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

A 41-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion in a collision on Amboy Road. The unlicensed pick-up truck driver made a left turn and struck a Range Rover going straight. The impact damaged the truck’s left side and the SUV’s front end.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn on Amboy Road. The truck struck a Range Rover traveling northeast. The 41-year-old male truck driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The collision caused damage to the truck’s left side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured party was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment. No other victims or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck two young pedestrians at an intersection on Bloomingdale Road. Both children, ages 5 and 8, suffered head injuries and bruises. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The children crossed with the signal and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan making a right turn on Bloomingdale Road struck two pedestrians, a 5-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl, both crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both children sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end. Neither child was at fault, and no safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was injured crossing Huguenot Avenue on Staten Island. The SUV driver was distracted and failed to notice her. She suffered arm injuries but remained conscious. The crash left no vehicle damage but caused serious harm to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Huguenot Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2018 SUV traveling south was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when struck. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west rear-ended a parked car on Drumgoole Road West. The front passenger in the moving vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just after midnight. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling west on Drumgoole Road West struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2019 Dodge sedan. The front passenger in the moving vehicle, a 34-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The parked vehicle had no occupants. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s left rear bumper. The SUV hit with its right front bumper while making a right turn. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured when an SUV struck her vehicle on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The SUV was making a right turn and impacted the station wagon’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The station wagon driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old, unlicensed, sped down Nippon Avenue. His sedan smashed into parked cars. Steel twisted. Glass flew. His legs crushed. A 15-year-old passenger hurt. Another driver suffered neck pain. The street bore the scars of reckless speed.

On Nippon Avenue near Edgegrove Avenue in Staten Island, a 17-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of his sedan and crashed into several parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'A 17-year-old, unlicensed, drove fast. His sedan slammed parked cars. Steel folded. Airbags burst. His legs crushed.' The crash left the teen driver with severe leg injuries and a 15-year-old passenger with back pain. A 19-year-old driver in another sedan suffered neck injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the teen driver and excessive speed led to a violent collision, leaving lasting harm for those inside the vehicles. Airbags deployed, but the force of the crash brought pain and silence to the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old female taxi driver suffered a shoulder injury after a crash on Bloomingdale Road. The taxi's front end was damaged. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Bloomingdale Road collided with an object or vehicle, impacting the right front bumper and causing center front-end damage. The 72-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV struck a 2015 sedan from behind on Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was distracted and followed too closely. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on the sedan’s rear and SUV’s front.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mercedes SUV rear-ended a 2015 Nissan sedan on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, was stopped in traffic. Both drivers sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear bore the impact. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction were factors. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a northbound SUV and a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV and an ambulance crashed on Arden Avenue. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors. Five people in the ambulance and one in the SUV were injured. All were conscious and restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling west on Arden Avenue collided with a southbound ambulance. The ambulance struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the ambulance’s left front bumper. Five occupants in the ambulance, including the driver, and one occupant in the SUV were injured. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The injured suffered internal complaints and back or shoulder injuries. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and passengers. The ambulance driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way as the key driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on red on Oakdale Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Oakdale Street outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn on red when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. One driver injured his elbow and lower arm. The other driver hurt his back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seguine Avenue at Keating Street in Staten Island. Both drivers, men aged 30 and 45, were injured but conscious. One driver sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The other suffered back contusions. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Bayview Avenue with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayview Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Woodrow Road. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Woodrow Road made a right turn and collided with a parked box truck. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the truck's center back end. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No other persons were injured or involved. The box truck was stationary and unoccupied during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep flipped on Ellsworth Avenue. Metal twisted. Glass flew. The driver, alone and belted, died at the scene. No one else was hurt. The SUV lay demolished. Silence followed the crash.

A 2007 Jeep SUV rolled over and broke apart on Ellsworth Avenue. The sole occupant, a 75-year-old man, was belted in and died where the vehicle landed. According to the police report, 'A 2007 Jeep rolled and broke apart. The driver, 75, belted in and alone, died where it landed. Metal twisted. Glass scattered. No one else came out.' The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The vehicle was demolished in the crash. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV while changing lanes northbound on West Shore Expressway. The rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but was not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle rider collided with the left side of a northbound SUV on West Shore Expressway. The motorcycle was changing lanes when it impacted the SUV, which was traveling straight ahead. The rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV had three occupants and sustained damage to its left side doors. The motorcycle was demolished on its right side doors. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female driver crashed her sedan on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The vehicle struck an object front-center. She suffered a concussion and head injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female driver traveling west on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed her 2017 Lexus sedan. The vehicle impacted an object at the center front end. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the front center of the vehicle. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi turning improperly on Seguine Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Seguine Avenue turned improperly and struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers were men, each alone in their vehicles. One driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The collision damaged front ends of both cars. Police cited traffic control disregard as cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Both drivers were male and licensed, traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. One driver, age 20, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles, causing damage to the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was struck while crossing Drumgoole Road West with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn and passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Drumgoole Road West and Foster Road in Staten Island. The 60-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s actions, including the left turn and close passing, led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15