Police Precinct 120: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach 2025-08-25T22:55:00+00:00
   VERRAZANO BRIDGE
   A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
   A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.