Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Staten Island’s Victory Boulevard. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when the car hit him on the left front bumper. He suffered bruises over his entire body and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. A 2020 Ford sedan, traveling east and driven by a licensed female driver, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only noting the pedestrian's location and action as crossing without signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan slammed into a parked car on Staten Island’s Longview Road. The unlicensed driver, male, suffered head injuries and incoherence. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The passenger wore a lap belt and had minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver collided with a parked Subaru sedan on Longview Road, Staten Island. The driver was going straight ahead when the right front bumper struck the left front bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage as contributing factors. The injured occupant was seated in the middle front seat, restrained by a lap belt, and had minor bleeding. The collision caused center front end damage to the GMC and left front quarter panel damage to the Subaru.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 26-year-old man driving a pick-up truck on Lafayette Avenue in Staten Island suffered facial injuries. The driver was fatigued and inexperienced. The truck’s front end was damaged after impact. No other vehicles showed damage or injuries.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver in a 2020 Toyota pick-up truck was injured in a crash on Lafayette Avenue, Staten Island. The driver suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inexperience and fatigue as contributing factors. The truck sustained center front-end damage from impact at the left front bumper. Another vehicle involved was changing lanes but showed no damage or occupants injured. The crash occurred shortly after midnight. The driver’s errors—fatigue and inexperience—were the primary causes noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old boy was hit by an eastbound SUV on Staten Island’s Henderson Avenue. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on its right side doors at the intersection.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Henderson Avenue at an intersection in Staten Island. The pedestrian was struck by a 2015 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right side doors. The boy sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused significant injury to the child, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling north struck a parked tow truck on Staten Island. The driver, a 51-year-old man, lost consciousness and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver in a 2020 Honda sedan was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2020 RAM tow truck on Rector Street, Staten Island. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper against the tow truck's center front end. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and sustained injuries to his entire body. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing Stanley Avenue in Staten Island. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Stanley Avenue in Staten Island. She was crossing the street when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a Honda car or SUV. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver actions or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injuries and the location of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Hyundai rolled forward on Bay Street. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, lost consciousness. Her car struck a parked Alfa. Metal crumpled. She died at the scene. The street fell silent. No other injuries reported.

A 57-year-old woman died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of her Hyundai near 680 Bay Street, Staten Island. According to the police report, her car rolled forward and struck a parked Alfa sedan. The Hyundai’s front crumpled, and the Alfa’s rear dented. The driver was found dead at the scene, seatbelt fastened. Police list 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were reported injured. The parked Alfa was unoccupied. The data does not list any other driver errors or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old woman was struck at a Staten Island intersection. She suffered a fractured, dislocated head injury and was semiconscious. The pickup truck showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors but no driver errors. The victim was in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Bay Street, Staten Island. She sustained a severe head injury described as a fracture and dislocation and was semiconscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling south, with one licensed male driver from Connecticut. The truck struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and driver but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nova bus hit a 69-year-old man on Bay Street. He crossed without a crosswalk or signal. The bus struck him head-on. He died in the street, pain in his legs, awake until the end. Darkness and confusion ruled the scene.

A 69-year-old man was killed on Bay Street near Canal Street in Staten Island when a southbound Nova bus struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man crossed the street in the dark, with no crosswalk or signal. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus was slowing or stopping when the impact occurred, hitting the man at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his lower legs and remained conscious until his death. No other injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of street design and visibility at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling east on Staten Island lost control on slippery pavement. The driver struck an object with the right front bumper. He suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained damage to the front right.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver in a 2015 Ford sedan was injured when his vehicle slipped on wet pavement on Staten Island near 305 Front Street. The driver was going straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted an object. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed at Bay Street and Belair Road. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay Street near Belair Road in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle, a 66-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points on the left front bumper and right front bumper respectively. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea following the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash occurred as one vehicle was starting from parking and the other was traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Staten Island’s Victory Boulevard. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. A one-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injury. The driver’s use of a hand-held cell phone contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Victory Boulevard collided frontally. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. A one-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was not ejected. The report lists the driver’s use of a hand-held cell phone as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at Narrows Road North. The female driver of the northbound sedan suffered a concussion and head injury. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ fronts and sides.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Narrows Road North. The female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining a concussion and head injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Both drivers disregarded traffic control devices, contributing to the crash. The impact struck the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash resulted in serious injury to the female driver but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 58-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a multi-SUV collision on Victory Boulevard. The lead vehicle stopped in traffic. The following SUV slowed but failed to avoid impact. Driver distraction caused the crash. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Victory Boulevard involving three SUVs all traveling west. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV slowed or stopped behind it. The third SUV, also slowing, struck the second vehicle from behind. The 58-year-old male driver of the middle SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact points were center back end for the lead vehicle and center front end for the striking vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing Hylan Boulevard at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Hylan Boulevard at a marked crosswalk on Staten Island. The driver of a 2009 Ford sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash was caused by the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing Palma Drive on Staten Island. The driver passed too closely and failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Palma Drive at an intersection on Staten Island. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage, indicating a close but low-impact collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The incident highlights driver errors that endangered a young pedestrian crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries in a Staten Island crash. His sedan struck parked vehicles on Hylan Boulevard. The driver was semiconscious, restrained by lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed caused the collision. Damage hit the front and right sides.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with two parked sedans on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver was semiconscious and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved the driver's vehicle striking the center front end of one parked sedan and the right rear bumper of another. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Staten Island driver crashed into a parked sedan on Victory Boulevard. The driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe speed. The parked car was damaged on its left rear bumper. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a male driver on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island collided with a parked sedan. The driver, aged 49, was injured with facial wounds and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The moving vehicle struck the parked car's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The crash caused injury to the driver but no injuries to others. Driver errors include alcohol involvement and unsafe speed, which led to the collision with the stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Bay Street in Staten Island. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling northwest on Bay Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The rear vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 48-year-old woman crossing Manor Road with the signal. She suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The crash left the pedestrian injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Manor Road struck a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with North Gannon Avenue. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18