Crash Count for Oakwood-Richmondtown
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 361
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 207
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 63
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Oakwood-Richmondtown?
SUVs/Cars 8 1 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

Injured, Not Invisible: Fifty Reasons Oakwood-Richmondtown Can’t Wait for Change

Oakwood-Richmondtown: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Slow Grind of Injury

No one died on the streets of Oakwood-Richmondtown in the last year. But the blood runs anyway. Fifty people were hurt in 108 crashes in the past twelve months. No one suffered a serious injury, but pain lingers. A 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal, struck by a left-turning sedan on Hylan and Tysens. A 20-year-old, hit in the hip by an SUV while walking with the light at Guyon and Hylan. A 14-year-old, struck by a distracted driver. These are not numbers. They are lives bent, sometimes broken, by steel and speed.

The pattern is clear. Left turns. Driver inattention. Failure to yield. The same corners, the same mistakes, the same bodies in the crosswalk. The cars are mostly sedans and SUVs. The victims are mostly on foot. The street does not forgive.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

Local leaders have tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. Speed cameras cut speeding and injuries, but need Albany’s blessing to keep running. The city can redesign intersections, harden crosswalks, and slow the cars. But the pace is slow. The silence is loud. No new bills, no bold moves, no public reckoning for the pain on these corners.

Every day of delay is another risk. The law says one thing, the street says another. The city has the power. The question is whether it will use it.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. These are not accidents. Every injury is a choice made by someone in power, or someone behind the wheel. The numbers do not lie. The pain does not fade. The city can act. The leaders can act. But only if you make them.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand safer crossings. Demand that speed cameras stay on.

Do not wait for the first death.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Oakwood-Richmondtown

63-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Staten Island

A 63-year-old woman riding a bike on Guyon Avenue suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling east, with no damage reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the crash.


SUVs Collide on Staten Island Boulevard

Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. One driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard near Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, as noted in the contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors at the points of impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond failure to yield and unspecified causes.


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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pick-up Truck and Sedan Collide on Cranford Avenue

A pick-up truck and a sedan crashed head-on on Cranford Avenue. The pick-up driver lost consciousness and suffered a concussion with head injuries. Airbags deployed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and a sedan traveling east collided on Cranford Avenue. The pick-up truck driver, a 29-year-old man, lost consciousness during the crash and sustained head injuries, including a concussion. The driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Airbags deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors are specified in the data.


Sedan Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash

A 76-year-old man driving a sedan on Amboy Road suffered chest injuries in a crash. The vehicle struck an object front-center while making a left turn. Slippery pavement contributed. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided front-center, causing chest contusions. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash occurred at 1:50 a.m. The vehicle was a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling northeast. The report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.


Sedan Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash

A sedan struck an object on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed. The vehicle's front center was damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan, traveling north, impacted with its center front end. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicle, a 2020 Nissan sedan, showed damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Hylan Boulevard at an intersection on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including a concussion. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in SUV Collision

A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV on Mill Road. The SUV struck the scooter’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a southbound SUV on Mill Road. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No occupants were in the SUV at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Bicyclist on Isabella Avenue

A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a right turn and hit him on Isabella Avenue in Staten Island. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda SUV making a right turn on Isabella Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Bicyclist on Hylan Blvd

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist traveling north. The impact struck the bike’s left side. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries but was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 Honda SUV made a right turn on Hylan Boulevard and collided with the cyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the bike’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.


Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue

Two sedans collided on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. A 79-year-old male driver suffered chest contusions. The crash involved improper turning and following too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the center back and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Guyon Avenue, Staten Island. The 79-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining chest contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one driver was making a right turn improperly and the other was traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors listed include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely.' The impact was at the center back end of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Distracted Driver Crashes SUV on Staten Island

A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in a single-vehicle crash on Staten Island. The SUV struck an object head-on while making a right turn. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured when his 2020 Nissan SUV collided head-on during a right turn on Brook Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle suffered front-center damage. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


SUV Left Turn Hits Westbound Bicyclist

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Guyon Avenue. An SUV making a left turn struck him with its left front bumper. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious and helmeted. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Guyon Avenue was struck by a 2020 SUV making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left front bumper.


Pedestrian Injured in Staten Island Left-Turn Crash

A 23-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal on Guyon Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island when a vehicle making a left turn struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 23-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On

A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road

A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.


KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back

A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.

A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.