Crash by Crash, They Let Us Bleed

Jul 11 - A turning sedan struck a parked car on Richmond Ave. Three women hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash. The street stayed open. Danger lingered.

A sedan making a right turn on Richmond Ave collided with a parked car. Three women were injured, including a driver who suffered whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The impact damaged both vehicles, with the parked car hit at the center back end and the turning sedan at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - SUV slammed center back end on Staten Island Expressway. Two women hurt. One suffered neck injury. Police list factors as unspecified. No details on other vehicle.

A station wagon/SUV traveling west on the Staten Island Expressway struck the center back end of another vehicle. Two women, both 39, were injured. One occupant suffered unspecified injuries. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No details were provided about the second vehicle or its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A motorcycle crashed on the West Shore Expressway in Staten Island. The 55-year-old male rider suffered abrasions to his entire body. Police listed 'Unspecified' contributing factors and named no other vehicles.

A driver on a motorcycle crashed on the West Shore Expressway in Staten Island. The 55-year-old male rider was injured and suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle's point of impact was the right side doors and contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police named no other vehicles or people involved. The rider was conscious, not ejected, and listed as the vehicle driver. The motorcycle was traveling south and was going straight ahead before the crash, per the report. The report notes the rider wore a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - The driver of a dump truck merged eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway and hit a bus and a sedan. A 24-year-old driver suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."

A dump-truck driver merged eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway and struck a bus and a sedan. One driver — a 24-year-old male occupant — was injured with a back injury and complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The dump truck’s pre-crash action is listed as "Merging." The injured person was recorded as conscious and not ejected. Police records list the contributing factors cited above for the crash; the report assigns no other specified causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked sedan on Victory Blvd at Richmond Ave in Staten Island. A 31-year-old woman suffered a contusion to her knee/lower leg and was in shock. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

The driver of an SUV, traveling south, struck a parked sedan on Victory Boulevard at Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver suffered a contusion to her knee/lower leg/foot and was in shock. Three others were involved, including another driver and two occupants; their injuries were recorded as unspecified. Police recorded the SUV’s pre-crash action as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan as "Parked." According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified." No driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A runaway motorcycle struck a sedan on Richmond Ave. Two riders were ejected. An 11-year-old girl suffered neck injuries. Driver inexperience and loss of control fueled the crash.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Richmond Ave near Akron St in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a driverless or runaway motorcycle and cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Two people were ejected: an 11-year-old girl, who suffered neck injuries and shock, and an 18-year-old male driver, who was also injured. The sedan carried three occupants. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as causes. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A young driver crashed a sedan at high speed on Victory Boulevard. He suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and inexperience. The road turned violent in an instant.

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a sedan on Victory Boulevard near SR 440 in Staten Island. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver held only a permit. Another occupant was listed but had unspecified injuries. The report highlights unsafe speed and inexperience as the main factors behind the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - SUV slammed into sedan’s rear. Two women hurt. Back injuries. Police cite tailgating and sudden reaction. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two vehicles collided on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck the rear of a sedan. Two women, aged 31 and 38, suffered back injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s back. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - Two sedans slammed together at unsafe speed. Three passengers, including two children, hurt. Metal twisted. Pain spread through the car. The road did not forgive.

Two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. Three people were injured: a 31-year-old male driver, a 6-year-old girl, and a 10-year-old girl. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The injured suffered pain, bruises, and trauma to the body, face, and back. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left children and adults hurt in the wreckage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - Two sedans collided at unsafe speed. Six people hurt, including two young girls. Impact struck faces, backs, legs. Police cite speeding and tailgating. Pain and bruises mark the toll.

Two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. Six people were injured, including a 6-year-old girl with facial bruises and a 10-year-old girl with back pain. A 59-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man also suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors. All injured were occupants or passengers inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - Two sedans crashed on Travis Avenue. A 61-year-old woman suffered back and internal injuries. Both drivers wore seat belts. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

Two sedans collided on Travis Avenue near Steinway Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 61-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering back and internal injuries. The other driver, a 21-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or errors were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 22 - Two cars collided at Gulf Avenue. The SUV turned right. The sedan hit its front. Two people suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain unforgiving.

A sedan and an SUV crashed at 780 Gulf Avenue on Staten Island. Two people, a 52-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman, were injured with back trauma. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when the sedan struck its front. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both injured occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - Pick-up, SUV, and sedan collided on Staten Island Expressway. Three people hurt, including a two-year-old. Police cite unsafe speed and tailgating. Metal, glass, pain. System failed the vulnerable.

Three vehicles—pick-up truck, SUV, and sedan—collided while slowing or stopping on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Three people were injured: a two-year-old boy suffered a head injury, a 37-year-old woman sustained abdominal injuries, and a 36-year-old man had neck injuries. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured. The crash exposes the danger of speed and tailgating on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 15 - A pickup truck struck an SUV on Marsh Avenue. One driver suffered leg injuries. Slippery pavement played a role. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

A collision occurred on Marsh Avenue at Platinum Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the crash. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was hit on its left side doors by the pickup, which was making a left turn. One driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The other driver, age 17, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19