Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A 70-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at an intersection despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Westervelt Avenue at 13:48. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating a 2004 Lexus sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The collision highlights driver errors—failure to yield and inattention—as the primary contributing factors, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Staten Island. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious but was bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Staten Island at 22:30 on Castleton Avenue near Kissel Avenue. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists the contributing factors for the bicyclist as unspecified and does not specify any contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to bicyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver on Staten Island suffered facial injuries and incoherence after a crash involving two parked sedans. The impact struck the left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jersey Street near Richmond Terrace in Staten Island at 5:25 AM. The collision involved three sedans: one traveling north and two parked vehicles. The moving sedan struck the left front bumper of a parked Chevrolet and the center front end of a parked Mitsubishi. The driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected and was unrestrained, wearing no safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks to vehicle occupants even in non-pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island sedan overturned after a collision involving multiple vehicles. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and limited view as key factors in the crash at Forest Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 652 Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 4 p.m. The collision involved three vehicles: two sedans and one SUV. The driver of the overturned sedan, a 32-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The sedan overturned upon impact, with damage noted to its right front quarter panel. The other vehicles involved included a Nissan sedan merging eastbound and a Chrysler SUV traveling westbound. Both other vehicles sustained damage to their left quarter panels. The police report focuses on driver errors, specifically failure to yield and limited visibility, as causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling east collided with a Nissan sedan making a left turn northbound on Broad Street. The sedan’s front passenger and a child in the rear suffered abrasions and moderate injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broad Street, Staten Island, at 11:30 AM. A Nissan sedan was making a left turn northbound when it was struck on the right side doors by a Nissan SUV traveling eastbound. The sedan’s front passenger, a 37-year-old woman, sustained head abrasions and moderate injuries while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 7-year-old male passenger in the rear seat also suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision dynamics indicate failure to yield by the sedan driver turning left into the path of the SUV. Damage to the sedan was concentrated at the center front end, while the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a cyclist on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street, shredding his leg and leaving blood on the asphalt. The rider remained conscious despite severe injuries. The SUV continued north, the bike veered west, mangled and broken in the street.

According to the police report, a man riding a bike was hit by the front center of an SUV traveling north on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street. The collision caused severe injuries to the cyclist's leg, described as torn with blood on the asphalt. The cyclist remained conscious after the impact. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The SUV struck the cyclist on the bike's left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, providing no direct driver error such as failure to yield. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The narrative highlights the violent impact and the SUV's role in the collision, noting the SUV kept moving north while the bike veered west, left mangled in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man driving a sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Clove Road. The crash involved two parked cars and was caused by driver inattention. The victim was trapped but protected by an airbag deployment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clove Road in Staten Island at 8:30 p.m. The injured party was an 82-year-old male driver who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved the victim’s sedan striking two parked vehicles, damaging their rear quarter panels and bumpers. The victim was trapped in his vehicle but was protected by an airbag deployment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The overturned damage to the victim’s vehicle indicates the severity of the impact caused by the distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Bay Street was struck on its right side doors by an SUV making a left turn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:15 on Bay Street involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, driven by a 62-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was traveling straight ahead southbound. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the sedan on its right side doors, damaging the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies the primary contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bay Street, Staten Island, when one driver failed to maintain attention. The rear vehicle struck the front one, injuring the front driver with neck trauma. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 on Bay Street, Staten Island, involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The driver of the rear vehicle was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary factor. The front vehicle was struck at the center front end, while the rear vehicle sustained center back end damage. The front driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver was not using any safety equipment. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered an eye injury and concussion after a crash on Bay Street, Staten Island. The cyclist was partially ejected and injured due to driver inattention and unsafe speed. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Bay Street, Staten Island, at 8:00 AM. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained an eye injury and concussion. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, and was the sole occupant of the bike. The vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo sedan plowed into an SUV’s rear on Vanduzer Street. The sedan’s front collapsed. A 78-year-old woman behind the wheel died, crushed in her seat. Metal twisted. No seatbelt. The street fell silent as another life ended in steel.

According to the police report, a 1998 Volvo sedan rear-ended a 2017 SUV on Vanduzer Street near Baring Place in Staten Island at 9:28 a.m. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s center back, folding the smaller car’s front. The driver of the Volvo, a 78-year-old woman, was killed. She was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal crush injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error but does not specify further. The SUV was traveling straight ahead with two occupants; the Volvo was also moving straight before impact. The police narrative describes the crash as a violent collision that left the sedan’s driver dead at the scene. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV or its occupants. The focus remains on the deadly force of the rear-end impact and the systemic danger posed by such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver on Staten Island lost control of his sedan on slippery pavement. The vehicle struck a parked car, sustaining front-end damage. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock and unspecified injuries, highlighting hazardous road conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:10 AM on Front Street, Staten Island. The 23-year-old male driver was operating a 2018 Chevrolet sedan traveling north when the vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked car. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The vehicle sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by slippery road conditions leading to loss of vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed police pursuit on Staten Island ended in a violent multi-vehicle crash. Unsafe speed and lane changes by a driver led to severe whiplash injuries for four male occupants. The impact damaged front and side panels of involved vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brighton Avenue at 21:38 during a police pursuit involving multiple vehicles. One driver, unlicensed and traveling west in a 2004 sedan, contributed to the collision through unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The crash involved three vehicles: a sedan from Texas, and two New York-registered vehicles including a 2017 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The impact points included center front end, right front quarter panel, and left front bumper. Four male occupants, aged 24 to 33, suffered whiplash injuries to the neck and head, all conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changing—as primary factors, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Forest Avenue at 1:45 p.m. The 71-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 1:45 p.m. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided. The 71-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the merging sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The driver was licensed but distracted, leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Clove Road in Staten Island during a left turn and straight travel. The driver making the left turn suffered an elbow abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting distracted driving dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clove Road near Martling Avenue in Staten Island at 11:51 AM. Two sedans were involved: a 2014 Honda making a left turn northbound and a 2021 Mazda traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The 24-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, emphasizing that distracted driving led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling opposite directions collided front-to-front on Broadway in Staten Island. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Broadway near Castleton Avenue in Staten Island. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other west, collided head-on with center front end impacts. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, driving straight ahead at the time of collision. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the impact. A 31-year-old female front passenger in the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting injuries to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a collision on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. An 80-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact involved an SUV and a sedan, both traveling east. The crash left the elderly driver injured and in pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2023 Buick SUV and a 2010 Honda sedan, both traveling east. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The 80-year-old female driver of the SUV sustained head injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The sedan was parked before the crash and suffered damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV's right front bumper was impacted. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver distraction as the key cause of this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries near 425 Bay Street, Staten Island. He was not in the roadway when struck. The victim was incoherent and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured near 425 Bay Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The victim was incoherent following the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions contributed to the crash according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Saint Pauls Avenue in Staten Island. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of a parked vehicle. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Pauls Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle, a 21-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. One vehicle was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The other vehicles involved were traveling south and sustained rear-end and rear quarter panel damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. One driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left and right turn. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. A 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15