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A 26-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries in a crash on Hylan Boulevard. The police report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard at 1:19 AM. The driver, a 26-year-old male occupant of a 2024 BMW sedan traveling north, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a lapse in driver attention caused by occupants inside the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, with damage also noted on the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Brielle Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian, causing back injuries and bruising. The driver’s inattention distracted them, leading to a front-end collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on Brielle Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision, indicating no fault attributed to their position or actions. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on Nelson Avenue in Staten Island. The 70-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:07 on Nelson Avenue in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling south. The 70-year-old male driver of a 2007 Volkswagen sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred, with damage to the right front quarter panel of the Volkswagen and the center front end of the other sedan. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors by occupants, focusing solely on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck another sedan traveling south on Sand Lane. The backing driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as contributing factors in this nighttime crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:20 on Sand Lane. One sedan was backing when it collided with another sedan traveling straight ahead southbound. The driver of the backing vehicle, a 20-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The backing sedan's left rear quarter panel impacted the front center of the other sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report focuses on driver errors—unsafe backing maneuvers and distraction—as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a parked pickup truck on Hunter Avenue late at night. The sedan’s driver suffered facial injuries and shock, with minor bleeding reported. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Hunter Avenue when a sedan traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2022 Dodge pickup truck. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock, sustaining minor bleeding. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The pickup truck was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Greaves Avenue in Staten Island. The 68-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and concussion. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:22 on Greaves Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in executing the turn. The 68-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a chest injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Staten Island’s Buel Avenue as one made a left turn. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The front passenger also sustained upper arm injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, damaging the left side of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Buel Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old male driver making a left turn struck another sedan traveling northbound. Both drivers were injured and experienced shock; the front passenger, a 59-year-old male, suffered upper arm injuries. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both involved drivers. The left front quarter panel and left side doors of the turning vehicle were damaged, while the other vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were sedans registered in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on South Railroad Avenue. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 22:07 on South Railroad Avenue in Staten Island, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2019 Ford SUV that was parked. The impact damaged the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked SUV, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and head trauma but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even in low-speed scenarios involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV struck a 61-year-old man crossing Capodanno Boulevard. Head trauma, internal bleeding, death in the cold dark. Police cite driver inattention. The street offered no crosswalk, no light, only danger and silence.

A 61-year-old man was killed while crossing Capodanno Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street where there was 'no light, no crosswalk.' A northbound Mercedes SUV struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a direct collision. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but lists driver inattention as the primary cause. The deadly outcome unfolded on a street lacking basic pedestrian infrastructure, with driver error at its core.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Clarke Avenue. The sedan driver suffered moderate burns and arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear panels in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 AM on Clarke Avenue in Staten Island. A 24-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining moderate burns and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the sedan driver. The SUV was traveling north, and the sedan was traveling west, both going straight ahead before the collision. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash on Richmond Road injured six occupants. The impact was severe. Passengers suffered concussions and fractures. The driver was among the injured. Aggressive driving was a factor.

On December 30, 2023, a crash occurred on Richmond Road in Staten Island, injuring six occupants. According to the police report, the incident involved a station wagon and a sedan. The injuries included concussions and fractures among passengers. The driver and passengers were all conscious but sustained serious injuries. The police report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors were detailed, but the nature of the crash suggests reckless behavior. All occupants were wearing safety equipment, including lap belts and child restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old driver suffered facial injuries in a crash on Wilson Avenue. The collision involved multiple vehicles. Driver inattention was a key factor.

A 72-year-old male driver was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Wilson Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the driver experienced minor bleeding and was in shock after the incident. The crash involved a sedan and two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. The police report noted 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other individuals were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash involving a box truck and multiple sedans injured ten occupants. The collision occurred on Bishop Street. All injured suffered whiplash. The driver was aggressive, leading to the impact.

A crash on Bishop Street in Staten Island involved a box truck and several sedans, resulting in ten occupants being injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' All injured individuals, including a 58-year-old male passenger and children aged 4, 5, 8, and 9, suffered whiplash. The report does not specify further driver errors or contributing factors beyond aggressive driving. No victims were blamed in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash on Staten Island Expressway left two men injured. Both suffered neck injuries. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed contributed to the collision. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when they collided.

Two occupants were injured in a crash on the Staten Island Expressway. A 39-year-old male driver and a 27-year-old male passenger both sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed.' Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when their vehicles collided. The impact occurred at the center front end and center back end of the sedans involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Buel Avenue. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a sedan on Buel Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan's 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness; the airbag deployed. The taxi driver was licensed and driving southbound. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered head abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was noted. The impact hit the sedan’s center back end.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The pick-up truck was stopped in traffic before the collision, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or attention. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was struck while crossing Capodanno Boulevard. The SUV driver was distracted and failed to notice the child. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2020 GMC SUV traveling south struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The driver, a licensed female, was distracted and inattentive, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on Manor Road in Staten Island. The female driver, 36, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted from her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing left-side damage.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan overturned on Manor Road, Staten Island. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the overturn. The vehicle struck its left side doors during the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl crossing against the signal was struck on Hylan Boulevard. The vehicle hit her on the right side doors. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was speeding. The girl remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. The vehicle struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but not blamed. No other driver errors or safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV at an intersection on Moreland Street. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver, traveling south, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on Moreland Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2021 SUV traveling south, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15