Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A sedan driver turning improperly struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The e-bike rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused left-side damage to the sedan, highlighting driver error in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:06 on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking and turned improperly, colliding with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel, resulting in damage to the left side doors. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, emphasizing driver error. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The e-bike sustained no damage, underscoring the severity of the impact on the rider. This crash exemplifies the dangers posed by improper vehicle turning in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Staten Island Expressway. Driver inattention caused the crash. A 50-year-old female passenger suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. Impact struck the rear of one sedan and front of the other, injuring a restrained passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway at 7:30 p.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The contributing factor cited was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact point was the center back end of the lead sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. A 50-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies no victim errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, causing his SUV to overturn on Brighton Avenue. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was not ejected. The crash exposed the deadly risk of driver fatigue in NYC streets.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Toyota SUV on Brighton Avenue in Staten Island fell asleep while driving eastbound at 10:15 p.m. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, overturned after the driver lost control. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. This incident highlights the critical danger of driver fatigue, a systemic hazard on city roads. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an inexperienced driver struck him while starting from a parking spot. The collision involved two sedans traveling north on Richmond Terrace, with the driver passing too closely to the pedestrian off the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island around 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian, a 50-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver of a Lexus sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision happened, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. A second sedan, a Toyota, was parked and sustained damage to its center back end. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report highlights driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan stopped in traffic on Targee Street. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Targee Street in Staten Island. A 2024 Mazda SUV was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s point of impact was the center back end, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A late-night crash on Richmond Terrace left a 24-year-old female SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. The collision involved a northbound sedan making a left turn, striking the SUV’s right front bumper and causing significant damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 p.m. on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. A northbound sedan, driven by a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was making a left turn when it struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV driven by a 24-year-old licensed female from New York. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors after impact to the left rear quarter panel. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights dangers from distracted and inexperienced driving in multi-vehicle urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan passing improperly collided with a parked SUV on Staten Island’s Hamilton Avenue. The impact struck the SUV’s right rear bumper. An 8-year-old female occupant in the SUV suffered a hip and upper leg contusion, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:51 on Hamilton Avenue in Staten Island. A sedan traveling east was passing improperly and struck a parked SUV on its right rear bumper, causing damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The SUV was occupied by three people, including an 8-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear position. The child sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated at 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the sedan operator. No victim behavior was noted as contributing. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on Forest Avenue in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2022 Honda sedan traveling westbound on Forest Avenue, Staten Island. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors explicitly noted. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue injured the sedan driver. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 AM on Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. The collision involved a station wagon/SUV traveling south and a sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or victim behavior were noted. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding that led to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Crowell Avenue in Staten Island. A 63-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention, with impact on front and side vehicle panels. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:26 on Crowell Avenue, Staten Island, involving two SUVs traveling east and north respectively. The 63-year-old female driver of the northbound SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the collision. The eastbound SUV struck the left side doors of the northbound vehicle, with damage concentrated on the center front end and left side doors. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to impact. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver crashed his SUV on Vanduzer Street after falling asleep at the wheel. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The driver sustained chest injuries and a concussion, remaining conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Nissan SUV on Vanduzer Street in Staten Island fell asleep while driving southbound at 5:16 a.m. The report cites 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, resulting in damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt, suffered chest injuries and a concussion. He was not ejected from the vehicle and remained conscious after the crash. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain alertness as the primary cause of the crash, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl crossing Forest Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact to the vehicle’s left front bumper caused abrasions and an arm injury. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding with the pedestrian off crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Forest Avenue at a location not at an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The sedan’s left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the driver struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. The report lists no explicit contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, but the collision occurred away from a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' with unspecified contributing factors. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian but highlights the collision dynamics and injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered contusions after a crash on Delafield Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected, with right rear bumper damage noted.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male operating an e-bike on Staten Island was injured in a crash at 18:05 on Delafield Avenue. The e-bike driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center back end of another vehicle traveling straight south. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the e-bike driver. The rider sustained contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-bike sustained damage to the right rear bumper, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even among vulnerable road users themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered head abrasions after a sedan struck her while crossing Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. The driver was going straight, hitting the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was confused, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured with head abrasions when a 2009 Honda sedan traveling west on Victory Boulevard struck her at the center front end. The driver was going straight ahead and sustained no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly according to the report. The pedestrian's confusion contributed to the incident, but the report does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious and complaining of abrasions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn collided with a sedan traveling west on Park Hill Avenue. Both female occupants in the SUV suffered back contusions. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting systemic risks of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Hill Avenue in Staten Island around 3 p.m. A 2014 Acura SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Maryland, was making a U-turn when it collided with a westbound 2021 Nissan sedan. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the sedan's center front end. Both occupants of the SUV, a 31-year-old female driver and a 34-year-old female front passenger, were injured with back contusions but were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factors for both occupants, indicating the SUV driver's distraction caused the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night on Jersey Street. A moped crashes head-on into a BMW, then ricochets into a parked Chrysler. An 18-year-old passenger is hurled onto the pavement, blood pooling, head split open. The street falls silent. Shock and injury linger in the dark.

According to the police report, a moped collided head-on with a BMW sedan on Jersey Street at 21:20, then struck a parked Chrysler. The report states, 'A moped hit a BMW head-on, then slammed into a parked Chrysler.' An 18-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected from his seat and landed on the pavement, suffering a severe head wound and bleeding, with shock noted at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure by at least one driver to obey traffic signals or signs. No blame is assigned to the injured passenger. The report notes the passenger was not using a seatbelt, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control, which led to violent impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a vehicle backing unsafely struck her. The crash occurred near Victory Boulevard. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:54 near 1774 Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. A vehicle traveling east was backing when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The data does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old Staten Island man lost consciousness while driving north on Slosson Avenue, crashing into multiple parked sedans. He suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The crash caused significant damage to his vehicle’s left side and the parked cars’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the 73-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was traveling north on Slosson Avenue at 12:45 when he lost consciousness due to illness. This loss of consciousness led to a collision involving his 2022 Honda sedan and several parked vehicles. The point of impact on his vehicle was the left front quarter panel, with damage extending to the left side doors. The parked sedans suffered damage to their left rear bumper, center front end, and center back end. The driver was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, highlighting a medical emergency as the cause rather than any external driver error or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Henderson Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a crash that injured a 38-year-old man. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles’ front panels and left one driver with a fractured shoulder.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:52 on Henderson Avenue, Staten Island. The collision involved a 2022 GMC SUV traveling south and a 2002 Honda sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, a critical factor in the crash. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper sustained damage at the point of impact. The 38-year-old male sedan driver, who was unlicensed, suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report also notes limited view as a contributing factor for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and limited visibility on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a parked SUV while passing too closely. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front and the SUV’s rear. No ejection occurred; driver wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue at 4:00 AM. A 39-year-old male driver in a 2014 Nissan sedan was injured when he struck a parked 2012 Hyundai SUV. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged upon impact with the SUV’s center back end. The driver sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The incident highlights driver error in maintaining safe passing distance, leading to injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15