Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - Two sedans collided on Manor Rd at 7:15 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling southbound. Impact was on front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Manor Rd at 7:15 AM involving two southbound sedans. One driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The first sedan, a 2023 Genes, was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The second sedan, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn and had damage to its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision point was the front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver error of improper passing or lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A left turn at unsafe speed on Richmond Road. Two sedans collide. Four people hurt. Children and teens bruised. Driver unlicensed. The crash leaves bodies battered, the street marked by reckless force.

According to the police report, at 20:25 on Richmond Road, Staten Island, an unlicensed female driver in a 2013 BMW sedan made a left turn and struck another sedan traveling south. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors, pointing to driver error by the unlicensed left-turning driver. Four occupants, including the unlicensed driver and three passengers aged 6, 8, and 15, suffered contusions, bruises, and abrasions. All were restrained and not ejected. The crash highlights dangerous driving and the risks faced by passengers, especially children, when drivers ignore basic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A Ford SUV hit an 80-year-old man head-on near Benton Avenue. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He died under a gray Staten Island sky. The street bore silent witness to another life ended by steel.

An 80-year-old pedestrian was killed when a northbound Ford SUV struck him head-on on Hylan Boulevard near Benton Avenue, according to the police report. The report states the man 'stepped into the street against the light.' The vehicle, a 2008 Ford SUV, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, with the point of contact at the center front end. The police report describes the aftermath: 'His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under a gray Staten Island sky.' The contributing factors listed in the police data are 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction are cited in the report. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No mention is made of helmet use or other pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A 47-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at 8:00 AM on Hylan Blvd near Jefferson Ave. A 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was a licensed female from New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - A 14-year-old girl crossing Mc Cully Ave away from an intersection was struck by a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused a severe abdominal and pelvic injury. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Mc Cully Ave in Staten Island at 7:25 AM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention while going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious following the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A Staten Island SUV driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a collision during a lane change on Hylan Blvd. The crash involved limited visibility, causing the driver to lose control and impact another vehicle, damaging the front center of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. The driver, a 41-year-old woman operating a 2024 Mazda SUV, was changing lanes when the collision happened. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was injured, suffering chest contusions and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver’s error in lane changing under limited visibility conditions was the primary cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on Lincoln Ave, Staten Island. The striking driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, enduring shock. The crash was caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

At 7:40 AM on Lincoln Ave in Staten Island, a sedan traveling west rear-ended another sedan stopped in traffic, according to the police report. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash and experienced shock. The report states the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were sedans traveling westbound. The struck vehicle was stopped, and the point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A sedan, driven unlicensed and at unsafe speed, struck parked cars on Staten Island. Four inside suffered back and arm injuries. Police pursuit ended in pain and chaos. Systemic danger, reckless driving, no escape.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed 33-year-old woman crashed on Staten Island while backing at unsafe speed during a police pursuit. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Backing Unsafely" as contributing factors. Four occupants in the sedan, including the driver and three passengers, were injured. All were conscious, suffering back pain, whiplash, and abrasions. The sedan hit the right rear bumper of a parked car. No victim actions contributed. The crash highlights the systemic risk from reckless, unlicensed driving and unsafe maneuvers under police pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a vehicle failed to yield while making a right turn on Hylan Blvd. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when struck, resulting in shock and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hylan Blvd and Norway Ave in Staten Island around 8:30 AM. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking her. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with no visible complaints noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the crash occurred during the driver's right turn maneuver. The report explicitly cites driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd. A left-turning SUV struck a southbound SUV. Two young passengers suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused right-side and front-end damage. Driver failure to obey traffic control was cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd involving two station wagons/SUVs. One SUV, traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Two child passengers, ages 6 and 7, seated in the right rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained head injuries and were in shock but were not ejected. The damage was confined to the right side doors of the turning SUV and the front end of the other. The police report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - SUV struck a 58-year-old man crossing Tillman Street. The man suffered a head abrasion. Driver’s view was blocked. Impact hit the right front bumper. The street stayed dangerous. The man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Tillman Street. He was struck by an eastbound Ford SUV. The impact hit the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility played a key role. No other driver errors were cited. The crash happened away from an intersection. The SUV was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The report centers the danger of blocked views for people crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - Two sedans crashed on Hylan Blvd. Unsafe speed and close passing flipped one car. The driver, trapped and bleeding, survived. The street bore the scars of reckless force.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hylan Blvd collided at 2:58 AM. One driver, a 42-year-old man, was trapped in his overturned car with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact, which struck the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear of the other. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash shows the danger of speed and unsafe passing on Staten Island roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - A 20-year-old male driver suffered arm injuries in a late-night crash on Amboy Road. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 PM on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The sole occupant, a 20-year-old male driver of a 2024 Subaru SUV, was injured with contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper from the point of impact. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling north, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - Two SUVs crashed on Hylan Blvd at midday. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed open.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 12:24 PM on Hylan Blvd near Tysens Lane in Staten Island. Both drivers, a 67-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, were injured, suffering head trauma and shock. The male driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The impact crushed the right front of the man's SUV and the left front of the woman's. Both vehicles were moving straight before the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A 61-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after crashing while making a left turn on Weed Avenue. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver operating a 2013 Hyundai SUV was injured in a crash on Weed Avenue, Staten Island, at 4:47 AM. The vehicle was traveling northeast and was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the SUV. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The driver was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver actions during turning maneuvers in this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Ebbitts Street, Staten Island, causing neck injuries to both female occupants. Both drivers were distracted, leading to impact on the right side doors and front center ends. Both occupants suffered whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Ebbitts Street in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling south and east. The point of impact was the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The female driver of the Hyundai sedan and her female passenger, both 49 years old, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A sedan lost control on Ocean Terrace. Wet pavement sent the car into a crash. The driver and a child passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2007 sedan traveling west on Ocean Terrace lost control due to slippery pavement. The car struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old boy in the front seat were both injured, suffering trauma to their entire bodies and shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. Both victims reported pain and nausea after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing Meisner Avenue away from an intersection. The sedan, traveling north at unsafe speed, struck her with its front center. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Meisner Avenue near Lowell Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was struck while performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' and not at an intersection. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2024 Nissan sedan traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report explicitly identifies the driver's unsafe speed as a key cause of the collision. There are no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19