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

A pick-up truck struck a sedan on South Avenue. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled northeast. Driver inattention caused the collision. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with a sedan on South Avenue. The sedan's 23-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling northeast, with impact at the center back end of the sedan and center front end of the truck. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a cyclist head-on near Christopher Street. The man on the bike bled from a torn arm but stayed conscious. The driver had no license. Both moved straight. Distraction behind the wheel led to blood on the pavement.

A 60-year-old man riding his bike southeast on Andros Avenue near Christopher Street was struck head-on by a sedan. According to the police report, 'The car struck him head-on. His arm split open. Blood on the pavement. He stayed awake. The driver had no license. Both were going straight.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the sedan and the bike. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of inattentive, unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on Mersereau Avenue. The pedestrian was left in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on Mersereau Avenue. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not wearing any noted safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injury but no further details on impact or vehicle movement are available.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV struck multiple parked cars on Union Avenue. A 9-year-old girl in a rear seat suffered a neck contusion. Alcohol involvement was noted. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and rear ends of other vehicles. The child was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north on Union Avenue collided with several parked vehicles, impacting their rear ends. A 9-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV had damage to its center front end, while the parked cars suffered rear-end damage. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were specified. The child was not ejected and was treated for moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Richmond Avenue. The driver and front passenger of the struck car suffered internal injuries to the hip and chest. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest collided with the center back end of a stopped sedan on Richmond Avenue. The struck vehicle carried two occupants: a 92-year-old female driver and a 62-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining internal injuries to the hip and chest respectively. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness; the passenger wore a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the rear of the stopped vehicle and the front of the striking sedan. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck by a tow truck on Forest Avenue. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl was conscious but injured while walking outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling west on Forest Avenue struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The girl sustained a head injury and concussion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man driving a sedan north on Richmond Avenue suffered chest injuries. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The driver was not ejected and showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Avenue. The sedan, traveling north, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The crash involved a single vehicle with no other parties hurt. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Pulaski Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of an oncoming sedan. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered facial bruises. Both vehicles sustained left-side and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a male driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Walker Street when his vehicle was struck on the left side by a 2017 Mitsubishi sedan traveling eastbound. The collision impacted the left side doors of the turning vehicle and the front center end of the other sedan. The front passenger, a 23-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the turning maneuver likely caused the crash. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2021 SUV making a left turn struck a 2013 sedan turning right on South Avenue. Both drivers, a 26-year-old man and a 44-year-old male passenger, suffered back contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. Impact hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and sedan’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it collided with a 2013 sedan driven by a licensed 26-year-old man making a right turn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both the sedan driver and his 44-year-old male front passenger were injured, sustaining back contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both injured occupants. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted. The crash involved driver actions during turning maneuvers, but no explicit driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man rode west on Richmond Terrace. His motorcycle’s front smashed. He flew off, helmeted, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The bike rolled on without him. The street stayed silent.

A 27-year-old man was thrown from his motorcycle on Richmond Terrace near Wright Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old man, helmeted and alone, was thrown from his motorcycle. The front crumpled. His leg bled out on hot pavement. He was conscious. The bike kept going straight. He did not.' The crash left him with severe bleeding to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other injuries or vehicles are detailed in the data. The crash highlights the brutal cost of distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed near Richmond Avenue late at night. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it head-on. A 48-year-old male occupant suffered a head abrasion. Both drivers were licensed. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel and front center of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near Richmond Avenue at 11:47 p.m. One sedan was parked, and the other was traveling east. The moving vehicle struck the parked car’s right rear quarter panel with its front center end. A 48-year-old male occupant was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. No safety equipment was noted for the injured occupant. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Eunice Place. Four females, including two drivers and two passengers aged 6 to 25, suffered neck and head injuries. All were restrained. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eunice Place. The crash involved two female drivers, ages 23 and 25, and two female passengers, ages 6 and 16. All occupants were injured, sustaining neck and head injuries, and were in shock. All were wearing lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. Vehicle damage included the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Forest Avenue. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 68-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east on Forest Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The crash injured a 68-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the front SUV. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and proceeding straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front SUV and the center front end of the rear SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries in a crash on Richmond Avenue. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while making a left turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Richmond Avenue was making a left turn when it collided, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper and causing damage to the center front end. The driver, a 71-year-old male occupant, sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other parties were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a southbound sedan on South Avenue. Six occupants in the SUV suffered injuries, including concussions and bruises. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV making a left turn on South Avenue collided with a 2014 sedan traveling straight south. The SUV carried six occupants, including the driver, all injured but conscious. Injuries ranged from concussions to contusions, affecting adults and children alike. All occupants wore lap belts or harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV's left front bumper and center front end, and the sedan's left front bumper, were damaged. No other factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on Farragut Avenue struck another sedan traveling south. The 19-year-old driver of the backing vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right rear bumper of the backing car and the front center of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Farragut Avenue involving two sedans. The driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was not ejected. The crash occurred when one sedan was backing unsafely and struck another sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan on Dixon Avenue. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. The bus sustained front-end damage. Failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 bus traveling north on Dixon Avenue collided with a 2023 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the bus’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bus’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper while merging. The driver was not ejected and reported whiplash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving his 2020 Kia sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The crash occurred as the vehicle was merging northbound and was struck on the left rear bumper, damaging the left side doors. The driver suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling alone at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man driving a sedan crashed head-on on Martin Luther King Jr. The vehicle hit center front end. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. The driver suffered facial contusions but was not ejected. He wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Martin Luther King Jr. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck an object with its center front end. The driver sustained facial contusions and bruises but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a rear-end collision while traveling north on Richmond Terrace near Vanname Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on Richmond Terrace. The bicyclist was traveling north when his bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment classified as 'Other.' No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash involved only the bicyclist's vehicle, a bike, with damage limited to the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15