Crash Count for Precinct 120
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,565
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,741
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 406
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 120?

Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Look Away

Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Look Away

Precinct 120: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

Just last month, a 13-year-old boy was thrown from his moped and left with a broken skull on Castleton Avenue. It was just after midnight. The street was empty except for the bus and the boy. The police said, “the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus.” The boy did not get up. The bus driver and passengers walked away unhurt. The city calls it a collision. The family calls it something else.

A week before, a 16-year-old on an e-scooter died after colliding with a Hyundai Tucson. His name was Nacere Ellis. He was hit, suffered head trauma, and never made it home. The driver stayed at the scene. No arrests. No answers. “Ellis suffered head trauma as a result of the crash.”

Four people have died in Precinct 120 in the last year. Six hundred twenty-five have been hurt. Seven were left with injuries so severe they may never recover. The numbers do not stop. They only grow.

The System Responds—Or Doesn’t

The police have the tools. They can ticket speeders, stop reckless drivers, and watch the corners where people die. They can enforce the law. They can slow the cars. But the streets stay fast. The crashes keep coming.

On Hylan Boulevard, confusion and bad signs have turned bus lanes into traps. Drivers make wrong turns, and “that’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane in order to make a right-hand turn.” The city knows. The borough president knows. Still, the signs stay up. The crashes keep coming.

The Leaders and the Silence

Local leaders have the power to act. They can push for lower speed limits, safer crossings, and real enforcement. They can demand the NYPD crack down on reckless driving. They can fix the signs. They can make it stop. But the silence is thick. The waiting is long. The blood dries and the next crash comes.

Precinct 120 is not a number. It is a wound that will not close.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safe crossings. Demand action. Do not wait for another child to die.

The next life lost could be yours, or someone you love. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 120 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Staten Island, city council district District 49, assembly district AD 61 and state senate district SD 23.
Which areas are in Precinct 120?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 120?
Cars and Trucks: 4 deaths, 189 minor injuries, 85 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 278 incidents). Trucks and Buses: 2 deaths, 17 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 24 incidents). SUVs and Cars: 3 deaths, 189 minor injuries, 85 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 278 incidents). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 2 minor injuries, 0 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries (total 2 incidents). Bikes: 0 deaths, 2 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries (total 4 incidents).
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 120 can enforce speed limits, issue failure-to-yield tickets, and target known crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and crack down on reckless driving. As seen on Hylan Boulevard, even unclear signs can cause crashes—police can push for fixes and step up enforcement where confusion leads to harm.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and unsafe street design are choices, not fate. Every crash is a signal that something needs to change.
What can local politicians do?
They can push for lower speed limits, safer crossings, and real enforcement. They can demand NYPD action, fix dangerous intersections, and make sure the city responds to known hazards.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Charles Fall
Assembly Member Charles Fall
District 61
District Office:
250 Broadway 22nd Floor Suite 2203, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kamillah Hanks
Council Member Kamillah Hanks
District 49
District Office:
130 Stuyvesant Place, 6th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-556-7370
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1813, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6972
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
District Office:
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 120 Police Precinct 120 sits in Staten Island, District 49, AD 61, SD 23.

It contains Staten Island CB1, St. George-New Brighton, Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Snug Harbor, Fort Wadsworth.

See also
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 120

2
SUV Strikes Sedan Making Left Turn on Staten Island

A Nissan SUV traveling east collided with a Nissan sedan making a left turn northbound on Broad Street. The sedan’s front passenger and a child in the rear suffered abrasions and moderate injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broad Street, Staten Island, at 11:30 AM. A Nissan sedan was making a left turn northbound when it was struck on the right side doors by a Nissan SUV traveling eastbound. The sedan’s front passenger, a 37-year-old woman, sustained head abrasions and moderate injuries while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 7-year-old male passenger in the rear seat also suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision dynamics indicate failure to yield by the sedan driver turning left into the path of the SUV. Damage to the sedan was concentrated at the center front end, while the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
SUV Hits Cyclist on Castleton Avenue, Leg Severed

An SUV struck a cyclist on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street, shredding his leg and leaving blood on the asphalt. The rider remained conscious despite severe injuries. The SUV continued north, the bike veered west, mangled and broken in the street.

According to the police report, a man riding a bike was hit by the front center of an SUV traveling north on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street. The collision caused severe injuries to the cyclist's leg, described as torn with blood on the asphalt. The cyclist remained conscious after the impact. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The SUV struck the cyclist on the bike's left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, providing no direct driver error such as failure to yield. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The narrative highlights the violent impact and the SUV's role in the collision, noting the SUV kept moving north while the bike veered west, left mangled in the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted Driver Injures Elderly Man in Staten Island

An 82-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Clove Road. The crash involved two parked cars and was caused by driver inattention. The victim was trapped but protected by an airbag deployment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clove Road in Staten Island at 8:30 p.m. The injured party was an 82-year-old male driver who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved the victim’s sedan striking two parked vehicles, damaging their rear quarter panels and bumpers. The victim was trapped in his vehicle but was protected by an airbag deployment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The overturned damage to the victim’s vehicle indicates the severity of the impact caused by the distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

A sedan traveling south on Bay Street was struck on its right side doors by an SUV making a left turn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:15 on Bay Street involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, driven by a 62-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was traveling straight ahead southbound. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the sedan on its right side doors, damaging the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies the primary contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Staten Island

Two sedans collided on Bay Street, Staten Island, when one driver failed to maintain attention. The rear vehicle struck the front one, injuring the front driver with neck trauma. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The driver of the rear vehicle was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary factor. The front vehicle was struck at the center front end, while the rear vehicle sustained center back end damage. The front driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver was not using any safety equipment. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted Bicyclist Injured in Staten Island Crash

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered an eye injury and concussion after a crash on Bay Street, Staten Island. The cyclist was partially ejected and injured due to driver inattention and unsafe speed. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Bay Street, Staten Island, at 8:00 AM. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained an eye injury and concussion. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, and was the sole occupant of the bike. The vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV, Elderly Driver Killed

A Volvo sedan plowed into an SUV’s rear on Vanduzer Street. The sedan’s front collapsed. A 78-year-old woman behind the wheel died, crushed in her seat. Metal twisted. No seatbelt. The street fell silent as another life ended in steel.

According to the police report, a 1998 Volvo sedan rear-ended a 2017 SUV on Vanduzer Street near Baring Place in Staten Island at 9:28 a.m. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s center back, folding the smaller car’s front. The driver of the Volvo, a 78-year-old woman, was killed. She was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal crush injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error but does not specify further. The SUV was traveling straight ahead with two occupants; the Volvo was also moving straight before impact. The police narrative describes the crash as a violent collision that left the sedan’s driver dead at the scene. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV or its occupants. The focus remains on the deadly force of the rear-end impact and the systemic danger posed by such collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Slippery Staten Island Road

A sedan lost control on Front Street, Staten Island. The car hit a parked vehicle. The driver, age 23, suffered shock and injuries. Slippery pavement played a role. No other people were hurt.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driving a 2018 Chevrolet sedan north on Front Street, Staten Island, lost control and struck the center back end of a parked car at 3:10 AM. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. He suffered shock and unspecified injuries. No other people were involved or hurt. The crash highlights the danger of slippery road conditions leading to loss of control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
4
High-Speed Police Pursuit Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision

A high-speed police pursuit on Staten Island ended in a violent multi-vehicle crash. Unsafe speed and lane changes by a driver led to severe whiplash injuries for four male occupants. The impact damaged front and side panels of involved vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brighton Avenue at 21:38 during a police pursuit involving multiple vehicles. One driver, unlicensed and traveling west in a 2004 sedan, contributed to the collision through unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The crash involved three vehicles: a sedan from Texas, and two New York-registered vehicles including a 2017 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The impact points included center front end, right front quarter panel, and left front bumper. Four male occupants, aged 24 to 33, suffered whiplash injuries to the neck and head, all conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changing—as primary factors, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Forest Avenue at 1:45 p.m. The 71-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 1:45 p.m. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided. The 71-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the merging sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The driver was licensed but distracted, leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Left Turn

Two sedans collided on Clove Road in Staten Island during a left turn and straight travel. The driver making the left turn suffered an elbow abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting distracted driving dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clove Road near Martling Avenue in Staten Island at 11:51 AM. Two sedans were involved: a 2014 Honda making a left turn northbound and a 2021 Mazda traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The 24-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, emphasizing that distracted driving led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Broadway

Two sedans traveling opposite directions collided front-to-front on Broadway in Staten Island. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Broadway near Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other west, collided head-on with center front end impacts. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, driving straight ahead at the time of collision. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the impact. A 31-year-old female front passenger in the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting injuries to the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Driver Distraction Causes Staten Island SUV Collision

A distracted driver caused a collision on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. An 80-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact involved an SUV and a sedan, both traveling east. The crash left the elderly driver injured and in pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2023 Buick SUV and a 2010 Honda sedan, both traveling east. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The 80-year-old female driver of the SUV sustained head injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The sedan was parked before the crash and suffered damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV's right front bumper was impacted. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver distraction as the key cause of this serious injury crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Crushed on Bay Street Sidewalk

A man on the sidewalk near 425 Bay Street was struck and left with shattered bones. He was incoherent, his leg twisted and broken. The driver’s actions are not detailed in the report.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was severely injured near 425 Bay Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when he was struck. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as incoherent after the crash. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or provide details about the driver. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the data. No mention is made of safety equipment or pedestrian actions contributing to the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Saint Pauls Avenue in Staten Island. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of a parked vehicle. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Pauls Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle, a 21-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. One vehicle was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The other vehicles involved were traveling south and sustained rear-end and rear quarter panel damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Two Sedans Collide on Richmond Terrace

Two sedans crashed on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. One driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left and right turn. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. A 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted Drivers Collide on Staten Island

Two vehicles crashed on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. Both drivers, men in their 30s and 40s, suffered injuries. The impact struck the left front bumper of a pickup and the rear left of an SUV. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver of a pickup truck and a male driver of an SUV collided while traveling west on Richmond Terrace. The pickup truck struck the left front bumper against the SUV's left rear bumper. The pickup driver was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Staten Island Crash Injures Sedan Driver

A sedan hit two parked cars on Clove Road. The driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cite reaction to unrelated traffic as a cause. Impact crushed the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old man driving a sedan on Clove Road, Staten Island, struck two parked sedans. The driver suffered facial injuries, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The crash damaged the front ends of all vehicles. Police list "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors in responding to unrelated traffic. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Hits Parked Bus on Richmond Terrace

A 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck a parked bus on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. The driver was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver in an SUV traveling north on Richmond Terrace collided with a parked bus. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the bus. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The bus was stationary at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Terrace Staten Island

A 22-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Richmond Terrace. The impact caused abrasions over his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered abrasions across his entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian’s actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when drivers do not yield as required.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11