Crash Count for Precinct 120
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,553
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,735
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 404
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 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

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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

Driver Inattention Causes Staten Island Sedan Crash

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Police Cruiser Crashes Into Staten Island Store

Police raced to a call. A car turned. The cruiser swerved, lost control, jumped the curb, smashed a shuttered restaurant. Metal twisted. Two officers hurt. Earlier, a Charger spun out, pinned a cop. Streets stayed brutal. Danger lingered.

NY Daily News, on March 15, 2025, reported two Staten Island officers crashed their cruiser into a closed Mexican restaurant while answering a gun call. The article notes, "they lost control of their marked cruiser and slammed into the front of a Mexican restaurant." The crash followed a sudden U-turn by another car, forcing the officer to veer, lose control, and mount the curb. Both officers suffered minor injuries. Earlier that day, a Dodge Charger in Manhattan changed lanes, clipped a street sweeper, spun out, and pinned an officer against his patrol vehicle. Witness Abi Aguirre said, "he crashed into a sanitation car... then he's doing circles and then he crashed out with a police car." Both crashes show the risks of high-speed response and unpredictable driver maneuvers, raising questions about emergency driving protocols and street design.


SUV Driver Injured in Staten Island Collision

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Bay Street Staten Island

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Triggers Three-Vehicle Staten Island Crash

Two sedans and a truck smashed on Staten Island Expressway. One driver, 43, suffered full-body injuries. Police blame driver distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Doors crushed. No escape.

According to the police report, a crash involving two sedans and a tractor truck erupted on the Staten Island Expressway at 3:30 AM. All vehicles traveled west. A 43-year-old male driver was injured across his entire body and found incoherent. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Impact points included the left rear quarter panel and left side doors, damaging all vehicles. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites only driver errors, not victim actions, as causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Improper Lane Crash

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island Avenue

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Head-On Sedan Collision Injures Staten Island Driver

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Staten Island Driver

Sedan struck pick-up truck on Van Duzer Street. Alcohol played a role. Female truck driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Both vehicles headed south. Impact hit truck’s rear, sedan’s front.

According to the police report, a sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Van Duzer Street, Staten Island, at 20:53. Both vehicles were traveling south. The female driver of the pick-up truck, age 29, suffered neck pain and whiplash. She remained conscious. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the truck’s center back end. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim actions are listed as contributing factors. The police report focuses on alcohol involvement as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Injures Herself in Staten Island

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
8
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Eight on Victory Blvd

Eight people hurt in an SUV on Victory Blvd. Driver distracted. Whiplash, bruises, pain. Center front end smashed. All conscious. System failed them. Inattention behind the wheel did the damage.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old woman driving a 2020 Chevrolet SUV made a right turn on Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 9:36 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. Eight occupants, ages 20 to 75, were injured. Injuries included whiplash, contusions, and upper arm trauma. All were conscious and restrained. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No errors are attributed to passengers. The crash shows how a moment of driver distraction can harm many at once.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Rear-End Collision Injures Staten Island Passenger

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon on Victory Blvd

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
SUVs Collide on Victory Boulevard, Drivers Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on Victory Boulevard. Both drivers injured. Prescription medication and distraction listed as causes. Metal twisted. System failed. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island at 14:40. The 40-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old female driver sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Prescription Medication' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the male driver. The female driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The data highlights driver error tied to medication and distraction. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted SUV Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
3
SUV Swerves Into Bus, Passengers Injured

An SUV cut into traffic on N Burgher Ave. It struck a bus. Three men inside the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane change. Metal and bodies took the hit.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV started from parking on N Burgher Ave and made an unsafe lane change, crashing into the right rear quarter panel of a 2022 Nova bus. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. Three male passengers in the SUV, ages 38, 45, and 49, were injured with back injuries and whiplash. None were ejected. The bus was traveling straight ahead and was struck by the SUV's left front bumper. No contributing factors are listed for the bus driver or passengers. The crash highlights the harm caused by improper lane changes and the injuries suffered by those inside the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Collides With Parked SUV on Davis Ave

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Davis Ave. The driver suffered neck injuries. Obstruction or debris in the road played a role. Metal hit metal. One man hurt. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Davis Ave hit a parked SUV. The sedan's left rear bumper struck the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The sedan's driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. No one else was in either vehicle. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure to safely navigate around hazards. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a 42-year-old woman crossing Montgomery Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, at 9:57 AM on Montgomery Avenue in Staten Island, a 2023 Dodge pick-up truck traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06