Crash Count for Precinct 121
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,168
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,259
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 675
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 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

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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash on Port Richmond

Two sedans slammed together on Port Richmond Avenue. Both drivers hurt. Neck injuries. Whiplash. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted. Streets stained. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Port Richmond Avenue at Palmer Avenue. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. The report also cites unsafe speed. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left two people injured and exposed the ongoing danger of impaired and reckless driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Injured

A 2019 SUV struck a parked pickup truck at night. The impact hit the truck’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s front center. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south collided with a parked 2000 Ford pickup truck at 268 ADA Drive. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 39-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Manor Road

A 51-year-old man crossing Manor Road away from an intersection was hit by a northbound sedan. The vehicle’s front center struck him, causing bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Manor Road on Staten Island, away from an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in non-intersection pedestrian crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Rear-End Crash Injures Two on Expressway

Two sedans crashed on Staten Island Expressway. Rear-end impact. Two women, ages 26 and 71, suffered neck injuries. Both were conscious. Both wore seat belts. Driver distraction and reaction to another vehicle listed as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. The crash involved a rear-end impact: one car struck the back of another. Two female passengers, ages 26 and 71, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report lists driver errors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Outside Car Distraction." No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorcycle Crash Burns Rider on Andros Avenue

A Honda motorcycle slammed into a rear bumper on Andros Avenue. Flames engulfed the 18-year-old rider. He wore a helmet. Distraction at the bars. Fire took his skin. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect.

An 18-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe burns over his entire body after crashing into a rear bumper near Andros Avenue and Richmond Terrace. According to the police report, 'A Honda motorcycle slammed into a rear bumper. The rider, 18, burned over his whole body. Helmet on. Distracted hands gripped the bars as fire swallowed him.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, but distraction led to the violent impact and subsequent fire. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when attention lapses behind the bars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian

A sedan hit a 17-year-old boy crossing Richmond Hill Road. The driver was distracted. The teen suffered bruises and leg injuries. Impact was at the intersection. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east on Richmond Hill Road at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the police report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians when drivers are not fully attentive.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Pickup Slams Sedan on South Avenue

A pickup truck crashed into a sedan’s rear on South Avenue. The sedan driver, 23, suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver distraction. The injured man was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the back of a sedan on South Avenue as both vehicles traveled northeast. The sedan’s 23-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On on Andros Avenue

A sedan slammed into a cyclist head-on near Christopher Street. The man on the bike bled from a torn arm but stayed conscious. The driver had no license. Both moved straight. Distraction behind the wheel led to blood on the pavement.

A 60-year-old man riding his bike southeast on Andros Avenue near Christopher Street was struck head-on by a sedan. According to the police report, 'The car struck him head-on. His arm split open. Blood on the pavement. He stayed awake. The driver had no license. Both were going straight.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the sedan and the bike. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the danger of inattentive, unlicensed driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Teen Passenger Injured in Staten Island Sedan Crash

Two sedans smashed head-on at Richmond Hill Road. A 16-year-old passenger took the hit—knee and leg battered, shock setting in. Driver inattention and inexperience fueled the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Richmond Hill Road in Staten Island. Both vehicles were going straight when the left front bumper of one struck the right front bumper of the other. A 16-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The crash damaged the front ends of both cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Backs Into Well Driller Truck on College Avenue

SUV driver backed into truck. Metal hit metal. Neck pain, shock followed. Police cite backing unsafely, following too close, distraction. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a 2021 SUV backed unsafely into a well driller truck making a right turn on College Avenue. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the truck’s right side doors. The driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Boarding Vehicle on Mersereau

A 29-year-old man suffered bruises and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on Mersereau Avenue. The pedestrian was left in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on Mersereau Avenue. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not wearing any noted safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injury but no further details on impact or vehicle movement are available.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed Driver Injures Self in SUV Crash

An unlicensed driver crashed a 2002 SUV into parked vehicles on Melba Street. The driver suffered facial bruises but was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was noted. Multiple parked cars sustained front and side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver operating a 2002 Toyota SUV was injured after colliding with several parked vehicles on Melba Street. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. The SUV struck the left front bumper of a 2008 Lexus SUV and the left side doors of a 2020 Toyota sedan, both parked. The driver sustained a contusion to the face and was conscious at the scene. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Parked Cars, Child Passenger Hurt

SUV crashed into parked cars on Union Avenue. Nine-year-old girl in back seat suffered neck bruise. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Child stayed conscious, strapped in.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north struck several parked vehicles on Union Avenue. A nine-year-old girl riding in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV's front end was damaged; the parked cars took hits to their rear ends. No other driver errors were specified. The child was not ejected and received moderate injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Richmond Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Richmond Avenue. The driver and front passenger of the struck car suffered internal injuries to the hip and chest. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest collided with the center back end of a stopped sedan on Richmond Avenue. The struck vehicle carried two occupants: a 92-year-old female driver and a 62-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining internal injuries to the hip and chest respectively. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness; the passenger wore a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the rear of the stopped vehicle and the front of the striking sedan. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Two Sedans Collide on Richmond Hill Road

Two sedans crashed head-on on Richmond Hill Road. Both drivers suffered internal injuries and shock. The male driver injured his entire body; the female driver hurt her back. Both were restrained by lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road. The male driver, 53, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The female driver, 46, sustained back injuries and was also in shock. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead and collided front-to-front. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver, indicating a failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors were specified for the female driver. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both sedans.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Tow Truck Hits 12-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 12-year-old girl was struck by a tow truck on Forest Avenue. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl was conscious but injured while walking outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling west on Forest Avenue struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The girl sustained a head injury and concussion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where children may be present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Making U-Turn Hits Limo Head-On

A 24-year-old female SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a crash. The limo, traveling west, struck the SUV’s left side doors. Driver distraction caused the collision. Both vehicles damaged on front and side.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when her vehicle, making a U-turn, was struck on the left side doors by a 2019 limo traveling straight west. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The limo’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left side. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The limo driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Driver Inattention Injures Woman and Child

Two sedans crashed on South Avenue. A woman driver and a six-year-old boy suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Both victims were conscious and restrained. Metal twisted at front and rear.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on South Avenue in Staten Island. The crash injured a 35-year-old woman driving a Ford sedan and a 6-year-old boy riding as her passenger. Both suffered back injuries but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the center rear of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left clear damage to the vehicles’ front and rear ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Richmond Terrace

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Richmond Terrace. The cyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The sedan driver was unlicensed and distracted. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Richmond Terrace slowed or stopped and rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a woman, was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Slams Object on Richmond Avenue

A sedan struck an object head-on on Richmond Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered chest injuries. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. No other people were hurt.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man driving a sedan north on Richmond Avenue crashed into an object with the vehicle's center front end. The driver suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or injured in the crash. The driver was not ejected and showed no visible complaints. The sedan was the only vehicle in the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16