Neighbors, Not Numbers: End the Bloodshed on Staten Island Streets

A sedan hit two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike on Amboy Road. Both teens suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the boys bleeding and shaken. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

Two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike were struck by a sedan on Amboy Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, both teens were injured, suffering severe lacerations and pain to their legs. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited.' No safety equipment was used by the teens, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches on Pine Terrace as a Chevy truck crashes into a parked Kia. A 67-year-old man grabs his back, pain sharp and immediate. Two more, including a child, are injured. The air smells of oil and fear. Sirens close in.

According to the police report, a Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. The impact left three people injured: a 67-year-old man who suffered whiplash and back pain, and two others, one of whom is a child, with injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was stationary at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Huguenot Avenue near Woodrow Road, metal struck metal. A passenger in the front seat felt pain in his back, shaken and conscious, after a sedan reversed unsafely and collided with another car stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Huguenot Avenue at Woodrow Road in Staten Island. The crash occurred when one vehicle, traveling west, was backing up and struck another sedan that was stopped in traffic. A 38-year-old male front passenger suffered a back injury and reported whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. These driver errors directly led to the collision and injury. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a front-end collision. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. The driver was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving late at night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 22:02. The vehicle, a 2025 Kia sedan, sustained center front end damage after going straight ahead. The driver was restrained by a lap belt but suffered neck injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' twice as contributing factors, indicating impairment played a critical role in the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), with complaints of pain and nausea. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving, as documented by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Staten Island. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant. The report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors without indicating any fault or contributing behavior from the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on Annadale Road, Staten Island. One driver, an 84-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and was trapped in her overturned vehicle. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:34 on Annadale Road in Staten Island involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The 84-year-old female driver was trapped inside her overturned vehicle, sustaining chest injuries and abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage noted on the front ends and one SUV overturned. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury and vehicle overturn on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection on Eylandt Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling southeast on Eylandt Street made a right turn and struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the truck's right front bumper. The boy sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck. No vehicle damage was reported. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and failure to yield, as the cause of injury to a vulnerable pedestrian following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Delmar Avenue and Vineland Avenue in Staten Island. A 21-year-old female driver suffered a chest injury and concussion. Both vehicles struck each other while traveling straight, with impact on the left side and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Delmar Avenue near Vineland Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other east, collided with impact on the left side doors of the southbound vehicle and the front center end of the eastbound vehicle. The 21-year-old female driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a chest injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs traveling southbound on Seguine Avenue collided at 8:20 p.m. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 41-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island, two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound collided. The first vehicle, a 2021 Volkswagen SUV, was struck on its right front bumper, while the second, a 2024 Mitsubishi SUV, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The 41-year-old male driver of the Volkswagen was injured, suffering internal chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped Staten Island bus. The SUV driver’s close passing caused the crash, injuring the SUV driver with neck whiplash. Ten bus occupants were unhurt in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seguine Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in Staten Island at 3 p.m. A northbound bus was stopped in traffic when a northbound SUV attempted to pass too closely. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bus’s left rear bumper. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The bus, carrying 10 occupants, sustained damage but no injuries were reported among its passengers. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bus driver or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.

• NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-16

A 72-year-old woman driving east on Drumgoole Rd E suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a crash. Police cite her physical disability as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female driver with a physical disability was involved in a crash on Drumgoole Rd E in Staten Island at 3:00 PM. She was the sole occupant of a 2009 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, damaging the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor, indicating it played a role in the crash circumstances. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan cut left on Arden Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled. The young man’s face split wide. Streetlights flickered. No one yielded. Driver inattention and failure to yield carved pain into the night.

A violent collision unfolded on Arden Avenue near Stafford Avenue in Staten Island when a sedan, according to the police report, 'turned left' while an e-bike 'kept straight.' The crash left a 20-year-old male e-bike rider with severe lacerations to his face. The police report states the driver of the sedan failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The report notes, 'No one yielded.' The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a Ford SUV made a right turn and struck him. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes in Staten Island.

According to the police report, at 11:25 AM on Drumgoole Rd W in Staten Island, a Ford SUV making a right turn collided with a 12-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was recorded on the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper, indicating a center front-end impact. No other occupants were involved. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Arden Ave. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 GMC sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Arden Ave near Drumgoole Rd W, struck him at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock but no visible complaints. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Delmar Avenue and Crown Avenue in Staten Island. The left front quarter panel of one vehicle struck the left front bumper of the other. A 42-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:23 on Delmar Avenue near Crown Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans traveling south and west collided, with impact on the left front quarter panel of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The contributing factor cited was 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 42-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, highlighting the dangers of disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on Korean War Vets Parkway. A 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite passenger distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The teen was conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on Korean War Vets Parkway involving two SUVs traveling southbound. The collision point was the center front end of both vehicles, causing right front bumper damage. A 17-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor in the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers of in-vehicle distractions leading to serious injuries even when drivers are licensed and vehicles are traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan head-on on Annadale Rd, Staten Island. The sedan driver, an 80-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on Annadale Rd in Staten Island. A 2021 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, an 80-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest trauma and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the SUV driver. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. The data highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers intersecting with oncoming traffic, emphasizing driver error in vehicle positioning and movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14