What area does this cover?

This report covers NYPD Police Precinct 121 on Staten Island, including parts of Port Richmond, Westerleigh–Castleton Corners, Mariner's Harbor–Arlington–Graniteville, Todt Hill–Emerson Hill–Lighthouse Hill–Manor Heights, New Springville–Willowbrook–Bulls Head–Travis, and Freshkills Park (North).

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Police Precinct 121 and the period Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 5, 2025, then summed injuries, deaths, and crash counts, and reviewed contributing factors and vehicle types. You can reproduce the counts starting [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95) and with our example filtered queries linked in the citations.

What are the worst hours?

Based on precinct‑level summaries in our window, 10 PM shows the highest death count with four fatalities recorded at that hour. This aligns with the August crash pattern we highlighted. Source: NYC Open Data crashes dataset.

Where are the hotspots?

Forest Avenue stands out with 109 injuries; Victory Blvd has repeated harm; Jewett Avenue has two deaths since 2022. These locations come from precinct‑level summaries of crash records in NYC Open Data.

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Police Precinct 121: Traffic Crash Statistics

Precinct 121: Three crashes in two weeks, and the count keeps climbing

Two wrecked SUVs sit at Rockland Ave. and Forest Hill Road in New Springville after Friday’s crash that killed 90-year-old Gerardo Avila and critically injured a 6-year-old girl.

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Crash Count for Precinct 121 129 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 129

All Injuries: 55

Moderate: 11

Serious: 3

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2026

Crashes by Hour in Precinct 121 2 PM • 10 injuries ↑400%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 5 injuries ↓29% Seniors 6 injuries ↓25%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 121 LFC3742 — 174 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in Precinct 121

2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 174 tickets citywide • 3 in last 90d here
2022 Gray Kia Sedan (KXH2766) – 142 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2019 Gray BMW Sedan (LUK2290) – 130 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
2024 Black Mazda Suburban (LNG7028) – 106 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2020 Gray Honda Suburban (LKJ5410) – 103 tickets citywide • 3 in last 90d here

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Recent severe crashes

Distracted young SUV driver hits 66-year-old 2026-01-04T13:54:00+00:00
FOREST AVE
A 22-year-old SUV driver looked away on Forest Ave and hit a 66-year-old man crossing near South Ave. Police logged driver inattention and inexperience as the reasons he went down.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old licensed driver in an Audi SUV drove south on Forest Avenue near South Avenue on a Sunday afternoon and hit a 66-year-old man who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Distracted driver crashes bus into SUV 2026-01-22T07:45:00+00:00
2 ELMWOOD PARK DR
A distracted bus driver hit a Ford SUV near ELMWOOD PARK DR on Staten Island. The SUV driver was injured, with an internal chest injury reported.
According to the police report, a bus driver going straight ahead hit a driver in a 2014 Ford SUV as she made a left turn near ELMWOOD PARK DR in Staten Island on Jan. 22 at 7:45 a.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The SUV driver, 37, was listed as injured, with an internal chest injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver turning left hits 18-year-old 2026-01-18T16:39:00+00:00
PORT RICHMOND AVE
A sedan driver making a left turn hit an 18-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Port Richmond Ave at Harrison Ave. Police recorded an eye injury and minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn on Port Richmond Ave at Harrison Ave hit an 18-year-old pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and reported an eye injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Speeding driver blows light, ejects teen 2026-01-14T07:25:00+00:00
RICHMOND HILL RD
A 34-year-old driver ignored a traffic signal on Richmond Hill Rd and hit a motorcycle near Richmond Ave. A 14-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered a leg fracture while the driver walked away with a neck injury.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old driver went straight through a traffic control on Richmond Hill Road at Richmond Avenue and hit a motorcycle while driving at unsafe speed. A 14-year-old passenger was ejected and sustained a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. The driver reported neck pain. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver slams sedan on Victory 2026-01-21T15:29:00+00:00
VICTORY BLVD
Police say driver inattention led to a rear-end hit on Victory Blvd at Church Ave. A 38-year-old woman driving was hurt, with a neck bruise.
According to the police report, a driver hit the back of a sedan that was going straight on Victory Blvd at Church Ave in Staten Island on Jan. 21 at 3:29 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The sedan’s 38-year-old driver was injured, with a neck contusion and shock. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in Precinct 121 1 Killed (Head)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Internal Injury 1

▸ Whiplash 3

▸ Contusion/Bruise 5

▸ Abrasion 1

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2026

Totals count people injured or killed.

Dangerous Streets in Precinct 121 Felton Street • 8.0 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in Precinct 121 Top bike lane • 0 cyclist injuries

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Dangerous Schools in Precinct 121 Children's Playhouse • 4 injuries

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Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

Precinct 121

Data through 2026-02-01

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 3,177 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 7,822 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 3,177 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓40%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Charles Fall B (78)

Assembly Member Charles Fall
District 61

Assembly 61

Street Safety Record

B (78)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: On The Road: Delivery Workers Face Scary Trips, Minimal Tips, App Tricks

Fall Urges Safety Boosting Enforcement for Delivery Workers
👍 Positive
2026-02-01 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Mayor Mamdani promised to make delivery work less “relentless.” Workers still rode icy streets while bike lanes stayed buried. The vow named no fixes, so danger and exposure in traffic kept rolling.
Charles Fall Warns Persistent Cold Makes Snow Response Dangerous
👍 Positive
2026-01-30 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps grade
After Jan. 25’s blizzard, City Hall said 12,986 bus stops and 18,814 crosswalks were cleared. Crews fought cold and snow ridges. Blocked stops had become a dumping ground.
Charles Fall Is Mentioned Warning Proposal Harms Crash Victims
👍 Positive
2026-01-26 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
Jan. 26, 2026: Daniel Flanzig blasted Gov. Hochul’s car-insurance proposal. He said it strips crash victims’ legal recourse and shifts the costs after impact onto families and taxpayers.
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Funding and Greenway Expansion
👍 Positive
2026-01-26 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Advocates say NYC greenways are crumbling. Broken paths push riders and walkers onto dangerous detours. They press Mayor Mamdani to fund repairs, fill gaps, and treat greenways as core transit.

Email: fallc@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
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Legislative Office:
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Twitter: @Charlesdfall

Council Member Frank Morano F (32)*

Council Member Frank Morano

District 51

Council 51

Street Safety Record

F (32)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations

Morano co-sponsors speed reducer assessments, boosting safety at speed cameras.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council introduced a bill to require feasibility checks for raised speed reducers at speed-camera sites. It sets a new step before concrete changes hit the street.
Morano co-sponsors speed camera sign mandate, undermining citywide traffic safety.
👎 Negative
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Int 0513-2026 would force signs near every speed camera. The markers must face traffic from all directions. The proposal now sits in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Morano co-sponsors bill, reducing safety by flagging every speed camera.
👎 Negative
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
The Council introduced a bill to post signs by every speed camera. The signs must be visible to traffic from all directions. The measure targets how drivers meet enforcement on city streets.
Morano co-sponsors right-on-red study, undermining pedestrian and cyclist safety.
👎 Negative
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Int 0324-2026 would probe right-on-red on Staten Island. It orders DOT to weigh crash risk, sightlines, trucks, and safety near schools and older adult centers. It was introduced Jan. 29, 2026.