892 Crashes. One Grave. How Many More Before Staten Island Wakes Up?

Sanitation crews crushed hundreds of mopeds and e-bikes on Staten Island. Smoke rose as batteries burned. Officials called it a crackdown on unregistered vehicles. A Citi Bike was smashed too. The mayor watched. No word on why it was there.

Gothamist reported on June 12, 2025, that New York City officials destroyed around 200 unregistered mopeds and e-bikes at a Staten Island sanitation facility. Mayor Eric Adams said over 100,000 'ghost vehicles' have been seized since 2022, including cars with fake or missing plates. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, 'This morning is not just about crushing mopeds. It is about crushing the criminal activity and quality of life activities that come with them.' The crackdown targets vehicles often used by delivery workers but also linked by officials to traffic violations and other offenses. A Citi Bike was destroyed among the pile, though officials did not explain why. The event highlighted ongoing enforcement actions and raised questions about policy impacts on vulnerable road users.

• City Destroys Mopeds, E-Bikes En Masse, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-12

A motorcycle and SUV collided on the Staten Island Expressway. The rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left the rider bruised and hurt.

A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling east. According to the police report, the motorcycle's 24-year-old driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and harm to his leg. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other safety equipment or violations are mentioned. The collision left the motorcycle damaged on the right side and the SUV on the left front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at S Gannon and Woolley. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A young driver and his passenger took the hit. Both suffered whiplash. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at the intersection of S Gannon Ave and Woolley Ave. According to the police report, the crash happened when traffic control was disregarded. A 19-year-old male driver and his 19-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash and other injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report does not specify which driver ignored the traffic control. The crash underscores the ongoing risk when drivers fail to obey signals and signs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. One driver, age 62, suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and passenger distraction. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. The system failed to slow them down.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway at Bradley Avenue. The crash involved a 62-year-old male driver who was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, and three other male occupants, ages 44 and 62, who were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was making a right turn, the other going straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent danger of speed and distraction on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Todt Hill Road. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite improper lane use and bad turning. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The cost: pain, confusion, and another mark on Staten Island’s roads.

On Todt Hill Road near Andes Place, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, the collision involved a Ford and a Hyundai, both traveling south. One driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The Ford SUV was changing lanes when it struck the Hyundai’s front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and both vehicles damaged. The police report makes clear: driver errors led to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver fell asleep at the wheel on Forest Hill Road. The SUV crashed. One man suffered a neck injury. Another occupant was hurt. Fatigue and drowsiness led to impact. The roof took the brunt. Shock followed. The street stayed silent.

A crash occurred on Forest Hill Road at Pilcher Street involving a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was fatigued or drowsy at the time of the collision. The vehicle was traveling south when it crashed, with the roof sustaining damage. One occupant, a 29-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used, but these are mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the rear of another SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The impact injured a 19-year-old female passenger, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 on Staten Island Expressway involving two westbound SUVs. The striking vehicle hit the left rear bumper of the lead SUV, impacting its center back end. The driver error noted was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain focus. A 19-year-old female occupant in the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was secured with a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact: the lead SUV at the center back end and the striking SUV at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway at 4:45 a.m. Driver distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway around 4:45 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the driver of one vehicle was inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the following vehicle. The injured party was a 33-year-old male driver, who was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. He sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their center rear and front ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Manor Rd at 7:15 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling southbound. Impact was on front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Manor Rd at 7:15 AM involving two southbound sedans. One driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The first sedan, a 2023 Genes, was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The second sedan, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn and had damage to its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision point was the front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver error of improper passing or lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided at an intersection on Fields Ave. A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV going straight. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Fields Ave near Dewhurst St. A sedan, driven by a 39-year-old licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The sedan driver sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact hit the front center of one vehicle and the rear of the other, leaving one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on the Staten Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling west. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 51-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The rear sedan struck the right rear bumper of the lead sedan, impacting the center front end of the lead vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead or slowing/stopping before impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man crossing Tillman Street away from an intersection was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, with impact on the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Tillman Street outside of an intersection at 7:28 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2015 Ford SUV traveling eastbound, which made contact with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a key role. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was not reported, underscoring the impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in non-intersection pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on Ocean Terrace lost control on slippery pavement. The driver and a 10-year-old front passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both were restrained but reported pain and nausea after impact to the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2007 sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on Ocean Terrace when the vehicle encountered slippery pavement conditions. The vehicle struck an object or surface with its right front bumper, causing injuries to both occupants. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old male front passenger were both injured with bodily trauma affecting their entire bodies and experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating loss of vehicle control due to road conditions. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors. The crash resulted in complaints of pain and nausea from both occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing Meisner Avenue away from an intersection. The sedan, traveling north at unsafe speed, struck her with its front center. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Meisner Avenue near Lowell Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was struck while performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' and not at an intersection. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2024 Nissan sedan traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report explicitly identifies the driver's unsafe speed as a key cause of the collision. There are no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two parked vehicles collided on Washington Ave, injuring a 52-year-old female driver. The crash involved a failure to yield and alcohol involvement. The injured driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver errors as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:09 on Washington Ave involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. Both vehicles were parked before the collision. The female SUV driver, aged 52, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and male. Vehicle damage was noted on the front ends of both vehicles. The report explicitly cites driver errors, including failure to yield, as the cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Richmond Hill Rd in slippery conditions. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was traveling straight. Unsafe speed and pavement conditions contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on Richmond Hill Rd near Old Mill Rd. A 2016 SUV was making a right turn northbound when it collided with a southbound 2015 sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, specifically linked to the 52-year-old male driver of the sedan. Three male occupants were injured: the sedan driver, the SUV driver, and a right rear passenger in the SUV. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, were conscious, and were not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver errors related to speed and road conditions as central causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus traveling south struck a sedan moving east on Richmond Road. The sedan’s female driver, 90, suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused damage to both vehicles’ right sides.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:40 on Richmond Road involving a southbound bus and an eastbound sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male operator, impacted the sedan’s center front end with its right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s right front bumper and the bus’s right side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 90-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and abrasions, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions involving vulnerable older occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tanker truck made a right turn into the path of a northbound sedan on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the tanker’s right front quarter panel. The sedan occupant suffered back injuries and whiplash, shocked but restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 on Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. A tanker truck was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the tanker’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s sole occupant, a 37-year-old male driver, was injured with back pain and whiplash, remaining in shock but properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the tanker driver failed to yield or properly observe the sedan’s approach. No contributing factors were assigned to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the danger of large vehicles turning across lanes with inattentive drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Clove Road rear-ended a pick-up truck also heading north. The impact injured a 7-year-old child passenger in the sedan, who suffered a neck contusion. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:14 on Clove Road, a sedan struck the center back end of a pick-up truck traveling in the same direction. The collision caused injuries to a 7-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the sedan. The child, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the sedan impacted the truck's rear. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs traveling west on Westwood Avenue crashed head-on. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one SUV suffered unconsciousness and full-body injuries, signaling severe trauma from the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Westwood Avenue, both traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. One driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the center front ends of both SUVs, underscoring the violent nature of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14