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

Sedan Backing Unsafely Hits Another Sedan

A sedan backing on Farragut Avenue struck another sedan traveling south. The 19-year-old driver of the backing vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right rear bumper of the backing car and the front center of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Farragut Avenue involving two sedans. The driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was not ejected. The crash occurred when one sedan was backing unsafely and struck another sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus Collides With Sedan on Dixon Avenue

A bus struck a sedan on Dixon Avenue. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. The bus sustained front-end damage. Failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 bus traveling north on Dixon Avenue collided with a 2023 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the bus’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bus’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 40-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Bradley Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Bradley Avenue made a left turn and struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan, Passenger Injured

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan at South Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 73-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2005 sedan also heading north on South Avenue. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 73-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Driver Injured in Left Rear Collision

A 27-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper while merging. The driver was not ejected and reported whiplash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving his 2020 Kia sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The crash occurred as the vehicle was merging northbound and was struck on the left rear bumper, damaging the left side doors. The driver suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling alone at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian

A bus turned left on Platinum Avenue. The steel front hit a 69-year-old man crossing with the signal. His body broke beneath the bumper. He died there, alone in the dawn. No intersection. No chance.

A 69-year-old man was killed on Platinum Avenue when a northbound bus turned left and struck him. According to the police report, the man crossed with the signal, not at an intersection. The bus's steel front hit him, causing fatal injuries to his entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was following the signal. The crash happened outside an intersection, in the early morning. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian. The bus sustained no damage. The man died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Driver Injured as Sedans Collide on Woolley

Two sedans smashed on Woolley Avenue. One driver broke his knee and leg. Police cite inattention and ignored traffic control. No pedestrians or cyclists. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Woolley Avenue at Purdy Avenue in Staten Island. The driver of one sedan, a 40-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police list driver inattention, distraction, and disregarded traffic control as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men, each driving straight before the collision. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one car's right front quarter panel and the other's center front end damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Elderly Driver Injured in Speed-Related Sedan Crash

A 78-year-old man driving a sedan crashed head-on on Martin Luther King Jr. The vehicle hit center front end. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. The driver suffered facial contusions but was not ejected. He wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Martin Luther King Jr. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck an object with its center front end. The driver sustained facial contusions and bruises but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver held a valid New York license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Fanning Street

A 51-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a right turn on Fanning Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and hip injuries. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2006 Volvo sedan struck him on Fanning Street. The vehicle was making a right turn traveling southeast when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact was to the vehicle's left front bumper, causing contusions and upper leg injuries to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Two Sedans Collide on Woolley Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Woolley Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries. One driver hit his head and complained of whiplash. The other driver sustained bruises to her lower leg. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Woolley Avenue. The male driver, age 40, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The female driver, age 42, sustained contusions to her knee and lower leg. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by seat belts with airbags deployed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the male driver. The female driver's contributing factors were unspecified. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Left Turn Collides with Motorcycle

A Jeep SUV made a left turn on Forest Avenue and struck a motorcycle changing lanes. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The SUV driver sustained neck whiplash. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Forest Avenue when it collided with a 2012 BMW motorcycle that was changing lanes. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver’s ejection and head injury highlight the severity of the impact. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Rear-End Collision on Richmond Terrace

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a rear-end collision while traveling north on Richmond Terrace near Vanname Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on Richmond Terrace. The bicyclist was traveling north when his bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment classified as 'Other.' No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash involved only the bicyclist's vehicle, a bike, with damage limited to the center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Two Motorcyclists Ejected in Violent Staten Island Crash

Two men on motorcycles slammed together on Richmond Avenue. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered a concussion, the other arm abrasions. Helmets worn. No driver errors listed. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, two male motorcyclists, ages 24 and 25, collided while heading south on Richmond Avenue. Both riders were ejected from their motorcycles. One sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body; the other suffered abrasions to his upper arm. Both wore helmets. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors identified. The motorcycles impacted on their right sides, causing severe damage—one bike demolished, the other with roof damage. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The report does not assign fault or blame to either rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Truck on Hamlin Place

A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Hamlin Place. The female driver, 25, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Unsafe speed and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver in a sedan collided with a parked pick-up truck on Hamlin Place. The driver was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan's front center end struck the left front bumper of the parked truck. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and maneuvering near parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on Castleton Avenue

A Jeep SUV traveling east struck a pickup truck making a left turn. The impact hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s left front bumper. A front-seat passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep SUV was going straight east on Castleton Avenue when it collided with a pickup truck making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck. The crash injured a 45-year-old female front-seat passenger in the SUV, who complained of whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or helmet use were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Decker Avenue

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Decker Avenue. Two female passengers, ages 0 and 7, suffered whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved following too closely. Damage hit center back and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed female driver traveling south rear-ended a parked 2019 SUV on Decker Avenue. The impact was at the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. Two female passengers, ages 0 and 7, were injured with whiplash but remained conscious and were restrained by child safety equipment. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
3
SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on Dixon Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Dixon Avenue. The SUV hit the pickup truck’s right side. Three men suffered injuries including head, back, and arm wounds. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Drivers and a passenger were left in shock and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling north on Dixon Avenue collided with a 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east. The SUV struck the pickup’s right side doors with its center front end. Three men were injured: the SUV driver, the pickup driver, and a passenger in the SUV. Injuries included head trauma, back pain, and elbow and arm wounds. The passenger suffered whiplash and was conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, along with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' affecting the passenger’s injury. All occupants wore seat belts or harnesses, and airbags deployed in the pickup. None were ejected. The crash left the drivers and passenger in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Road

A 73-year-old woman was struck while crossing Forest Hill Road. The SUV made a right turn and hit her with its front center. She suffered back contusions and bruises. The driver was distracted and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Forest Hill Road at an intersection. The driver of a 2022 Ford SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Refrigerated Van Slams Sedan, Passenger Hurt

A refrigerated van struck a sedan on Forest Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered knee and leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash. The impact left the passenger in shock.

According to the police report, a refrigerated van traveling west on Forest Avenue collided with a sedan moving in the same direction. The impact hit the front of both vehicles. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the sedan was injured, suffering trauma to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash involved three vehicles, but only the sedan passenger was hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Driver Injured in Front-End Crash

A 24-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The vehicle struck an object head-on while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver in a 2015 Infiniti sedan was injured in a front-end collision while traveling north near 108 Bradley Avenue. The driver sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was properly licensed and restrained by a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16