Westerleigh-Castleton Corners: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Teen Ejected 2025-06-29T14:30:00+00:00
   COLLEGE AVE
   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.
2. Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian 2025-01-06T06:33:00+00:00
   FOREST AVE
   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.
3. Jeep Left Turn Crushes Moped, Injures Boy 2025-03-08T13:58:00+00:00
   2084 VICTORY BLVD
   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.
4. Driver hits teen crossing with signal 2025-12-06T15:30:00+00:00
   WOOLLEY AVE
   On Woolley Avenue a driver turned and hit a 14-year-old boy crossing with the light. His body broke against the sedan. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
   A 73-year-old woman driving a Hyundai sedan made a left turn at Woolley Avenue and Watchogue Road on Staten Island and hit a 14-year-old boy who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The boy suffered injuries to his entire body, including a reported fracture and dislocation, but remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor for the driver and for the injured pedestrian. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes no damage to the car, underscoring how the teen’s body took the force of the crash while police recorded driver failure to yield.
5. SUV driver turns, slams Staten Island cyclist 2025-12-05T18:40:00+00:00
   1000 CLOVE RD
   On Clove Road, a Delaware‑plated SUV driver turned right across traffic and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider went down with a bruised leg. The driver walked away. The bike took the blow, not the car.
   A driver in a Delaware‑registered SUV made a right turn near 1000 Clove Road in Staten Island and hit a 42‑year‑old man riding a bike northbound. The cyclist suffered a leg contusion and was recorded as injured, while the 52‑year‑old driver was listed with no physical injury. According to the police report, both drivers had “Unspecified” listed as contributing factors, and officers recorded no clear mechanical failures or road defects. Police recorded “No Damage” to the SUV and bike despite the impact, underscoring how the rider’s body absorbed the crash. The report lists no other people hurt in the collision.