Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

Two SUVs collided on Bay Street in Staten Island. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing contusions to her lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:25 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling south. One driver was going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. A 23-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbag deployment noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered a head injury crossing Victory Blvd with the signal. A sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking him at the intersection. The driver’s inattention contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Manor Rd in Staten Island around 12:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Acura sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The driver, a licensed female from New York, caused the collision by not yielding while turning left. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Staten Island. The SUV driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broad Street near Van Duzer Street in Staten Island at 6:13 p.m. The driver of a 2007 GMC SUV was making a left turn when the collision happened. The pedestrian, a 61-year-old female, was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bay Street in Staten Island. A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle, injuring two passengers with back injuries and whiplash. Both victims were restrained and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Staten Island at 2:00 PM. Two sedans traveling north were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact was at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. Two passengers, a 12-year-old female and a 17-year-old male, both restrained with lap belts and harnesses, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling straight on Bay Street in Staten Island. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street near Townsend Avenue in Staten Island at 7:18 p.m. A 26-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a 2020 Volkswagen sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, attributed to the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two convertibles collided at Jewett Ave. One driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The impact struck the right front bumper of a BMW turning left and the rear center of a Toyota traveling straight. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:16 AM on Jewett Ave involving two convertibles. A BMW traveling west was making a left turn when it was struck on its right front bumper by a Toyota traveling south, impacting the Toyota's center back end. The BMW driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers held valid licenses from NY and NJ respectively. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the BMW's right front bumper and the Toyota's center rear. The incident highlights risks during turning maneuvers on Jewett Ave.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Forest Ave at 5:29 p.m. An 8-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:29 on Forest Ave involving a 2013 BMW SUV traveling west going straight ahead and a 2023 Kia sedan also traveling west making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel striking the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. An 8-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and distraction—as the cause of the collision, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on School Road in Staten Island. A 55-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the afternoon crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on School Road, Staten Island, involving two sedans. The 55-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. One sedan, registered in New Jersey, was traveling east and impacted on its right front bumper. The other sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn northbound and sustained center front-end damage. The collision's point of impact and driver errors indicate a failure to yield and distracted driving as the primary causes. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Police sped to a gun call. A U-turn blocked their path. The cruiser swerved, jumped the curb, and hit a shuttered shop. Metal buckled. Officers hurt. In Manhattan, a Charger spun wild, pinning a cop. Steel and flesh met hard. Sirens followed.

The NY Daily News (March 15, 2025) reports two Staten Island police officers crashed their cruiser into a closed restaurant while responding to an emergency. The officers 'lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant' after swerving to avoid a car making a U-turn. Both officers sustained minor injuries. Hours earlier in Manhattan, a Dodge Charger 'spinning out of control' struck a police officer, pinning him against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre described, 'He crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car.' Both the officer and the driver were hospitalized. The incidents highlight risks from high-speed responses and erratic driving, raising questions about street design and emergency protocols.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Store, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a late-night crash on Victory Boulevard. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:49 on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant of a 2016 Ford SUV, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in responding to another vehicle not involved in the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Bay Street in Staten Island. A 40-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling north and east. The 40-year-old female driver of the northbound BMW was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the collision. The BMW struck the other sedan with its center front end, while the Chevrolet was impacted on its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash, focusing instead on driver error and distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Victory Blvd hit him at an intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Victory Blvd, Staten Island. The collision occurred at 17:41 when a Jeep SUV traveling west struck the pedestrian with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause identified is the driver’s failure to maintain safe speed and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and a tractor truck collided on Staten Island Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and left side doors, damaging multiple vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway around 3:30 AM involving two sedans and a tractor truck all traveling westbound. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 43-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent after the crash. The impact points included the left rear quarter panel of one sedan, the center front end of another sedan, and the left side doors of the tractor truck, causing visible damage to all vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver on Richmond Terrace suffered facial injuries after a collision caused by improper passing or lane usage. The 61-year-old man was ejected and sustained bruises. The crash highlights dangerous driver errors on Staten Island streets.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, at 6:33 a.m. The report states the driver was ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to the face. The primary contributing factor cited is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a driver error involving unsafe maneuvering or lane violation. The vehicle, an e-scooter traveling east and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic dangers posed by improper lane usage and passing maneuvers involving vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver rear-ended a sedan while passing on Vanderbilt Avenue. The collision caused upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and following too closely as key factors in the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:34 AM on Vanderbilt Avenue in Staten Island. A 45-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was passing westbound when she struck a 2006 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt. Police identified 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not attribute fault to any pedestrian or cyclist. The SUV driver’s errors in judgment and close following led directly to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Bay St at 10:53. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Honda sedan, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to yield created the conditions for this collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Delafield Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old woman suffered a deep head wound but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Metal folded inward, showing the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 a.m. near Delafield Avenue and Raymond Place in Staten Island, two sedans collided head-on. The impact caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles. A 21-year-old female driver was injured with a deep head laceration but remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The narrative states, 'She had looked away. The street did not.' This highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing the violent collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the victim. The crash left metal folded inward and a young driver injured, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided on Van Duzer Street, Staten Island. The female truck driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite alcohol involvement as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling south when impact occurred at the left front bumper and back end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:53 on Van Duzer Street, Staten Island, involving a sedan and a pick-up truck, both traveling south. The female driver of the pick-up truck, aged 29, was injured with neck pain and whiplash and remained conscious. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pick-up truck was damaged at the center back end. The female truck driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the driver's alcohol involvement as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman driving a sedan on Daniel Low Terrace suffered an elbow injury after a front-end collision. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was incoherent but not ejected, wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver traveling northbound on Daniel Low Terrace in Staten Island was involved in a collision at 17:22. The vehicle, a 2022 Honda sedan, sustained center front-end damage. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. She suffered an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and was incoherent at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, explicitly pointing to driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle and did not report visible complaints. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to self-injury in single-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver turning right on Victory Blvd in Staten Island injured eight occupants in an SUV. All were conscious but suffered whiplash and bruises. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 9:36 AM when the crash occurred. The vehicle, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, sustained center front end damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Eight occupants, including the driver and seven passengers aged 20 to 75, were injured but not ejected. Injuries included whiplash, contusions, and upper arm shoulder injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies the driver's distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention, resulting in multiple injuries within a single vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15