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

A bus and an SUV collided on Rockland Avenue in Staten Island at 6:40 AM. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockland Avenue near Manor Road in Staten Island at 6:40 AM. The collision involved a 2023 Blue Bird bus traveling north and a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers, males aged 50 and 45, were injured but not ejected. The SUV driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee-lower leg-foot area, while the bus driver suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Staten Island. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Staten Island at the intersection of Spring Street and Richmond Road around 18:20. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing fault assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Staten Island Expressway just after midnight. The sedan struck the chassis cab’s right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:02 a.m. on Staten Island Expressway involving a 2016 Nissan sedan and a 2019 Volvo chassis cab, both traveling east. The sedan impacted the left side doors while the chassis cab was struck on its right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver error of unsafe lane changing that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old male SUV driver suffered head injuries and shock in a Richmond Road crash. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea after impact.

At 18:12, a collision occurred on Richmond Road involving a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, a bus, and a sedan. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 48-year-old male, was distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited twice as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling east and struck the left front bumper of another vehicle. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain and nausea. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the focus remains on the SUV driver's inattention leading to his injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided and overturned on the Staten Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. Both drivers were male and injured. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash that caused roof damage and back injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Staten Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was also involved in the collision. Both vehicles overturned, sustaining roof damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead, while the SUV was merging. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy crossing Brielle Avenue in a marked crosswalk was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The boy suffered bruises and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Brielle Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling northeast, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and improper turning—that directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped crashed on Richmond Road, hurling its unlicensed, unhelmeted rider into a parked SUV. The road split beneath him. Blood pooled on broken asphalt. His leg torn open, he lay conscious, pain radiating from the wound.

A violent crash unfolded on Richmond Road near Spring Street in Staten Island when a moped collided with a parked SUV, according to the police report. The 25-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected from the seat after the moped struck the center front end against the SUV's left rear bumper. The police report states the rider suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with blood pooling at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the report is 'Pavement Defective,' highlighting the hazardous road conditions that caused the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time. The report notes the rider's lack of license and helmet, but these details are listed after the systemic danger of broken pavement. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by neglected infrastructure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV and southbound sedan crashed head-on on Todt Hill Road. A 14-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and abrasions. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on Todt Hill Road in Staten Island. A 2003 Lexus SUV traveling north and a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on, both sustaining center front-end damage. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible driver impairment or medical condition affecting vehicle control. A 14-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers suffered injuries, including shoulder and neck trauma. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The crash left occupants bruised and whiplashed, revealing dangers of distracted driving on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Staten Island Expressway involving two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead when the collision happened. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The 37-year-old male driver sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions, while a 13-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Staten Island Expressway, striking a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation but was not ejected. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 on Staten Island Expressway involving a sedan and a motorcycle, both traveling east. The sedan driver was changing lanes unsafely and following too closely, which led to the collision. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites the sedan driver's unsafe lane changing and improper turning as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights dangerous driver errors on a major expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on at Harold Street and Joseph Avenue. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver, licensed and sober, struck the motorcycle’s center front with his right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:28 on Harold Street near Joseph Avenue. A 2023 Honda motorcycle traveling east collided with a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and operating with two occupants. The point of impact was the motorcycle’s center front end and the sedan’s right front bumper. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided frontally. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on the Staten Island Expressway. A sedan and an SUV, both traveling eastbound, collided with impact centered on the sedan's front and the SUV's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision, highlighting driver error. Both vehicles had single occupants and were proceeding straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Yamaha motorcycle crashed into the rear of a Jeep on the Staten Island Expressway. The rider, 30, helmeted, was thrown from the bike. He struck his head and lay unconscious. The road was silent. The night pressed in.

A violent collision unfolded on the Staten Island Expressway when a Yamaha motorcycle struck the back of a Jeep, according to the police report. The 30-year-old motorcycle rider, helmeted, was ejected from his bike and rendered unconscious after his head hit the pavement. The report details that the crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead. The impact left the rider with severe head injuries, described as 'crush injuries' in the report. Police note the rider was 'ejected' and 'unconscious' at the scene. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data, and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The report confirms the rider wore a helmet but does not attribute any victim behavior as a cause. The focus remains on the violent impact and the vulnerability of those on two wheels amid larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Brielle Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian, causing back injuries and bruising. The driver’s inattention distracted them, leading to a front-end collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on Brielle Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision, indicating no fault attributed to their position or actions. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north collided with a parked sedan on Woolley Avenue. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm contusions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Airbag deployed; driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 3:40 AM on Woolley Avenue, a 31-year-old male driver in a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north struck a parked 2021 Hyundai sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The airbag deployed during the crash, and the driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan overturned on Manor Road in Staten Island. The female driver, 36, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted from her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing left-side damage.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan overturned on Manor Road, Staten Island. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the overturn. The vehicle struck its left side doors during the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island Expressway late at night. A passenger suffered a shoulder injury. The slippery pavement contributed. Both vehicles were traveling east. Impact hit left side doors and rear center. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Staten Island Expressway at 11:50 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the center back end of the other. A 30-year-old female passenger in one SUV was injured, suffering a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the left side doors and rear center of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 84-year-old woman driving north on Todt Hill Road suffered head injuries. Her sedan struck an object on the right front quarter panel. She was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Todt Hill Road in Staten Island. The sedan she was driving sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was semiconscious and suffered head injuries, with internal complaints noted. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired her driving. No other driver errors were cited. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by sudden medical emergencies behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on Staten Island Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Staten Island Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The sedan, a 2023 Tesla, was impacted on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle was struck on its right rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was the sole occupant injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a tow truck on Buchanan Avenue. She suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The crash involved aggressive driving. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was off intersection, injured in the roadway.

According to the police report, a tow truck struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian on Buchanan Avenue. The pedestrian was injured in the face and suffered a contusion but remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The tow truck showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been limited or glancing. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driving behaviors in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14