No More Bodies for Staten Island Streets—Force Change Before It’s Your Name

A driver sped north on Regis Drive. The car hit a 33-year-old woman. She suffered pain and shock. The crash left her hurt across her body. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The road showed no mercy.

A crash on Regis Drive in Staten Island left a 33-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the driver was traveling north and struck the woman, who was not at an intersection. She suffered pain and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. No helmet or signal use was mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by reckless driving behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left and hit three people crossing Richmond Avenue. One child suffered a head injury. The driver was unhurt. The police report lists no clear cause. The crosswalk was marked. The street stayed dangerous. The pain lingered.

A sedan making a left turn struck three pedestrians—a 34-year-old man, a 7-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old girl—while they crossed Richmond Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, one child suffered a head injury and was in shock, while the other pedestrians sustained unspecified injuries. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrians were crossing with no signal present, but the crosswalk was marked. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for people on foot at intersections, even when using designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Richmond Avenue. The crash threw the boy from his bike. He suffered neck injuries and shock. Alcohol played a role. Metal hit flesh. The street bore witness. The system failed the vulnerable.

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a sedan near 1660 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The impact ejected the cyclist, who suffered neck injuries and was left in shock. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The police report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor in the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The data does not specify injuries to others. The crash underscores the dangers faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ice cream truck slammed its front end on South Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Steering failure caused the crash. Metal scraped. The night air filled with sirens. One man hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A Chevrolet ice cream truck crashed at 1000 South Avenue on Staten Island. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the risk posed by mechanical failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Travis Ave. Two women were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left one with back pain and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy front and rear damage.

Two women were injured when a sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Travis Ave near Merrymount St in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan traveling northeast that struck the back end of a stopped Nissan. One occupant suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the other’s injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the striking vehicle and the left rear bumper of the stopped car. No other causes or factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup slammed into a stopped sedan on Staten Island Expressway. A woman and a six-year-old boy suffered head and abdominal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, and pain. The system failed the most vulnerable again.

A pickup truck struck the back of a stopped sedan on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash left a 36-year-old woman with a head injury and a six-year-old boy with abdominal trauma. Both were passengers in the sedan. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The woman and child, both conscious after the crash, complained of whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s rear and the pickup’s front bumper. All drivers were licensed and restrained. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance, putting passengers—especially children—at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Glen Street at South Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One man, forty-six, took a blow to the head. Whiplash. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of inattention. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only drivers hurt.

Two sedans collided on Glen Street at South Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman, was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Two additional occupants, both infants, were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The police report highlights distraction and inexperience behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Victory Boulevard and Mann Avenue. Metal twisted. One driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. The street fell silent. The system failed again.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Mann Avenue. The crash left a 21-year-old female driver injured, with abrasions to her arm. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One passenger suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A crash involving two sedans took place on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One front-seat passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The other occupants, including both drivers and two additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries or none reported. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other, with damage to the center front and back ends. The police report highlights driver inattention as the primary contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite improper turning and slick pavement. Metal twisted. Lights flashed. The street bore the mark of another crash.

A crash involving a sedan and a pick-up truck took place at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles had one occupant each. One driver, age 35, sustained a hip injury described as a contusion. The other driver, age 37, was not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. The sedan was making a left turn while the pick-up truck was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young woman crossed Victory Boulevard with the signal. An inexperienced SUV driver turned left. The car struck her in the chest. She was left bruised and in shock. The street bore the mark of impact. System failed to protect her.

A 21-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Victory Boulevard at Loop Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 20-year-old driver in a Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck her. The pedestrian suffered a chest contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt. No driver injuries were specified. The data highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at S Gannon and Woolley. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A young driver and his passenger took the hit. Both suffered whiplash. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at the intersection of S Gannon Ave and Woolley Ave. According to the police report, the crash happened when traffic control was disregarded. A 19-year-old male driver and his 19-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash and other injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report does not specify which driver ignored the traffic control. The crash underscores the ongoing risk when drivers fail to obey signals and signs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. One driver, age 62, suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and passenger distraction. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. The system failed to slow them down.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway at Bradley Avenue. The crash involved a 62-year-old male driver who was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, and three other male occupants, ages 44 and 62, who were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was making a right turn, the other going straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent danger of speed and distraction on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.

According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.

• Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield, New York Post, Published 2025-05-12

Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Four men hurt. Whiplash, shock, pain. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Bodies slammed. Streets failed to protect. Another night, another crash.

Two station wagons collided near 294 Port Richmond Avenue. Four men, ages 24 to 35, suffered injuries—whiplash, shock, pain to arms, shoulders, and entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. Both vehicles struck at the center front. One SUV was going straight; the other was involved in a police pursuit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. Systemic dangers remain on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. The crash left metal twisted and a man hurt. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed quiet after the impact.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue. According to the police report, a Honda sedan was making a left turn northbound while a Nissan sedan was traveling straight westbound. The crash left one driver, a 40-year-old man, injured with neck pain and whiplash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the center front end of both cars. No driver errors were cited in the data. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 25-year-old man in the crosswalk at Forest Avenue and Decker Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street turned dangerous in a moment.

A sedan traveling south on Forest Avenue struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decker Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor for the pedestrian. The collision highlights the risk faced by those crossing at intersections, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver fell asleep at the wheel on Forest Hill Road. The SUV crashed. One man suffered a neck injury. Another occupant was hurt. Fatigue and drowsiness led to impact. The roof took the brunt. Shock followed. The street stayed silent.

A crash occurred on Forest Hill Road at Pilcher Street involving a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was fatigued or drowsy at the time of the collision. The vehicle was traveling south when it crashed, with the roof sustaining damage. One occupant, a 29-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used, but these are mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Lamberts Lane near Elson Street. One driver, age 26, suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The police listed no clear cause. Streets stayed dangerous. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two sedans collided at Lamberts Lane and Elson Street. According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. The other driver, age 60, was not reported injured. Both cars sustained damage, with one hit on the left side doors and the other at the center front end. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, giving no clear reason for the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and both vehicles battered, with the cause left unresolved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan veered off Homestead Avenue. Metal screamed. The driver’s head bled. Three passengers hurt. Distraction behind the wheel. Parked cars crushed. Sirens wailed. The street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Homestead Avenue struck two parked vehicles—a station wagon and another sedan. The 28-year-old male driver suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. Three passengers in the sedan were also injured. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan hit the right front bumper, damaging the parked vehicles at the left rear quarter panel and center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Distraction and inattention behind the wheel were the primary causes, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14