No More Death in the Crosswalk: Demand Action Now

A sedan hit a 19-year-old man walking with traffic. His head bled on the pavement near a parked dump truck. The car’s front end crumpled. He lay still. The street fell silent. Impact left him unconscious and bleeding.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while walking with traffic on Richmond Road near Baltic Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck him head-on. His head bled on the pavement beside a parked dump truck. The car’s front end crumpled. He lay still.' The young man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found unconscious. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The dump truck was parked and not involved in the movement. The crash left one vulnerable road user gravely hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan ran uncontrolled on Sand Lane, striking its own driver. The 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police report a driverless, runaway vehicle caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2010 Subaru sedan on Sand Lane in Staten Island became a driverless, runaway vehicle. The lone occupant, a 37-year-old female driver, was injured when the vehicle struck her from the left front bumper. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driverless/Runaway Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene, secured by a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The vehicle was traveling straight south before impact, which damaged the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Staten Island’s Richmond Road. Both drivers and a toddler passenger suffered full-body injuries. The collision involved a left turn and failure to yield. Shock gripped the injured, restrained occupants in both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Road in Staten Island. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The crash caused injuries to both female drivers, ages 35 and 30, and a 2-year-old male passenger restrained in a child seat. The toddler was seated in the middle rear seat. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York and wore seat belts. The toddler was secured in a child restraint. The impact points were the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. All occupants suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage as a contributing factor. The victim was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when a northbound SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The striking vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact, hitting the center back end of the victim’s vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision involved multiple SUVs and a sedan, but the injury was to the occupant of the rear-ended vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman driving a 2022 Toyota SUV rear-ended another vehicle on New Dorp Lane. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV was involved in a rear-end collision on New Dorp Lane, Staten Island. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as inattention and following too closely. The SUV struck the center back end of the vehicle ahead, damaging its center front end. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other persons were injured or involved. The crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. while the SUV was traveling east and stopped in traffic before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Midland Avenue, Staten Island. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash damaged the car’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Midland Avenue struck a 73-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and driver inexperience. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 41-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The female driver of one sedan, aged 41, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Richmond Road in Staten Island. Both drivers were changing lanes improperly. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact struck right side doors and left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles damaged on side panels.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Richmond Road in Staten Island. Both drivers were changing lanes improperly, contributing to the crash. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island Expressway late at night. A passenger suffered a shoulder injury. The slippery pavement contributed. Both vehicles were traveling east. Impact hit left side doors and rear center. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Staten Island Expressway at 11:50 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the center back end of the other. A 30-year-old female passenger in one SUV was injured, suffering a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the left side doors and rear center of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Richmond Road. The driver made an improper left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors at a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The incident highlights critical driver errors that led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck the rear of an SUV on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The pickup driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Amboy Road collided with the rear of a southbound SUV. The pickup driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center front and center back ends respectively. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pickup driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old woman driving north on Todt Hill Road suffered head injuries. Her sedan struck an object on the right front quarter panel. She was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Todt Hill Road in Staten Island. The sedan she was driving sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was semiconscious and suffered head injuries, with internal complaints noted. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired her driving. No other driver errors were cited. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by sudden medical emergencies behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on Staten Island Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Staten Island Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The sedan, a 2023 Tesla, was impacted on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle was struck on its right rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was the sole occupant injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an object on Greeley Avenue in Staten Island. The 36-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2006 Toyota SUV was injured in a crash on Greeley Avenue, Staten Island. The driver sustained neck abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle impacted with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The report lists unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. There were no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was hit crossing Mason Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan struck her center front end. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. Limited view and slippery pavement contributed. The driver was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Mason Avenue outside an intersection in Staten Island. She was struck by a westbound sedan, which impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan making a left turn on Richmond Road. Six bus passengers suffered whiplash and back injuries. The crash happened at night. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Richmond Road collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the bus's right front bumper. Six passengers on the bus, aged 25 to 78, sustained neck and back injuries described as whiplash. All injured were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passengers were not wearing safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl was struck while crossing with the signal on Clove Road. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The child suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Clove Road and Targee Street on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman driver made a U-turn on Capodanno Boulevard. Her sedan struck an object beneath, damaging the undercarriage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver was making a U-turn on Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island when her 2020 Nissan sedan impacted an object beneath the vehicle, damaging the undercarriage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2022 SUV made a left turn on Hylan Boulevard and struck a 2015 3-door vehicle going straight south. Three occupants in the SUV, including two children, suffered contusions. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Hylan Boulevard attempted a left turn and collided with a 2015 3-door vehicle traveling straight south. The impact occurred on the SUV's right side doors and the 3-door's center front end. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 37-year-old female driver and two female passengers aged 7 and 10. All suffered contusions and bruises to the face, chest, and lower legs but were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. No contributing factors related to the victims' actions or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A 27-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Impact centered on rear ends. No ejections. All drivers licensed and traveling north.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island involving four SUVs. The crash happened as vehicles traveled north, with one making a right turn. The point of impact was the center back end of multiple vehicles. A 27-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. All drivers involved were licensed in New York. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15