Crash Count for Arden Heights-Rossville
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 503
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 215
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 58
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Arden Heights-Rossville
Killed 4
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 1
Head 1
Whiplash 9
Neck 4
Whole body 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 16
Lower leg/foot 4
Chest 2
Head 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Abrasion 7
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 4
Back 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Arden Heights-Rossville?

Preventable Speeding in Arden Heights-Rossville School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Arden Heights-Rossville

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2021 White Jeep Suburban (LNF4124) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2018 Gray Nissan Suburban (KRR2313) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 White Lucid Sedan (LCP8918) – 22 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2025 Gray Land Rover Suburban (LTJ8002) – 21 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 White Cadillac Suburban (HLZ6104) – 20 times • 1 in last 90d here

Staten Island Bleeds—Leaders Look Away

Arden Heights-Rossville: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Arden Heights-Rossville, the road does not forgive. Three people have died here since 2022. Another 154 have been hurt. Two suffered injuries so grave they may never walk the same. The numbers are not just numbers. They are lives cut short, bodies broken, families left with empty chairs.

Pedestrians do not stand a chance against steel. SUVs and sedans have struck down walkers at intersections and in the open street. One woman, 69, was crossing with no signal. She left the scene with her head bleeding, the SUV that hit her turning left, the driver distracted and failing to yield. Another, just 20, was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The data does not say if she screamed. It only says she was left with severe lacerations. NYC Open Data

The Policy That Wasn’t

The carnage is not fate. It is policy. Local leaders have the power to slow the bloodshed. But too often, they look away or vote no. Assembly Member Mike Reilly and State Senator Andrew Lanza both voted against reauthorizing New York City’s school speed camera program, a tool proven to save lives. Their names are listed among those who chose to let the cameras go dark.

When asked, the city says it is investigating. After an 80-year-old man was killed crossing Hylan Boulevard, police said they were “still investigating how fast the woman was driving and what the traffic signals at the intersection were displaying at the time.” Gothamist The dead man cannot answer.

The Silence of Power

Bills have been introduced. Some would lower e-bike speeds, others would force operators to display safety rules. But the bills that matter most—the ones that would slow cars, redesign streets, and keep repeat speeders off the road—stall or die. The silence is loud.

“A driver struck and killed an 80-year-old man who was walking across a busy Staten Island street a block from his home, police said Monday.” Gothamist

“Police officials said the man, neighborhood resident Chaosheng Wu, was crossing the boulevard from the east when a 65-year-old woman driving north in a 2008 Ford Edge hit him.” Gothamist

Call to Action

This is not an accident. It is a choice. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them to fight for lower speed limits, more cameras, and real street redesigns. Demand action. Every day they wait, someone else bleeds.

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Mike Reilly
Assembly Member Mike Reilly
District 62
District Office:
7001 Amboy Road Suite 202 E, Staten Island, NY 10307
Legislative Office:
Room 437, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Twitter: @TeamReillyNY

Council Member Joseph C. Borelli

District 51

Andrew Lanza
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
District Office:
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Legislative Office:
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @senatorlanza
Other Geographies

Arden Heights-Rossville Arden Heights-Rossville sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 62, SD 24, Staten Island CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Arden Heights-Rossville

2
S 5602 Reilly votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


1
Lanza Criticizes Misguided Speed Camera Penalties Despite Safety Goals

Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.

On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.


1
Lanza Opposes Speed Cameras Calls Program Cash Grab

Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.


1
A 8936 Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


31
S 5602 Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


25
S 5602 Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


25
S 3897 Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


23
A 8936 Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


23
S 1078 Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


16
S 5130 Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


16
S 1078 Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road

May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Arthur Kill Road

Mar 12 - A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV slowed or stopped while traveling east on Arthur Kill Road and rear-ended a 2010 Nissan sedan going straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan's 55-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No occupants were ejected. The sedan driver complained of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
SUV Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

Feb 24 - A 14-year-old boy was hit by an SUV turning left on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Woodrow Road at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact point was the vehicle's left front bumper, which was damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Cars

Feb 17 - A distracted SUV driver rear-ended stopped vehicles on Korean War Vets Parkway. A 44-year-old man suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left scars and questions on Staten Island’s roads.

According to the police report, a chain collision unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway in Staten Island. An SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, rear-ended two SUVs stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 44-year-old male driver, who suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were reported. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Distracted Driver Hits Staten Island Pedestrian

Feb 4 - A 61-year-old woman was struck on Erika Loop in Staten Island. The driver, traveling east, hit her with the vehicle’s center front end. She suffered chest bruises but remained conscious. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Erika Loop in Staten Island when a driver traveling east struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The 61-year-old woman suffered chest contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the collision. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s front center. The victim was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
77-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backing SUV

Jan 29 - A 77-year-old man working in the roadway was struck on Staten Island. The SUV was backing with no damage. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver distraction and roadway debris contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Woodrow Road, Staten Island. The driver of a 2021 Ford SUV was backing up when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and obstruction or debris in the roadway. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
SUV Collides on Slippery Annadale Road

Jan 5 - A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and shock in a crash on Annadale Road. The vehicle struck another car at the right front quarter panel. Pavement slipperiness contributed to the collision. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured in a collision involving a 2017 Dodge SUV on Annadale Road. The crash occurred at 7:05 AM and involved impact to the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The driver suffered head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists pavement slipperiness as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18