Stop the Slaughter on Staten Island Streets

An e-bike hit a six-year-old boy on Targee Street. The child suffered arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The crash left the boy conscious but hurt. The street saw danger. The system failed to protect him.

A six-year-old boy was injured when an e-bike struck him near 1069 Targee Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the child suffered injuries to his arm and experienced whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the boy with its center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The police report makes clear that driver behavior—specifically unsafe speed and aggression—played a direct role in the crash. The child, a pedestrian, was left injured by these actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Sand Lane. The driver fell asleep. The sedan overturned. Two men, ages 22 and 63, were hurt. Neck pain, shock, chaos. Metal twisted. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A crash on Sand Lane in Staten Island left two men injured when a sedan overturned after striking a parked SUV. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan 'fell asleep' before impact. The sedan hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV and flipped. A 22-year-old man suffered shock, while a 63-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both were listed as occupants and drivers in the vehicles. The police report cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were listed. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 63-year-old cyclist on Foch Avenue. The crash left the cyclist bruised and conscious, with a head injury. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. The bike took the impact on its left front. The sedan’s right front quarter was damaged.

A crash on Foch Avenue in Staten Island involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 63-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries to the sedan’s occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Cameras will watch for speeding on city bridges and tunnels. Fines start at $50. Lawmakers push the plan to protect workers and travelers. The program runs to 2031. Enforcement aims to slow drivers and cut risk on vital routes.

Patch reported on May 8, 2025, that New York lawmakers approved an expansion of a speed camera pilot program for MTA bridges and tunnels. The plan allows cameras on seven bridges and two tunnels, ticketing drivers who exceed speed limits. Fines start at $50 for a first offense, rising to $75 and $100 for repeat violations within 18 months. Governor Hochul's office called the program 'one more way the governor is working to improve safety on our roads and bridges for workers and travelers alike.' MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan said, 'We want to make sure that our maintenance workers and contractors are safe.' The program, part of the $254 billion state budget, will be reviewed again in 2031. The move targets driver speed, a key factor in crash severity, and signals a shift toward automated enforcement on major city crossings.

• Speed Cameras Coming To MTA Crossings, Patch, Published 2025-05-08

Metal screamed on Mosel Ave as two vehicles collided midday. A young driver suffered neck injuries. The air was thick with the scent of oil and scorched rubber. Emergency crews arrived to find the driver alert but shaken, clutching her neck.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at Mosel Ave and Sable Ave in Staten Island. The crash occurred at 12:30 p.m. when the SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the right side of the southbound sedan. The 19-year-old woman driving the sedan sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van and a bus collided on Old Town Road near Hylan Boulevard. The impact left a 60-year-old male passenger with a head contusion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The injured man remained conscious, bruised but alert, amid shattered glass and metal.

According to the police report, a van and a bus crashed on Old Town Road off Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The collision resulted in a 60-year-old male passenger suffering a head injury, specifically a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The van was changing lanes while the bus was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data highlights driver inattention as a key cause, underscoring the risks faced by passengers in such incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans barreled down Hylan Boulevard and struck a man crossing against the light. Metal slammed flesh. He lay broken and unconscious. The drivers walked away. The street swallowed another body. The city kept moving.

A man was struck and severely injured by two sedans on Hylan Boulevard near Dawson Place, Staten Island, at 12:33 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'Two sedans struck a man crossing against the light. His body broke beneath the front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed from head to foot.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of each sedan. The drivers, both licensed, were uninjured and left the scene on foot. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was rendered unconscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for the drivers are marked 'unspecified.' The narrative centers the violence of the collision and the devastating injuries inflicted by the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda SUV barrels east on Steuben Street. The driver’s view is blocked. An old man crosses with the signal. Metal hits flesh. Blood pools, deep cuts mark his head. A woman and child inside the car are also hurt, both conscious.

According to the police report, a Honda SUV traveling east on Steuben Street near Hylan Boulevard struck a 76-year-old man as he crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states the driver’s view was obstructed and explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head and was conscious at the scene. The impact also injured a woman and child inside the vehicle, both of whom remained conscious. The narrative describes the collision in stark terms: 'Metal strikes flesh. Blood on the head, deep cuts.' The report makes clear the pedestrian was crossing legally, with the signal, when the SUV’s center front end struck him. Driver error and limited visibility are directly cited as causes, underscoring the systemic dangers faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old man crossing Mason Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver’s view was obstructed, causing impact with the pedestrian’s upper arm. The victim suffered a severe shoulder fracture and dislocation, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Mason Avenue struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, damaging the vehicle’s front left side. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured and dislocated upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or contributory behavior was noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV hit an 80-year-old man head-on near Benton Avenue. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He died under a gray Staten Island sky. The street bore silent witness to another life ended by steel.

An 80-year-old pedestrian was killed when a northbound Ford SUV struck him head-on on Hylan Boulevard near Benton Avenue, according to the police report. The report states the man 'stepped into the street against the light.' The vehicle, a 2008 Ford SUV, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, with the point of contact at the center front end. The police report describes the aftermath: 'His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under a gray Staten Island sky.' The contributing factors listed in the police data are 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction are cited in the report. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No mention is made of helmet use or other pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island SUV driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a collision during a lane change on Hylan Blvd. The crash involved limited visibility, causing the driver to lose control and impact another vehicle, damaging the front center of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. The driver, a 41-year-old woman operating a 2024 Mazda SUV, was changing lanes when the collision happened. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was injured, suffering chest contusions and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver’s error in lane changing under limited visibility conditions was the primary cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan backing unsafely at unsafe speed on Staten Island injured four occupants. All were conscious but suffered back injuries and abrasions. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the driver unlicensed and engaged in a police pursuit, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at 2:35 AM involving two sedans. The primary contributing factors cited were "Unsafe Speed" and "Backing Unsafely." The driver, a 33-year-old female, was unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit before the crash. Four occupants in the involved sedan were injured, including the driver and three passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included back pain and abrasions, with complaints of whiplash and abrasions noted. The impact was to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear bumper of a parked sedan. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—unsafe speed and unsafe backing—as causes, with no contributing victim behaviors listed. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by reckless driver actions, particularly unlicensed driving and unsafe maneuvers during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a vehicle failed to yield while making a right turn on Hylan Blvd. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when struck, resulting in shock and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hylan Blvd and Norway Ave in Staten Island around 8:30 AM. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking her. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with no visible complaints noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the crash occurred during the driver's right turn maneuver. The report explicitly cites driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. A left-turning SUV struck a southbound SUV. Two young passengers suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused right-side and front-end damage. Driver failure to obey traffic control was cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd involving two station wagons/SUVs. One SUV, traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Two child passengers, ages 6 and 7, seated in the right rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and were in shock but were not ejected. The damage was confined to the right side doors of the turning SUV and the front end of the other. The police report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd at 2:58 AM. Unsafe speed and passing too closely caused the crash. One driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions, trapped inside his overturned vehicle. The crash left one injured, highlighting reckless driving dangers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hylan Blvd collided at 2:58 AM. The driver of one vehicle, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was trapped inside his overturned vehicle but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by excessive speed and unsafe passing maneuvers on Staten Island roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making an improper left turn collided with two SUVs traveling straight on Richmond Road in Staten Island. Both SUV drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver errors and resulted in serious occupant injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road in Staten Island at 8:30 AM. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with two SUVs traveling north and south. The contributing factor cited was "Turning Improperly," indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The two male SUV drivers, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The SUVs suffered front-end damage from the impact. The report highlights driver error by the sedan operator as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured SUV drivers. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in multi-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A collision between an SUV and a pickup truck on Jefferson Street left the SUV driver with neck injuries. The crash occurred on slippery pavement as one driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe vehicle damage and a whiplash injury.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:22 AM on Jefferson Street, Staten Island. The collision involved a 2005 SUV traveling west and a 2018 pickup truck traveling south. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs amid hazardous road conditions. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors after impact on the left front quarter panel, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The report focuses on driver failure to yield or obey controls and hazardous road conditions, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck driver, impaired by alcohol, failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn on Targee Street. The resulting collision with a sedan traveling south caused chest injuries and shock to the pickup driver, exposing systemic dangers in driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:58 on Targee Street in Staten Island. The pickup truck driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup truck was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a southbound sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver errors—specifically alcohol impairment and failure to yield—that led to this collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting driver error as the critical factor in the injury.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Narrows Rd S near Staten Island Expressway Exit 14 at 6:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan struck her. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The incident underscores the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to a violent impact. A 24-year-old female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, left shaken and in pain. Both vehicles bore damage from the forceful collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. Two sedans traveling northeast collided, with one making a right turn and the other going straight ahead. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The 24-year-old female driver, wearing a harness, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of aggressive driving and speeding on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14