Three Dead, 138 Hurt—Great Kills Streets Still Kill

A 78-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in a crash on Hylan Boulevard. An SUV traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver remained conscious but lost consciousness during the incident.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Hylan Boulevard collided with a parked sedan by impacting its left rear quarter panel. The sedan's 78-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and internal complaints. The driver was conscious but experienced loss of consciousness as a contributing factor. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No ejection occurred, and safety equipment status is unknown. The SUV was occupied by a licensed male driver from New York. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Oakdale Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, women aged 37 and 79, suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision caused pain and nausea. Driver inattention was a factor. Neither driver was ejected or wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Oakdale Street, Staten Island. Both drivers, a 37-year-old and a 79-year-old woman, were injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound. The 2009 Honda sustained damage to its left side doors, while the 2023 Nissan had damage to its left front quarter panel. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle, and neither was wearing safety equipment. The crash resulted in complaints of pain and nausea from both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Korean War Vets Parkway. Two young boys, ages five and six, suffered neck and eye injuries. Both were passengers restrained by child seats and airbags. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Drivers were licensed and slowing or stopped.

According to the police report, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a sedan traveling north on Korean War Vets Parkway. The crash involved impacts to the right rear bumper of one SUV, the left front bumper of another SUV, and the center back end of the sedan. Two child occupants, ages six and five, were injured with neck and eye trauma respectively. Both children were restrained with child seats and airbags deployed. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. Drivers were licensed and were either slowing or stopped prior to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after an SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV backed into him on Laredo Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was backing unsafely, which was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man biked south on Wilson Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. The wheels crushed him. He died there, still and broken, on cold Staten Island asphalt. Driver inattention ended his ride. The street stayed silent after.

A 52-year-old man riding his bike south on Wilson Avenue was struck from behind by an SUV. According to the police report, 'An SUV struck him from behind. His body broke beneath the wheels. He was partially thrown. He died there, crushed and still, on the cold street.' The cyclist died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV's driver, a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data shows a clear failure of attention by the driver, leading to a deadly outcome for the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended another SUV on Richmond Avenue. Alcohol was involved. She suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. The crash happened at night. The driver was following too closely. Airbag deployed, lap belt used.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured when her 2022 Jeep SUV rear-ended a 2015 Chevrolet SUV on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The driver suffered abrasions to her face but remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The collision caused damage to the front center of the Jeep and the rear center of the Chevrolet. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash occurred at 8:05 p.m. with both vehicles traveling westbound. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Three occupants suffered injuries to elbow, chest, and knee. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and abrasions reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The crash involved a southbound 2020 Honda SUV going straight and a westbound 2016 Ford SUV making a left turn. Three occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with elbow and arm injuries, a 33-year-old male driver with chest abrasions, and a 39-year-old female front passenger with knee injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV going straight on Armstrong Avenue. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved aggressive driving and improper turning. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the center front end of a southbound SUV. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving and turning improperly as contributing factors. The SUV had no occupants and was traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, and the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Glare impaired the driver's vision. The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Richmond Avenue struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver license issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver crashed his sedan on Staten Island’s Richmond Avenue late at night. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused severe vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. The driver, alone in a 2009 Infiniti sedan traveling south, lost control and impacted an object with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle suffered center front-end damage. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. A 58-year-old male SUV driver suffered a head injury. The collision involved a right turn by both vehicles. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Arthur Kill Road involving a 2004 SUV and a 2020 sedan. Both drivers were making right turns when the vehicles struck each other. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old man, sustained a head injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was impacted on its left rear quarter panel, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan struck an 81-year-old pedestrian on Hillside Terrace. The woman suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted outside the car and traveling unsafely fast. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling southeast on Hillside Terrace struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle was starting from parking and showed no damage or point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. Driver errors include unsafe speed and distraction outside the vehicle. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Genesee Avenue. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Genesee Avenue collided with an SUV also traveling east but making a left turn. The motorcycle struck the left front bumper of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected. The 37-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the back of a stopped vehicle on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No one was ejected. The crash involved multiple SUVs in traffic.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver was injured when her SUV rear-ended another stopped vehicle on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The impact caused whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and conscious after the crash. The collision involved multiple SUVs traveling southbound, with the striking vehicle hitting the center back end of the vehicle ahead. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Staten Island’s Richmond Avenue at 2:06 a.m. A 54-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The SUV hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Richmond Avenue involving a sedan and an SUV. The 54-year-old female driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan on the left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, each alone in their vehicles. One driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. The collision damaged the front and right quarter panels of the vehicles. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were female and licensed, traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions. The point of impact was the center front end of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. One driver, age 64, sustained a neck injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and airbag. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers of right-of-way violations at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man was hit crossing Armstrong Avenue on Staten Island. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a bruised shoulder. The driver struck the man with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel at a marked crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Armstrong Avenue at a marked crosswalk on Staten Island. The driver of a 2005 Chevrolet SUV, traveling south, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan on Richmond Avenue. The sedan was going straight north. The motorcycle was making a right turn. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old man, suffered an elbow abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the left side doors of a sedan on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the motorcycle was making a right turn. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorcycle operator. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a BMW sedan while crossing Nelson Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact hit the car’s right front bumper. The child suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was going straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Nelson Avenue without a crosswalk or signal. He was hit by a 2010 BMW sedan traveling east, which struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s location and action indicate he was crossing mid-block. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused visible damage to the vehicle’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15