Three Dead, 450 Hurt—Staten Island Streets Are Killing Us

A driver sped north on Regis Drive. The car hit a 33-year-old woman. She suffered pain and shock. The crash left her hurt across her body. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The road showed no mercy.

A crash on Regis Drive in Staten Island left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the driver was traveling north and struck the woman, who was not at an intersection. She suffered pain and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. No helmet or signal use was mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by reckless driving behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. The crash left metal twisted and a man hurt. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed quiet after the impact.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue. According to the police report, a Honda sedan was making a left turn northbound while a Nissan sedan was traveling straight westbound. The crash left one driver, a 40-year-old man, injured with neck pain and whiplash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the center front end of both cars. No driver errors were cited in the data. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan’s right front bumper hit a 43-year-old man crossing Forest Ave at Summerfield Pl. The man, walking with the signal, suffered a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating from his knee and foot on the asphalt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Forest Ave struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Summerfield Pl. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car’s right front bumper hit him, causing a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was injured but remained conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy sedan’s right front bumper slams into a 17-year-old boy crossing Forest Ave near South Ave. The boy crumples, bruised at the hip and leg. The driver stays in the car, uninjured. Sirens echo. The street is marked by pain.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound Chevy sedan on Forest Ave near South Ave. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit the boy as he crossed the street. The impact left him with bruises to his hip and leg. The driver, a licensed man from New Jersey, was not injured and remained at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver actions or conditions. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches on Forest Ave as two Hondas collide. Glass scatters. A 31-year-old woman grips her head, dazed. Another driver, 59, sits silent in her seat. Both women wear seatbelts. The air hangs heavy with the sting of distraction.

Two vehicles—a Honda sedan and a Honda SUV—collided at Forest Ave and Willow Rd W. According to the police report, both drivers were women, ages 31 and 59. The 31-year-old suffered a head injury and whiplash, showing signs of shock. The report states, “Distraction left its mark,” and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, were cited. Both drivers were restrained by seatbelts. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave struck its front passenger, an 84-year-old man, causing a head injury and contusion. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The crash involved other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave collided with its front passenger, an 84-year-old male occupant. The passenger sustained a head injury and contusion, with an injury severity rated at level 3. He was conscious at the scene and protected by a lap belt and airbag deployment. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks inside the vehicle linked to driver or vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Morningstar Rd at 8:15 AM. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a crash that injured a 27-year-old female sedan driver. The impact damaged the front sections of both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningstar Rd involving a 2024 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the vehicles collided. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old female, suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV, driven by a male, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Forest Ave with the signal. A sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fractures and dislocations. The driver’s actions led to the crash, with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Forest Ave and Summerfield Pl at 8:58 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Mitsubishi sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The report notes the pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and severe injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage,' indicating the collision's nature. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—as the critical action preceding the crash. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the rear of a pick-up truck traveling southeast on Lisk Ave. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on Lisk Ave, a taxi traveling southeast rear-ended a pick-up truck moving in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the truck. Both vehicles sustained damage at these points. The truck had two occupants: a 56-year-old male driver and a 48-year-old female passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash with injury severity level 3. The taxi also had two occupants, with a licensed male driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The injuries and damage indicate a rear-end collision caused by the taxi striking the truck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Forest Ave and Richmond Ave around 8:35 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2014 Cadillac SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor from the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's own contributing factor was listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield as the critical cause. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man walking off the roadway suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a vehicle struck him head-on. The crash happened at night. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian was left bleeding and in shock.

According to the police report, at 8:05 p.m., a vehicle traveling west struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and no further details on the vehicle type or driver were provided. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when pedestrians are outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man making a left turn on Wilcox St collided with a parked sedan. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as the primary contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:52 AM on Wilcox St near Bruckner Ave, a 26-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was making a left turn when his sedan struck the left front bumper of a parked sedan. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked vehicle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on South Ave. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other traveled straight north. A front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on South Ave involving two sedans. One sedan was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, causing significant damage. A 45-year-old male front passenger in the sedan making the left turn was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any 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 passenger injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn collided with another sedan traveling straight, striking the left side doors. The front passenger suffered chest abrasions and injury. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting critical errors behind the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Ave near Sumner Ave around 2:00 PM. A 2014 Nissan sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a 2012 Mitsubishi sedan traveling southbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Mitsubishi. The front passenger in the Nissan, a 40-year-old female, sustained chest abrasions and was injured but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were occupied by licensed male drivers from New York. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a sedan traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 on Wilcox Street near Bruckner Avenue. A 2015 SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 2022 sedan traveling westbound straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The SUV driver was a licensed male from New York, and the sedan driver was a licensed female from New Jersey. The collision highlights critical driver errors involving inattention and yielding failures, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion on Dixon Ave. The crash involved alcohol, according to the police report. The rider was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn and no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Dixon Ave while traveling south. The bicyclist, who was the sole occupant and driver of the bike, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the incident. The bike sustained no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'Other.' No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash occurred while the bicyclist was going straight ahead. The data highlights the role of alcohol in this crash, emphasizing driver impairment as a critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan tore down Goethals Road North, smashing into an SUV mid-turn. Steel twisted. A 30-year-old man took the impact headfirst, blood streaking the dash. He stayed conscious. The road stayed cold. Speed left its mark.

A violent crash unfolded on Goethals Road North near Western Avenue as a speeding sedan collided with a station wagon/SUV that was making a right turn, according to the police report. The report states, 'A speeding sedan slammed an SUV mid-turn. Steel crumpled.' The impact left a 30-year-old male occupant with severe head lacerations; he remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the SUV was turning, and the crash resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. The injured man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash itself. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the sedan, which led to the violent collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck the right rear bumper of a parked garbage truck. The sedan’s 27-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver.

According to the police report, a 2024 sedan driven by a 27-year-old woman was going straight ahead southbound when it collided with the right rear bumper of a parked 2019 garbage truck. The garbage truck was stationary before impact. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the truck to its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, reporting pain and nausea. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the sedan driver but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights dangers posed by vehicle driver errors in urban environments, particularly rear-end impacts involving parked trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Forest Ave. A 79-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved one driver making a left turn and another going straight, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 on Forest Ave involving two sedans. One vehicle, a 2019 Honda traveling southwest, was making a left turn. The other, a 2014 Honda traveling west, was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, causing damage to the left front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front bumper of the turning sedan. A 79-year-old male driver, the occupant of one vehicle, sustained head injuries and whiplash and was not ejected. Safety equipment deployed included an airbag and lap belt. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, highlighting driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided at Union Ave. The female driver of one SUV suffered a neck injury from the impact. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Union Ave at 4:00 PM. One vehicle, traveling south straight ahead, was struck on its right rear quarter panel by another SUV making a right turn eastbound. The female driver of the struck vehicle, aged 41, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Vehicle damage included the right rear quarter panel of the first SUV and the center front end of the second SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14