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A sedan making an improper left turn struck a northbound taxi on Staten Island. The taxi’s front right quarter panel was impacted. A 41-year-old male passenger in the taxi suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Staten Island at Seaver Avenue near Richmond Road. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a taxi traveling straight northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A 41-year-old male occupant in the taxi, seated in the middle front seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south struck a sedan moving east on Richmond Road. The sedan’s female driver, 90, suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused damage to both vehicles’ right sides.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:40 on Richmond Road involving a southbound bus and an eastbound sedan. The bus, driven by a licensed male operator, impacted the sedan’s center front end with its right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s right front bumper and the bus’s right side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 90-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and abrasions, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions involving vulnerable older occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck the right side of a southbound SUV making a left turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. The motorcyclist suffered a head injury and moderate burns, left semiconscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:24 on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. A 34-year-old male motorcyclist, traveling northbound, collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was left semiconscious with a head injury and moderate burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as the contributing factor, indicating excessive speed by the motorcycle rider. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn, but no other driver errors are cited. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The report focuses on the motorcycle's unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge pickup swung left on Hylan. A woman crossed in the marked lines. The truck’s bumper hit her head. She fell, silent and still. Internal wounds claimed her life. Staten Island pavement bore witness. No time for sirens.

A Dodge pickup truck turned left at Hylan Blvd and Jefferson Ave, striking a 57-year-old woman as she crossed in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the truck’s left front bumper hit her head, rendering her unconscious. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to observe the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The woman was crossing with no signal present, as noted in the report, but the primary fault cited is driver inattention. The collision occurred in broad daylight, and the pickup showed no damage. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians on Staten Island streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy on a bike was injured when an SUV made a right turn on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper, causing abrasions to the boy’s elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed confusion and error in road use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Hylan Blvd near Greeley Ave in Staten Island. A 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck on the right side doors by a 2022 Lexus SUV making a right turn southbound. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the bike, causing abrasions to the boy’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error by the bicyclist. There is no mention of driver failure to yield or other driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the complexities of shared road space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him on Hylan Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact crushed the car’s front center, leaving the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Staten Island on Hylan Boulevard at 9:50 a.m. The pedestrian was not in the roadway or at an intersection when the sedan traveling north struck him. The vehicle’s center front end sustained damage from the impact. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, resulting in severe harm to a vulnerable road user outside a crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was injured crossing Richmond Road with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection and causing contusions to her arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island at 3:15 PM. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Mapleton Avenue injured a 15-year-old passenger. The impact involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling straight. The passenger suffered facial contusions, conscious and bruised, highlighting driver errors in traffic control and right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Mapleton Avenue in Staten Island. The collision involved a 2005 Nissan sedan traveling north and a 2006 Ford SUV traveling east. The SUV's driver held a permit license, while the sedan's driver was licensed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. A 15-year-old male passenger in the rear left seat of the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. No contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision underscores systemic dangers from driver failures to obey traffic controls and yield properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her on Narrows Road South. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive while making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Narrows Road South in Staten Island. A 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver merging in Staten Island struck an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries, wearing a lap belt and experiencing shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Road near Seaver Avenue in Staten Island at 11:17 AM. A sedan merging northbound collided with a northbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the SUV's right rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and was in shock after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Glover Street shortly after midnight. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. on Glover Street involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers were men, one aged 70, suffering chest injuries and shock. The crash involved a left-turning sedan struck on its right side by a vehicle traveling straight. Driver distraction was cited twice.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard near Burgher Avenue, Staten Island, at 1:00 PM. Two sedans were involved: a 2022 Hyundai turning left and a 2022 BMW traveling straight south. The Hyundai was struck on its right side doors, damaging its right front quarter panel. The BMW sustained damage to its left front bumper. The 70-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with chest pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Mill Road. The impact left him unconscious with severe fractures and dislocations. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mill Road and Ina Street on Staten Island around 10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to yield was the critical error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Clove Road rear-ended a pick-up truck also heading north. The impact injured a 7-year-old child passenger in the sedan, who suffered a neck contusion. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:14 on Clove Road, a sedan struck the center back end of a pick-up truck traveling in the same direction. The collision caused injuries to a 7-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the sedan. The child, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the sedan impacted the truck's rear. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard injured a 49-year-old driver. Two vehicles backing collided, causing neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Two vehicles—a pick-up truck and an SUV—were both backing when they collided. The driver of one vehicle, a 49-year-old male occupant, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically aggressive backing maneuvers and unsafe speed—as the cause of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old Staten Island man suffered a back contusion after a northeast-bound SUV struck him. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 3:20 PM. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was "Not in Roadway," indicating the collision occurred outside typical crossing zones. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. These details highlight the critical role of driver error in this collision and the resulting injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Staten Island. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Naughton Avenue near Hylan Boulevard at 16:50. A taxi traveling west was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV collided on Rockland Avenue in Staten Island at 6:40 AM. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockland Avenue near Manor Road in Staten Island at 6:40 AM. The collision involved a 2023 Blue Bird bus traveling north and a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers, males aged 50 and 45, were injured but not ejected. The SUV driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee-lower leg-foot area, while the bus driver suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old female driver was partially ejected and injured in a two-sedan crash on North Railroad Avenue. The collision occurred during a merging maneuver. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the impact, causing neck injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's North Railroad Avenue around 6 p.m. Two sedans collided when the unlicensed driver, a 35-year-old female, was merging southwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the unlicensed Nissan sedan and the right front bumper of the licensed Mercedes sedan traveling straight ahead. The unlicensed driver was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive drivers during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Staten Island. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Staten Island at the intersection of Spring Street and Richmond Road around 18:20. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing fault assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15