Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A 75-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Forest Avenue, Staten Island. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles damaged on front quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Avenue in Staten Island when a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a Nissan sedan going straight. The 75-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact damaged the left front quarter panels of both the sedan and a pick-up truck stopped in traffic nearby, and the SUV's right front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Richmond Terrace. The bike struck defective pavement, causing a face injury and minor bleeding. The rider wore a helmet but suffered shock from the crash. Damage was to the bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Richmond Terrace was injured after encountering defective pavement. The defective pavement caused the rider to be partially ejected from the bike, resulting in a face injury and minor bleeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor road conditions to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on Staten Island near 221 Broadway. The child suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage. The boy was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured by a southbound sedan on Staten Island near 221 Broadway. The child sustained abrasions to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan, with no reported damage, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper while traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old man drove a 2022 Hyundai sedan westbound on Staten Island Expressway. He crashed into a parked 2008 Dodge sedan. The driver was unconscious and injured. Police found illegal drugs involved. The parked car had no occupants.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver was operating a 2022 Hyundai sedan westbound on Staten Island Expressway when he collided with a parked 2008 Dodge sedan. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists illegal drugs as a contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. No ejections occurred. The driver’s use of illegal drugs and lack of a valid license were key errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling southeast on Bay Street in Staten Island. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bay Street attempted a U-turn and collided with a bicyclist moving southeast. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper striking the bicycle. The cyclist was not ejected but was injured and conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to maintain attention during maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorbike and sedan collided on Richmond Terrace. The motorbike driver was ejected, suffering a facial injury and concussion. The sedan was making a U-turn. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes. The motorbike driver was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The sedan driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The motorbike driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries and a concussion. The motorbike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the motorbike's center front end. The motorbike driver was conscious but injured. The sedan driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights dangerous driver actions leading to severe injury for the vulnerable motorbike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling west struck a parked vehicle on Canal Street. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 2020 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on Canal Street collided with a parked vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the moving sedan. The front passenger, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in injury to the occupant but no other persons were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan driver suffered full-body contusions in a crash on Dongan Avenue, Staten Island. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles. Glare and failure to yield right-of-way contributed. The driver was restrained and airbags deployed. Damage focused on front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Dongan Avenue, Staten Island. She sustained contusions to her entire body but was not ejected, protected by airbags and a lap belt. The crash involved her sedan striking multiple parked vehicles. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was traveling east and impacted the right front quarter panel of her vehicle. Other vehicles involved were parked sedans with damage to their front quarter panels. No other injuries or victims are reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV hit a 66-year-old man on Clove Road near Tioga Street. The right front bumper struck his head. He died at the scene. The street was quiet. Speed did not forgive. The morning ended in loss.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Ford SUV struck him with its right front bumper on Clove Road near Tioga Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash happened early in the morning on a quiet street. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were cited. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash shows the deadly risk of unsafe speed for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man was struck on Westervelt Avenue. He suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was left in shock. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a crash on Westervelt Avenue in Staten Island. He sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with no details on vehicle type, driver, or point of impact. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Staten Island Expressway. One vehicle was slowing; the other went straight. The rear vehicle hit the front vehicle’s center back end. A 34-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Staten Island Expressway collided. One vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the other was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. A 34-year-old female passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Post Avenue. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Post Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The 48-year-old male pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead and had damage to its center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in crosswalk collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Castleton Avenue in Staten Island late at night. The driver and a passenger were injured. The crash involved rear-end impact. Driver distraction was a key factor. Both injured parties remained conscious with neck and face injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Castleton Avenue collided. The 44-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash, while a 19-year-old female passenger sustained facial abrasions. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and impacted the right rear bumper of another vehicle. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles showed damage or injuries. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan at Jersey Street. She suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. She was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a northbound sedan struck her at the intersection of Jersey Street in Staten Island. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock following the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Staten Island Expressway. Three occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Drivers fell asleep and were distracted. All were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and rear ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Staten Island Expressway collided. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 22-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 19 and 20. All suffered whiplash and back injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Fell Asleep." Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. Safety equipment included lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan on Staten Island Expressway suffered a neck injury and concussion. A parked sedan became a driverless runaway vehicle and struck her car’s right rear bumper. Driver inattention and vehicle runaway caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan was struck on the right rear bumper by a driverless, runaway sedan on the Staten Island Expressway. The crash involved two sedans traveling west. The parked vehicle became a runaway and collided with the moving car. The injured driver suffered a neck injury and concussion but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with the driverless/runaway vehicle. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old woman driver suffered a head abrasion in a single-vehicle crash on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Staten Island Expressway around 12:55 a.m. The sedan, traveling west, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a head abrasion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Howard Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-quarter damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was operating a 2015 Chrysler sedan southbound on Howard Avenue when he collided with a parked 2020 Dodge sedan. The driver was injured across his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Clove Road in Staten Island. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered chest and abdomen injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Damage hit front quarter panels and side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Clove Road near Martling Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one sedan, a 45-year-old woman, and her 27-year-old front passenger were injured. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included chest trauma and abdomen-pelvis trauma, with complaints of whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to their right and left front quarter panels and side doors. The driver of the other sedan was starting from a parking position, while the first vehicle was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Bay Street, Staten Island. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was noted. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street in Staten Island involving a Jeep SUV and a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors are specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18