Warehouse Deaths, City Silence: How Many More Will Trucks Crush?

A sedan turned left and hit three people crossing Richmond Avenue. One child suffered a head injury. The driver was unhurt. The police report lists no clear cause. The crosswalk was marked. The street stayed dangerous. The pain lingered.

A sedan making a left turn struck three pedestrians—a 34-year-old man, a 7-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old girl—while they crossed Richmond Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, one child suffered a head injury and was in shock, while the other pedestrians sustained unspecified injuries. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrians were crossing with no signal present, but the crosswalk was marked. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for people on foot at intersections, even when using designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Richmond Avenue. The crash threw the boy from his bike. He suffered neck injuries and shock. Alcohol played a role. Metal hit flesh. The street bore witness. The system failed the vulnerable.

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a sedan near 1660 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The impact ejected the cyclist, who suffered neck injuries and was left in shock. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The police report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor in the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The data does not specify injuries to others. The crash underscores the dangers faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ice cream truck slammed its front end on South Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Steering failure caused the crash. Metal scraped. The night air filled with sirens. One man hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A Chevrolet ice cream truck crashed at 1000 South Avenue on Staten Island. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the risk posed by mechanical failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Travis Ave. Two women were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left one with back pain and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy front and rear damage.

Two women were injured when a sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Travis Ave near Merrymount St in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan traveling northeast that struck the back end of a stopped Nissan. One occupant suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the other’s injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the striking vehicle and the left rear bumper of the stopped car. No other causes or factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup slammed into a stopped sedan on Staten Island Expressway. A woman and a six-year-old boy suffered head and abdominal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, and pain. The system failed the most vulnerable again.

A pickup truck struck the back of a stopped sedan on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash left a 36-year-old woman with a head injury and a six-year-old boy with abdominal trauma. Both were passengers in the sedan. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The woman and child, both conscious after the crash, complained of whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s rear and the pickup’s front bumper. All drivers were licensed and restrained. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance, putting passengers—especially children—at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Glen Street at South Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One man, forty-six, took a blow to the head. Whiplash. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of inattention. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only drivers hurt.

Two sedans collided on Glen Street at South Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman, was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Two additional occupants, both infants, were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The police report highlights distraction and inexperience behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One passenger suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A crash involving two sedans took place on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One front-seat passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The other occupants, including both drivers and two additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries or none reported. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other, with damage to the center front and back ends. The police report highlights driver inattention as the primary contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young woman crossed Victory Boulevard with the signal. An inexperienced SUV driver turned left. The car struck her in the chest. She was left bruised and in shock. The street bore the mark of impact. System failed to protect her.

A 21-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard at Loop Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 20-year-old driver in a Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck her. The pedestrian suffered a chest contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt. No driver injuries were specified. The data highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Lamberts Lane near Elson Street. One driver, age 26, suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The police listed no clear cause. Streets stayed dangerous. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two sedans collided at Lamberts Lane and Elson Street. According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. The other driver, age 60, was not reported injured. Both cars sustained damage, with one hit on the left side doors and the other at the center front end. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, giving no clear reason for the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and both vehicles battered, with the cause left unresolved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn hit a 79-year-old woman’s arm on Richmond Avenue. She suffered a bruise. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police listed the cause as unspecified. The front bumper took the impact.

A crash occurred at 1445 Richmond Avenue involving a sedan traveling east and making a left turn. A 79-year-old woman, driving the vehicle, suffered a contusion to her arm but remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes beyond 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air hung heavy over West Shore Expressway as metal collided. A 20-year-old woman, behind the wheel, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Sirens cut through the darkness. Glass and steel bore the mark of impact. Engines cooled in the aftermath.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on West Shore Expressway involving several sedans and a box truck. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Multiple vehicles showed front-end damage, indicating a chain-reaction crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed against metal on Rockne Street as two SUVs collided. A 33-year-old front passenger felt the jolt in her entire body, leaving her bruised but conscious. Sirens echoed as responders arrived to find shattered glass and battered bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed at the intersection of Rockne Street and Nome Avenue. The impact left a 33-year-old female passenger injured, suffering a contusion across her body but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, one driver disregarded traffic control, further escalating the risk. The injured passenger was seated in the front and was wearing a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The collision underscores the consequences of driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck reversed in the dark, crushing a man behind an Amazon warehouse. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. Police investigate. The night swallowed another worker on Staten Island’s industrial edge.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), a deadly crash occurred at 546 Gulf Ave., Staten Island, when a box truck backed up and struck 34-year-old Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, a pedestrian and Amazon subcontractor. The article states, “a 40-year-old man, while operating a box truck, backed the vehicle up at the location but wound up striking a pedestrian.” Both the driver and victim worked for Amazon subcontractors. The driver remained at the scene and has not been charged. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The incident highlights risks in warehouse zones, especially during night operations, and raises questions about vehicle movement and worker safety protocols on industrial sites.

• Box Truck Backs Over Worker At Warehouse, amny, Published 2025-04-10

A box truck backed up in the darkness near 546 Gulf Avenue. A man, thirty-four, was crushed in the roadway. The truck showed no damage. The street fell quiet, the life lost in a moment of steel and silence.

According to the police report, a box truck was backing up near 546 Gulf Avenue when a thirty-four-year-old man was crushed in the roadway. The incident occurred at 22:58. The narrative states, 'A box truck backed up in the dark. The driver sat behind the wheel. A man, age thirty-four, was crushed in the roadway.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage, and the street was quiet after. The driver’s action—backing the truck—placed a vulnerable road user in fatal danger. No further details on systemic factors or environmental conditions are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old man crossing Victory Blvd at Christopher Ln was struck by an eastbound SUV. The impact left him bruised and conscious, pain radiating through his body as headlights illuminated the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old pedestrian was injured when he was struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Victory Blvd at Christopher Ln. The pedestrian, who was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, suffered contusions to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, with no driver errors or vehicle damage noted. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Richmond Avenue, metal screeching and glass shattering. A 27-year-old driver suffered a back injury and shock. The vehicles bore heavy damage, snarling traffic as emergency lights flickered over the wreckage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 2795 Richmond Avenue around 18:13. A 27-year-old male driver was injured with a back injury and experienced shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The Audi sustained damage at the center front end, while the Ford was struck along the right side doors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A SUV struck a sedan from behind on the West Shore Expressway late at night. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the West Shore Expressway. A station wagon/SUV traveling north was slowing or stopping when it was rear-ended by a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the sedan, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the driver error of "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and excessive speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on Richmond Ave collided front-to-back. A 68-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. The crash exposed risks from unspecified driver errors in a straight-ahead collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Richmond Ave collided with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 68-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating driver error without further detail. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors even in straightforward travel conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted sedan driver changed lanes and struck an SUV traveling west on W Shore Expy. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on W Shore Expy involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling west. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old female licensed in New York, was changing lanes when her vehicle's left rear quarter panel impacted the SUV's right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe speed, as the primary causes. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a bus making a left turn on Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries and whiplash to the victim.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Richmond Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian, conscious and injured with head trauma and whiplash, was located at the intersection. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bus driver as the contributing factor to the collision. The bus sustained damage to its center front end at the point of impact. The victim’s crossing action was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Prevo bus. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14