Crash Count for Precinct 121
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,134
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,233
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 662
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 121?

Ten Dead, Nineteen Broken—Who Will Stop Staten Island’s Streets from Killing?

Ten Dead, Nineteen Broken—Who Will Stop Staten Island’s Streets from Killing?

Precinct 121: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 121, the road does not forgive. Ten people have died here since 2022. Nineteen more have been seriously injured. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about age or time of day. They only climb.

Just weeks ago, a 16-year-old on an e-scooter was killed on College Avenue. The police said he “suffered head trauma as a result of the crash” (The Brooklyn Paper). No arrests. The investigation drags on. The street stays the same.

In May, a 58-year-old man was crossing Targee Street. An e-scooter hit him. “Upon impact, the driver was violently ejected off the scooter while Gomez-Guallazaca sustained severe trauma,” police reported. He died at the hospital. The driver survived. No charges. No answers.

Who Bears the Risk

Most victims are not behind the wheel. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price. Cars and trucks do the killing: four deaths by truck or bus, two by car, one by van. Motorcycles and mopeds leave bodies and broken bones. The street is a gauntlet for anyone not wrapped in steel.

Leadership: Words and Silence

The city has tools. Speed cameras run 24/7. The law now allows lower speed limits. But the pace is slow. Streets wait for redesign. Enforcement comes in bursts, then fades. The police can act. They can ticket speeders, crack down on failure to yield, target known danger zones. They know where the bodies fall. They just need to care.

The Next Step Is Ours

Every death here could have been stopped. The blood on the street is not fate. It is policy. It is delay. It is silence.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 121 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Staten Island, city council district District 51, assembly district AD 61 and state senate district SD 23.
Which areas are in Precinct 121?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 121?
Cars and Trucks: 2 pedestrian deaths, 271 pedestrian injuries (cars/SUVs); 4 pedestrian deaths, 36 pedestrian injuries (trucks/buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: No pedestrian deaths, 1 pedestrian injury. Bikes: No pedestrian deaths, 4 pedestrian injuries. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 121 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield, and focus on known crash hotspots. The police have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are not fate. Every death and injury here could have been prevented with better policy, street design, and enforcement. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is the result of choices.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can push for lower speed limits, demand more enforcement, and fund safer street designs. They can hold agencies accountable for slow action and make sure the most dangerous drivers face real consequences.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Charles Fall
Assembly Member Charles Fall
District 61
District Office:
250 Broadway 22nd Floor Suite 2203, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Joseph C. Borelli

District 51

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
District Office:
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 121 Police Precinct 121 sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 61, SD 23.

It contains Staten Island CB1, Staten Island CB2, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Mariner'S Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville, Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights, New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Freshkills Park (North).

See also
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 121

SUVs Collide on Forest Avenue Merging

Two SUVs collided head-to-back on Forest Avenue at 7 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 a.m. on Forest Avenue involving two sport utility vehicles traveling east. The lead SUV was merging when the rear SUV struck it at the center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the rear driver’s response to an external stimulus caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The rear vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the lead vehicle was damaged at the center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Forest Hill Road

A pick-up and sedan collided on Forest Hill Road. Three people hurt. A child suffered facial wounds. Police cite driver distraction and reaction to other vehicles. No fault lies with the injured.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan struck the rear of a 2021 pick-up truck on Forest Hill Road at 6:40 a.m. Both vehicles traveled east. Three people were injured: a 6-year-old girl with facial injuries, a 29-year-old woman with chest wounds, and a 62-year-old man with neck pain. All suffered shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as driver errors. Airbags deployed in the sedan; the truck driver wore a lap belt. The crash resulted from distraction and poor reaction by drivers, not from any action by the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Walker Street

Two sedans collided at Walker Street as one made a left turn. The driver who turned suffered chest injuries and bruising. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Walker Street involving two sedans traveling east and west. One driver was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The driver making the left turn failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted, contributing to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan. The 32-year-old female driver who made the left turn was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors including failure to yield and inattention, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 10-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV struck him at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision as the pedestrian crossed against the signal. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Forest Avenue around 17:10. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2024 Jeep SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, with the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal listed as a secondary factor. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The boy sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motor Home and Sedan Collide on Victory Boulevard

A motor home traveling west struck a sedan merging westbound on Victory Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 on Victory Boulevard involving a 2024 Ford motor home and a 2021 Toyota sedan. The motor home was going straight ahead westbound, while the sedan was merging westbound when the collision happened. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the motor home and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in their respective jurisdictions. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating possible driver error during merging. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Jewett Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Jewett Avenue, injuring three occupants. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on at the center back end. Neck injuries and whiplash were reported. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jewett Avenue at 13:40. The rear vehicle, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling south, impacted the center back end of a 2021 Chrysler SUV also traveling south. The collision injured three occupants in the front vehicle, including the 57-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 50 and 18. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the rear vehicle driver. The front vehicle driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and serious occupant injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide Head-On on Westwood Avenue

Two SUVs traveling west on Westwood Avenue crashed head-on. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one SUV suffered unconsciousness and full-body injuries, signaling severe trauma from the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Westwood Avenue, both traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. One driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the center front ends of both SUVs, underscoring the violent nature of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Slam on Morningstar Road

Two sedans crashed at Morningstar Road and Richmond Terrace. The left-turning driver suffered leg injuries and shock. Both cars took front-end hits. The street bore the force. Pain lingered.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 19:20 on Morningstar Road near Richmond Terrace. One sedan was heading east, going straight. The other, driven by a woman, was making a left turn westbound. The impact struck the right front bumper of the eastbound car and the center front of the turning sedan. The left-turning driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians were involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, showing the violence of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Cyclist on Slippery Port Richmond Avenue

SUV struck a bicyclist on slick Port Richmond Avenue. Cyclist, 38, suffered hip and leg bruises. Pavement was slippery. Impact was hard. The road and the crash left the cyclist hurt.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist collided on Port Richmond Avenue. The SUV traveled south, the bike east. Both moved straight ahead. The SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end collided. The 38-year-old bicyclist was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor, pointing to hazardous road conditions. No driver license issues or victim actions contributed. The crash highlights the risk slippery streets pose to cyclists when larger vehicles are involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nighttime Sedans Crash on Sharpe Avenue

Two sedans slammed head-on on Sharpe Avenue. Obstructed views fueled the crash. A 52-year-old woman behind the wheel was bruised. Metal twisted. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingered in the dark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 21:18 on Sharpe Avenue. Both vehicles were going straight. The crash left a 52-year-old female driver injured with bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor, pointing to limited driver visibility as the cause. Both cars suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver error tied to obstructed sight lines was central, exposing the ongoing risk at this location.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Suffers Head Injury in Richmond Avenue Crash

A 52-year-old male driver sustained a head injury and minor bleeding after a collision on Richmond Avenue. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The crash involved a southbound Audi sedan impacting the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:28 on Richmond Avenue involving a 2009 Audi sedan traveling south. The Audi's left front bumper struck another vehicle, causing a collision. The injured party was a 52-year-old male driver, who suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Audi. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data highlights the impact and injury severity sustained by the vehicle occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured with a concussion and back trauma after a sedan made a left turn and struck the motorcycle’s front center. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the collision on Forest Avenue.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Forest Avenue involving a motorcycle traveling west and a sedan making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a concussion and back injury. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the left turn maneuver. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The motorcycle driver was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver distraction in turning scenarios.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Three on Staten Island

Two sedans smashed front to front on Port Richmond Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Bodies bruised. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on near 501 Port Richmond Avenue at 8:32 PM. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. One sedan was stopped in traffic northbound; the other was heading south. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The 27-year-old male passenger suffered whiplash. The 33-year-old male driver had hip and leg contusions. The report does not cite any victim actions or safety equipment as contributing factors. Driver inexperience stands out as the cause behind the crash and the injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, driving aggressively eastbound. The impact caused shock and complaints of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, at 10:08 a.m., a 2016 Audi sedan traveling eastbound struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection on Victory Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and aggressive driving, as causes of the crash. There is no indication that the pedestrian’s behavior contributed to the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Bicycle Collide on Vanname Avenue

A northbound 11-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision with a southbound SUV on Vanname Avenue. The impact struck both vehicles front center. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Vanname Avenue collided head-on with a southbound SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The bicyclist, described as the driver of the bike, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The child remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors by the SUV operator are explicitly listed in the report. The crash occurred at 18:45. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Motorcycle in Lane Mishap

SUV slammed into a motorcycle on Staten Island Expressway. Rider thrown, scraped head to toe. Improper lane use by SUV driver. Rider conscious, battered, left on the asphalt.

According to the police report, an SUV collided with a motorcycle on the Staten Island Expressway at 19:29. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left side, ejecting the 59-year-old male rider. He suffered abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No contributing factors were assigned to the motorcycle driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Two in SUV and Sedan

A high-speed police pursuit on West Shore Expressway ended in a violent collision. Two men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan, with improper lane usage cited as a key factor in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:23 on West Shore Expressway during a police pursuit involving three vehicles: two SUVs and a sedan. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles collided with center front and center back impacts. Two male occupants were injured: a 39-year-old driver and a 27-year-old rear passenger. Both sustained neck injuries and complaints of whiplash but were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. One driver was licensed in New York, while another involved driver was unlicensed. The report emphasizes driver errors related to lane usage during the pursuit, highlighting systemic dangers posed by high-speed chases and improper passing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan and Chassis Cab Collide on Staten Island Expressway

Two vehicles collided on Staten Island Expressway just after midnight. The sedan struck the chassis cab’s right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:02 a.m. on Staten Island Expressway involving a 2016 Nissan sedan and a 2019 Volvo chassis cab, both traveling east. The sedan impacted the left side doors while the chassis cab was struck on its right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver error of unsafe lane changing that led to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Hits Bicyclist on Anderson Avenue

A bus struck a 40-year-old bicyclist on Anderson Avenue. The rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus driver was distracted. The cyclist was inexperienced and followed too closely.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Anderson Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the bus driver. Additionally, the bicyclist's inexperience and following too closely were noted as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and injured but conscious at the scene. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the risks faced by vulnerable road users in interactions with large vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on Richmond Avenue

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman making a right turn struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation, wearing a helmet. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Avenue at 18:45. A 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2007 Toyota sedan driven by an unlicensed female driver making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain attention while turning created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04