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

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 121?

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

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

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

The Deaths Keep Coming

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

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

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

Who Bears the Risk

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

Leadership: Words and Silence

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

The Next Step Is Ours

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

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

Joseph C. Borelli

District 51

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

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

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

See also
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 121

Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Expressway

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway. Rear car struck the lead. A 51-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. One driver hurt. Metal and pain on the highway.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway at 15:18. The rear sedan hit the right rear bumper of the lead car. A 51-year-old female driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash but stayed conscious. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the main cause. Both drivers were licensed and headed west. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Jeep Left Turn Crushes Moped, Injures Boy

A Jeep turned left on Victory Blvd as a moped passed west. Metal screamed. A 12-year-old boy clung outside, helmetless. He struck pavement hard, his leg split open. He lay semiconscious beside the crushed moped.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn near 2084 Victory Blvd while a moped traveled west, attempting to pass. The crash's contributing factor is listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The report states: 'A Jeep turned left. A moped passed west. Metal screamed.' A 12-year-old boy, riding outside the moped without a helmet, was thrown to the pavement, suffering a severe leg laceration and lying semiconscious at the scene. The moped was described as 'crushed.' The report highlights driver errors—improper lane usage during passing and the Jeep's left turn—as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision's violence and injuries underscore the dangers posed by driver mistakes and systemic traffic risks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd

Two sedans collided head-on on Victory Blvd at 5:25 a.m. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash left the front passenger injured with whole-body trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on Victory Blvd collided at 5:25 a.m. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. Both drivers, licensed males from NJ and NY, were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. The eastbound driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the front passenger in the same vehicle sustained whole-body injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Driver Suffers Neck Injury in Alcohol-Related Crash

A 41-year-old man sustained neck injuries and whiplash after a late-night collision involving a sedan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was trapped but conscious, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 11:45 p.m., a sedan traveling east struck another vehicle, with the point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper and damage to its center front end. The driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was trapped inside the vehicle but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers of impaired driving, as documented by the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A 26-year-old man making a left turn on Wilcox St collided with a parked sedan. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as the primary contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:52 AM on Wilcox St near Bruckner Ave, a 26-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was making a left turn when his sedan struck the left front bumper of a parked sedan. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked vehicle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during maneuvers like left turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on South Ave, Passenger Injured

Two sedans collided head-on on South Ave. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other traveled straight north. A front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on South Ave involving two sedans. One sedan was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, causing significant damage. A 45-year-old male front passenger in the sedan making the left turn was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist, Causing Shoulder Injury

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north, causing the rider to be partially ejected and suffer a shoulder contusion. The crash occurred at Post Avenue, with driver inattention cited as the primary cause. The bicyclist remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided near 910 Post Avenue. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was initially parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The bicycle's front center end was damaged. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, but no safety equipment was reported. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Slams Sedan Rear, Two Hurt on Forest Ave

SUV hit sedan’s rear on Forest Ave. Both driver and passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience. Slippery pavement noted. Both victims stayed conscious. No ejections.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan near 1520 Forest Ave on Staten Island. The crash left the sedan’s 52-year-old male driver and 26-year-old female front passenger with back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor, along with slippery pavement. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right rear. No ejections occurred. Police identified driver inexperience as a key cause, highlighting the risk inexperienced drivers pose in hazardous conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Maine Ave

Two vehicles crashed head-on and side-on at Maine Ave. Both drivers, women aged 57 and 61, suffered injuries and shock. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing internal and visible injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling south on Maine Ave collided with a 2010 Honda sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its center front end, causing damage to the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers, female and licensed in New York, were injured and experienced shock. The 61-year-old SUV driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the 57-year-old sedan driver suffered neck injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
4
Bus and Box Truck Collide Head-On, Four Injured

Steel tore on Victory Boulevard as a bus and a box truck slammed head-on. Four people, ages 23 to 66, were pulled from the wreckage, conscious but broken. Blood pooled, bones snapped, the street marked by violence and impact.

A violent head-on collision between a bus and a box truck on Victory Blvd near Canterbury Ave left four people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, their left front bumpers colliding. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers, ages 23, 36, 52, and 66—suffered crush injuries to their legs and backs. All were conscious but badly hurt when pulled from the wreckage. The report details the scene: 'Steel screamed. Four people inside were crushed.' The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The police report does not specify further details about the nature of the illness or any other driver actions. The focus remains on the catastrophic impact and the systemic dangers of large vehicles colliding head-on.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Strikes Woman on Post Ave

A driver lost focus on Post Ave. The car hit a 63-year-old woman at the intersection with Decker Ave. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver distraction. The street turned violent in a blink.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of Post Ave and Decker Ave around 7:30 p.m. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle, heading west and going straight, hit her with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The pedestrian's actions are unknown and not listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Driver Distraction Triggers Rear-End Crash on Victory

A sedan and SUV collided on Victory Blvd. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction for both drivers. Impact hit the sedan’s rear, SUV’s front. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Victory Blvd near S Gannon Ave at 16:20. According to the police report, both the sedan’s driver, a 60-year-old woman, and her 16-year-old front passenger were injured, suffering neck and shoulder trauma. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both sedan occupants with whiplash. Systemic driver distraction put passengers at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Alcohol-Fueled Lane Change Crash Injures Driver

A sedan veered on Forest Ave, struck two SUVs. Alcohol and unsafe lane change led to impact. The sedan driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan changing lanes on Forest Ave collided with two SUVs making left turns. The crash happened at 8:35. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan hit the rear of one SUV and the front of another. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Damage centered on the sedan’s front and the SUVs’ ends. Systemic danger and driver error shaped this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd Injuring Passenger

Two sedans collided on Victory Blvd at 6:31 AM, striking the right side doors of one vehicle. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:31 AM on Victory Blvd near Bradley Ave, two sedans traveling west and south collided. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the westbound Audi, which had one male driver and two occupants. The southbound Toyota struck the Audi with its right front bumper. The collision injured a 63-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Audi, who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Driver Injured in Alcohol-Linked Crash

A 58-year-old woman driving east on Forest Ave suffered facial abrasions after a collision. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed to the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Forest Ave at 1:30 PM. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle, a 2013 sedan traveling east, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to her face but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Passenger on Richmond Ave

A sedan making a U-turn struck another sedan on Richmond Ave. The front passenger suffered chest abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes. Impact hit left doors. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Richmond Ave near Sumner Ave at 2:00 PM. A sedan making a U-turn collided with another sedan traveling straight. The impact struck the left side doors of the turning car. The front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, suffered chest abrasions and was injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers make errors during complex maneuvers. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Richmond Ave

A southbound SUV stopped in traffic struck the rear of a slowing sedan on Richmond Avenue. Two female occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on Richmond Avenue involving a 2022 SUV and a sedan, both traveling south. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it struck the center back end of the sedan, which was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old female, and her 16-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Aggressive Driving Triggers Rear-End Crash on South Ave

Two sedans collided on South Avenue. Aggressive driving sent one car into the back of another. Both driver and passenger suffered head and back injuries. Shock and pain followed the violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on South Avenue at 20:36. The driver of one sedan engaged in aggressive driving and road rage, causing a rear-end collision. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both the 38-year-old driver and a 40-year-old front passenger were injured, suffering head and back trauma, shock, and pain. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report does not cite any errors or contributing actions by the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Hits Bicyclist on S Gannon Ave

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2022 SUV on S Gannon Ave. Both drivers were distracted, causing impact to the bike’s left rear quarter and the SUV’s right rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:06 on S Gannon Ave involving a 2022 Lexus SUV and a bicycle traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity 3. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bicyclist were both going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both parties. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried three occupants, and the bicyclist was alone. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury of vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
5
Alcohol-Involved Crash on Forest Hill Injures Five

Two sedans collided on Forest Hill Road. Alcohol played a role. Five people hurt—three adults, two children. Head wounds, bleeding, shock. The street bore the cost of driver error.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed near 1170 Forest Hill Road in Staten Island at 20:47. Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor. One driver turned left while others went straight, leading to impact on left side doors and front bumpers. Five people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver with head injury and bleeding, a 31-year-old male driver with arm pain, a 33-year-old female passenger with head injury and bleeding, a 7-year-old male passenger and a 3-year-old female passenger, both with head injuries. All suffered shock. The report highlights driver errors tied to alcohol. No contributing factors are listed for the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04