Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

Two sedans collided on Brighton Avenue in Staten Island. The rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered a back injury. The crash resulted from driver inattention, causing impact to the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Brighton Avenue in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with the striking vehicle hitting the center back end of the leading sedan. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. A 34-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the struck vehicle sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3. She was conscious, not ejected, and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The evidence points to driver error in maintaining attention, leading to the collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his station wagon was struck from behind by an SUV traveling northeast on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The impact damaged the center back end of the station wagon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island at 3:01 PM. A 50-year-old male driver in a station wagon sustained neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report states the SUV, a 2021 model traveling northeast, struck the station wagon at the center back end. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the rear center of the station wagon, indicating a rear-end impact scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Victory Boulevard. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited prescription medication use and driver distraction as contributing factors. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, revealing driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island at 14:40. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, one traveling west and the other east. The male driver, age 40, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The female driver, age 52, also sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Prescription Medication' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the male driver. The female driver's contributing factors are unspecified. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, indicating a front-end impact. The data highlights driver error related to medication effects and distraction, underscoring systemic dangers in vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered head injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck her while she crossed Bay Street outside a crosswalk. The impact caused bruising and a serious head contusion. The driver’s inattention was the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:45 AM on Bay Street in Staten Island when a 2017 SUV traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV executing an unsafe lane change collided with a Staten Island bus, striking its right rear quarter panel. Three male passengers in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver errors amid vehicle movement on N Burgher Ave.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's N Burgher Ave at 16:43. A 2015 Nissan SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking and performed an unsafe lane change, colliding with a 2022 Nova bus traveling northwest. The point of impact was the bus's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. Three male occupants in the SUV, aged 38, 45, and 49, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. None were ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers or bus driver. This crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and the severe injuries passengers can suffer as a result.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Davis Ave, Staten Island. The sedan’s left rear bumper collided with the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with obstruction or debris cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a 34-year-old male traveling south on Davis Ave collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the sedan, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The injury severity was classified as moderate (3), and the driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies obstruction or debris as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver error related to failure to navigate safely around hazards. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east collided with a parked sedan on Hillside Avenue, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered a concussion and whole-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic risks in distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:34 AM on Hillside Avenue in Staten Island. A 2016 SUV traveling east struck a 2002 sedan that was parked, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body, and was reported semiconscious. The police report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was stationary. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led to severe injury of the vulnerable occupant in the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided head-to-back on Manor Road. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including abdominal bruising and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:54 AM on Manor Road involving two northbound sedans. The first vehicle, a 2024 Nissan sedan driven by a 31-year-old female, sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 1998 Nissan sedan driven by a 46-year-old male, was impacted at the center back end. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries reported include abdominal and pelvic contusions for the female driver and whiplash for the male driver, both classified as moderate severity. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered whiplash injuries in a Staten Island crash involving two sedans. The impact struck the left front bumpers as both vehicles traveled straight. Unsafe speed by one driver contributed to the violent collision and injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island at midnight. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at their left front bumpers. The driver of one sedan, an 18-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed, a key contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained whiplash injuries. A 44-year-old male passenger in the other sedan also suffered whiplash and a head injury. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victims. The crash demonstrates the dangers posed by excessive speed in multi-vehicle collisions, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crossing Manor Road away from an intersection was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Manor Road in Staten Island at 12:46 PM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, operating a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling northbound and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when pedestrians are outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver behind the wheel of an SUV struck a stopped sedan on Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island. The collision caused back injuries to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:24 on Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island. A 42-year-old male driver operating a 2011 SUV traveling north collided with a 2006 sedan stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The sedan driver was also male and licensed but no injuries were reported. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front of the SUV and the rear of the sedan, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the distracted SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island SUV driver lost consciousness while traveling east on Forest Ave, colliding with a parked SUV. The driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Prescription medication contributed to the loss of consciousness and crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Forest Ave in Staten Island. The driver, a 56-year-old male occupant of a 2019 Buick SUV, was traveling eastbound when he lost consciousness due to prescription medication. This loss of consciousness caused the vehicle to collide with a parked 2012 Dodge SUV, impacting the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right front bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Prescription Medication' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting driver incapacitation as the primary cause. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl suffered head injuries after a sedan traveling north struck her outside a crosswalk on Gordon Street. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her, causing contusions and bruises. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Gordon Street in Staten Island struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors cited. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection, highlighting the dangers posed by vehicle movements in areas without crosswalks or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at a Staten Island intersection.

According to the police report, at 7:38 PM on Staten Island’s Fingerboard Road, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection. The driver of a 2024 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and experienced whiplash and shock. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield right-of-way, crashing into another vehicle on Van Duzer Street. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in this Staten Island crash during evening hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Duzer Street in Staten Island at 17:32. The 57-year-old female driver of a 2023 Hyundai sedan was injured, sustaining chest trauma and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The collision involved a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling north, which struck the sedan's right front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front areas. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion after being struck by a sedan on Forest Avenue. The unlicensed male driver was traveling north and impacted the pedestrian outside an intersection, causing serious harm without yielding.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Forest Avenue outside of an intersection when she was struck by a northbound 2023 Jeep sedan. The vehicle's right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, causing a neck injury and concussion. The driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors but highlights the driver's lack of a valid license. The pedestrian was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt as a passenger, though this detail is unrelated to the pedestrian injury. The collision occurred at 17:43 in Staten Island's 10310 zip code. The driver's failure to yield and unlicensed status underscore systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Forest Avenue in Staten Island. A 17-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The collision involved a left-turning Jeep and a straight-moving Ford. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on Forest Avenue, Staten Island. A 2021 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 Ford SUV traveling straight east. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Ford SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the Jeep and the left front bumper of the Ford.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Staten Island’s Victory Blvd, a distracted SUV driver struck a northbound e-scooter rider. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries to the scooter driver, who remained conscious. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact, suffering rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:17 on Victory Blvd in Staten Island. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic when the collision happened, impacting the right rear bumper of the vehicle. The e-scooter rider, traveling north and going straight ahead, was hit at the center front end of the scooter. The scooter driver, a 50-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No contributing factors related to the scooter rider were noted. The data highlights the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, leading to the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed female driver suffered neck injuries in a solo crash on Richmond Terrace. The sedan’s right front bumper struck an object while traveling northeast. Driver inexperience contributed to the collision, causing whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver operating a 2014 Kia sedan on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island crashed at 21:06. The vehicle was traveling northeast and impacted with its right front bumper. The driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as a moderate injury. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. The driver was the sole occupant, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating vehicles, resulting in injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15