Council District 49: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Motorcyclist Killed in Bay Street U-Turn Crash 2025-07-05T15:11:00+00:00
   BAY ST
   A motorcyclist died on Bay Street when an SUV turned improperly. Unsafe speed and a sudden U-turn left one dead, others shaken. Metal and bodies collided. The street stayed silent.
   A fatal crash on Bay Street at Norwood Avenue in Staten Island left a 34-year-old male motorcyclist dead. According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided as the SUV was making a U-turn. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal injuries. Three other occupants, including the SUV driver, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper turns and unsafe speed on city streets.
2. Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street 2025-05-17T19:40:00+00:00
   TARGEE ST
   A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
   A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
3. Unlicensed BMW Driver Crashes Into Parked Car 2025-08-29T15:00:00+00:00
   RICHMOND AVE
   A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.
   A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.
4. E-Bike Crash on Broadway Injures Two Riders 2025-07-22T20:28:00+00:00
   221 BROADWAY
   E-bike slammed center front on Broadway. Two riders, both hurt in the head. Blood on the street. Distraction and confusion marked the crash. Staten Island night, sharp and unforgiving.
   Two people riding an e-bike were injured in a crash at 221 Broadway, Staten Island. Both suffered head injuries—one with severe lacerations, the other with abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The e-bike struck with its center front end. No safety equipment was reported. The crash left both the driver and passenger conscious but wounded.
5. Left-Turning Sedan Hits Motorcyclist on Bay Street 2025-06-11T09:41:00+00:00
   BAY ST
   A sedan turned left on Bay Street, striking a southbound motorcycle. The rider suffered severe leg wounds. Police cite following too closely as a factor. Streets left another body broken.
   A sedan making a left turn on Bay Street at Wave Street collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan's driver held only a permit. The report lists no errors for the motorcyclist. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash's cause points to driver behavior. No pedestrians were involved. The streets of Staten Island saw another rider hurt by a car's mistake.