Oct 20 - On Richmond Ave at Forest Hill Rd, a driver changing lanes hit northbound traffic. A 47-year-old passenger was hurt. A 75-year-old driver suffered crush injuries. Police list distraction and improper lane use.

On Richmond Avenue at Forest Hill Road in Staten Island, a northbound driver changed lanes and set off a chain crash. A 47-year-old passenger was injured. A 75-year-old driver suffered crush injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” were cited. Police recorded inattention and improper lane use by drivers. Damage notes show center-front impact to the lane-changing driver’s car and rear damage to cars ahead. Vehicles included several sedans and an SUV. The crash was recorded at 2:00 p.m. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among those hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 1 - A westbound Mazda SUV driver hit a 66-year-old woman at Veterans Rd E and Bloomingdale Rd. The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact. She died of crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factors.

A driver in a 2024 Mazda SUV, traveling west on Veterans Rd E, hit a 66-year-old woman at the intersection with Bloomingdale Rd on Staten Island. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and died. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police listed no driver contributing factors. The crash was recorded at 6:02 a.m. Vehicle damage matched the reported impact. No other injuries were detailed in the data. The facts point to a fatal impact at an intersection, with a pedestrian dead and a driver proceeding straight through.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 31 - A 73-year-old driver on Hylan Boulevard suffered a head wound and severe bleeding after his Nissan sedan sustained right-front damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A 73-year-old man driving a 2025 Nissan sedan east on Hylan Boulevard at Sharrott Avenue suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."” Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the vehicle and the involved occupant. The driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt. Damage was to the sedan’s right front bumper. No other road users were listed. Injury severity for the driver is recorded as 4.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 4 - A young driver crashed a sedan at high speed on Victory Boulevard. He suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and inexperience. The road turned violent in an instant.

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a sedan on Victory Boulevard near SR 440 in Staten Island. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver held only a permit. Another occupant was listed but had unspecified injuries. The report highlights unsafe speed and inexperience as the main factors behind the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 29 - SUV struck a standing scooter on College Ave. Teen driver ejected, unconscious, bleeding from head. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for the young.

A 16-year-old male driving a standing scooter was struck by a 2007 Hyundai SUV on College Ave, Staten Island. The teen was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right-of-way. Both driver errors are listed as contributing factors. The teen had no safety equipment. The SUV driver, a 79-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users when drivers fail to pay attention and yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

May 30 - A sedan hit two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike on Amboy Road. Both teens suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the boys bleeding and shaken. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

Two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike were struck by a sedan on Amboy Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, both teens were injured, suffering severe lacerations and pain to their legs. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited.' No safety equipment was used by the teens, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

May 27 - A sedan hit a young woman crossing Richmond Valley Road. She walked with the signal. The car’s front end struck her face. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite failure to yield. The driver and a child were unhurt.

A 19-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Richmond Valley Road at Page Avenue. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle’s center front end hit her, causing severe bleeding to her face. The driver, a 19-year-old man, and a child passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the report attributes the cause to the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Apr 10 - A box truck reversed into Leony Salcedo-Chevalier by the loading dock. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges filed. The crash left a family without a father. Police are investigating. The warehouse kept running.

NY Daily News reported on April 10, 2025, that Leony Salcedo-Chevalier, 34, was struck and killed by a reversing box truck at the JFK8-Amazon Fulfillment Center in Staten Island. The incident happened late Wednesday night as Salcedo-Chevalier stood by the loading dock. Both he and the driver worked for a freight contractor, not Amazon. The driver, 40, remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time of reporting. An Amazon spokesperson called it a 'horrible tragedy' and said the company was cooperating with police. The article quotes a coworker: 'He was 34 years old. He had two daughters. He was killed on the job.' The crash highlights the dangers faced by workers in busy warehouse loading zones, where large vehicles maneuver in tight spaces.

• Worker Killed By Reversing Truck At Warehouse, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - A box truck backed up on Gulf Avenue. The driver reversed in darkness. A thirty-four-year-old man was crushed and killed. The street fell silent. No damage marked the truck.

A box truck reversed on Gulf Avenue near 546. According to the police report, the driver backed up in the dark and struck a thirty-four-year-old man in the roadway. The pedestrian was crushed and killed. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The truck showed no damage. No driver errors were specified in the data. The street was quiet after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Mar 8 - A Jeep turned left on Victory Blvd as a moped passed west. Metal screamed. A 12-year-old boy clung outside, helmetless. He struck pavement hard, his leg split open. He lay semiconscious beside the crushed moped.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn near 2084 Victory Blvd while a moped traveled west, attempting to pass. The crash's contributing factor is listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The report states: 'A Jeep turned left. A moped passed west. Metal screamed.' A 12-year-old boy, riding outside the moped without a helmet, was thrown to the pavement, suffering a severe leg laceration and lying semiconscious at the scene. The moped was described as 'crushed.' The report highlights driver errors—improper lane usage during passing and the Jeep's left turn—as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision's violence and injuries underscore the dangers posed by driver mistakes and systemic traffic risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Feb 14 - Steel tore on Victory Boulevard as a bus and a box truck slammed head-on. Four people, ages 23 to 66, were pulled from the wreckage, conscious but broken. Blood pooled, bones snapped, the street marked by violence and impact.

A violent head-on collision between a bus and a box truck on Victory Blvd near Canterbury Ave left four people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, their left front bumpers colliding. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers, ages 23, 36, 52, and 66—suffered crush injuries to their legs and backs. All were conscious but badly hurt when pulled from the wreckage. The report details the scene: 'Steel screamed. Four people inside were crushed.' The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The police report does not specify further details about the nature of the illness or any other driver actions. The focus remains on the catastrophic impact and the systemic dangers of large vehicles colliding head-on.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jan 17 - A GMC SUV plowed into a parked Maserati on Sleight Avenue. The driver, 65, was trapped and crushed, conscious beneath twisted steel. Distraction and alcohol shadowed the crash, leaving the street scarred and silent in the Staten Island dark.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling north on Sleight Avenue collided with a parked Maserati SUV at 390 Sleight Ave, Staten Island. The crash occurred at 12:26 a.m. The 65-year-old driver of the GMC was the sole occupant and suffered severe crush injuries, remaining conscious but trapped inside the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative further notes that 'distraction and alcohol sat beside her in the dark,' highlighting the presence of impairment and inattention. The parked Maserati was unoccupied at the time of impact. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim beyond those assigned to the driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and impairment, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jan 15 - A southbound bus struck a 49-year-old man at Otis Avenue near Hylan Boulevard. The man stayed conscious, bleeding hard from his arm. The bus rolled on, unmarked. Blood stained the intersection. The street bore witness.

A 49-year-old man was struck by a southbound bus at the intersection of Otis Avenue and Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, according to the police report. The report states the bus hit the pedestrian at the intersection, causing severe bleeding from his arm. The man remained conscious at the scene. The bus continued without stopping, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. According to the police report, the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, but does not cite any specific pedestrian behavior as a cause. The bus sustained no reported damage. The police narrative emphasizes the bus driver's failure to remain at the scene and the resulting injury to the pedestrian, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by those on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jan 12 - Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02