Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 18 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 10 - A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a pick-up truck traveling east on Hylan Boulevard. The front passenger in the sedan, a 15-year-old boy, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Airbags deployed; the passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hylan Boulevard attempted an improper U-turn and struck a pick-up truck going straight east. The collision impacted the sedan’s front center and the truck’s left front bumper. A 15-year-old front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 2 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 23 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 23 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 12 - Two sedans smashed front-first on Hylan Boulevard. One driver, alone, took blows to his arm and hand. Both cars left battered. Police blamed traffic control disregard. The street stayed silent after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at Hylan Boulevard and Seguine Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were men, each alone in their vehicles. One driver, age 20, suffered 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 crushed the center front ends of both cars, damaging one sedan's left front bumper. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 6 - A Subaru turned left on Arden Avenue. The bumper smashed into a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spilled on the street. He lay cut and stunned. The walk signal blinked, cold and steady. The driver failed to yield.

A 47-year-old man was crossing Arden Avenue at Annadale Road with the signal when a Subaru SUV turned left and struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He lay cut and dazed.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and shock. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as listed in the contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver or the vehicle registrant. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 17 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 14 - A pedestrian was struck while working on a car on Edgegrove Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans collided, one parked and hit on the left side. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The driver passed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Edgegrove Avenue in Staten Island. One vehicle was parked when it was struck on the left side doors by a sedan traveling south. A 26-year-old male pedestrian, who was pushing or working on a car nearby but not at an intersection, was injured. He sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 9 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Barclay Avenue. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver distraction. The crash left the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a 2013 Chevrolet sedan while crossing Barclay Avenue in Staten Island. The girl was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and was distracted, listed as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' in the report. The impact caused fractures and dislocations to the girl's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was left in shock. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The sedan's center front end was damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 2 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 7 - Two SUVs slammed together on Albee Avenue. One driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police blamed failure to yield. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Albee Avenue in Staten Island. The crash left a 62-year-old male driver with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision happened when one SUV was starting in traffic and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 28 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 11 - Two sedans collided on Arden Avenue. A 24-year-old woman suffered arm bruises. The crash came from failure to yield and driver distraction. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Arden Avenue near Drumgoole Road East in Staten Island. The male driver of a Mazda sedan made a left turn. The female driver of a Honda sedan, age 24, was going straight. She suffered contusions and arm bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of the turning car and the center front of the straight-moving car. The injured woman wore a lap belt and harness. No one was ejected. She was the only person hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 5 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 3 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 1 - A sedan struck a parked vehicle on Veterans Road East. The driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the parked car and the front end of the moving sedan. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Veterans Road East rear-ended a parked vehicle. The driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moving sedan sustained front-end damage, while the parked car's right rear bumper was damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 29 - Two SUVs slammed together on Huguenot Avenue. An 82-year-old woman suffered chest bruises. Police cited driver inattention and a faulty traffic signal. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Huguenot Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, each alone in their vehicles. The 82-year-old driver was injured, sustaining a chest contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police listed driver inattention and distraction for both drivers as contributing factors. The report also noted a traffic control device was improper or non-working. Both SUVs suffered front-end damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18