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

Two sedans crashed head-on on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. The front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The collision involved a southbound sedan going straight and a northbound sedan making a left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:50 on Arden Avenue, Staten Island. A 2022 Honda sedan traveling southbound went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Mazda sedan traveling northbound making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 28-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to yield or misjudgment during the left turn maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not assign fault but highlights the danger of turning movements intersecting with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries when his SUV crashed on Korean War Vets Parkway. The vehicle struck head-on, with police citing tire failure and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Airbag deployment prevented ejection.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2010 Mazda SUV on Korean War Vets Parkway experienced a crash at 11:52 AM. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, resulting in contusions and bruises to the driver's hip and upper leg. The driver was not ejected, and the airbag deployed during the collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the incident. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided on the West Shore Expressway late at night. Drivers followed too closely, triggering a multi-vehicle crash. A 32-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged front ends and bumpers, revealing dangerous tailgating and sudden animal avoidance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:11 on the West Shore Expressway involving three sedans all traveling northbound. The contributing factors listed include 'Animals Action' and 'Following Too Closely' for two vehicles. The collision involved impacts to the left front bumper and center front ends of the vehicles. A 32-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors of following too closely, which likely prevented timely braking or evasive maneuvers. The sudden animal action further complicated the situation, forcing abrupt reactions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating combined with unpredictable hazards on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Arden Avenue in Staten Island, injuring a 32-year-old female driver. The impact struck the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Arden Avenue, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling northbound. One SUV was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The female driver of the turning SUV, aged 32, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious but injured at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage primarily to the center front end and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike traveling south on Hylan Boulevard struck the rear center of a slowing sedan. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's Hylan Boulevard at 10 p.m. A 2016 BMW motorbike traveling south collided with the center back end of a 2023 Cadillac sedan that was slowing or stopping. The motorbike's right front bumper struck the sedan's rear. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south with one occupant. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and insufficient stopping distance on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling straight collided head-on on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers, women aged 57 and 24, suffered chest injuries and concussions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island collided front-to-front around 12:30 PM. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The drivers, both female and licensed in New York, were injured but remained conscious. The 57-year-old driver reported whiplash and chest injuries, while the 24-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and chest injury. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks of head-on impacts on this busy corridor and the serious injuries sustained even with seatbelt use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding motorcycle struck a parked SUV on Drumgoole Road West, injuring a 19-year-old passenger. The impact damaged the SUV’s rear quarter panel and left the passenger with bruises and leg injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 p.m. on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. A motorcycle traveling westbound collided with a parked Jeep SUV, impacting the left rear quarter panel. The motorcycle’s driver was cited for unsafe speed and driver inexperience, identified as contributing factors. The motorcycle carried two occupants; a 19-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises. The passenger was conscious and not ejected during the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and inexperience—as central to the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on and side at Amboy Road. An 83-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver errors listed as unspecified contributing factors, highlighting systemic danger on this Staten Island street.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Amboy Road in Staten Island around 12:45 PM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one southbound and the other eastbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. An 83-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, indicating driver error without further detail. Both vehicles were registered and licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores risks posed by driver errors on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old woman driving an SUV made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight. The SUV driver suffered bruises over her entire body. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Huguenot Avenue at 11:06. The 43-year-old female driver of a 2024 Tesla SUV was making a left turn southwest when she struck a Nissan sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both vehicles had a single occupant, and both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old female sedan driver suffered chest injuries after an SUV collided with her vehicle’s right side doors. The SUV was traveling straight while the sedan attempted a left turn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard at 17:59. A 25-year-old female sedan driver, restrained with a lap belt and harness, was making a left turn when her vehicle was struck on the right side doors by a Ford SUV traveling southwest. The SUV was going straight ahead. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s left turn maneuver as the pre-crash action and the SUV’s straight travel direction. The collision impact and damage were concentrated on the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on North Railroad Street struck an unknown object or vehicle. The 37-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on North Railroad Street in Staten Island was involved in a crash at 10:30 p.m. The 37-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained facial injuries and was in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear indication of pedestrian involvement or other vehicles. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data, but the unspecified contributing factors suggest some driver-related cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck the right rear bumper of a parked pickup truck on Korean War Vets Parkway. The pickup truck driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from the sedan driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on Korean War Vets Parkway. A sedan traveling south collided with the right rear bumper of a parked pickup truck. The pickup truck driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the sedan driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s error in responding to external traffic conditions. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact damaged the sedan's center front end and the pickup truck's right rear bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver reactions to surrounding traffic rather than direct vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Huguenot Avenue, striking each other frontally. A 10-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion and was injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, highlighting driver error as the cause of harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Huguenot Avenue involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south and east. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. A 10-year-old female occupant, seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The drivers were licensed, with the male driver traveling south and the female driver east, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision underscores driver failure to yield as the critical cause of injury to the child passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old female SUV driver suffered arm abrasions after a collision with a sedan on Drumgoole Road East. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls, causing impact to the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 on Drumgoole Road East in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2022 Buick SUV traveling east and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan passed too closely and failed to keep right, colliding with a southbound bus on Arden Avenue. An 11-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion but was not ejected. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:33 AM on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. A 2013 Audi sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 bus traveling south. The sedan's driver committed two critical errors: "Passing Too Closely" and "Failure to Keep Right," which led to the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bus's left rear quarter panel. An 11-year-old female occupant in the sedan's front passenger seat sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and she was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report highlights the driver's errors as the primary contributing factors to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck a parked box truck on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Amboy Road collided with a parked box truck. The sedan’s 64-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The box truck was stationary with no occupants. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the left side doors of the box truck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old man crossing Sneden Avenue was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The impact hit the pedestrian’s neck, causing internal injuries and shock. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. The pedestrian was at an intersection without a signal.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Sneden Avenue at an intersection without a signal. The vehicle, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not using a crosswalk or signal at the time of the crash. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old man was struck on Lucille Avenue in Staten Island. He emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a facial abrasion. The SUV driver was distracted, making a left turn. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Lucille Avenue, Staten Island. The driver of a 2022 Lincoln SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No damage was recorded on the vehicle, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited with any contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians emerge unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on Hylan Boulevard. The 56-year-old woman suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Boulevard made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bloomingdale Road. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bloomingdale Road in Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a 2021 Lexus SUV, making a left turn westbound, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing was legal, with no signal given or required. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14