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

An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan making a right turn on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s rear quarter panel took the impact. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Hylan Boulevard collided with a sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. A 72-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly". The bus driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan driver was executing a right turn. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers on Staten Island.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan on Seaview Avenue. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The driver struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2021 Ford sedan traveling north on Seaview Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The vehicle struck her with its center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s injuries were severe, but the report does not indicate any victim fault or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island. The SUV was making a right turn when it hit her with its left front bumper. The pavement was slippery and the pedestrian’s view was limited. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Hylan Boulevard outside an intersection. The driver, a licensed female in a 2021 Mazda SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists slippery pavement and limited visibility as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the conditions of slippery pavement and obstructed view played a role in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 88-year-old man crossing Edison Street was hit by a southbound SUV. The impact struck the pedestrian’s entire body, causing bruises. The driver, licensed and going straight, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Edison Street at an intersection in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Capodanno Boulevard struck an object with its right front bumper. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was injured in a crash on Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle's right front bumper sustained damage from the impact. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an e-bike on Dartmouth Loop. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The collision damaged the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-bike rider was injured when an SUV struck her on Dartmouth Loop. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was traveling east and impacted the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The e-bike was traveling north and hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The striking driver lost consciousness and suffered head injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious but had abrasions and a head injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on Hylan Boulevard rear-ended a second sedan that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 53-year-old man, lost consciousness during the crash and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered damage: the striking car had center front-end damage, and the stopped car had center back-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man driving an SUV on Staten Island was injured while making a U-turn on Hylan Boulevard. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male driver was making a U-turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island when the crash occurred. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the 2015 SUV, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with contusions. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. No safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man driving a 2022 Jeep SUV on Greeley Avenue suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The vehicle had defective brakes. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred during a right turn.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV was injured on Staten Island's Greeley Avenue. The driver sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash involved impact to the center front end of the SUV. The police report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the mechanical failure of defective brakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Richmond Road. Three occupants suffered injuries, including head trauma and fractures. Alcohol was a factor. Drivers and passengers were left in shock, with injuries ranging from minor bleeding to dislocations. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan and a taxi collided head-on on Richmond Road. Three occupants were injured: a 25-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding; a 44-year-old male passenger in the taxi sustained fractures and dislocations; a 39-year-old male taxi driver complained of shoulder and upper arm pain. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the female sedan driver and the male taxi passenger. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any other driver errors or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 22-year-old female bicyclist on Boundary Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Boundary Avenue collided with a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep turned left on Richmond Road. A motorcycle came straight. Steel met steel. A 55-year-old man hit the ground, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The street stayed silent. Failure to yield cut flesh and bone.

A crash on Richmond Road near Midland Avenue left a 55-year-old motorcyclist with severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, a Jeep sedan turned left while a motorcycle traveled straight. The impact tore open the rider’s leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The Jeep’s driver, age 60, and a 14-year-old passenger were not seriously hurt. The motorcyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered a neck contusion after a vehicle backed unsafely on Richmond Road in Staten Island. She was not in the roadway at the time. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a vehicle backed unsafely on Richmond Road near New Dorp Lane in Staten Island, striking a 52-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. She sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the sole contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate, with no mention of helmet use or signaling. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction crash stopped traffic on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Four occupants in two sedans suffered moderate injuries. Vehicles collided at left rear and center back ends. Defective accelerator cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, multiple sedans collided while stopped in traffic on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The crash involved at least two vehicles, with impacts reported at left rear bumpers and center back ends. Four occupants were injured: a 33-year-old female driver with abdomen and pelvis injuries and whiplash, a 66-year-old female front passenger with back abrasions, a 78-year-old male driver with head injuries and minor bleeding, and a 63-year-old male driver with knee and lower leg abrasions. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists a defective accelerator as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on New Dorp Lane. The parked car’s driver suffered whiplash. The moving driver was distracted. Damage hit the right side doors of the parked car and the front quarter panel of the moving vehicle.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan traveling east on New Dorp Lane collided with a parked sedan. The parked vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors, while the moving vehicle was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The driver of the parked car suffered whiplash but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The moving vehicle was passing at the time of impact. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Bancroft Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were female and licensed. A 77-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Impact occurred at the front bumpers. No ejections reported. Injured driver conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bancroft Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and the other eastbound, when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 77-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious, not ejected, and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid licenses from Florida and New York respectively. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the older driver and vehicle damage localized to the front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered chest bruises in a crash on Hunter Avenue. The vehicle struck another object head-on. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Hunter Avenue. She was the sole occupant of a 2020 Acura sedan traveling east when the vehicle sustained front-center damage. The driver suffered a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash when an unlicensed driver crashed into her parked car on Kiswick Street. The impact damaged the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female driver was injured when her parked sedan was struck on the left side doors by another sedan driven by an unlicensed female driver. The collision occurred on Kiswick Street in Staten Island. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness but suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond the unlicensed status of the striking driver. The striking vehicle was traveling straight ahead before impact. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Hylan Boulevard. One driver made a right turn while the other went straight. A 9-year-old passenger suffered an eye contusion. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Passing or lane usage was improper.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard. One vehicle was making a right turn; the other was traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the turning sedan and the front end of the other. A 9-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining an eye contusion and bruising. The police identified 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15