Five Dead, Three Broken—NYC Streets Still Bleed in Tottenville-Charleston

A sedan hit a young woman crossing Richmond Valley Road. She walked with the signal. The car’s front end struck her face. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite failure to yield. The driver and a child were unhurt.

A 19-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Richmond Valley Road at Page Avenue. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle’s center front end hit her, causing severe bleeding to her face. The driver, a 19-year-old man, and a child passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the report attributes the cause to the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit hard on Bricktown Way. Three women inside. The driver suffered a head injury. Two passengers hurt, injuries unclear. Metal and glass scattered. The road stayed open. No clear cause listed. Another day, another crash.

A sedan traveling north on Bricktown Way near Veterans Road West crashed, injuring three women inside. According to the police report, the driver, age 50, suffered a head injury and concussion. Two passengers, ages 50 and 77, were also hurt, though their injuries were not specified. The sedan’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are named in the data. The driver and one passenger wore lap belts. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash is another mark on Staten Island’s record, with the cause left blank.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman suffered a lower arm injury and shock after being struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred near Arthur Kill Rd and Main St, highlighting dangers at intersections even with crosswalk markings.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection near Arthur Kill Rd and Main St around 12:25 a.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions were listed in the report. The lack of identified driver errors in the report leaves systemic intersection risks evident, as the pedestrian was legally crossing in a marked crosswalk. This incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections even when following crossing protocols.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a southbound Buick on Amboy Road. The car hit him head-on. He died under Florida plates, the sky darkening, his body broken. Police cite driver inattention. The street claimed another life.

An 84-year-old pedestrian was killed on Amboy Road near Fisher Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street outside the crosswalk and was struck head-on by a southbound Buick sedan with Florida plates. The report states he died at the scene, his body broken as darkness fell. Police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash, placing responsibility on the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, confirming a direct collision. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but only after citing driver inattention. No additional victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The fatal crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-bike rider lost control on Richmond Valley Rd. The slippery pavement caused a crash, resulting in upper arm injuries and abrasions. The rider remained conscious but suffered serious harm in the solo collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female e-bike driver was injured at 16:57 on Richmond Valley Rd. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was unlicensed and traveling west, going straight ahead before the impact. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries included abrasions and upper arm trauma, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report does not indicate any other vehicles involved or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The primary cause identified was the hazardous road condition combined with the driver's unlicensed status, highlighting systemic risks in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck an SUV traveling straight on Tyrellan Avenue. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage in the afternoon crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tyrellan Avenue near Veterans Road West in Staten Island at 2 p.m. A 2020 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a northbound 2020 Mercedes SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the truck driver's left turn as the critical maneuver leading to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a bicycle carrying two 13-year-old boys on Craig Avenue. Both boys suffered bruises and injuries to the head and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the boys conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Craig Avenue struck a bicycle carrying two 13-year-old boys, one driving and one riding as a passenger. The crash occurred at 16:36 in Staten Island. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. Both boys were injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the head and lower leg, but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Neither boy was wearing safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and male. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck her, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at the intersection of Page Avenue and Richmond Valley Road around 3:29 PM. A 2017 Chevrolet SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained back injuries classified as severity 3, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike eastbound on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. The boy was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling south on Veterans Road West struck a 12-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east. The collision occurred at 14:37 in Staten Island. The boy was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The sedan’s center front end was damaged at the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the impact and ejection indicate a failure to avoid collision. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other details about driver error or victim behavior contributing to the crash are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman struck the right rear bumper of a box truck parked on Yetman Avenue. The sedan driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 on Staten Island's Yetman Avenue. A 38-year-old female sedan driver collided with the right rear bumper of a box truck that was entering a parked position. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured across her entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The box truck was operated by a licensed male driver from New York, and the sedan driver held a valid license from New Mexico.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 10-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries after a collision with a westbound SUV on Staten Island’s Maiden Lane. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the child, leaving him injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Maiden Lane, Staten Island. A 10-year-old male bicyclist was riding northbound when he was struck by a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel, which collided with the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury, classified as injury severity 3. The child was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The focus remains on the impact and severe injury to the vulnerable bicyclist caused by the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions during a left turn by an SUV on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling north on Veterans Road West in Staten Island made a left turn when the collision occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper, indicating impact at the center front end. A 79-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, suffering facial contusions and bruising. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle, remaining conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any victim fault. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as left turns, which remain a common source of crashes and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, crashing his SUV on Amboy Road. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and injured in the single-vehicle crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:54 AM on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The driver, a 19-year-old male occupant of a 2021 Nissan SUV, was traveling southbound when the collision happened. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver fatigue as the primary cause. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain alertness, with no other contributing factors noted. There were no pedestrians or cyclists involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two eastbound vehicles collided on Staten Island’s Veterans Road West. A 42-year-old male driver suffered an elbow injury and shock. Both drivers were licensed. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of a sedan and the rear center of an SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Veterans Road West in Staten Island. Two vehicles—a 2019 Kia sedan and a 2022 Acura SUV—were traveling eastbound when they collided. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the SUV’s roof was damaged at the center back end. The 42-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Joline Avenue in Staten Island at 7:45 p.m. A 9-year-old front passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved obstructed views and a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Joline Avenue, Staten Island. Two sedans were involved: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the northbound sedan and the left front bumper of the southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues. A 9-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the left-turning maneuver combined with limited visibility led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old male driver suffered injuries and shock after a sedan collision caused by unsafe lane changing. The crash occurred on Joline Avenue at 2:00 AM. The vehicle sustained front-end damage, highlighting driver error as the primary cause.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Joline Avenue at 2:00 AM. The vehicle, a 2024 sedan traveling north, was involved in a collision impacting the left front bumper and causing center front-end damage. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain safe lane discipline. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but experienced shock and bodily injury of unknown severity. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered whiplash and was injured. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south. The crash caused front and rear center-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island around 3 p.m. Two sedans traveling south collided: one was going straight ahead with front center impact damage, the other was slowing or stopping with rear center impact damage. The front passenger in the slowing vehicle, a 43-year-old woman wearing a lap belt, sustained whiplash and was injured but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury to the passenger highlights the violent impact forces involved despite the absence of ejection. The crash underscores the dangers of rear-end collisions even at moderate speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge pickup tore down Joline Avenue. Speed ruled. The truck struck hard. Airbags exploded. A 69-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died with deep lacerations. The road fell silent. The truck, battered, sat still in the morning light.

According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck was traveling south on Joline Avenue near Joline Lane when it crashed. The report states the vehicle was moving at an unsafe speed. The impact was severe: the airbag deployed, and the 69-year-old male driver, who was alone in the vehicle, suffered fatal lacerations across his body. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in this crash. The narrative describes the truck striking hard and coming to a stop, with the road falling silent in the aftermath. No other vehicles or individuals were involved. The focus remains on the danger of excessive speed, as cited in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup turned left on Arthur Kill Road. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s bumper caught him. He flew, hit the pavement, torn and bleeding. He stayed conscious, hurt all over. The truck kept turning. The road stayed silent.

A pickup truck making a left turn struck a cyclist riding straight on Arthur Kill Road near 5266 in Staten Island. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A pickup turned left. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s bumper caught him. He flew, hit pavement, torn and bleeding. Conscious. Hurt all over.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was conscious after the impact. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The truck continued its turn as the injured cyclist lay on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a parked bus on Veterans Road West. The female driver of the sedan suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the front right of the sedan and the left rear of the bus. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Veterans Road West collided with a parked bus. The sedan's female driver, age 45, sustained a head injury but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus was stationary with one male occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's front center and the bus's left rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused internal injuries to the sedan driver but did not eject her from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14