Blood on Their Hands: City Stalls, Staten Island Pays

A parked sedan on Staten Island was hit on its left side by a northbound bus. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus had no occupants. The crash caused visible damage to the sedan’s left doors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan was parked on Staten Island near Vanduzer Street when it was struck on the left side by a northbound bus. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The bus was traveling straight ahead with no occupants. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, and the bus was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was hit on Clove Road while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clove Road struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. Driver inattention and distraction were also listed as factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a parked pickup truck on Lafayette Avenue. The pickup’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed by the box truck contributed to the crash. The driver was semiconscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a parked pickup truck on Lafayette Avenue in Staten Island. The pickup truck’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with knee and lower leg wounds and was semiconscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The box truck sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the pickup was hit in the center back end. No other driver errors were noted. The sedan involved was going straight and impacted with its right front bumper but no injuries were reported from that vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Victory Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s right side while making a left turn. The rider was wearing a helmet and left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Victory Boulevard struck a motorcycle traveling straight south. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The motorcycle was demolished on impact, and the sedan suffered damage to its right side doors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The motorcyclist was left in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 23-year-old male e-scooter rider on Staten Island’s Castleton Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The scooter showed no damage. The driver’s left side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Castleton Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a westbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter sustained no damage, while the sedan’s left side doors were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists the sedan driver’s pre-crash action as "Making U Turn" and the point of impact as "Left Side Doors." No specific contributing factors were identified for either party. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was licensed. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Tompkins Avenue. The driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the sedan followed too closely and the driver was distracted. Both occupants wore lap belts.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Tompkins Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. The driver, a 79-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 61-year-old man, were both injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. No pedestrians were involved. The crash caused moderate injuries to the vehicle occupants but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a parked SUV on Sunnyside Terrace in Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked SUV on Sunnyside Terrace, Staten Island. The sedan was making a left turn and struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The parked SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s back end. A 37-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Boulevard rear-ended another sedan also heading north. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. The 37-year-old male driver of the front sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. The report notes no ejections or additional injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male motorcyclist fractured his elbow and lower arm after hitting defective pavement while making a right turn on Bay Street, Staten Island. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front bumper. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male driver on a 2015 Vespa motorcycle was making a right turn on Bay Street in Staten Island when he encountered defective pavement. The motorcycle's right front bumper struck the pavement, causing the rider to suffer a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted. The rider remained conscious and was injured but not fatally harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Clove Road in Staten Island. The rider suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bike showed no damage. The victim remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist riding northbound on Clove Road in Staten Island was injured due to driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered abrasions over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The bike sustained no damage, indicating the impact may have been minor or involved a non-collision event. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The report does not specify any victim fault or safety equipment failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck while crossing Victory Boulevard with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2011 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter on Broadway, Staten Island. Two 19-year-old males on the scooter were ejected and injured. The driver suffered facial abrasions; the passenger endured a fractured face. Driver distraction and improper lane use contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus sedan traveling north on Broadway collided with an e-scooter carrying two 19-year-old males. Both scooter occupants were ejected; the driver sustained facial abrasions, and the passenger suffered a facial fracture and dislocation. The sedan's left side doors were the point of impact. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The scooter driver held a permit license, and the sedan driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant injuries to vulnerable road users, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction and improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing unsafely struck a 63-year-old male bicyclist on Mosel Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises over his entire body. The SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 2022 Lincoln SUV was backing unsafely on Mosel Avenue in Staten Island when it collided with a 63-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the cyclist's side. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed but no other contributing factors such as helmet use were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where cyclists travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries in a Staten Island crash. The SUV experienced a steering failure, striking parked vehicles. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was conscious but suffered whiplash. Multiple vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island near 115 Roff Street when a 2016 SUV experienced a steering failure. The SUV collided with several parked vehicles, including a 2006 sedan and a 2021 sedan. A 41-year-old male occupant seated in the middle front seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the SUV and the front and rear quarter panels of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Staten Island’s Steuben Street. A 70-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Alcohol was involved. Both drivers were going straight. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV and a 2020 sedan collided head-on on Steuben Street in Staten Island. The sedan driver, a 70-year-old woman, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling south on Clove Road. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Clove Road collided with the left rear quarter panel of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The box truck struck the SUV with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Park Hill Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, a 40-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy, suffered head injuries and shock. Both were restrained or seated but injured in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan traveling south and an SUV traveling north on Park Hill Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 12-year-old boy, were injured with head trauma and shock. The boy wore a lap belt; the driver had no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, and the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike east on Forest Avenue was injured. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The boy was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn westbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Forest Avenue was injured in a crash involving a vehicle making a right turn westbound. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or helmet use as factors. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The crash highlights risks faced by young bicyclists in traffic with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on Chestnut Avenue. The driver failed to yield. She struck a 67-year-old man on an e-bike. His head was crushed. He was thrown from the bike. He died on the pavement. Alcohol was in the driver’s blood.

A 67-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a sedan struck him on Chestnut Avenue near Bay Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn and hit the cyclist mid-ride. The impact crushed the cyclist’s head and threw him from the bike. He was found unconscious and died at the scene. The police report states, “The driver failed to yield. Alcohol was in her blood.” The listed contributing factors are Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Alcohol Involvement. The data also notes driver inattention or distraction. No helmet use is mentioned as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Jersey Street. The sedan driver distracted, both making left turns. The cyclist was semiconscious with minor bleeding. No vehicle damage reported. The bicyclist was unhelmeted and unlicensed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jersey Street in Staten Island involving a sedan and a bicycle, both making left turns. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and was unlicensed. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was cited for driver inattention or distraction. No vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist's injuries were serious enough to be classified as injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of bicyclists in left-turn conflicts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15