Crash Count for Precinct 120
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,556
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,738
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 31, 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

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 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 28-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Tompkins Avenue. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. A 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors: "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota SUV. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan

SUV plowed into a parked sedan on Hillside Avenue. The sedan’s driver, 41, suffered a concussion and whole-body injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. Systemic danger left another vulnerable road user hurt.

According to the police report, at 3:34 AM on Hillside Avenue in Staten Island, a 2016 SUV traveling east struck a parked 2002 sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was semiconscious with a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause of the crash. The SUV was moving straight ahead; the sedan was stationary. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision left the vulnerable sedan driver injured, highlighting the risks posed by distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway

A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Staten Island Expressway. Both drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to keep right. Impact left bruises and whiplash. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV on the Staten Island Expressway at 4:49 AM. Both drivers were injured. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 64-year-old female SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as driver errors. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was also cited for both drivers. The crash highlights systemic dangers when drivers fail to keep right and misuse lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedans Collide on Manor Road, Drivers Hurt

Two sedans crashed head-to-back on Manor Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite inattention and improper turning. Metal twisted. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Manor Road collided, with one striking the other from behind. The 31-year-old female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic bruising. The 46-year-old male driver sustained whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious after the crash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No actions by the injured drivers contributed to the crash beyond these errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedan Collision on Staten Island Injures Two

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Steering Failure Causes Staten Island Sedan Crash

Two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Police cite steering failure and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The female driver, age 35, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Steering Failure' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the injured driver. The collision impact was on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described points of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The male driver of the other sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on vehicle control failure and driver distraction as the primary causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Manor Road

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Tompkins

SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Tompkins Avenue. Driver distracted. SUV driver bruised, stayed conscious. Rear-end impact crushed metal. Sedan driver unhurt.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV crashed into the back of a stopped sedan at 484 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, at 14:24. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan driver, also male, was not injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear, causing front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan. No other factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Driver Passes Out, Slams Into Parked Car

SUV driver lost consciousness on Forest Ave. Crashed into a parked SUV. Driver suffered head injury. Prescription medication listed as cause. Streets stayed dangerous. No one else hurt.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving a 2019 Buick SUV east on Forest Ave lost consciousness, then struck a parked 2012 Dodge SUV. The crash happened at 11:40 in Staten Island. The driver was restrained and suffered a head contusion. The report lists 'Prescription Medication' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other injuries or driver errors were reported. No mention of helmet or signal use. Only the driver was hurt. The parked vehicle was unoccupied.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party

A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.


Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian on Gordon Street

A sedan struck a 17-year-old girl on Gordon Street. She suffered head injuries. The car hit her with its right front bumper. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk or signal.

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 came from the vehicle’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or victim behaviors are cited. The crash happened away from an intersection, underscoring the risks faced by pedestrians where there are no crosswalks or signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian

SUV driver failed to yield. Struck a 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Impact was sharp. The street stayed cold and silent after.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old woman was crossing Fingerboard Road with the signal when a 2024 Nissan SUV made a right turn and struck her. The crash happened at 7:38 PM in Staten Island. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, along with whiplash and shock. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was recorded. The police report lists only driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Driver Inattention Causes Staten Island Collision

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Marked Crosswalk Staten Island

A 25-year-old woman suffered chest contusions after being struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Tompkins Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Police reports indicate no driver errors or contributing factors were documented.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tompkins Avenue and Belair Road in Staten Island at 3:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck, sustaining chest contusions and classified with injury severity 3. The pedestrian was conscious upon police arrival. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver behavior such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle details or driver errors were specified, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle type with no occupants reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 56-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Clove Road and W Raleigh Avenue in Staten Island around 6:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Nissan sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure by the driver to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian on Forest Ave

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Left-Turning SUV Hits Ford on Forest Ave

Two SUVs crashed on Forest Ave. A 17-year-old passenger was hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The young woman bled from her knee and leg.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV turned left from Llewellyn Place onto Forest Ave and struck a 2023 Ford SUV heading straight east. The crash happened at 16:27 in Staten Island. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Ford suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed. The Jeep's front end and the Ford's left front bumper took the hit. No driver injuries were reported. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Backing Strikes Station Wagon Passenger

A bus backing unsafely hit a parked station wagon on Staten Island. A 12-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. The impact was on the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the bus.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Waverly Place near Van Duzer Street in Staten Island at 10:30 AM. The bus was backing when it struck a parked 2023 Chevrolet SUV. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper and the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the bus operator's part. A 12-year-old female occupant in the rear of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The bus had four occupants and a licensed female driver from New York. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact except for the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07