Port Richmond Bleeds While City Leaders Look Away

A northbound MTA bus and sedan collided on Martin Luther King Jr. A 14-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered a serious head injury. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The boy was conscious but fractured and dislocated his head area.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a northbound MTA bus and a sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bus's left rear bumper. A 14-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head fracture and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman crossing Port Richmond Avenue was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered shoulder abrasions and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash happened near Castleton Avenue.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Port Richmond Avenue at an intersection near Castleton Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not attribute any fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man driving an SUV suffered back bruises in a collision with a sedan. The sedan was struck in the center back. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV was going straight; the sedan was passing at impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2020 SUV traveling northwest on Castleton Avenue collided with a 2012 sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and suffered a back contusion. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan was passing at the time of impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Forest Avenue, Staten Island. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles damaged on front quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Avenue in Staten Island when a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a Nissan sedan going straight. The 75-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact damaged the left front quarter panels of both the sedan and a pick-up truck stopped in traffic nearby, and the SUV's right front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Post Avenue. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Post Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The 48-year-old male pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead and had damage to its center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in crosswalk collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Port Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The man remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford sedan traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a pickup truck going straight east on Park Avenue. Two occupants in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered whiplash; a teenage passenger had facial injuries and minor bleeding. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a sedan was making a left turn on Park Avenue when her vehicle collided with a pickup truck traveling straight east. The crash injured both occupants of the sedan: the driver sustained whiplash, and a 16-year-old passenger suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention or distraction. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked tow truck on Staten Island. The driver, a 51-year-old man, lost consciousness and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver in a 2020 Honda sedan was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2020 RAM tow truck on Rector Street, Staten Island. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper against the tow truck's center front end. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and sustained injuries to his entire body. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman driving a 2021 Acura sedan crashed while making a right turn on Rumpler Court. The driver was injured and in shock. Police noted fatigue as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female driver was making a right turn in her 2021 Acura sedan on Rumpler Court when the crash occurred. She was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment due to tiredness. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the damage was to the center front end. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Jewett Avenue without a signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle's right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling southwest struck her on Jewett Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction, which led to the collision. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was struck crossing a marked crosswalk on Albion Place. The SUV driver, unlicensed and distracted, made a left turn and hit the pedestrian. The victim suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Albion Place. The driver, operating a 2007 Honda SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, and notes the driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, with damage to the right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Innis Street. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Innis Street made a left turn and struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The vehicle had no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man driving a pickup truck on Sharpe Avenue suffered a back injury after a crash. The driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver was operating a 2007 pickup truck southbound on Sharpe Avenue, making a right turn when the crash occurred. The driver sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel, with the point of impact at the right front bumper. No other persons or vulnerable road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman crossing Innis Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a right turn. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck her center front. She suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Innis Street at an intersection with the signal. She was struck by a 2013 Kia SUV making a right turn northeast. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Castleton Avenue. The SUV hit her on the left side doors. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was inattentive and passed too closely.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Castleton Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle. The SUV traveling east struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining attention and safe passing distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan traveling southeast on Post Avenue. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Post Avenue struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The impact was to the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which was a 2020 Hyundai sedan. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to pedestrians following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries when an unlicensed driver backed unsafely into his parked sedan on Treadwell Avenue. The crash caused shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Treadwell Avenue when a sedan traveling south backed unsafely into a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle was unlicensed and exhibited aggressive driving and road rage. The 41-year-old occupant of the parked sedan was injured, complaining of pain and nausea with injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and was in shock. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the moving vehicle and the center front end of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man driving an SUV suffered facial abrasions after a collision on Vanriper Street. The SUV struck parked vehicles while making a right turn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a Jeep SUV was injured in a crash on Vanriper Street. The driver sustained abrasions to his face but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved the SUV making a right turn and striking two parked vehicles: a Toyota SUV and a BMW sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left rear bumpers of the parked cars. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was struck by a sedan on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk when the vehicle, traveling north, hit him with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Castleton Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and did not have any listed safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was struck by a northbound pick-up truck at an intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling north struck her at an intersection on Port Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from Maryland, was going straight ahead but failed to pay attention, as the report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The impact was to the center front end of the truck, causing injuries including contusions and trauma to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15