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Sanitation crews crushed hundreds of mopeds and e-bikes on Staten Island. Smoke rose as batteries burned. Officials called it a crackdown on unregistered vehicles. A Citi Bike was smashed too. The mayor watched. No word on why it was there.

Gothamist reported on June 12, 2025, that New York City officials destroyed around 200 unregistered mopeds and e-bikes at a Staten Island sanitation facility. Mayor Eric Adams said over 100,000 'ghost vehicles' have been seized since 2022, including cars with fake or missing plates. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, 'This morning is not just about crushing mopeds. It is about crushing the criminal activity and quality of life activities that come with them.' The crackdown targets vehicles often used by delivery workers but also linked by officials to traffic violations and other offenses. A Citi Bike was destroyed among the pile, though officials did not explain why. The event highlighted ongoing enforcement actions and raised questions about policy impacts on vulnerable road users.

• City Destroys Mopeds, E-Bikes En Masse, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-12

A minicycle and SUV collided on Mill Road. The minicycle driver, age 11, was ejected and injured. Three SUV occupants, ages 48, 70, and 71, suffered unspecified injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. The street bore the brunt.

A crash on Mill Road at Tysens Lane in Staten Island involved a minicycle and an SUV. The minicycle driver, an 11-year-old boy, was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his entire body. Three people in the SUV—a 71-year-old male driver, a 70-year-old female front passenger, and a 48-year-old female occupant—sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the collision. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred; the minicycle was traveling straight. The police report notes the minicycle driver was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the contributing driver errors. No blame is placed on those injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue. The cyclist suffered a bruised hip and leg. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt. Metal met flesh. The city keeps counting.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue in Staten Island. The 42-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver or other occupants. The impact was to the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike hit a six-year-old boy on Targee Street. The child suffered arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The crash left the boy conscious but hurt. The street saw danger. The system failed to protect him.

A six-year-old boy was injured when an e-bike struck him near 1069 Targee Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the child suffered injuries to his arm and experienced whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the boy with its center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The police report makes clear that driver behavior—specifically unsafe speed and aggression—played a direct role in the crash. The child, a pedestrian, was left injured by these actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Hylan Boulevard and Keegans Lane. Metal twisted. Glass broke. Two drivers suffered head injuries. One was 34, the other 82. Both stayed conscious. The crash came from failure to yield. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Keegans Lane in Staten Island. The crash left a 34-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man, both drivers, with head injuries. The woman reported whiplash. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The vehicles involved were traveling straight and making a left turn. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met at Giffords Lane and Leverett Avenue. Metal struck metal. A woman suffered neck injuries. A baby rode in the back. Police found failure to yield and inattention. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Giffords Lane and Leverett Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, five people were involved, including a 35-year-old woman who suffered neck injuries and a baby riding as a rear passenger. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were women, one aged 35 and the other 89. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the SUV, which was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes that the baby was in a child restraint and both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks for vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Sand Lane. The driver fell asleep. The sedan overturned. Two men, ages 22 and 63, were hurt. Neck pain, shock, chaos. Metal twisted. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A crash on Sand Lane in Staten Island left two men injured when a sedan overturned after striking a parked SUV. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan 'fell asleep' before impact. The sedan hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV and flipped. A 22-year-old man suffered shock, while a 63-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both were listed as occupants and drivers in the vehicles. The police report cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were listed. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a sedan at Hylan Boulevard and Chesterton Avenue. The crash left a young man ejected and hurt. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. One hip shattered. The street stayed open. Danger remains.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Chesterton Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The 23-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered hip and internal injuries. Two occupants of the sedan, both 27, were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The police report notes that both drivers disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speeds. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed and failure to yield at this intersection. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford convertible hit something head-on on Amboy Road. The driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. The crash left the car’s front end damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The cause remains unclear.

A Ford convertible traveling south on Amboy Road at Acacia Avenue crashed, damaging the center front end of the vehicle. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. No other occupants or vulnerable road users were reported hurt. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of helmet use, turn signals, or other safety equipment as contributing factors. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants, even when no clear cause is identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided on the Staten Island Expressway. The rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles were moving straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left the rider bruised and hurt.

A crash on the Staten Island Expressway involved a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling east. According to the police report, the motorcycle's 24-year-old driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and harm to his leg. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other safety equipment or violations are mentioned. The collision left the motorcycle damaged on the right side and the SUV on the left front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 63-year-old cyclist on Foch Avenue. The crash left the cyclist bruised and conscious, with a head injury. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. The bike took the impact on its left front. The sedan’s right front quarter was damaged.

A crash on Foch Avenue in Staten Island involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 63-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries to the sedan’s occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Todt Hill Road. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite improper lane use and bad turning. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The cost: pain, confusion, and another mark on Staten Island’s roads.

On Todt Hill Road near Andes Place, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, the collision involved a Ford and a Hyundai, both traveling south. One driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The Ford SUV was changing lanes when it struck the Hyundai’s front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and both vehicles damaged. The police report makes clear: driver errors led to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Cameras will watch for speeding on city bridges and tunnels. Fines start at $50. Lawmakers push the plan to protect workers and travelers. The program runs to 2031. Enforcement aims to slow drivers and cut risk on vital routes.

Patch reported on May 8, 2025, that New York lawmakers approved an expansion of a speed camera pilot program for MTA bridges and tunnels. The plan allows cameras on seven bridges and two tunnels, ticketing drivers who exceed speed limits. Fines start at $50 for a first offense, rising to $75 and $100 for repeat violations within 18 months. Governor Hochul's office called the program 'one more way the governor is working to improve safety on our roads and bridges for workers and travelers alike.' MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan said, 'We want to make sure that our maintenance workers and contractors are safe.' The program, part of the $254 billion state budget, will be reviewed again in 2031. The move targets driver speed, a key factor in crash severity, and signals a shift toward automated enforcement on major city crossings.

• Speed Cameras Coming To MTA Crossings, Patch, Published 2025-05-08

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Midland Avenue where two sedans collided. A 33-year-old man behind the wheel suffered a bruised arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The air hung heavy with the scent of gasoline and burnt rubber.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Hylan Blvd and Tysens Ln was hit by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The impact threw her to the pavement, injuring her shoulder and arm. She remained conscious, reporting whiplash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Blvd struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with Tysens Ln. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and reported whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed on Mosel Ave as two vehicles collided midday. A young driver suffered neck injuries. The air was thick with the scent of oil and scorched rubber. Emergency crews arrived to find the driver alert but shaken, clutching her neck.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at Mosel Ave and Sable Ave in Staten Island. The crash occurred at 12:30 p.m. when the SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the right side of the southbound sedan. The 19-year-old woman driving the sedan sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and glass on Hylan Boulevard. A motorbike slams into a sedan’s rear quarter panel. The rider, thrown from the bike, clutches his neck, dazed and in shock. Sirens echo over Beach Avenue’s dark pavement.

A collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard at Beach Avenue in Staten Island involving a sedan and a motorbike. According to the police report, the crash happened as the sedan was making a left turn and the motorbike was traveling straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 25-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and suffered a neck injury, reporting pain and nausea while in shock. The police report notes the use of a helmet by the motorbike rider. No other injuries were documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van and a bus collided on Old Town Road near Hylan Boulevard. The impact left a 60-year-old male passenger with a head contusion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The injured man remained conscious, bruised but alert, amid shattered glass and metal.

According to the police report, a van and a bus crashed on Old Town Road off Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The collision resulted in a 60-year-old male passenger suffering a head injury, specifically a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The van was changing lanes while the bus was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data highlights driver inattention as a key cause, underscoring the risks faced by passengers in such incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans barreled down Hylan Boulevard and struck a man crossing against the light. Metal slammed flesh. He lay broken and unconscious. The drivers walked away. The street swallowed another body. The city kept moving.

A man was struck and severely injured by two sedans on Hylan Boulevard near Dawson Place, Staten Island, at 12:33 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'Two sedans struck a man crossing against the light. His body broke beneath the front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed from head to foot.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of each sedan. The drivers, both licensed, were uninjured and left the scene on foot. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was rendered unconscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'crossing against signal,' but contributing factors for the drivers are marked 'unspecified.' The narrative centers the violence of the collision and the devastating injuries inflicted by the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A silver Mercedes SUV turns left on Hylan Boulevard at Guyon Avenue. The driver fails to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal slams into her hip. She falls hard. The car is unscathed. Her leg is not.

A 20-year-old woman was injured when a Mercedes SUV struck her while she crossed Hylan Boulevard at Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the SUV driver made a left turn and did not see the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The impact hit her hip and upper leg, causing internal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, but the pedestrian suffered significant harm. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14