Aug 16 - A female driver in a 2019 Honda sedan crashed on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She was driving a 2019 Honda sedan westbound when the vehicle impacted with its center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A Suzuki motorcycle turned left. The steering failed. The rider flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled from his pelvis. He stayed conscious. The road went still. Metal and flesh met the pavement. Silence followed.

A 31-year-old man riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle was injured on Arthur Kill Road near Giffords Lane in Staten Island. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when the steering failed. The rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the mechanical failure left him vulnerable. The crash underscores the risks when vehicle systems fail, leaving riders exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Hylan Boulevard. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his arm. Unsafe lane changing and speed contributed to the crash. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided with the right rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the right rear bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A sedan driven by a 29-year-old woman with a learner's permit struck a parked sedan on Armstrong Avenue. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver with a learner's permit collided with a parked sedan on Armstrong Avenue. The moving vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the parked car with its right front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - Two SUVs slammed together on Bancroft Avenue. A 77-year-old woman behind the wheel took a blow to her arm. Both drivers licensed. No ejections. Metal twisted at the front. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bancroft Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers, women with valid licenses, were going straight when their vehicles struck at the front bumpers. A 77-year-old driver suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified. The crash left one driver injured and both vehicles damaged at the front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Two vehicles crashed on Staten Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan on the right front quarter panel. The sedan hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel. One driver suffered an elbow abrasion. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with a sedan on the Staten Island Expressway. The SUV was traveling east and was struck on its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel. The injured driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash resulted in damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A 12-year-old girl rode her bike east on Capodanno. An SUV turned left. Metal hit flesh. She flew. Blood streaked her leg. Her bike twisted. The SUV stopped, untouched. The street stayed silent, except for pain.

A 12-year-old girl riding her bike eastbound on Capodanno Boulevard near Sand Lane was struck by a left-turning SUV. According to the police report, the SUV made a left turn and collided with the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The girl wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the impact left her injured and in shock. The SUV, carrying four occupants, showed no damage. No injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by young cyclists when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A Mercedes surges north on Steuben. The driver looks away. Metal screams. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, suffers deep leg wounds. Night swallows the car. Distraction behind the wheel leaves blood on the street.

A northbound Mercedes sedan crashed near 633 Steuben Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the driver was distracted by something outside the car. The vehicle struck head-on, crushing the front end. A 32-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered severe lacerations to his leg. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows how a moment’s inattention behind the wheel can leave lasting harm for those inside the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A 23-year-old man was injured on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A vehicle backing unsafely struck him outside an intersection. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backing on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island struck him outside an intersection. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle's right rear bumper hit the pedestrian, causing injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A moped carrying two passengers crashed on Capodanno Boulevard. Both were ejected and suffered head injuries. They remained conscious but sustained internal injuries. The crash involved other vehicular factors. The moped’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Gator Marshal 150 moped with two occupants crashed on Capodanno Boulevard. Both passengers, a 33-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were ejected from the vehicle. Each suffered head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both passengers and the crash. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Safety equipment use is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers faced by moped passengers when collisions occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A Hyundai sedan veered north on Hylan Boulevard. Tire failed. The car struck a parked Dodge truck. The driver, alone, died with chest injuries. Unsafe speed and tire failure listed. The street was empty. The silence stayed.

A Hyundai sedan traveling north on Hylan Boulevard crashed into a parked Dodge pick-up truck at 3:45 a.m. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai sedan veered north, tire failed, struck a parked Dodge truck. The driver, 43, wore a lap belt. Chest crushed. Died conscious.' The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The Dodge truck was unoccupied and parked. The crash left the driver alone in the dark, fatally injured by the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A 46-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in a single-vehicle crash on Staten Island. The SUV struck an object head-on while making a right turn. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured when his 2020 Nissan SUV collided head-on during a right turn on Brook Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle suffered front-center damage. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - A 36-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Staten Island crash. The SUV’s defective brakes caused a front-end collision. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash happened near Lortel Avenue at 2:35 p.m.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2006 Toyota SUV traveling north near 116 Lortel Avenue, Staten Island. The vehicle’s brakes were defective, contributing to the collision. The driver sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report lists no other driver errors or contributing factors. The injured person was the driver and occupant of the SUV. No information on safety equipment use was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Sedan slammed head-on on Hunter Avenue. Sixty-nine-year-old woman behind the wheel. Chest bruised. Police cite improper lane use and distraction. No others hurt. Steel and flesh meet. System failed.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old woman driving a 2020 Acura sedan was injured in a crash on Hunter Avenue, Staten Island. She suffered a chest contusion but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck another object head-on. No other people or vehicles were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial contusions after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle. The crash occurred as the SUV made a right turn and followed too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the rear of a Hyundai sedan stopped in traffic on Narrows Road South. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn when it collided with the sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard. One driver merged, striking the right rear bumper of the other vehicle. The injured driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided when one driver was merging and struck the right rear bumper of the other vehicle. The injured party was a 53-year-old male driver who sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The merging driver impacted the right rear bumper of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A sedan passing on Hylan Boulevard struck an SUV going straight. The SUV’s front left quarter panel took the hit. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash left vehicles damaged and one injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hylan Boulevard was passing improperly when it collided with an SUV also traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The crash injured a 51-year-old male front-seat passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - SUV and sedan crashed head-on at Targee Street and Clove Road. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. SUV driver, a woman, suffered a head abrasion. Metal twisted. Signals meant nothing.

According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of Targee Street and Clove Road on Staten Island. The SUV, driven north by a 30-year-old woman, struck the sedan traveling east. The SUV driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, showing both failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 2016 SUV made a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. It struck a southbound sedan head-on. Three sedan occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Hylan Boulevard attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound 2008 Infiniti sedan going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Three occupants in the sedan—a 64-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 50 and 21—sustained injuries described as whiplash affecting their entire bodies. All were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A parked sedan took a hard hit on Kiswick Street. A 63-year-old woman inside suffered head wounds and whiplash. The striking driver had no license. The crash left metal twisted and a victim hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck a parked sedan on Kiswick Street in Staten Island. The parked car's driver, a 63-year-old woman, was inside and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor. The unlicensed status of the striking driver is noted. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of the crash. The injured woman was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19