Crash Count for Tottenville-Charleston
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 461
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 175
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 38
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Tottenville-Charleston?
SUVs/Cars 6 1 1 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

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

Tottenville-Charleston: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Blood

Five dead. Three seriously hurt. In Tottenville-Charleston, the numbers do not tell the whole story, but they do not lie. Since 2022, the streets have claimed five lives and left three others with wounds that do not heal. One was a child. One was old enough to remember the war. The rest were somewhere in between. NYC Open Data

Pedestrians and cyclists do not walk away. In the last twelve months, a sedan struck and killed an 84-year-old man crossing Amboy Road. A 19-year-old woman was hit in the face by a sedan while crossing with the signal on Page Avenue. A 32-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike by a turning truck on Arthur Kill Road. The details are spare. The pain is not.

Patterns That Do Not Change

Cars and trucks do the killing. Of the deaths and serious injuries, sedans and SUVs are the main weapons. Trucks turn and people fall. Bikes do not kill here. Motorcycles do not kill here. The danger comes on four wheels, with a license plate.

The young and the old pay most. In three years, three children have died. Two elders have died. The rest are left to count the cost. The numbers do not move much, year to year. The faces change. The grief does not.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

The laws are slow. The deaths are fast. City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They point to new speed limits and more cameras. But in Tottenville-Charleston, the pace is glacial. The streets remain wide. The crossings remain long. The cameras blink on and off with Albany’s mood. The council and the mayor have the power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. They have not done it yet. The silence is loud.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. The dead are not statistics. They are neighbors. The city can act. The council can vote. The mayor can sign. The DOT can build. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets that do not kill.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Tottenville-Charleston

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Sprague Avenue

A 30-year-old man was hit by a sedan on Sprague Avenue in Staten Island. The impact fractured his hip and upper leg. The driver was going straight south when the collision occurred at the right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Sprague Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The point of impact was the right side doors of the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.


SUV Crashes Into Parked SUV on Staten Island

A 37-year-old woman driving west on Hylan Boulevard struck a parked SUV. The impact hit her vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The airbag deployed. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver traveling west on Hylan Boulevard collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of her 2022 Lincoln SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked 2023 Jeep SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was not ejected and was in shock. The airbag deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island

A 23-year-old bicyclist was injured on Johnson Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling south. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn struck him on Johnson Avenue in Staten Island. The cyclist was traveling straight south when the SUV hit his right side. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and the bicyclist was licensed in New York.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on West Shore Expressway

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on the West Shore Expressway. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both conscious, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both wore seat belts. The SUV driver traveled at unsafe speed, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2007 Lincoln SUV traveling north on the West Shore Expressway rear-ended a 2019 Mercedes sedan going straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan’s 46-year-old female driver and 15-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and rear-end collisions on this roadway.


Pedestrian Injured on Staten Island Intersection

A 60-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Main Street and Amboy Road in Staten Island. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Main Street and Amboy Road in Staten Island. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions prior to the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or additional circumstances were noted in the report.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Staten Island

A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan on Barnard Avenue. The sedan overturned. The 77-year-old sedan driver suffered head injuries and incoherence. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was restrained.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north and a 2022 sedan traveling south collided on Barnard Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan overturned on impact. The sedan's 77-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and incoherence, with minor bleeding reported. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan overturned. No ejections occurred. The police report does not assign fault or blame to the injured driver.


Three-Vehicle Chain Collision on Hylan Boulevard

Three vehicles collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A sedan struck the back of an SUV stopped in traffic. Another SUV was rear-ended. A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling westbound. The sedan, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by an SUV that was slowing or stopping, which in turn was rear-ended by another SUV also stopped in traffic. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious at the scene.


Pedestrian Injured by Turning Sedan on Staten Island

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at night. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island when a 2018 Audi sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Driver Injured After Multi-Vehicle Collision

A 55-year-old male SUV driver suffered injuries and lost consciousness in a multi-vehicle crash on Fisher Avenue, Staten Island. The driver was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Several parked vehicles sustained damage on their right sides.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2013 Ford SUV traveling north on Fisher Avenue collided with multiple parked vehicles. The driver was injured, lost consciousness, and was incoherent at the scene. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the moving SUV and damage to the right side doors and rear quarter panels of several parked vehicles. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions even at low speeds in residential areas.


Tow Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Staten Island

A tow truck struck the rear of an SUV on Page Avenue, Staten Island. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. Both vehicles traveled north before impact.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling north on Page Avenue rear-ended a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the tow truck driver. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The tow truck sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Staten Island

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Page Avenue, Staten Island. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2019 Volkswagen SUV that was parked on Page Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of the parked SUV, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back-end damage to the parked vehicle and center front-end damage to the moving vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


Motorcycle Rider Injured on Arthur Kill Road

A 32-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island. He fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The crash involved no vehicle damage. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused no damage to the motorcycle. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle unrelated to the collision played a role. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 19-year-old woman was hit on Boscombe Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Boscombe Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Nissan sedan. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan was rear-ended by an SUV stopped in traffic on Boscombe Avenue. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV stopped in traffic struck her vehicle from behind on Boscombe Avenue in Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling northbound. The SUV had two occupants, and the sedan had one. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Arthur Kill Road

Two sedans traveling south on Arthur Kill Road collided. The front left bumper of one struck the rear right bumper of the other. An 18-year-old male driver was injured and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. The 2022 Honda sedan struck the rear right bumper of the 2017 Mazda sedan. The impact was at the left front bumper of the Honda and the right rear bumper of the Mazda. An 18-year-old male driver in one vehicle was injured and suffered shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors or other causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


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Three Teens Killed in Hylan Boulevard Crash

A Ford sedan on a permit tore into a turning GMC on Hylan Boulevard. Metal ripped. Three teens died—two thrown, one trapped. Others bled and groaned. Speed and failure to yield left no escape. The wreckage sprawled across Staten Island asphalt.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan driven by a permit holder slammed into a GMC SUV turning left on Hylan Boulevard near Richard Avenue. Three teenage passengers were killed: two were ejected from the vehicle, one was trapped and crushed inside. Several others, including children and adults, suffered head, arm, and leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The Ford was demolished. The GMC driver was unlicensed. The violence of the crash left the scene scattered with debris and pain. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Staten Island

A sedan struck the right rear bumper of a stopped vehicle on Veterans Road West. The driver of the struck car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic on Veterans Road West was rear-ended on its right rear bumper by a 2020 Ford sedan traveling westbound. The driver of the stopped vehicle, a 56-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panel of the stopped vehicle and the front center end of the striking vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving leading to rear-end collisions.


SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger

A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Amboy Road

Two SUVs collided on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The rear vehicle struck the front one while slowing. The female driver of the front SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Amboy Road collided when the rear vehicle failed to stop in time and struck the back of the front vehicle. The front vehicle's female driver, age 31, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The rear vehicle had center front end damage, and the front vehicle had center back end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


Fatigued Driver Injured in Staten Island Sedan Crash

A 51-year-old man driving a sedan on Arthur Kill Road suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Fatigue contributed to the crash. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a 1999 Ford sedan traveling southwest, which sustained center front-end damage with impact at the right front bumper. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment due to fatigue. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue leading to serious injury.