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

Two sedans crashed at Harold Street. A 17-year-old female driver and a 17-year-old male passenger suffered head and neck injuries. Both wore lap belts. The collision caused whiplash and shock. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Harold Street. The 17-year-old female driver of the 2023 Hyundai was injured in the head and suffered whiplash. Her 17-year-old male front passenger also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The 2007 Honda sedan, driven by an unlicensed male, struck the right side doors of the Hyundai with its left front bumper. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the Honda and right front quarter panel damage to the Hyundai.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man driving a sedan on Richmond Road lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver traveling southeast on Richmond Road in Staten Island lost consciousness while driving. The sedan's left front bumper struck an object, causing damage. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and lost consciousness as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver incapacitation and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a collision. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors as it made a left turn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver in a 2011 sedan was injured when a 2020 SUV made a left turn and struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan was traveling straight westbound, while the SUV was turning left westbound. The driver of the sedan sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a stopped sedan from behind on Bradley Avenue. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered whiplash injuries to neck and shoulder. The taxi driver was inattentive. Both injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi traveling north on Bradley Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2008 sedan. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. Two 26-year-old rear passengers in the sedan sustained whiplash injuries to the neck and upper arm. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and stopped in traffic at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The left front bumper of one hit the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Driver errors included improper lane usage and distraction.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The impact occurred between the left front bumper of a westbound Honda SUV and the left rear quarter panel of an eastbound Kia SUV. The Kia carried a female driver and a female front passenger, both injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. The Honda had a male driver who was alone and licensed. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Both injured occupants were conscious and not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Forest Hill Road. One overturned after a left turn. Four females, aged 18 to 23, suffered injuries including back pain, bruises, and facial wounds. Drivers distracted and inexperienced. Airbags deployed. Shock reported among all occupants.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Forest Hill Road. One vehicle was making a left turn and overturned, impacting the roof. The other sedan was traveling straight and sustained front-end damage. Four female occupants, aged 18 to 23, were injured. Injuries included back pain, shoulder bruises, facial wounds, and complaints of pain or nausea. All occupants experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, along with driver inexperience. Safety equipment included lap belts, harnesses, and airbags for some occupants. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors of inattention and inexperience as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on Staten Island’s Ocean Terrace after a left turn at unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 19-year-old male, was trapped and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Alcohol involvement was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet sedan traveling east on Ocean Terrace overturned after making a left turn. The front passenger, a 19-year-old male, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and male. The crash caused serious injury to the passenger, who remained conscious but was severely hurt. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2018 Dodge SUV struck another vehicle head-on on Clove Road. Three occupants suffered injuries: a 17-year-old girl with head bruises, a 37-year-old woman with back whiplash, and a 40-year-old male driver with neck whiplash. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling south on Clove Road collided head-on with another vehicle traveling east. The SUV had three occupants: a 40-year-old male driver, a 37-year-old female front passenger, and a 17-year-old female rear passenger. All three were injured. The driver suffered neck whiplash, the front passenger sustained back whiplash, and the rear passenger sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the front passenger's injury. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victims were ejected, and all wore lap belts and harnesses. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck on Bradley Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's front center. The teen suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury. Driver inattention and falling asleep caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bradley Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. No vehicle type or driver details were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and fatigue in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Washington Avenue. The impact struck her face, causing abrasions. The driver showed inattention and aggressive behavior. The pedestrian was conscious but injured off the intersection.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Subaru sedan traveling west on Washington Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The collision impacted the right side doors of the vehicle and caused abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with aggressive driving and road rage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Willowbrook Road. One driver was making a right turn. The other was going straight. The impact hit the front center of one car and the right side of the other. A 29-year-old driver suffered arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Willowbrook Road. One vehicle, a 2021 Tesla, was making a right turn when it struck a 2011 Ford traveling straight ahead. The Tesla sustained damage to its center front end, while the Ford was damaged on its right side doors. The 29-year-old male driver of the Tesla was injured, suffering internal complaints and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy playing in the roadway on Suffolk Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The boy suffered facial bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Suffolk Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The impact occurred on the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted as causes. The pedestrian’s role was simply playing in the road, with no mention of safety equipment or signals involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV struck an object head-on. The airbag deployed. The pavement was slippery. The driver was conscious and restrained. The crash caused center front-end damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was injured in a crash on the Staten Island Expressway. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle suffered center front-end damage. The report lists slippery pavement as the contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt were in use. No other driver errors were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by road conditions rather than driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a collision between a sedan and an SUV on Queen Street. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s airbag deployed. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queen Street involving a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors. A 16-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The sedan’s airbag deployed, and the passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a parked GMC sedan on Gower Street. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The impact damaged the right side doors of the SUV and left side doors of the sedan. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver in a 2011 Ford SUV traveling north collided with a parked 2007 GMC sedan on Gower Street. The SUV struck the sedan's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver was injured with internal complaints affecting his entire body and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an object or vehicle while parked, injuring two elderly occupants. Both suffered chest contusions. The driver and front passenger, aged 80 and 86, were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash, damaging the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus SUV was parked when it collided, impacting the left front bumper. The driver, an 80-year-old woman, and her 86-year-old male front passenger were both injured with chest contusions. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver’s distraction led to the collision, causing moderate injuries to both occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old SUV driver stopped in traffic. An 18-year-old sedan driver behind failed to stop, hitting the SUV’s rear. The sedan’s front center struck the SUV’s back center. The sedan driver suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Todt Hill Road in Staten Island when a sedan traveling north rear-ended a stopped SUV. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old female occupant, sustained facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic, while the sedan driver was slowing or stopping before impact. The sedan’s front center collided with the SUV’s rear center, causing damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred, and the SUV carried four occupants. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in an SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan’s male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was changing lanes unsafely and following too closely. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver in a 2017 Audi SUV rear-ended a 2021 Honda sedan stopped in traffic on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan’s male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s rear end were damaged. The crash occurred while both vehicles traveled eastbound. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Yukon Avenue collided. The BMW struck the Ford’s left front bumper with its left rear. The 18-year-old female BMW driver suffered an upper arm injury. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and alone in their vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Yukon Avenue collided. The BMW’s left rear bumper hit the Ford’s left front bumper. The BMW driver, an 18-year-old female occupant, was injured with an upper arm injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The BMW driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15