Jul 22 - A 19-year-old male sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV making a left turn collided with a 2013 sedan traveling westbound on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The sedan’s right front bumper was struck by the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 11 - A 62-year-old woman was injured by a sedan backing on Amboy Road in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver caused the crash while reversing. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2005 Toyota sedan backed on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling north and was backing the vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the backing maneuver. There was no damage to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the incident. The report does not indicate any helmet or signal use, nor does it assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 28 - A 70-year-old man driving a sedan was injured in a collision on Albee Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn. The driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Airbags deployed on impact.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn was struck on its left rear quarter panel by an SUV traveling straight ahead on Albee Avenue. The sedan’s 70-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were operated by licensed male drivers from New York. The sedan’s airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 20 - A 15-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Huguenot Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Huguenot Avenue in Staten Island when a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 19 - A 73-year-old woman driver suffered chest injuries in a Staten Island crash. Her SUV, making a left turn, collided head-on with a northbound SUV. The impact bruised her chest. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female driver was injured when her 2021 SUV, making a left turn on Drumgoole Road East, collided with a northbound 2015 SUV. The injured driver suffered chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash occurred in Staten Island near Arden Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 16 - A van camper struck two parked sedans on Poillon Avenue in Staten Island just after midnight. The impact injured a 51-year-old passenger with shoulder and upper arm trauma. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a van camper traveling southeast on Poillon Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The van's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper and center back end of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old male passenger in the van suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was treated for whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No occupants were ejected, and no other persons were reported injured. The parked sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 1 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

May 31 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

May 30 - A sedan making a left turn hit a stopped SUV on Foster Road. The 75-year-old woman driving the sedan was partially ejected and injured. Both drivers licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn on Foster Road and struck a stopped SUV. The sedan's front end hit the SUV's left front bumper. The sedan driver was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not detail specific driver errors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 29 - A 21-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after her sedan collided with two parked SUVs on Drumgoole Road East. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan and rear damage to the SUVs. Steering failure was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck two parked SUVs on Drumgoole Road East in Staten Island. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked SUVs, causing damage to all vehicles involved. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 19 - A 12-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car on Darlington Avenue. A sedan traveling west struck him in the neck. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The boy suffered abrasions and a neck injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Staten Island's Darlington Avenue after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead, struck the boy with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 16 - A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Waterbury Avenue. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2021 SUV on Staten Island's Waterbury Avenue. The motorcyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim actions. The motorcyclist was licensed and riding straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 13 - A 33-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on Foster Road in Staten Island. The crash caused contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The motorcycle struck on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Foster Road, Staten Island. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The motorcycle was traveling south and impacted on the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash involved a single motorcycle with one occupant. No ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 12 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on the right side by a left-turning SUV on Drumgoole Road East. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling north on Drumgoole Road East was hit on her right side by a female driver in a 2013 Subaru SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist, 26 years old, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers turning across the path of vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 29 - A Dodge pickup turned left on Seguin Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A 62-year-old man crossed in the crosswalk. The truck hit him. Bones broke. Blood spilled. The man died on the street. The driver fled.

A 62-year-old man was killed while crossing Seguin Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 2006 Dodge pickup truck made a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The truck struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The man suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The driver did not remain at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers ignore traffic laws at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 29 - A pickup rolled south on Seguine Avenue. The driver did not yield. He struck a 62-year-old man crossing with the light. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He lay conscious, bleeding on the street.

A 62-year-old man was crossing Seguine Avenue at Hylan Boulevard with the signal when a southbound pickup truck struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver did not yield and admitted he fell asleep at the wheel. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was conscious but bleeding heavily at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18