Crash Count for Precinct 122
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,802
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,633
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 555
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 122
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 14
+2
Crush Injuries 2
Back 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 2
Face 1
Concussion 15
Head 10
+5
Back 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 97
Neck 39
+34
Head 23
+18
Back 17
+12
Whole body 9
+4
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 127
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Head 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Chest 11
+6
Back 10
+5
Neck 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 69
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Head 13
+8
Neck 8
+3
Face 4
Whole body 3
Back 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 29
Neck 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 5
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 122?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 122 School Zones

(since 2022)
Left turns, late nights, and the long toll in Precinct 122

Left turns, late nights, and the long toll in Precinct 122

Precinct 122: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 9, 2025

Just before 8 PM on Sep 16, 2025, at Richmond Rd and Narrows Rd S, the driver of a 2011 Honda SUV made a left and hit a 23‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded the driver’s view as “limited.” Source.

This Week

  • Sep 23: A Ford sedan and a Chevy pickup collided at Miles Ave and Daleham St; a 30‑year‑old driver was hurt. Source
  • Sep 21: Two SUVs crashed at Father Capodanno Blvd and Jefferson Ave; a 1‑year‑old passenger and a 43‑year‑old driver were injured. Source
  • Sep 2: A Mazda sedan driver making a left hit a 67‑year‑old man in the crosswalk at Richmond Rd and Ralph Pl; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source

The count is steady, and it is cruel

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Precinct 122, 15 people have been killed and 2,550 injured in traffic crashes. Pedestrians account for 6 of the dead and 387 of the injured. NYC Open Data.

This year’s injuries are running higher than last year’s pace: through the current period, injuries are 589 versus 451 a year ago, a 30.6% jump; recorded deaths rose from 1 to 2. NYC Open Data.

Crashes pile up on familiar corridors. Hylan Boulevard and Richmond Road top the list, with Hylan showing multiple deaths and hundreds injured, and Richmond logging more than 160 injuries. NYC Open Data.

Fatal wrecks cluster in the dark. Police data show three deaths at 11 PM, with other spikes around the evening commute. NYC Open Data.

The same turns. The same mistakes.

Police records in recent crashes here cite left turns and failures to yield. On Sep 2, a left‑turning driver hit a man in a marked crosswalk; officers logged “failure to yield.” On Sep 16, another left turn at Richmond and Narrows ended with a man on the pavement. Crash records.

Hylan Boulevard adds confusion. A recent report tallied crashes tied to murky bus‑lane rules and inconsistent signs. “That’s one accident every four days,” said Borough President Vito Fossella, urging clarity on when drivers can enter the curb lane. amNY.

Where Precinct 122 can act — and where City Hall must

This is a map with red corners: Hylan Boulevard. Richmond Road. Father Capodanno Boulevard. Daylighting crosswalks, giving pedestrians a head start, and hardening turns at these spots would cut the left‑hook hits that keep showing up in the logs. Targeted enforcement at these corners during the evening hours would meet the pattern where it lives. NYC Open Data.

The citywide tools exist. Albany passed Sammy’s Law, giving New York City the power to set safer speeds, and advocates are pressing for a 20 MPH default where people live and walk. The worst repeat speeders can be stopped with intelligent speed limiters. Both steps are laid out here.

The road back to Richmond and Narrows

One intersection. One left turn. One body on the ground. It keeps happening. Slow the cars. Fix the corners. If you want it to stop, tell City Hall and your legislators to act now.

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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.
What area does this report cover?
This story covers NYPD Precinct 122 on Staten Island, including parts of Grasmere–Arrochar–South Beach–Dongan Hills, New Dorp–Midland Beach, Todt Hill–Emerson Hill–Lighthouse Hill–Manor Heights, Oakwood–Richmondtown, Great Kills–Eltingville, Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field, Great Kills Park, and adjacent areas reported in city crash data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered for Police Precinct 122 and dates from 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-09. We summarized totals (deaths, injuries, crashes) and referenced mode split, top locations, and hourly counts from the same filters. You can reproduce a filtered query here and join to Persons here. Data last accessed Oct 9, 2025.
What corridors are the most dangerous here?
Hylan Boulevard and Richmond Road stand out in the city’s crash logs for Precinct 122, with multiple deaths and hundreds of injuries recorded on Hylan and more than 160 injuries on Richmond Road. Source: NYC Open Data crashes dataset for 2022–present.
What can local officials do right now?
Focus enforcement and design fixes on Hylan Boulevard, Richmond Road, and Father Capodanno Boulevard during the high-injury evening hours; add daylighting, leading pedestrian intervals, and hardened left turns at recurring crash corners; and back citywide measures to slow drivers and rein in repeat speeders as outlined on our action page.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Mike Reilly

District 62

Council Member Frank Morano

District 51

Twitter: @frankmorano

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

Other Geographies

Precinct 122 Police Precinct 122 sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 62, SD 23.

It contains Staten Island CB95, Staten Island CB2, Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills, New Dorp-Midland Beach, Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights, Oakwood-Richmondtown, Great Kills-Eltingville, Fort Wadsworth, Hoffman & Swinburne Islands, Miller Field, Great Kills Park.

See also
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 122

15
Tailgating driver rear-ends car on Staten Island Expressway

Sep 15 - Eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. A driver followed too close and hit the back of a Volkswagen. The 39-year-old woman driving that car was hurt with whiplash and back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

According to the police report, both sedans were traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. Both were going straight. The driver of a 2009 sedan hit the center back end of a 2022 sedan. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. The 39-year-old woman driving the lead car was injured. She was conscious and reported whiplash and back pain. Damage reflected a rear-end impact: front-center damage to the following car and rear-center damage to the lead car. The crash was logged at 11:30 a.m. in precinct 122.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
14
Motorcyclist Ejected in Father Capodanno Crash

Sep 14 - Three drivers collided on Father Capodanno near Sioux. The rider was ejected and left unconscious. Two people in a sedan were hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Three vehicles crashed at Father Capodanno Blvd and Sioux St at 12:31 a.m. A northbound motorcyclist and two southbound drivers were involved. The rider was ejected, unconscious, and reported internal injuries. Two people in the sedan were injured. SUV occupants were listed with no reported injuries. According to the police report, all vehicles were going straight, and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; the sedan and SUV had left front damage. The crash occurred in the 122nd Precinct on Staten Island.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
SUV driver hits motorized rider on Buffalo St

Sep 2 - Jeep SUV driver went northwest on Buffalo St and hit a 31-year-old man on another motorized vehicle near Crookes Point Rd. The rider suffered a lower‑leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

On Buffalo St near Crookes Point Rd in Staten Island, the driver of a Jeep SUV traveling northwest hit a 31-year-old man operating another motorized vehicle traveling southeast. The SUV showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the other vehicle took a center-front hit. The rider was injured with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious. Others in the SUV were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded driver inattention/distraction in the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk

Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.

A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
29
SUV Turns Right Into Motorcyclist on Hylan

Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.

The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
23
Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal

Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.

Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
18
Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave

Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.

A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
15
Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove

Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
15
Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda

Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.

The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
13
Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman

Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
8
Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan

Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
5
Three SUVs Rear-End on Amboy Road Injure Child

Aug 5 - Three SUVs collided on Amboy Road in Staten Island. A 3-year-old rear passenger in a child restraint suffered a neck injury and abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.

Three SUVs collided on Amboy Road at Spratt Avenue, all heading south. A three-year-old rear passenger in a child restraint suffered a neck injury and abrasion. Several other passengers, including children, were also hurt. According to the police report, two vehicles were stopped in traffic and a third struck the center front and back ends of the others. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. Police recorded pre-crash positions as 'Stopped in Traffic' and 'Slowing or Stopping.' The account attributes the harm to driver error and vehicle defects.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Hylan

Aug 2 - The driver of a northbound sedan rear-ended a stopped northbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard at Quintard Street in Staten Island. A 49-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and shock. Police cited driver inattention.

Two northbound sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard at Quintard Street in Staten Island. The driver of a stopped sedan was struck from behind by the driver of another sedan. “According to the police report, one sedan was stopped in traffic when another sedan struck it from behind.” A 49-year-old driver reported a back contusion and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The injured occupant was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
Brakes Defective; Rider Hurt on Hylan Blvd

Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east on Hylan hit a man on a standing motorized vehicle at Garretson. The rider suffered a back injury and a concussion. Police recorded defective brakes.

A crash at Hylan Blvd and Garretson Ave in Staten Island injured a 60-year-old man riding a standing motorized vehicle. A driver in a 2022 Dodge sedan, traveling east, hit him while both operators were going straight. The rider suffered a back injury and a concussion. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. The case lists the same factor for involved parties. No other driver errors were cited in the data. The report shows both vehicles sustained no recorded damage. The crash occurred at 8:17 a.m. in the 122nd Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road

Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.

A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
29
Sedan Driver Hits Five-Year-Old Cyclist

Jul 29 - A sedan driver hit a five-year-old boy on a bicycle on Hylan Blvd. The child suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and abrasions and was in shock. The 61-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock.

The driver of a sedan hit a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle on Hylan Blvd near Bedford Ave in Staten Island. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot, with abrasions and shock. The 61-year-old male driver reported chest pain and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded no ejections. The bike was traveling east; the sedan was traveling north. Reported damage included the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
29
Boys Ejected in Richmond Ave Moped Crash

Jul 29 - On Richmond near Katan, a driver in an SUV collided with a moped carrying two boys. The 13-year-old driver and his 14-year-old passenger were ejected and injured. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inexperience.

A driver in a Ford SUV and a moped carrying two boys collided on Richmond Ave near Katan Ave in Staten Island at 12:44 a.m. The 13-year-old moped driver and his 14-year-old passenger were ejected and injured. The SUV driver, 18, and a 17-year-old passenger were unhurt. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inexperience" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded those driver errors in the crash record. The moped driver was unlicensed. Records show both drivers were going straight before impact. The SUV had center-front damage; the moped’s damage was at the right front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
23
SUV Driver Injured on Staten Island Expressway

Jul 23 - A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on the Staten Island Expressway was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper was struck. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." He complained of chest pain and remained conscious.

The driver of an SUV, 62, was injured when the vehicle's right front bumper was struck while traveling east on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The driver sustained a chest injury and was conscious at the scene. Police listed no pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report records the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and lists no other driver errors or additional contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
20
Distracted Drivers Collide at Hylan and Guyon

Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV turning left collided with the driver of a sedan going straight on Hylan Blvd at Guyon Ave. Two male drivers were injured. Limbs struck. Both reported shock and pain. Police list distraction for both drivers.

The driver of an SUV making a left turn collided with the driver of a sedan going straight at Hylan Boulevard and Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. Two male drivers, ages 28 and 34, were injured; one suffered knee and lower-leg-foot injuries and the other suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries. Both were not ejected and reported shock and complaints of pain or nausea. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. Both vehicles sustained center-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
18
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Penn Avenue

Jul 18 - SUV slammed into sedan’s back end on Penn Avenue. Two drivers suffered whiplash. A child passenger was shaken. Police cite following too closely. Metal and bodies took the blow.

An SUV struck the back of a sedan on Penn Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Two drivers, ages 19 and 57, suffered whiplash injuries. A 7-year-old rear passenger was also involved. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact damaged the center back end of the sedan and the front end of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07