Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A 48-year-old woman driving a 2019 Dodge pickup truck struck a parked 2024 Hyundai SUV on Bard Avenue. The impact hit the truck's left front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The driver suffered full-body contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 11:25 p.m. on Bard Avenue in Staten Island, a 48-year-old female driver operating a 2019 Dodge pickup truck traveling south struck a parked 2024 Hyundai SUV. The collision occurred at the center front end of the pickup truck and the center back end of the SUV, damaging the truck's left front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the pickup truck, sustained injuries described as contusions and bruises to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks posed by driver errors leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction crash on Victory Blvd in Staten Island injured three vehicle occupants. Two drivers and one passenger suffered neck injuries from whiplash. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Victory Blvd, Staten Island at 17:30. The crash involved three vehicles traveling northbound: a 2021 Nissan sedan, a 2022 Toyota taxi, and a 2022 Chevrolet sedan. The Nissan sedan struck the taxi from behind, which then struck the Chevrolet sedan. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. Injuries were sustained by the Nissan driver, the taxi driver, and a female passenger in the taxi. Both drivers and the passenger suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash. The injured passenger was seated in the middle rear seat without safety equipment. No ejections occurred. The report explicitly notes driver inattention and distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island crash injured a 21-year-old sedan driver after an SUV collided with the vehicle’s right side. The impact caused bodily injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street near Hannah Street in Staten Island at 3:43 p.m. involving a 2016 sedan and a 2021 SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was making a left turn when the SUV traveling eastbound struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan was injured with bodily trauma affecting the entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right side and front end respectively. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered severe leg injuries after a crash on Richmond Terrace. The driver was ejected and sustained fractures, according to the police report. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace was involved in a crash at 21:39. The driver was unlicensed and was operating the vehicle while inattentive and distracted, which the report lists twice as contributing factors. The collision caused the driver to be ejected from the e-bike, resulting in serious injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage. The driver was conscious but severely injured. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a moving SUV striking a stopped vehicle from behind, causing moderate injuries to vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island at 18:20. A 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV, also heading east. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The Hyundai had two occupants: a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured with abdomen-pelvis injuries and complaints of whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The Toyota driver held a permit license from New York, while the Hyundai driver was licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the Hyundai was stopped in traffic and the Toyota was going straight ahead. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle rear-ending the stopped vehicle, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance or attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was injured crossing at an intersection on Haughwout Avenue. A sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver error noted.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a sedan traveling east, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing only unspecified contributing factors. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue. Driver inattention led to a violent impact. Two passengers suffered injuries including facial contusions and whiplash. Airbags deployed, but injuries were severe. The crash exposed critical dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making a right turn while the other was going straight ahead. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old male with facial contusions and a 27-year-old female with whiplash affecting her knee and lower leg. The male passenger was protected by a deployed airbag, while the female passenger was not using any safety equipment. Both passengers were not ejected but sustained moderate injuries. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north struck a sedan moving east on Broadway, Staten Island. The sedan driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed damage consistent with a right-side and front-end impact, with limited view cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway in Staten Island at 4:45 p.m. A box truck traveling north collided with a sedan traveling east. The box truck sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the driver of the sedan, indicating impaired visibility played a role in the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked cars, but the primary impact was between the box truck and the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Richmond Terrace collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a head injury and shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage, highlighting a failure in maintaining safe distance or attention.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Richmond Terrace when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old female, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim fault or behaviors. The crash suggests driver error related to following distance or attention, as rear-end collisions typically result from failure to yield or maintain safe spacing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a right turn struck a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist suffered a severe shoulder fracture and dislocation. The crash left the bike demolished and the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's Castleton Avenue at 7:41 p.m. A vehicle traveling north was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight west. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was not wearing any safety equipment and sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The bike was demolished on impact, and the rider remained conscious but injured. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, with the point of impact at the right front bumper. The driver’s distraction directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a parked southbound SUV on Slosson Avenue, Staten Island. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified driver errors without victim fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Slosson Avenue in Staten Island around 1:30 PM. A 27-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan was traveling northbound and collided with a southbound SUV that was parked. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report notes unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights risks posed by driver errors even in low-speed or parked vehicle scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Fingerboard Road. The impact struck the left side doors of both vehicles. The rider suffered chest injuries and internal complaints, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fingerboard Road in Staten Island at 10:15. A 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked 2007 BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of both the bike and the sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained chest injuries and internal complaints, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors or violations by the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles along travel lanes and the severe injuries bicyclists can suffer in side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan on Staten Island suffered chest injuries in a crash caused by driver inattention. The vehicle struck an unspecified object or vehicle, damaging the sedan’s front end. The driver remained conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, at 5:50 AM on Staten Island near 141 Maine Avenue, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling north was involved in a crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end sustained damage, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a chest contusion and bruising. The report does not specify other vehicles or objects involved but notes the presence of an unspecified vehicle or object. The driver held a valid New York license and was slowing or stopping before impact. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan with defective brakes collided with a stopped vehicle on Clove Road, Staten Island. The driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash exposed mechanical failure as a critical factor in the impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:32 AM on Clove Road, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling east. The driver of a 2009 Cadillac sedan was going straight ahead when the vehicle's defective brakes contributed to a rear-end collision with a stopped 2023 Mazda sedan. The impact point was the center front end of the Cadillac and the center back end of the Mazda. The Cadillac driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, highlighting mechanical failure as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan traveling northeast struck him with its left front bumper. The boy suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on VanDuzer Street in Staten Island at 11:50 AM. A 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike were both traveling northeast, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The data highlights the collision impact and injuries without assigning fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver on Staten Island suffered chest injuries when another sedan backed unsafely into her vehicle. The crash at Castleton Avenue involved following too closely and unsafe backing, causing bruising and contusions to the 59-year-old woman.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. A 59-year-old female driver was injured when a sedan backed unsafely into her parked vehicle, striking the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a chest contusion and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. The other vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights driver errors related to unsafe backing maneuvers and close following distances, which directly led to the injury of the occupant. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver on Staten Island fell asleep at the wheel, crashing into a fixed object with his right front bumper. The 29-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing shock and pain after the impact.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a 2003 Nissan sedan on Hylan Boulevard fell asleep while driving northbound at 5:38 AM. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver fatigue and loss of vehicle control on Staten Island roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at an intersection on Reon Avenue. The pedestrian was semiconscious at the scene, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention and inexperience.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford vehicle, traveling south and making a right turn on Reon Avenue, struck him with the left front bumper. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was semiconscious with head injuries and minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained other damage, and the driver was the sole occupant. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically distraction and lack of experience, in causing serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15