Crash Count for Precinct 121
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,159
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,254
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 673
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 121?

Precinct 121: Kids Bleed, Politicians Stall, Streets Kill

Precinct 121: Kids Bleed, Politicians Stall, Streets Kill

Precinct 121: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 5, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

In Precinct 121, the bodies keep coming. In the last year, four people died. Twelve more were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. In all, 854 people were hurt in 1,452 crashes—just in the past twelve months. NYC Open Data

The young are not spared. On August 5, a 13-year-old boy on a moped collided with an MTA bus in Port Richmond. He was rushed to the hospital with a head injury, fighting for his life. The crash happened at 1 a.m. on Castleton Avenue. The bus driver and passengers walked away. The boy did not. The collision critically injured the 13-year-old.

Just weeks before, a 16-year-old on an e-scooter died after colliding with an SUV on College Avenue. His name was Nacere Ellis. He suffered head trauma. The driver stayed at the scene. No arrests. Ellis suffered head trauma as a result of the crash.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. They killed two people and hurt nearly 300 more. Trucks and buses killed five. Motorcycles and mopeds, four injuries. Bikes, four more. No one is safe—not the old, not the young, not the ones just trying to cross the street. NYC Open Data

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The police have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless turns. They can watch the corners where blood pools most often. But action is rare. The numbers do not lie. Crashes are up 24%. Injuries up 41%. Serious injuries up 350%. Deaths up by a third. NYC Open Data

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. But the dead keep coming. The city has the power to lower speed limits. The precinct can enforce the law. Every day of delay is another day for a family to get the call.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Tell them the numbers. Tell them the names. Tell them you are tired of waiting for the next siren.

If you do nothing, nothing will change.

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: Cars and SUVs killed 2 people and injured 297. Trucks and buses killed 5. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 4 injuries. Bikes: 4 injuries. The danger is everywhere.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 121 police can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue failure-to-yield tickets and respond to dangerous conditions. The tools are there. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The numbers show patterns. Speed, reckless driving, and failure to yield can be stopped. These deaths are preventable.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and push for stronger enforcement. They can demand action from the precinct. They can listen to residents who are tired of blood on the street.
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

Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV

A 21-year-old female driver crashed her sedan into a parked SUV on Leonard Avenue. The impact hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. She suffered a back contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver with a learner's permit collided with a parked SUV on Leonard Avenue. The sedan struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other parties were injured. The crash involved two sedans and one SUV, with the SUV stationary at the time of impact. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Improper Turn Sends SUV Driver to Hospital

Two SUVs smashed at Victory Boulevard and Shelley Avenue. A man behind the wheel took a hard hit to his arm. Police cite improper turning and inattention. Metal twisted. One driver hurt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Shelley Avenue on Staten Island. The male driver of one SUV suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other went straight. Both vehicles took damage to their left front ends. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores driver errors in turning and attention, with no mention of victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Distracted Drivers Crash, Four Women Hurt

Two sedans smashed on Forest Hill Road. One flipped making a left. Four women, ages 18 to 23, suffered bruises, back pain, facial wounds. All in shock. Police cite distraction and inexperience behind the wheel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Forest Hill Road, Staten Island. One car overturned during a left turn, striking its roof. The other sedan, traveling straight, took front-end damage. Four women, ages 18 to 23, were injured. Injuries included back pain, bruises, facial wounds, and complaints of pain or nausea. All four experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, along with driver inexperience. Some occupants used lap belts, harnesses, and airbags. No one was ejected. The crash underscores driver distraction and inexperience as the main causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorbike Crash on Decker Avenue Injures Driver

A 43-year-old man riding a 2021 Harley-Davidson motorbike crashed on Decker Avenue. He suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The motorbike sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was used. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver on a 2021 Harley-Davidson motorbike was injured in a crash on Decker Avenue. The driver was not ejected but suffered a head injury and was incoherent, complaining of pain or nausea. The motorbike sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Pickup Truck

A 17-year-old girl was hit by a westbound pickup truck on Carnegie Avenue. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 pickup truck traveling west on Carnegie Avenue. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The truck's point of impact was the right front bumper, but it sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians outside intersections even when no driver fault is recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Collides with SUV on Victory Boulevard

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Victory Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Victory Boulevard collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the left front bumper and quarter panel. The SUV driver was licensed and female. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors involving improper lane use and distraction, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Distracted Audi Driver Kills Man in Crosswalk

A 60-year-old man crossed Post Avenue with the light. An Audi turned left. Its bumper struck his chest. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street fell silent.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed on Post Avenue near 974 when an Audi sedan, turning left, struck him as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A 60-year-old man crossed with the light. An Audi turned left. Its bumper struck his chest. He bled in the crosswalk. He died there. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The man was crossing at the intersection, following the signal. The Audi’s right front bumper caused fatal chest injuries. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash left the intersection quiet, marked by loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Right Turn Hits Sedan Passenger

A BMW SUV made a right turn and struck a Chevrolet sedan traveling straight on Forest Avenue. A 5-year-old rear passenger in the sedan suffered a neck contusion. The SUV driver was unlicensed and distracted, failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2005 BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed male, was making a right turn on Forest Avenue when it collided with a 2005 Chevrolet sedan traveling straight west. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 5-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining a neck contusion and bruising. The child was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Pick-Up Truck

A 10-year-old boy was struck on Nome Avenue while emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pick-up truck hit him with its right front bumper. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Nome Avenue after being struck by a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck traveling west. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead prior to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
MTA Bus and Sedan Collide on Martin Luther King Jr

A northbound MTA bus and sedan collided on Martin Luther King Jr. A 14-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered a serious head injury. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The boy was conscious but fractured and dislocated his head area.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a northbound MTA bus and a sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bus's left rear bumper. A 14-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head fracture and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in multi-vehicle crashes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Struck Head, Unconscious

A young man on an e-scooter crashed on Continental Place. He flew from the scooter. His head hit the pavement. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter stood untouched. The street held the mark of impact. His skull did not.

A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Continental Place near Lockman Avenue was thrown from his vehicle and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, 'A 23-year-old man, helmetless on an e-scooter, was thrown to the pavement. His head struck hard. He lay unconscious in the street. The scooter stood upright, untouched. His skull did not.' The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but no driver errors or external causes are identified. The crash left the rider unconscious with crush injuries to his head.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits 6-Year-Old Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car

A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle. The impact hit her upper arm, causing abrasions. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The child remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her as she emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. There was no damage reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Forest Avenue

A 61-year-old woman driving an SUV made a right turn and hit a parked SUV on Forest Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained damage.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver was making a right turn on Forest Avenue when her SUV collided with a parked SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. No ejections were reported. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed female drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV, Rider Ejected

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Rockland Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the motorcyclist bruised but conscious. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west struck the center back end of a stopped SUV also heading west on Rockland Avenue. The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back contusions. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the motorcycle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 75-year-old woman crossing Port Richmond Avenue was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered shoulder abrasions and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash happened near Castleton Avenue.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Port Richmond Avenue at an intersection near Castleton Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not attribute any fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Two SUVs Collide on Forest Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Forest Avenue. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. The impact hit right side doors of one and left front quarter panel of the other. Two men suffered neck and back injuries. Both were restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Forest Avenue. The first vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its right side doors. The second vehicle, traveling north, impacted with its left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. Two occupants were injured: a 31-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 54-year-old passenger complained of back pain and nausea. Both were wearing seat belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors not further specified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left on Forest Avenue

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Forest Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn eastbound on Forest Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention during the turn. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the motorcycle and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Front-Ends Sedan on Castleton Avenue

A 28-year-old man driving an SUV suffered back bruises in a collision with a sedan. The sedan was struck in the center back. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV was going straight; the sedan was passing at impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2020 SUV traveling northwest on Castleton Avenue collided with a 2012 sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and suffered a back contusion. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan was passing at the time of impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Parked Truck, Driver Whiplashed

A sedan traveling north struck a parked pick-up truck on Wright Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved passing too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan driven by a 26-year-old woman collided with a parked pick-up truck on Wright Avenue. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Richmond Avenue

A 36-year-old woman was struck while off the roadway on Richmond Avenue. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting her hip and upper leg. She suffered bruises but remained conscious. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Richmond Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12