Crash Count for Precinct 121
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,335
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,846
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 855
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 121
Killed 14
+2
Crush Injuries 6
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 20
Head 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 195
Neck 84
+79
Head 45
+40
Back 41
+36
Whole body 12
+7
Chest 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 182
Lower leg/foot 43
+38
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Back 20
+15
Head 20
+15
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Hip/upper leg 16
+11
Face 15
+10
Whole body 11
+6
Chest 10
+5
Neck 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Abrasion 88
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Head 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Face 5
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Back 2
Pain/Nausea 63
Head 16
+11
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Whole body 10
+5
Back 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 5
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 121?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 121 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 121

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 208 times • 5 in last 90d here
  2. 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 203 times • 8 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Mazda Suburban (LNG7028) – 130 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2019 Gray BMW Sedan (LUK2290) – 130 times • 3 in last 90d here
  5. 2021 Blue RAM Pickup (KNU7823) – 121 times • 7 in last 90d here
Precinct 121: Three crashes in two weeks, and the count keeps climbing

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

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

Just after 3 PM on Aug 29, at Richmond Ave and Vedder Ave, a BMW sedan hit a parked car and injured a 33‑year‑old driver. NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • A driver turning left at Ring Rd and Richmond Hill Rd struck a woman in the crosswalk on Aug 14; she had the signal. NYC Open Data.
  • A left‑turning sedan hit a man on an e‑bike at Forest Ave and Union Ave on Aug 13. NYC Open Data.

Blood on the ledger

  • Since Jan 1, 2022, this precinct has recorded 12 deaths and 2,323 injuries in 4,259 crashes. NYC Open Data.
  • Pedestrians bear the brunt: 7 of the 12 deaths were people on foot. Bikes and mopeds are in the count too. NYC Open Data.
  • Nights are cruel. At about 10 PM, this precinct logged 4 deaths — the single worst hour on the clock. NYC Open Data.
  • Trucks and buses loom large: they are tied to 5 deaths here. NYC Open Data.

Corners that don’t forgive

  • Forest Avenue keeps hurting people — 109 injuries tied to that corridor — and Victory Blvd is a steady producer of trauma. NYC Open Data.
  • Jewett Avenue has seen death twice since 2022. NYC Open Data.
  • Failure to yield and inattention show up again and again in the records — including both mid‑August crashes above, each during a left turn. NYC Open Data.

A child on Castleton

Earlier this month, a 13‑year‑old on a moped collided with an MTA bus on Castleton Ave in Port Richmond and was left in critical condition. The bus operator and three passengers were unhurt, reporters said. ABC7. amNY reported, citing the MTA, that “the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus.” amNY.

What the precinct can do now

  • Target left‑turn risk where people walk: Forest Ave at Union; Ring Rd at Richmond Hill Rd. Daylight the corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden the turns.
  • Treat heavy vehicles as a threat vector. Focus inspections and enforcement on truck routes and loading at Forest Ave and along Richmond Ave.
  • Work the hours that kill. If 10 PM is the worst hour, be there.

Citywide fixes that backstop every block

  • Slow the city down. The data are blunt: speed kills. New York has the authority to set safer limits and the case has already been made. See our evidence and how to push for a 20 MPH default here.
  • Stop the worst repeat offenders. Vehicles racking up camera tickets are far more likely to maim and kill; the proposed Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force speed‑limiting tech on the most dangerous drivers. Details and call scripts are here. As advocates have documented, “vehicles that rack up 16 speed‑ or red‑light‑camera tickets in 12 months are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure,” and 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold. Streetsblog.

Who’s on the hook

This is Police Precinct 121, represented by Council Member Frank Morano, Assembly Member Charles Fall, and State Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton. The bills above are live; their public sponsorship isn’t listed in the record we reviewed. The question is simple: will they move them?

Do one thing

Ask your officials to back a 20 MPH default and the Stop Super Speeders Act. It takes two minutes. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
This report covers NYPD Police Precinct 121 on Staten Island, including parts of Port Richmond, Westerleigh–Castleton Corners, Mariner’s Harbor–Arlington–Graniteville, Todt Hill–Emerson Hill–Lighthouse Hill–Manor Heights, New Springville–Willowbrook–Bulls Head–Travis, and Freshkills Park (North).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Police Precinct 121 and the period Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 5, 2025, then summed injuries, deaths, and crash counts, and reviewed contributing factors and vehicle types. You can reproduce the counts starting here and with our example filtered queries linked in the citations.
What are the worst hours?
Based on precinct‑level summaries in our window, 10 PM shows the highest death count with four fatalities recorded at that hour. This aligns with the August crash pattern we highlighted. Source: NYC Open Data crashes dataset.
Where are the hotspots?
Forest Avenue stands out with 109 injuries; Victory Blvd has repeated harm; Jewett Avenue has two deaths since 2022. These locations come from precinct‑level summaries of crash records in NYC Open Data.
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

Assembly Member Charles Fall

District 61

Council Member Frank Morano

District 51

Twitter: @frankmorano

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

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

27
Ice Cream Truck Crash Injures Driver

May 27 - An ice cream truck slammed its front end on South Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Steering failure caused the crash. Metal scraped. The night air filled with sirens. One man hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A Chevrolet ice cream truck crashed at 1000 South Avenue on Staten Island. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the risk posed by mechanical failures on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Travis Ave

May 25 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Travis Ave. Two women were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left one with back pain and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy front and rear damage.

Two women were injured when a sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Travis Ave near Merrymount St in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan traveling northeast that struck the back end of a stopped Nissan. One occupant suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the other’s injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the striking vehicle and the left rear bumper of the stopped car. No other causes or factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Woman on Staten Island Expressway

May 24 - A pickup slammed into a stopped sedan on Staten Island Expressway. A woman and a six-year-old boy suffered head and abdominal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, and pain. The system failed the most vulnerable again.

A pickup truck struck the back of a stopped sedan on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash left a 36-year-old woman with a head injury and a six-year-old boy with abdominal trauma. Both were passengers in the sedan. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The woman and child, both conscious after the crash, complained of whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s rear and the pickup’s front bumper. All drivers were licensed and restrained. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance, putting passengers—especially children—at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Distracted Drivers Collide on Glen Street

May 23 - Two sedans crashed on Glen Street at South Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One man, forty-six, took a blow to the head. Whiplash. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of inattention. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only drivers hurt.

Two sedans collided on Glen Street at South Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman, was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Two additional occupants, both infants, were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The police report highlights distraction and inexperience behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured

May 17 - Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Distracted Driving Injures Passenger on Expressway

May 15 - Two sedans crashed on Staten Island Expressway. A young woman in the front seat suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the night.

Two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. A 25-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger hurt while others escaped serious injury. Both vehicles were traveling west. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. The data points to driver distraction as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Improper Turn on Victory Boulevard Injures Driver

May 14 - Sedan turned wrong on slippery Victory. Pick-up struck hard. One driver bruised, hip and leg hit. Streets unforgiving. Metal twisted. Night closed in.

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Victory Boulevard and Travis Avenue on Staten Island. One driver suffered hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn when it was struck by the pick-up truck going straight. The report lists improper turning as a key driver error. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 14 - SUV hit woman crossing Victory Blvd with signal. She suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Impact was center front end. System failed to protect the walker.

A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Victory Blvd at Loop Rd. She was crossing with the signal and suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 20-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUVs Collide on S Gannon Ave, Two Hurt

May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together at S Gannon and Woolley. A young driver and passenger suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island streets, never safe.

Two SUVs crashed at S Gannon Ave and Woolley Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash and leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of impact left two young people hurt, another mark on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed on Staten Island Expressway

May 13 - Two sedans crashed on Staten Island Expressway. One driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

Two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Bradley Avenue. One driver, age 62, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passenger Distraction' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, with one making a right turn and the other going straight. The impact struck the right front and left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt

May 11 - Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured

May 11 - Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver

May 10 - Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 9 - A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.

A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Child Moped Driver Injured in Richmond Avenue Crash

May 7 - A 10-year-old moped driver slammed into an SUV’s rear. He suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The street turned dangerous in a blink.

A crash on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island left a 10-year-old moped driver injured with abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, the moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a Lexus SUV as it turned left. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore a helmet. The SUV driver, age 71, was licensed and uninjured. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risks when inexperience and distraction meet on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Driver Falls Asleep, SUV Crashes on Forest Hill

May 5 - SUV veered on Forest Hill Road. Driver nodded off. Passenger hurt. Metal crumpled. Fatigue steered the wheel. Streets stayed silent. Impact left one shaken, one injured.

A station wagon/SUV crashed on Forest Hill Road at Pilcher Street in Staten Island. One occupant suffered neck injuries, while the driver was in shock. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' and was 'fatigued/drowsy.' These driver errors led to the crash. The report notes the driver was using an air bag, lap belt, and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the vehicle damaged at the roof. The toll: one injured, one shaken, both failed by fatigue behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Pickup Truck Slams Sedan on Forest Hill Road

May 4 - A pickup truck struck a stopped sedan’s rear on Forest Hill Road. One driver suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Night air split by impact.

A pickup truck hit the back of a stopped sedan on Forest Hill Road at Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. According to the police report, a 21-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The sedan’s front passenger and both drivers had unspecified injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled north. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck by the truck’s front end. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Staten Island Pedestrian

May 3 - A BMW sedan hit a 64-year-old man on Wright Ave. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. The street saw blood. The car kept rolling. The system failed to protect him.

A BMW sedan hit a 64-year-old pedestrian on Wright Avenue in Staten Island. The man was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 19, were in the car and unhurt. The pedestrian was left injured in the roadway. Driver distraction remains a clear danger, as documented in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Two Sedans Collide on Lamberts Lane, Driver Injured

May 3 - Two sedans crashed at Lamberts Lane and Elson Street. One driver suffered a head injury. No clear cause listed. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash between two sedans on Lamberts Lane at Elson Street left a 26-year-old male driver injured, suffering a head wound and shock. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. One driver and one occupant, both aged 60, were also involved but their injuries were not specified. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights the ongoing risks for all road users, even when causes remain unclear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Driver Distracted, Head Injury on Homestead Ave

May 2 - A sedan driver struck parked cars on Homestead Ave. Distraction outside the car led to a crash. The driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Three others were hurt. Streets remain unforgiving.

A sedan traveling west on Homestead Ave collided with parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the crash. The 28-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Three other occupants were also injured. The report lists distraction as the main contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19