Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A Staten Island bus driver struck the rear of another bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Terrace. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the striking driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, at 6:45 AM on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, a bus traveling west struck the center back end of another bus stopped in traffic. The striking vehicle was a 2015 NOVA bus driven by a 55-year-old male who was the sole occupant. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were buses traveling west, with the lead bus stopped and the trailing bus going straight ahead before impact. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A school bus turned left on Slosson Avenue. Its blocked view met a 61-year-old man crossing with the light. The bus hit him head-on. Blood pooled on broken pavement. He stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, as the street bore witness.

According to the police report, a school bus traveling north on Slosson Avenue near Reon Avenue made a left turn and struck a 61-year-old man head-on. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The report states the driver’s view was obstructed or limited, and the pavement was defective. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting the danger created by impaired visibility during the bus’s left turn. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic hazards faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered a severe back fracture after a sedan driven aggressively hit her near Jersey Street on Staten Island. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front-end damage. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Staten Island struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian near 382 Jersey Street at 11:50 AM. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred, yet the driver’s aggressive driving and road rage were cited twice as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, resulting in center front-end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained a serious back injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury, and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights the driver’s aggressive behavior as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by aggressive driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island, injuring a 42-year-old female driver. Impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle. The crash involved improper lane usage, causing head injury and shock to the occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other northeast, collided with impact on the left side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane control. The injured party was a 42-year-old female driver, who sustained a head injury and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's actions, focusing instead on the improper lane usage by a driver that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. The SUV driver, aged 50, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island at 15:25. A 50-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and experiencing shock. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck an eastbound e-bike. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the e-bike rider. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to both the SUV and the e-bike. The report does not indicate any ejection or visible complaints from the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked KIA sedan on Saint Pauls Avenue was struck head-on. Inside, a 58-year-old woman sat belted and unmoving. No skid marks, no warning. The crash left silence and death on Grant Street.

According to the police report, a parked KIA sedan was struck head-on near Saint Pauls Avenue and Grant Street in Staten Island. Inside the vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, who was wearing a lap belt, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The report notes, 'No skid marks, no second chance.' The point of impact was the center front end of the parked sedan. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the police report, and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The narrative emphasizes the suddenness and severity of the crash, with the vehicle at rest before being struck. No mention is made of any actions by the victim contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the impact and the fatal outcome for the woman inside the parked car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old male driver lost consciousness due to illness while driving west on Staten Island Expressway. His SUV struck an object with the right front bumper. The driver suffered chest injuries and was found unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male driver operating a 2009 SUV on the Staten Island Expressway lost consciousness due to illness. The report cites 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it impacted with the right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained chest injuries with an injury severity rated at 3 and was found unconscious. The crash highlights a critical driver error related to medical incapacitation, causing loss of vehicle control and collision damage to the front right of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing Maine Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. The collision caused a severe elbow injury. The driver’s inadequate windshield contributed to the crash, highlighting vehicle-related dangers.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Maine Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as injury severity 3. The crash occurred at 6:10 AM when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The report cites the driver’s inadequate windshield as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing with the signal. This incident underscores the role of vehicle condition and driver actions in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bard Avenue in Staten Island. One driver suffered an upper arm injury. The crash involved improper lane usage during a U-turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:17 on Bard Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans were involved: a 2017 Chrysler making a U-turn traveling north and a 2017 Toyota traveling south going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Chrysler and the right front bumper of the Toyota. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control during the U-turn maneuver. The injured party was the Chrysler driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, who sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious at the scene. No ejection occurred. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a collision between an SUV and a sedan on Broad Street, Staten Island. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock but was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Broad Street in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling east and a 2019 Mercedes sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old female occupant, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained unspecified injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning Lexus on North Gannon Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and left bleeding, body shattered. The sedan’s side caved in. Speed too high. Silence followed the scream. Staten Island’s roads bear the scars.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle traveling west on North Gannon Avenue collided with the left side doors of a Lexus sedan as it made a right turn near Mountainview Avenue. The report states the motorcycle was operated by an unlicensed male rider, age 35, who was wearing a helmet. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The narrative describes the rider being ejected from the motorcycle, suffering severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The sedan’s side was heavily damaged. The crash occurred at 18:23. The police report makes clear that excessive speed was a primary factor, with the motorcycle slamming into the turning vehicle. No contributing factors are attributed to the sedan driver. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash, focusing solely on speed and licensing violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. Police cite defective brakes as a contributing factor. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious, highlighting vehicle maintenance dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling west. One vehicle was parked, sustaining damage to the right side doors from impact with the right front bumper of the other sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, an 84-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction played a key role. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures, with the driver’s injuries resulting directly from the collision caused by defective brakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Staten Island Expressway. The motorcycle driver suffered neck abrasions but was conscious. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper passing by the motorcycle driver as causes. The SUV sustained damage to its rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Staten Island Expressway involving a motorcycle and a 2023 Jeep SUV. Both vehicles were changing lanes when the collision happened. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV with its left front bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with neck abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, specifically pointing to errors by the motorcycle driver. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver with three occupants, sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided head-on at night on Broad Street, Staten Island. Both were riding straight ahead when impact struck center front ends. One rider, a 54-year-old man, suffered internal injuries to abdomen and pelvis, remaining conscious but injured.

According to the police report, two bicycles traveling on Broad Street in Staten Island collided at 9:20 PM. Both bicyclists were moving straight ahead, with impact occurring at the center front ends of their bikes. The injured party was a 54-year-old male bicyclist who sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were damaged at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or reckless operation. Contributing factors for the injured bicyclist are marked as unspecified. Neither bicyclist was ejected, and no safety equipment use was reported. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when traveling straight on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old bicyclist suffered a concussion and head injury after a sedan struck him on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The cyclist was helmeted and conscious. The sedan’s left front bumper made impact while both vehicles traveled straight in opposite directions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island around 9:00 PM involving a 2017 Kia sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was riding northbound and wearing a helmet. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling southbound. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the sedan’s left front bumper struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any fault or error by the bicyclist. The point of impact and vehicle damage was on the sedan’s left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face from vehicle impacts even when following straightforward travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and unconsciousness after a crash on Bay Street, Staten Island. The rider was alone, traveling south when the impact occurred at the bike's center back end. Injuries included fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female e-bike driver was injured in a crash at 621 Bay Street, Staten Island, around 10:00 AM. The rider was traveling straight ahead southbound when the collision impacted the center back end of the e-bike. The victim sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and fractures, dislocations, and distortion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders in traffic, with the cause remaining unclear but serious injuries confirmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west on Richmond Terrace. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver operating a 2016 SUV was stopped in traffic on Richmond Terrace when a 2012 sedan traveling west rear-ended her vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. Both drivers were licensed, and the SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old cyclist crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota on Forest Avenue. Ejected, his head struck pavement. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, staring skyward. The police report cites driver inexperience. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man riding a bike on Forest Avenue near Brighton Avenue collided with the rear of a parked Toyota sedan. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report states the cyclist was conscious at the scene. 'Driver Inexperience' is listed as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The narrative details, 'Head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, staring up at the sky.' The report also notes that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver error. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The incident underscores the dangers present when inexperience meets the unforgiving city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Delafield Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were female and licensed. The crash caused neck injury and shock to one driver. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Damage was to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 on Delafield Avenue, Staten Island. Two sedans, traveling south and west respectively, collided head-on with impact to their left and right front bumpers. Both drivers were female, licensed in New York, and traveling straight ahead. One driver, age 32, suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from her vehicle. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not attribute fault or blame to any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossing Victory Boulevard was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, driver inattention was a key factor. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an eastbound e-bike struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment, focusing instead on the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15