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

A sedan traveling south on Brabant Street hit a 30-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2013 Volkswagen sedan traveling south on Brabant Street struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and upper leg injuries classified as moderate. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control at a safe speed directly led to the impact and injuries sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after his SUV collided with a parked SUV on Walker Street. Slippery pavement caused loss of control. The driver was restrained and experienced shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Honda SUV was making a left turn on Walker Street at 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the center back end of a parked 2023 Jeep SUV. The report cites slippery pavement as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating loss of control rather than driver error such as failure to yield. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness; the air bag deployed. He sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by road conditions impacting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn northbound on Emeric Court. Both drivers, a 41-year-old man and an 18-year-old passenger, suffered injuries and shock. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:44 a.m. on Emeric Court involving a 2016 Prevo bus and a 2023 Kia sedan. The bus was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the bus's center front end and the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The bus driver and an 18-year-old front passenger in the sedan were both injured and in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The damage was primarily to the left front bumper of the bus and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-front on Forest Avenue. Both drivers were distracted, sustaining neck injuries. The impact caused significant front-end damage. The crash exposed dangerous driver inattention, leaving one driver with whiplash and both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, at 14:02 two sedans traveling east and south on Forest Avenue collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. One driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, also sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction leading to collisions even when both vehicles are moving straight and properly licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an e-scooter traveling north on Morningstar Road. The e-scooter driver suffered upper arm contusions. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane usage by the sedan driver as primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on Morningstar Road involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight north, struck the left front quarter panel of the scooter with its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man crossing an intersection was hit by a GMC SUV traveling west. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, causing abrasions and moderate injury. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt at the scene.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on South Avenue when he was struck by a 2016 GMC SUV traveling west, which was going straight ahead. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver contributing factors were explicitly recorded. The driver’s actions leading to the collision remain unclear, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing, with driver errors or systemic issues not detailed in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a northbound moped at Forest Avenue. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Forest Avenue collided with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver, also male and licensed, was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The point of impact on both vehicles was the left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The moped driver was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the moped driver, who was reported to be in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old sedan driver lost consciousness while driving, crashing into a parked SUV. The impact caused head injuries and shock. The driver was restrained by a lap belt but suffered significant pain and nausea, highlighting a critical medical emergency behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 near 637 Goethals Road North. The 17-year-old male driver of a 2015 Infiniti sedan was traveling east when he lost consciousness, causing the vehicle to collide with a parked 2018 Mercedes SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and held a learner's permit, was not ejected but sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor, indicating a medical emergency as the cause rather than driver error or victim fault. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by sudden incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered shoulder injuries after a vehicle made an improper right turn on Amador Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:00 PM on Amador Street. A vehicle traveling south was making a right turn when it turned improperly, striking a 14-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time. The impact caused contusions and bruising to her upper arm and shoulder, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver’s error. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to execute proper turns, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered severe leg fractures after being struck by a northbound SUV distracted by an object in the roadway. The impact occurred away from an intersection, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Audi SUV traveling north struck him off an intersection on Eunice Place. The pedestrian sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as distorted and dislocated injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, with the driver attempting to avoid an object in the roadway prior to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the risks to pedestrians outside of crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW slams nose-first on Goethals Road North. The right rear door bursts open. A 26-year-old man is thrown from the car, striking his head on the street. He dies there, under the late-night sky.

A fatal crash unfolded on Goethals Road North when a 2011 BMW sedan, traveling west, struck nose-first, according to the police report. The impact forced the right rear door open, ejecting a 26-year-old male passenger into the street. The police report states, 'A 2011 BMW slams nose-first. The right rear door flings open. A 26-year-old man, no belt, is hurled into the dark. His head hits hard. He dies there, on the cold street.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death was noted at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the police report, and no mention is made of other vehicles being involved. The narrative centers on the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of passengers in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue during a police pursuit. The unlicensed driver’s improper lane usage and unsafe speed caused the crash. A 19-year-old rear passenger suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury, remaining conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Forest Avenue near Richmond Avenue at 7:55 p.m. Both vehicles were involved in a police pursuit. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, specifically linked to the unlicensed driver of the 2008 SUV traveling northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of this vehicle and the right front bumper of the other SUV. A 19-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining contusions to the elbow and lower arm, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors—improper lane usage and unsafe speed—as the direct causes of the collision and resulting injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Brabant Street and Harbor Road. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent impact. A 29-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage on left front and right side bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 AM on Brabant Street near Harbor Road. Two sedans, one making a right turn traveling northwest and the other going straight ahead traveling west, collided. Both drivers, female and licensed in New York, were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical factor in the collision. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right side doors of the vehicle going straight. A 29-year-old female driver was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was not ejected from the vehicle and was not using any safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Morningstar Road at night. Alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash. A one-year-old occupant suffered facial abrasions while restrained in a child safety seat.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:07 on Morningstar Road involving a pick-up truck traveling west and a sedan traveling northeast. The report cites alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The pick-up truck's right front bumper struck the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing damage to the center front end of the truck and right side doors of the sedan. A one-year-old male occupant, seated as a right rear passenger and restrained by a child restraint, sustained facial abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and failure to obey traffic controls, which led to the collision and injury of the toddler passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Forest Avenue. The 57-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 on Forest Avenue involving a 2014 Honda sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was making a right turn eastbound when it struck the bicyclist traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The 57-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing Richmond Terrace. The driver, inexperienced, made a left turn. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. The impact was severe, but the vehicle showed no damage.

A 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with a signal at Richmond Terrace. According to the police report, the driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and experienced minor bleeding. The police report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan, did not sustain any damage. The driver’s actions directly led to the incident, highlighting systemic issues in driver training and road safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was struck while crossing Morningstar Road. The driver, unlicensed, failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock.

A pedestrian, age 38, was injured while crossing Morningstar Road against the signal. According to the police report, the driver of a 2022 Ford SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. The driver was unlicensed and had an obstructed view. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea, suffering injuries to his entire body. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Richmond Terrace. A 61-year-old female driver suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Airbags deployed. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The impact damaged both vehicles’ left front quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace. The 61-year-old female driver was injured, suffering trauma to her entire body and experiencing shock. Airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved no ejections. The report does not specify the exact cause beyond the driver error related to traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman driving a sedan lost control on Richmond Terrace. The vehicle struck an object front-center. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pavement was slippery. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Terrace. She was driving a 2012 Honda sedan westbound when the vehicle impacted center front end. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in North Carolina and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the hazardous road condition.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl was struck by a truck turning left on Forest Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Forest Avenue with the signal. The driver, operating a 2020 Dodge truck, was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Contributing factors included the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and glare. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15