Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

Two vehicles crashed on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. Both drivers, men in their 30s and 40s, suffered injuries. The impact struck the left front bumper of a pickup and the rear left of an SUV. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver of a pickup truck and a male driver of an SUV collided while traveling west on Richmond Terrace. The pickup truck struck the left front bumper against the SUV's left rear bumper. The pickup driver was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered facial injuries and shock in a Staten Island crash. Two parked sedans were struck. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved multiple vehicles reacting to unrelated traffic. Impact was to the front ends of the cars.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Clove Road, Staten Island. The driver sustained facial injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash involved three sedans: one traveling north and two parked. The point of impact was the front ends of the vehicles. Contributing factors listed include "Other Vehicular" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver errors related to responding to unrelated traffic conditions. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck a parked bus on Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. The driver was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver in an SUV traveling north on Richmond Terrace collided with a parked bus. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the bus. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The bus was stationary at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Richmond Terrace. The impact caused abrasions over his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered abrasions across his entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian’s actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when drivers do not yield as required.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned on Lafayette Avenue. A boy rode north on an e-scooter. Sightlines vanished. Metal hit flesh. The boy’s leg was crushed under the car. He wore a helmet. He went into shock. The street stayed silent.

A crash at Lafayette Avenue and VanBuren Street left a 17-year-old e-scooter rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned. A boy rode north on an e-scooter. Sightlines gone. Metal struck muscle. His leg crushed beneath the car. He wore a helmet. He did not scream. He went into shock.' The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling west, made a right turn as the e-scooter moved north. The boy, wearing a helmet, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and went into shock at the scene. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was struck by a driverless sedan on Staten Island near 29 City Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle was parked before the incident and showed no damage after the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a driverless, runaway sedan on Staten Island near 29 City Boulevard. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the incident occurred but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Chevrolet sedan, which was parked before the crash and showed no damage afterward. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or intoxication were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man driving a sedan on Clove Road suffered a shoulder abrasion. The crash struck the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained. Distraction outside the car and glare contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Clove Road, Staten Island. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The vehicle, a 2011 Honda sedan, was impacted on the right front bumper while traveling southeast. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and environmental conditions affecting visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on Staten Island. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The e-bike rider suffered chest contusions and bruises. The SUV had defective brakes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Pauw Street involving a 2006 Honda SUV and a 16-year-old male e-bike rider. The SUV was stopped in traffic traveling west when it struck the e-bike making a right turn eastbound. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained chest contusions and bruises. The report lists defective brakes on the SUV as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. No damage was reported on the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man driving a 2009 SUV on Lafayette Avenue suffered whiplash after a steering failure caused a crash. The vehicle struck an object front-center. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in Staten Island experienced a steering failure while driving north on Lafayette Avenue in a 2009 SUV. The vehicle impacted an object at the center front end, causing damage and injuring the driver. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The driver complained of whiplash, and injury severity was recorded as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman driving a 2024 Honda sedan on Cheshire Place suffered a head contusion. The crash occurred during a right turn. Another vehicle was passing improperly. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Cheshire Place, Staten Island. She was driving a 2024 Honda sedan northbound and making a right turn when the crash occurred. The driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the other vehicle's improper passing maneuver played a role. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other vehicles sustained damage, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Saint Pauls Avenue. Two men were ejected from the motorcycle. The 17-year-old driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries. His 21-year-old passenger was unconscious with head trauma. Both were unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a 2023 Taizhou motorcycle collided with a 2021 Volkswagen SUV on Saint Pauls Avenue, Staten Island. The motorcycle driver, 17, and his 21-year-old passenger were both ejected. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger suffered internal head injuries and was unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and neither occupant wore safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn when the motorcycle struck the vehicle's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered bruises and leg injuries after an SUV struck him on Staten Island. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The vehicle hit with its right front bumper while making a right turn. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Staten Island near 175 Beach Street. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the boy. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck an e-scooter traveling straight on Bay Street. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter going straight ahead on Bay Street. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, damaging both vehicles. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was male and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck on Staten Island while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Clifton Avenue struck a pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to the left front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred outside an intersection in Staten Island's 10305 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV and a bus crashed on Staten Island’s Clove Road. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Alcohol and improper lane usage contributed to the collision. Both vehicles hit front-right quarters.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Clove Road involving a 2014 Ford SUV and a 2019 Eldorado Axess bus. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the bus was damaged at its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and lane misuse.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a sedan on Forest Avenue near Bard Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2008 Nissan sedan traveling east, was found to be inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV hit an 82-year-old woman in a Forest Avenue crosswalk. She suffered head wounds. The driver did not stop. The woman died. Blood marked the street. The Nissan’s front end bore the impact. The city lost another pedestrian.

An 82-year-old woman was killed while crossing Forest Avenue near Bard Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV struck her head-on in the crosswalk, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Nissan SUV’s center front end showed damage from the impact. The woman never regained consciousness. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The crash marks another deadly toll for pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Narrows Road North at 7:10 p.m. One driver, a 62-year-old woman, suffered a bruised elbow and shock. The collision involved a left front bumper and right front bumper impact. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Narrows Road North. The female driver, age 62, was injured with a contusion to her elbow and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Volkswagen sedan on Castleton Avenue. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Both drivers injured. A 12-year-old passenger suffered shoulder abrasions. Impact damaged front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west on Castleton Avenue collided with a 2015 Volkswagen sedan making a left turn eastbound. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The SUV struck the sedan's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained a concussion and head injury, while a 12-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV and an Audi sedan crashed head-on at Narrows Road North. The SUV’s right front hit the sedan’s left front. A 29-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and incoherence. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 GMC SUV traveling east on Narrows Road North collided with a 2013 Audi sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 29-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the left rear passenger position, sustained head injuries and was incoherent after the crash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused significant damage to the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15