Staten Island Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed?

A sedan hit a cyclist on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue. The cyclist suffered a bruised hip and leg. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt. Metal met flesh. The city keeps counting.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue in Staten Island. The 42-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver or other occupants. The impact was to the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Midland Avenue where two sedans collided. A 33-year-old man behind the wheel suffered a bruised arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The air hung heavy with the scent of gasoline and burnt rubber.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and glass on Hylan Boulevard. A motorbike slams into a sedan’s rear quarter panel. The rider, thrown from the bike, clutches his neck, dazed and in shock. Sirens echo over Beach Avenue’s dark pavement.

A collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard at Beach Avenue in Staten Island involving a sedan and a motorbike. According to the police report, the crash happened as the sedan was making a left turn and the motorbike was traveling straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 25-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and suffered a neck injury, reporting pain and nausea while in shock. The police report notes the use of a helmet by the motorbike rider. No other injuries were documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches as a van and sedan crash while turning right on Hylan Boulevard. Blood stains hands. Eleven packed in the van, three in the sedan. Old men, women, a child. Cries echo. Pain grips backs, necks, knees. One woman’s arm bleeds.

A van carrying eleven people and a sedan with three occupants collided while both vehicles were turning right on Hylan Boulevard near Adams Avenue. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The impact left multiple people injured, including a 47-year-old woman who suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report describes cries, blood, and pain among the passengers, including elderly individuals, women, and a child. Both drivers were licensed and traveling south. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the contributing factors. The listed driver error highlights improper lane usage during the turn, resulting in injuries to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old female driver suffered serious injuries in a Staten Island collision. The sedan struck with left front impact. Police report cites alcohol involvement as the sole contributing factor. The driver was semiconscious with whole-body trauma.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver operating a 2020 Tesla sedan on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island was involved in a crash at 2:57 AM. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and was found semiconscious. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting impairment as the cause of the crash. The driver was not ejected and was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted by police. The crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV traveling west on Ross Ave. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries, leaving the victim in shock and pain. Driver inattention was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 PM on Ross Ave near New Dorp Plaza. A female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was hit by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the collision. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. The victim was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's inattention while proceeding straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck Chaosheng Wu as he crossed Hylan Blvd. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges. Police investigate. The street remains dangerous. Another life lost to traffic on Staten Island.

According to the NY Daily News (March 10, 2025), Chaosheng Wu, 80, was crossing Hylan Blvd. at Benton Ave. when a 2008 Ford Edge hit him at 9:25 a.m. Friday. The article states, “The 65-year-old driver stayed at the scene and was not charged, but police are still investigating the crash.” Wu was taken to Staten Island University Hospital North, where he died. The driver was heading north on Hylan Blvd. at the time. No charges have been filed. The incident highlights the ongoing risk for pedestrians on major Staten Island corridors. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hylan Blvd, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-10

On Staten Island’s Richmond Road, an unlicensed driver made a left turn at unsafe speed, colliding head-on with another sedan. Four occupants suffered bruises and abrasions, their bodies battered by the violent impact. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and reckless vehicular behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Richmond Road, Staten Island. A female driver, unlicensed in New York and operating a 2013 BMW sedan, was making a left turn when she struck another sedan traveling southbound. The contributing factors listed include "Unsafe Speed" and "Other Vehicular," indicating driver error on the part of the unlicensed left-turning driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. Four occupants, including the unlicensed female driver and three passengers aged 6, 8, and 15, were injured with contusions, bruises, and abrasions to various body parts. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors without implicating victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at 8:00 AM on Hylan Blvd near Jefferson Ave. A 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was a licensed female from New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on Lincoln Ave, Staten Island. The striking driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, enduring shock. The crash was caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

At 7:40 AM on Lincoln Ave in Staten Island, a sedan traveling west rear-ended another sedan stopped in traffic, according to the police report. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash and experienced shock. The report states the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were sedans traveling westbound. The struck vehicle was stopped, and the point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bus struck a 49-year-old man at Otis Avenue near Hylan Boulevard. The man stayed conscious, bleeding hard from his arm. The bus rolled on, unmarked. Blood stained the intersection. The street bore witness.

A 49-year-old man was struck by a southbound bus at the intersection of Otis Avenue and Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, according to the police report. The report states the bus hit the pedestrian at the intersection, causing severe bleeding from his arm. The man remained conscious at the scene. The bus continued without stopping, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. According to the police report, the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, but does not cite any specific pedestrian behavior as a cause. The bus sustained no reported damage. The police narrative emphasizes the bus driver's failure to remain at the scene and the resulting injury to the pedestrian, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by those on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn struck a pickup truck traveling straight on Amboy Road in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash occurred just after midnight, with police citing traffic control disregard as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Amboy Road near Dale Avenue in Staten Island at 12:50 a.m. A taxi, traveling northeast and making a left turn, collided with a pickup truck moving southeast straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. Both drivers, a 53-year-old taxi driver and a 20-year-old pickup truck occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the taxi's part in failing to yield or obey traffic signals. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper left turns and failure to respect traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 92-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Hylan Boulevard outside a crosswalk. She suffered severe full-body injuries and was rendered unconscious. The vehicle hit her with its center front end, causing serious trauma and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 92-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Staten Island at 20:30 while crossing Hylan Boulevard outside of a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Honda SUV traveling southbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing severe full-body injuries and unconsciousness. The pedestrian's crossing outside a designated crosswalk is noted, but the report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The collision caused significant damage to the front center of the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside intersections and the critical impact of vehicle strikes on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge pickup swung left on Hylan. A woman crossed in the marked lines. The truck’s bumper hit her head. She fell, silent and still. Internal wounds claimed her life. Staten Island pavement bore witness. No time for sirens.

A Dodge pickup truck turned left at Hylan Blvd and Jefferson Ave, striking a 57-year-old woman as she crossed in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the truck’s left front bumper hit her head, rendering her unconscious. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to observe the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The woman was crossing with no signal present, as noted in the report, but the primary fault cited is driver inattention. The collision occurred in broad daylight, and the pickup showed no damage. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians on Staten Island streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old boy on a bike was injured when an SUV made a right turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper, causing abrasions to the boy’s elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed confusion and error in road use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Hylan Blvd near Greeley Ave in Staten Island. A 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck on the right side doors by a 2022 Lexus SUV making a right turn southbound. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the bike, causing abrasions to the boy’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error by the bicyclist. There is no mention of driver failure to yield or other driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the complexities of shared road space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him on Hylan Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact crushed the car’s front center, leaving the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Staten Island on Hylan Boulevard at 9:50 a.m. The pedestrian was not in the roadway or at an intersection when the sedan traveling north struck him. The vehicle’s center front end sustained damage from the impact. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, resulting in severe harm to a vulnerable road user outside a crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A collision on Mapleton Avenue injured a 15-year-old passenger. The impact involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling straight. The passenger suffered facial contusions, conscious and bruised, highlighting driver errors in traffic control and right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Mapleton Avenue in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2005 Nissan sedan traveling north and a 2006 Ford SUV traveling east. The SUV's driver held a permit license, while the sedan's driver was licensed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. A 15-year-old male passenger in the rear left seat of the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. No contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision underscores systemic dangers from driver failures to obey traffic controls and yield properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Mill Road. The impact left him unconscious with severe fractures and dislocations. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mill Road and Ina Street on Staten Island around 10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to yield was the critical error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A collision on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard injured a 49-year-old driver. Two vehicles backing collided, causing neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Two vehicles—a pick-up truck and an SUV—were both backing when they collided. The driver of one vehicle, a 49-year-old male occupant, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically aggressive backing maneuvers and unsafe speed—as the cause of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old Staten Island man suffered a back contusion after a northeast-bound SUV struck him. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 3:20 PM. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was "Not in Roadway," indicating the collision occurred outside typical crossing zones. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. These details highlight the critical role of driver error in this collision and the resulting injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14