting risks from obstructed views in vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:18 on Sharpe Avenue involving two sedans traveling straight ahead. The contributing factor was 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating driver visibility issues played a key role. The impact points were the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, causing center front-end damage to both cars. A 52-year-old female driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployed. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash. Driver errors related to limited sight lines were central to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers in this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on near Port Richmond Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries including whiplash and bruises. Police cite driver inexperience as a key factor. Vehicles sustained severe front-end damage, highlighting risks of inexperienced driving in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans colliding front to front near 501 Port Richmond Avenue at 8:32 PM. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the collision. One sedan was stopped in traffic traveling north, while the other was going straight ahead southbound. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The drivers, both licensed males from New York, and a front-seat passenger were injured. The passenger, a 27-year-old male, suffered whiplash affecting his entire body but was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The 33-year-old male driver sustained contusions to the hip and upper leg. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions or safety equipment beyond the drivers' inexperience. This collision underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. The SUV driver, aged 50, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island at 15:25. A 50-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and experiencing shock. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck an eastbound e-bike. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the e-bike rider. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to both the SUV and the e-bike. The report does not indicate any ejection or visible complaints from the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a 40-year-old bicyclist on Anderson Avenue. The rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus driver was distracted. The cyclist was inexperienced and followed too closely.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Anderson Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the bus driver. Additionally, the bicyclist's inexperience and following too closely were noted as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and injured but conscious at the scene. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the risks faced by vulnerable road users in interactions with large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-bike going straight on Richmond Terrace. The 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on Richmond Terrace involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected from her e-bike and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The police report identifies the driver error as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield in left-turn crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl crossing Forest Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact to the vehicle’s left front bumper caused abrasions and an arm injury. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding with the pedestrian off crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Forest Avenue at a location not at an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The sedan’s left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the driver struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. The report lists no explicit contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, but the collision occurred away from a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' with unspecified contributing factors. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian but highlights the collision dynamics and injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Port Richmond Avenue, injuring three occupants. The crash involved driver distraction, causing head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The drivers and passengers were restrained but suffered moderate trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near 432 Port Richmond Avenue involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One vehicle was going straight south while the other was making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Three occupants—two drivers and one passenger—were injured, all suffering head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumpers. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the victims, focusing on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a cyclist on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street, shredding his leg and leaving blood on the asphalt. The rider remained conscious despite severe injuries. The SUV continued north, the bike veered west, mangled and broken in the street.

According to the police report, a man riding a bike was hit by the front center of an SUV traveling north on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street. The collision caused severe injuries to the cyclist's leg, described as torn with blood on the asphalt. The cyclist remained conscious after the impact. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The SUV struck the cyclist on the bike's left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, providing no direct driver error such as failure to yield. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The narrative highlights the violent impact and the SUV's role in the collision, noting the SUV kept moving north while the bike veered west, left mangled in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Palmer Avenue. A 17-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, highlighting dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:26 on Palmer Avenue involving two SUVs. One driver, a 17-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2006 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when it struck the other, a 2004 Lexus SUV traveling straight north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Ford and the left front bumper of the Lexus, causing damage to both vehicles. The report emphasizes driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Harrison Avenue at 6:50 a.m. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, colliding front to rear. One driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, left bleeding and in shock. Vehicle damage concentrated on left bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Harrison Avenue at 6:50 a.m. Both drivers were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical error leading to the crash. The impact occurred between the left rear bumper of a 2009 Ford sedan traveling east and the left front bumper of a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling north. One driver, a 30-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left bumpers. The report highlights driver errors as the sole contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or other causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling opposite directions collided front-to-front on Broadway in Staten Island. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Broadway near Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other west, collided head-on with center front end impacts. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, driving straight ahead at the time of collision. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the impact. A 31-year-old female front passenger in the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting injuries to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. Both drivers, men in their 30s and 40s, suffered injuries. The impact struck the left front bumper of a pickup and the rear left of an SUV. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver of a pickup truck and a male driver of an SUV collided while traveling west on Richmond Terrace. The pickup truck struck the left front bumper against the SUV's left rear bumper. The pickup driver was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Richmond Terrace. The impact caused abrasions over his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered abrasions across his entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian’s actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when drivers do not yield as required.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 23-year-old male e-scooter rider on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The scooter showed no damage. The driver’s left side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Castleton Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a westbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter sustained no damage, while the sedan’s left side doors were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists the sedan driver’s pre-crash action as "Making U Turn" and the point of impact as "Left Side Doors." No specific contributing factors were identified for either party. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was licensed. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck by a southbound cyclist on Richmond Terrace. The pedestrian suffered bruises over her entire body. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Driver inattention and defective brakes contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a cyclist traveling south on Richmond Terrace. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and defective brakes as contributing factors. The cyclist was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists and mechanical failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Clove Road in Staten Island. The rider suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bike showed no damage. The victim remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist riding northbound on Clove Road in Staten Island was injured due to driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered abrasions over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The bike sustained no damage, indicating the impact may have been minor or involved a non-collision event. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The report does not specify any victim fault or safety equipment failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Richmond Terrace. Both drivers were heading west. The female driver, 83, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was a factor. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace. Both drivers were traveling west and impacted with their left front bumpers. The female driver, age 83, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused center and left front-end damage to the vehicles. The report highlights alcohol involvement as the key driver error. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV on Castleton Avenue. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the vehicle’s right side doors. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection and went into shock.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Castleton Avenue outside of a crosswalk or signal. She was hit on the right side doors of a 2022 Ford SUV traveling east. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver violations such as failure to yield were recorded. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a southbound sedan on Port Richmond Avenue. She suffered abrasions and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The sedan struck her at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Ford sedan traveling south on Port Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signaling factors applies in this case.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossed Post Avenue with the light. An Audi turned left. Its bumper struck his chest. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street fell silent.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed on Post Avenue near 974 when an Audi sedan, turning left, struck him as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A 60-year-old man crossed with the light. An Audi turned left. Its bumper struck his chest. He bled in the crosswalk. He died there. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The man was crossing at the intersection, following the signal. The Audi’s right front bumper caused fatal chest injuries. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash left the intersection quiet, marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15