Stop the Slaughter on Staten Island Streets

Steel met flesh on Mason Avenue. A 64-year-old woman stepped into the street. An SUV turned left, failed to yield, struck her down. She died in the cold air, her body broken. Driver inattention and failure to yield sealed her fate.

A 64-year-old woman was killed near 242 Mason Avenue in Staten Island when a westbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The report states, 'Steel met flesh. She dropped, broken. The driver did not yield.' The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, as noted in the report, but the primary contributing factors remain 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 SUV. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a right turn and struck the rear of another SUV on Hylan Boulevard. The collision caused neck injuries to the driver of the struck vehicle, who was restrained and conscious. Both vehicles suffered front and rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at 18:15 on Hylan Boulevard. Both vehicles involved were SUVs traveling east and making right turns. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the leading SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 48-year-old female occupant, was injured with a neck contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper left turn struck a northbound taxi on Staten Island. The taxi’s front right quarter panel was impacted. A 41-year-old male passenger in the taxi suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Staten Island at Seaver Avenue near Richmond Road. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a taxi traveling straight northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A 41-year-old male occupant in the taxi, seated in the middle front seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck the right side of a southbound SUV making a left turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. The motorcyclist suffered a head injury and moderate burns, left semiconscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:24 on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. A 34-year-old male motorcyclist, traveling northbound, collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was left semiconscious with a head injury and moderate burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as the contributing factor, indicating excessive speed by the motorcycle rider. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn, but no other driver errors are cited. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The report focuses on the motorcycle's unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was injured crossing Richmond Road with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection and causing contusions to her arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island at 3:15 PM. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her on Narrows Road South. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive while making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Narrows Road South in Staten Island. A 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver merging in Staten Island struck an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries, wearing a lap belt and experiencing shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island at 11:17 AM. A sedan merging northbound collided with a northbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the SUV's right rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and was in shock after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers were men, one aged 70, suffering chest injuries and shock. The crash involved a left-turning sedan struck on its right side by a vehicle traveling straight. Driver distraction was cited twice.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard near Burgher Avenue, Staten Island, at 1:00 PM. Two sedans were involved: a 2022 Hyundai turning left and a 2022 BMW traveling straight south. The Hyundai was struck on its right side doors, damaging its right front quarter panel. The BMW sustained damage to its left front bumper. The 70-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with chest pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Hylan Boulevard and Steuben Street. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles struck with left front bumpers, leaving one driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:35 on Hylan Boulevard near Steuben Street involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver error in yielding during turning maneuvers as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving multiple vehicles snarled traffic on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular errors as causes. Impact centered on rear ends and front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 16:27. The collision involved a pick-up truck, two SUVs, and a sedan. The 24-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distances and vehicle control. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck at the center back end, causing damage to its center front end. The pick-up truck and one SUV were making left turns, while another SUV was traveling straight ahead. The impact points were primarily rear-end collisions, highlighting failure to maintain proper spacing. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while walking outside an intersection on North Railroad Avenue. The impact caused bruising and injury to her lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:25 a.m., a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured on North Railroad Avenue after being hit by a Station Wagon/SUV. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). Two vehicles were involved: one SUV was parked and sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the other SUV was traveling south and showed no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between two sedans on Jefferson Street trapped a rear passenger and injured all occupants. The driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted, causing impact to the left rear and front center of the vehicles. Injuries included neck and leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:28 on Jefferson Street in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling east and south. The driver of the eastbound GMC sedan was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision impacted the left rear bumper of the GMC and the center front end of the Nissan sedan. Three occupants in the GMC sedan were injured: the 23-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries; an 18-year-old female front passenger also had neck injuries; and a 50-year-old female rear passenger was trapped and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. All occupants reported pain or nausea and were in shock. All were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a pick-up truck traveling straight on Norway Avenue. Three occupants suffered whole-body and chest injuries, all in shock. Driver distraction caused the crash, leaving multiple injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Norway Avenue involving a 2011 Nissan sedan and a 2018 Mercedes pick-up truck. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the pick-up truck traveling straight south. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's driver was unlicensed, and the pick-up truck driver held a permit. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, the pick-up truck driver, and a passenger in the pick-up truck. Injuries included entire body trauma and chest pain, with all victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was sustained to the left front bumper of the sedan and right front bumper of the pick-up truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck on Hylan Boulevard. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious with bruising. The crash exposed critical driver error at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Narrows Road South around 7:30 AM. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as cited twice in the contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report highlights the driver’s failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle operators neglecting right-of-way rules at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old driver suffered neck injuries in a Staten Island crash. The collision involved two sedans at McClean Avenue. According to the police report, the injured driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience, causing a left-front impact and vehicle damage.

At 7:15 PM on Staten Island's McClean Avenue, two sedans collided. According to the police report, the 17-year-old driver, who was making a left turn, disregarded traffic control signals and demonstrated driver inexperience. This caused a collision impacting the left front bumper of his vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan traveling straight ahead. The injured teen occupant, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the teen's vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Staten Island Expressway. The front passenger in one SUV suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one SUV striking the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. A 44-year-old male front passenger in one of the SUVs was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee-lower leg-foot injury. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old e-bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after a collision with a stationary SUV on Staten Island. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the bicyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 16:51. A 71-year-old male e-bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor from the SUV driver. The bicyclist’s injury was not linked to any contributing factor on his part, and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, especially to vulnerable road users like elderly bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck another sedan traveling south on Sand Lane. The backing driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as contributing factors in this nighttime crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:20 on Sand Lane. One sedan was backing when it collided with another sedan traveling straight ahead southbound. The driver of the backing vehicle, a 20-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The backing sedan's left rear quarter panel impacted the front center of the other sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report focuses on driver errors—unsafe backing maneuvers and distraction—as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Staten Island’s Buel Avenue as one made a left turn. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The front passenger also sustained upper arm injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, damaging the left side of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Buel Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old male driver making a left turn struck another sedan traveling northbound. Both drivers were injured and experienced shock; the front passenger, a 59-year-old male, suffered upper arm injuries. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both involved drivers. The left front quarter panel and left side doors of the turning vehicle were damaged, while the other vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were sedans registered in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash on Richmond Road injured six occupants. The impact was severe. Passengers suffered concussions and fractures. The driver was among the injured. Aggressive driving was a factor.

On December 30, 2023, a crash occurred on Richmond Road in Staten Island, injuring six occupants. According to the police report, the incident involved a station wagon and a sedan. The injuries included concussions and fractures among passengers. The driver and passengers were all conscious but sustained serious injuries. The police report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors were detailed, but the nature of the crash suggests reckless behavior. All occupants were wearing safety equipment, including lap belts and child restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15