Stop the Slaughter on Staten Island Streets

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway. A 19-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving and following too closely. Both vehicles struck front and rear. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Staten Island Expressway collided. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The crash involved a front-to-rear impact between the vehicles. Police identified aggressive driving and following too closely as contributing factors. The driver of the BMW sedan was licensed in New Jersey. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No occupants were ejected. The report does not list any victim errors or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit at an intersection on Ocean Avenue, Staten Island. The pickup truck was making a left turn when it struck her. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Ocean Avenue at an intersection when a pickup truck making a left turn struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver lost consciousness while backing his SUV on Grasmere Avenue. The vehicle struck two parked SUVs, damaging their left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver lost consciousness while backing a 2020 Mercedes SUV on Grasmere Avenue in Staten Island. The SUV collided with two parked vehicles, a 2019 Nissan and a 2016 Acura, damaging their left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. There is no indication of other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Cromwell Avenue collided. Impact struck left side doors and rear quarter panel. One driver, 35, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both drivers distracted. Crash caused vehicle damage and shock to injured driver.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cromwell Avenue in Staten Island. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. One driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. There were no other injuries or contributing factors noted. The crash caused significant damage to the left sides of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV and a Chevrolet pickup truck collided on Targee Street in Staten Island. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered bruises over his entire body. Unsafe speed and steering failure contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Targee Street involving a 2018 BMW SUV traveling north and a 2014 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling west. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pickup truck was damaged on its right side doors. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.

A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.

A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman driving an SUV on Staten Island Expressway suffered neck injuries. Multiple vehicles collided amid debris obstructing the roadway. The driver was conscious and restrained as airbags deployed. The crash caused center front-end damage to several vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway involving multiple vehicles traveling eastbound. The sole injured person was a 36-year-old female SUV driver who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists obstruction and debris on the roadway as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, suffered center front-end damage. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The presence of debris created hazardous conditions leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Robin Road. The impact hit her face, causing minor bleeding and shock. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The driver was going straight and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Jeep SUV traveling south on Robin Road struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus on Hylan Boulevard struck an unknown object or force at its center front end. Two male passengers, ages 41 and 70, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2015 bus traveling south on Hylan Boulevard was involved in a crash impacting its center front end. Two male passengers, aged 41 and 70, were injured with contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both passengers were conscious and remained inside the bus, with no ejections reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for one passenger but does not identify any driver errors or specific causes. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No vehicle damage was noted. The injuries were limited to bruises and contusions, with no further details on the crash circumstances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck the rear of an SUV on Richmond Road. The SUV was slowing or stopping. An 11-year-old girl in the SUV’s back seat suffered a facial abrasion. The truck driver followed too closely and had defective brakes.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling north on Richmond Road rear-ended a slowing SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat. She sustained a facial abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the truck driver’s failure as "Following Too Closely" and notes "Brakes Defective" as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The child’s injury was caused by the collision dynamics, not her actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was hit on Hylan Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. The driver faced glare conditions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Hylan Boulevard struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a contusion bruise to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured while lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman wearing protective pads, was injured with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which was at the center front end of each vehicle. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and driving east, while the e-scooter was traveling south. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man driving a sedan north on Richmond Road crashed. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious but not ejected. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver was operating a 2006 Chevrolet sedan northbound on Richmond Road when the vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other persons or vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman driving north on Hylan Boulevard crashed into two parked vehicles. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the front of her sedan and the rear of the parked cars. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided with two parked vehicles. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center front end of her sedan and the rear ends of the parked cars. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the risks posed by inexperience behind the wheel in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the left rear bumper of a 2008 Ford SUV on the Staten Island Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The motorcyclist was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the motorcycle. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV had two occupants, and its driver was licensed in New York. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New Jersey. The impact point was the motorcycle's front center end and the SUV's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes surges north on Steuben. The driver looks away. Metal screams. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, suffers deep leg wounds. Night swallows the car. Distraction behind the wheel leaves blood on the street.

A northbound Mercedes sedan crashed near 633 Steuben Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the driver was distracted by something outside the car. The vehicle struck head-on, crushing the front end. A 32-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered severe lacerations to his leg. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows how a moment’s inattention behind the wheel can leave lasting harm for those inside the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was injured on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A vehicle backing unsafely struck him outside an intersection. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backing on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island struck him outside an intersection. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle's right rear bumper hit the pedestrian, causing injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two passengers crashed on Capodanno Boulevard. Both were ejected and suffered head injuries. They remained conscious but sustained internal injuries. The crash involved other vehicular factors. The moped’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Gator Marshal 150 moped with two occupants crashed on Capodanno Boulevard. Both passengers, a 33-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were ejected from the vehicle. Each suffered head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both passengers and the crash. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Safety equipment use is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers faced by moped passengers when collisions occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15