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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Republican lawmakers blasted MTA chief Janno Lieber. They called for his resignation. They slammed the new $9 congestion toll. They dismissed claims of safer subways. They warned of more taxes. Riders and walkers remain caught in the crossfire.

""We are asking for something that we believe is very necessary for the well-being of the people of the state of New York, especially for those who live in the MTA region. We believe that under these circumstances it is very warranted."" -- Andrew Lanza

On January 8, 2025, Republican state legislators, including Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (District 9), held a press conference demanding the resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber. The lawmakers, joined by Senators Steven Rhoads and Bill Weber, criticized Lieber for 'losing the trust of commuters' and downplaying subway crime. They condemned the new $9 congestion pricing toll for Midtown, with Weber calling it 'tone deaf' and demanding repeal. The event summary reads: 'GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees.' The lawmakers oppose further taxes and fees to close the MTA’s $33 billion gap. No safety analyst assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The debate leaves the city’s most exposed—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders—uncertain and unprotected.

• GOP pols push MTA boss to resign after brushing off transit crime as New York braces for even more taxes, fees, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-08

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided at Delmar Avenue and Crown Avenue. One driver, age 42, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact crushed metal, left one man hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 12:23 on Delmar Avenue near Crown Avenue in Staten Island. The southbound sedan struck the left front bumper of the westbound sedan. A 42-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a concussion and head trauma. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver failing to obey signals or signs. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured driver. The crash damaged the left side doors and front bumper, underscoring the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs slammed together on Korean War Vets Parkway. A 17-year-old driver took the hit—head injury, whiplash. Police cite passenger distraction and improper lane use. Metal twisted. The teen stayed conscious, strapped in.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Korean War Vets Parkway at 19:24. A 17-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. Police list passenger distraction and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained front-end damage. The report does not cite any actions by the injured teen as factors in the crash. This incident underscores the risk posed by in-vehicle distractions and lane misuse, which led to serious injuries for a young driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided head-on on Arden Avenue. A front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy front-end damage. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 20:50 on Arden Avenue, Staten Island. A southbound sedan went straight. A northbound sedan made a left turn. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She wore a lap belt and remained conscious. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three sedans slammed together on West Shore Expressway. Drivers followed too close. A woman, 32, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact crushed bumpers. Sudden animal action added chaos. Systemic danger exposed.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at 23:11 on the West Shore Expressway in Staten Island. A 32-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' for two vehicles and 'Unsafe Speed' for one as driver errors. 'Animals Action' is also cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused damage to the front ends and bumpers of the cars. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights the risk of tailgating and sudden animal hazards on high-speed roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15