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

A taxi making a right turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Staten Island. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Naughton Avenue near Hylan Boulevard at 16:50. A taxi traveling west was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old female driver was partially ejected and injured in a two-sedan crash on North Railroad Avenue. The collision occurred during a merging maneuver. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the impact, causing neck injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's North Railroad Avenue around 6 p.m. Two sedans collided when the unlicensed driver, a 35-year-old female, was merging southwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the unlicensed Nissan sedan and the right front bumper of the licensed Mercedes sedan traveling straight ahead. The unlicensed driver was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive drivers during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Midland Avenue in Staten Island during right turns. The 18-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:05 on Midland Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Two sedans, both traveling east and making right turns, collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The 18-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the improper turning maneuver led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard at 11:08 a.m. The crash caused right and left front bumper damage. A front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, sustaining moderate injuries. Unsafe lane changing by a driver triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 11:08 a.m. Two northbound sedans collided, with impact points on the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 50-year-old female front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises, classified as moderate injury severity. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured on Staten Island after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver errors in yielding right-of-way at Lincoln Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Lincoln Avenue, Staten Island. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling southwest and making left turns, collided. The sedan driver committed a 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' causing the impact. The 13-year-old bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily on the cyclist. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield, placing vulnerable road users at severe risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old man crossing Slater Boulevard at a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. The crash involved a vehicle making an unsafe lane change and speeding. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:17 on Slater Boulevard near Mason Avenue in Staten Island. A 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the collision. No details on the vehicle type or driver were provided. The report explicitly identifies the driver's unsafe lane change and excessive speed as causes, with no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked SUV from behind on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The impact injured the driver, causing neck pain and shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 4 p.m. A 60-year-old female driver in a 2016 SUV was injured when she rear-ended a parked 2020 SUV. The report states the driver was following too closely and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the moving SUV and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The injured driver suffered neck pain and was in shock, with an airbag deployed during the collision. The report highlights driver errors—specifically following too closely and driver inattention—as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A collision between two sedans on Mill Road in Staten Island left a 41-year-old female driver injured. The crash involved unsafe speed and impacted the front and left side of the vehicles. The injured driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. on Mill Road, Staten Island. Two sedans were involved: one traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The injured party was a 41-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, who sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end and left side doors of the vehicles. Driver errors centered on unsafe speed, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old helmeted motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after a collision on Staten Island. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue in Staten Island at 3:10 PM. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the motorcyclist's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn struck a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 9:15 p.m. when it struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with one occupant. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The female driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Two sedans traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old woman, was stopped in traffic before the collision. The front vehicle was also traveling south. The rear driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the crash. Both the driver and front passenger of the rear sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The front vehicle showed no damage, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections were reported. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island crash on Amboy Road involved an SUV striking a sedan from behind. The SUV driver, distracted and speeding, caused a collision that injured the sedan’s driver, who suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged both vehicles’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 17:40. The collision involved a 1995 Ford SUV traveling east, which rear-ended a 2022 Hyundai sedan also traveling east but making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' contributing directly to the crash. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and distraction—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a 2022 Kia SUV on Midland Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 Kia SUV traveling west on Midland Avenue at 11:30 p.m. The SUV driver was going straight ahead when the vehicle’s center front end struck the bicyclist’s center back end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the crash, focusing on systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV traveling southbound. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the rider was not wearing safety equipment. The contributing factor identified was driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles showed no damage and had no points of impact noted except the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver error of inattention that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making an improper left turn collided with a truck on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The impact struck the SUV’s right side doors. An 11-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion, conscious but injured, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:04 on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A 2023 Kia SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a northbound 2022 Chevrolet truck going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." An 11-year-old male passenger seated in the front, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered a hip and upper leg contusion when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at an intersection on New Dorp Lane where a vehicle was making a left turn traveling northeast. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly,' which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian, a 17-year-old female, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries in a crash on Hylan Boulevard. The police report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard at 1:19 AM. The driver, a 26-year-old male occupant of a 2024 BMW sedan traveling north, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a lapse in driver attention caused by occupants inside the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, with damage also noted on the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east collided with a parked pickup truck on Hunter Avenue late at night. The sedan’s driver suffered facial injuries and shock, with minor bleeding reported. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Hunter Avenue when a sedan traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2022 Dodge pickup truck. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock, sustaining minor bleeding. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The pickup truck was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moving SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on South Railroad Avenue. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 22:07 on South Railroad Avenue in Staten Island, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2019 Ford SUV that was parked. The impact damaged the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked SUV, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and head trauma but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even in low-speed scenarios involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Buel Avenue. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a sedan on Buel Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan's 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness; the airbag deployed. The taxi driver was licensed and driving southbound. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14