Crash Count for SD 23
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 13,020
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 6,812
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,620
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 32
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in SD 23
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 31
+16
Crush Injuries 13
Whole body 4
Neck 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Lacerations 18
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 48
Head 25
+20
Back 4
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 282
Neck 119
+114
Head 69
+64
Back 50
+45
Whole body 25
+20
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Chest 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Contusion/Bruise 383
Lower leg/foot 135
+130
Head 55
+50
Lower arm/hand 51
+46
Shoulder/upper arm 37
+32
Hip/upper leg 26
+21
Face 24
+19
Back 21
+16
Neck 18
+13
Whole body 15
+10
Abdomen/pelvis 10
+5
Chest 9
+4
Eye 2
Abrasion 186
Lower leg/foot 56
+51
Lower arm/hand 49
+44
Head 32
+27
Face 15
+10
Whole body 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Neck 3
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 127
Lower leg/foot 21
+16
Whole body 20
+15
Head 19
+14
Neck 19
+14
Back 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Chest 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Face 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 23?

Preventable Speeding in SD 23 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 23

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 205 times • 6 in last 90d here
  4. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
Afternoon on Robin Road

Afternoon on Robin Road

SD 23: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 5, 2025

On Nov 8, 2025, in the afternoon, a driver hit two people on Robin Road.

What follows has been our daily weather for years. Since Jan 1, 2022, Senate District 23 has recorded 32 deaths, 6,781 injuries, and 12,968 crashes in the city’s crash database (NYC Open Data).

Neptune and West 6: the sidewalk was not safe

On Oct 15, 2025, police said an 86-year-old driver reversed onto the sidewalk near Neptune Avenue and West 6 Street and hit three people; an 89-year-old woman died (Gothamist; NYC Open Data, CrashID 4850067). Local coverage the same day described the scene and the victims (ABC7; amNY).

On Mar 7, 2025, an 80-year-old man was killed while walking at Hylan Boulevard and Benton Avenue. The driver was going straight, according to the crash report (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4797079).

On Dec 11, 2024, at Mason Avenue near 242 Mason, a driver turning left in an SUV hit and killed a 64-year-old woman who was crossing. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4777953).

Coney Island Avenue: a bike and an SUV

On Apr 18, 2024, a 24-year-old man on an e-bike was killed at Coney Island Avenue and Neptune Avenue when a driver going straight hit him during a left turn movement (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4718424).

On Aug 26, 2023, at Bay Street and Chestnut Avenue, a driver turning left in a sedan hit a 67-year-old man on a bike. He died (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4657218).

On Jul 2, 2023, at Post Avenue near 974 Post, a driver turned left and hit a 60-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died. Police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4642632).

On Nov 21, 2022, at Forest Avenue and South Avenue, the driver of a van making a left turn hit a 73-year-old man at the intersection. He died (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4583662).

The numbers say it will happen again

In the last 12 months alone, this district saw 8 deaths, 1,979 injuries, and 3,294 crashes in the city’s database (NYC Open Data). Through this year to date, reported totals stand at 7 deaths, 1,814 injuries, and 3,003 crashes—higher than the same point last year on each measure (NYC Open Data).

Habitual speeding keeps feeding the toll. Under the proposed Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045), cars with 16 camera tickets in a year would be fitted with speed limiters. In 2025 so far, school-zone cameras recorded 24,819 violations that would have been prevented by that threshold in the citywide data this tool tracks for this district. The bill passed a Senate committee on Jun 12, 2025 (Open States: S 4045).

Who is answering for this

State Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton voted yes in committee on S 4045 to curb repeat speeders (Open States). Days later, she voted no on renewing NYC’s school‑zone speed‑camera program, a tool shown to cut speeding, as documented by watchdog coverage (Streetsblog NYC). She has also praised the pause on congestion pricing, despite its promised safety and traffic benefits for the city (amNY).

Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo and Council Member Kamillah Hanks represent the same streets. The record above is the measure to meet.

What must happen now

Lower speeds save lives. New York City can lower limits on local streets and keep 24/7 camera enforcement in place; Albany can force repeat speeders to slow down. The Senate has moved S 4045. The Assembly can finish the job (Open States).

One concrete step is here. Join the push to slow cars and stop repeat offenders. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s crash datasets — Motor Vehicle Collisions: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to incidents occurring from 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-04 within New York State Senate District 23. CrashCount maps each crash point to district boundaries to produce the district totals cited here. Data were last ingested on Dec 3, 2025. You can view the base datasets here.
Who represents this area?
Senate District 23 is represented by State Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton. Overlapping districts include Assembly District 63 (Sam Pirozzolo) and Council District 49 (Kamillah Hanks).
What policies are on the table right now?
The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) would require speed limiters for drivers who accrue 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 speed/red‑light camera tickets in 12 months. The bill advanced in a Senate committee on Jun 12, 2025. See the bill here.
Why focus on left turns and speed?
Because that’s what the records show. Multiple fatal cases here involved drivers turning left into people walking or biking, and district totals remain high. The bill S4045 targets repeat speeding, a known driver behavior linked to severe outcomes.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo

District 63

Twitter: @SamForNYC

Council Member Kamillah Hanks

District 49

Other Geographies

SD 23 Senate District 23 sits in Staten Island, Precinct 120, District 49, AD 63.

It contains Fort Hamilton, Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park, Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach, St. George-New Brighton, Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Port Richmond, Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville, Snug Harbor, Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills, Fort Wadsworth, Brooklyn CB15, Brooklyn CB13, Staten Island CB1.

See also
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 23

13
Two Sedans Crush Pedestrian on Hylan Blvd

Apr 13 - Two sedans struck a man crossing Hylan Blvd. His body broke under their front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed. Drivers walked away. He did not.

A 35-year-old man was struck by two sedans while crossing Hylan Blvd near Dawson Place, Staten Island. According to the police report, 'Two sedans struck a man crossing against the light. His body broke beneath the front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed from head to foot. Drivers wore belts. They walked away. He did not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. Both vehicles hit him with their center front ends. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors were assigned to the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Steuben Street

Apr 9 - Honda SUV moves east. Driver’s view blocked. Old man crosses with signal. Metal hits flesh. Blood on the head. Woman and child inside, both hurt, both conscious.

A Honda SUV struck a 76-year-old man crossing Steuben Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver’s view was obstructed. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old boy in the rear seat were also injured. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The crash left three people hurt, one seriously. No blame is placed on those struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
28
SUV Clips Parked Cars, Driver Bleeds on Davis Ave

Mar 28 - A Chevy SUV veered too close on Davis Ave, smashing three parked cars. Metal shrieked. A 32-year-old man, belted in, struck his head and bled. He stayed conscious, sprawled on the pavement as sirens wailed through Staten Island.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling south on Davis Ave near Delafield Ave 'clipped too close,' striking three parked vehicles. The report states that the crash resulted in 'metal screamed' and left a 32-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with severe head lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged, and the impact involved the left side doors. No evidence in the report suggests any error or action by the parked vehicles or their occupants. The crash underscores the danger posed by improper passing and lane usage on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building

Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.

ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.


7
SUV Strikes Elderly Man on Hylan Boulevard

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 2025-12-12
1
Head-On Sedan Collision Injures Staten Island Driver

Mar 1 - Two sedans collided head-on on Delafield Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old woman suffered a deep head wound but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Metal folded inward, showing the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 a.m. near Delafield Avenue and Raymond Place in Staten Island, two sedans collided head-on. The impact caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles. A 21-year-old female driver was injured with a deep head laceration but remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The narrative states, 'She had looked away. The street did not.' This highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing the violent collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the victim. The crash left metal folded inward and a young driver injured, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
17
Sedan Slams Parked Jeep on Belt Parkway Ramp

Jan 17 - A 2010 Honda crashed into a parked Jeep on the Belt Parkway ramp. The driver, 23, died alone. His head struck hard, airbags burst, seatbelt held. The ramp was empty, the night silent. No one else was hurt.

A fatal crash unfolded on the Belt Parkway ramp when a 2010 Honda sedan collided with a parked 2023 Jeep SUV, according to the police report. The report states, 'A 2010 Honda slammed into a parked Jeep. The driver's head struck hard. Airbags burst. The man, 23, died alone in the dark. His seatbelt held. The ramp stayed still. No one else was there.' The sole occupant, a 23-year-old male driver, suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The Jeep was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the collision. The report notes the driver was restrained and airbags deployed, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash left the ramp empty and silent, underscoring the lethal consequences when a moving vehicle collides with a stationary one.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions

Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.

On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.