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

A 14-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she crossed Barclay Avenue in Staten Island. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. Impact caused fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Chevrolet sedan struck her on Barclay Avenue, Staten Island. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was in shock and suffered serious injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male driver in an SUV was injured on Vernon Avenue. The crash occurred when he reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact damaged the right front bumper. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver operating a 2021 SUV on Vernon Avenue was injured after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash resulted in damage to the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers and a young passenger suffered injuries. The impact damaged the right side doors of one car and the front end of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arden Avenue, Staten Island. The first vehicle was making a left turn when it struck the second vehicle traveling straight ahead. The crash injured three occupants: two female drivers, ages 32 and 26, and a 3-year-old male passenger. Injuries included head trauma and abdominal-pelvic injuries, with all victims experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and side panels. Air bags deployed in both cars. No victims were ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. A 24-year-old female driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The collision involved a left-turning male driver and a straight-moving female driver. Failure to yield and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. The male driver was making a left turn while the female driver was traveling straight. The female driver, age 24, was injured with contusions and arm bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the left-turning vehicle and the center front end of the straight-moving vehicle. No ejections occurred. The female driver was the only injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a pickup truck traveling straight on Drumgoole Road West. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female driver in a sedan was making a left turn on Drumgoole Road West when her vehicle collided with a pickup truck traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left rear bumper and the truck’s right front bumper. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," indicating errors by the sedan driver. No other injuries or victims are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver in a convertible struck a parked SUV on Hylan Boulevard. The impact damaged the SUV's roof and the convertible's front end. The driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Ford convertible traveling northeast collided with a parked 2016 Toyota SUV on Hylan Boulevard. The point of impact was the convertible's center front end and the SUV's center back end, damaging the SUV's roof. The driver was injured with a head abrasion but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Huguenot Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, each alone in their vehicles. One driver, 82, suffered chest bruises. Police cited driver inattention and a malfunctioning traffic control device as causes. Damage hit front ends.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Huguenot Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were female and traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, the other northbound. The 82-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a chest contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, a traffic control device was noted as improper or non-working, likely affecting the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points on the center front and right or left front bumpers. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Staten Island’s Huguenot Avenue. Five occupants suffered chest, head, and body injuries. Drivers showed inexperience and distraction. All were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on front ends. The crash left bruises and abrasions.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Huguenot Avenue in Staten Island. The crash involved five occupants: two drivers and three passengers. All five were injured, sustaining contusions, bruises, and abrasions to the chest, head, and entire body. The drivers were both licensed New York drivers. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles collided front-to-front, damaging the center front ends. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction in multi-occupant vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn on Barclay Avenue was struck on its left front bumper by an SUV traveling north. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. A 22-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Barclay Avenue attempted a U-turn and was struck on its left front bumper by an SUV traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors. A 22-year-old female occupant in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The crash involved two male drivers, both licensed in New York. The collision’s primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield while making the U-turn, leading to the SUV striking the vehicle’s side and injuring the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear left bumper of an SUV traveling south on Korean War Vets Parkway. The 21-year-old motorcyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Korean War Vets Parkway collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV had three occupants and was driven by a licensed female driver. The motorcycle's front center end and the SUV's center back end were damaged. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and lack of experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. One driver was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm bruises. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Arden Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one SUV, a 64-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound SUV and the left front quarter panel of the westbound SUV. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the left side of her vehicle on Amboy Road. The driver suffered facial bruising but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Amboy Road involving a 2017 SUV traveling north and a 2016 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan's 55-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. The SUV's front bumper impacted the sedan's left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Rathbun Avenue. An 18-year-old woman and a 56-year-old woman were injured. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east on Rathbun Avenue collided with a 2017 sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors, while the sedan struck the SUV’s center front end. Two female drivers were injured: an 18-year-old SUV driver with bruises to her elbow and lower arm, and a 56-year-old sedan driver who suffered a concussion. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by seat belts with airbags deployed. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed, failure to yield right-of-way, and driver inattention or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV stopped in traffic was struck head-on by a southbound ambulance on Huguenot Avenue. Both drivers, teenagers, suffered concussions. The SUV’s front passenger was also injured. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV stopped in traffic on Huguenot Avenue was hit in the front center by a southbound ambulance. The SUV driver and his 18-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and concussions. The ambulance driver was also male and licensed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman driving east on Drumgoole Road East crashed her sedan. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. Distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on North Railroad Street near Drumgoole Road East in Staten Island. She was driving a 2016 Mazda sedan eastbound when the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid Pennsylvania license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV struck a parked Jeep SUV on Carlton Avenue. The Toyota driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured and shocked. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Police cited driver fatigue as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on Carlton Avenue collided with a parked Jeep SUV. The Toyota's left front bumper hit the Jeep's center front end. The Toyota driver, a 63-year-old woman, suffered injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue caused the crash. The Toyota driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked Jeep had no occupants at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left collided with an SUV traveling straight on Bloomingdale Road. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with an SUV on Bloomingdale Road in Staten Island. The sedan was making a left turn while the SUV was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Arden Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Arden Avenue and Annadale Road in Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Foster Road. A 27-year-old female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front quarters. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Shock was reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Foster Road. The 27-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining abdominal and pelvic trauma. She was wearing a lap belt and remained inside the vehicle. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Walker Place. The driver, 47, suffered a bleeding head. Alcohol hung in the air. The street was quiet. Metal twisted. The SUV stood empty. The crash left one man hurt and the night broken.

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Walker Place, Staten Island. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s center back end. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle or its owner. The crash left one person injured and highlighted the danger of impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15