| Persons involved (*): | |
|---|---|
| MOTORISTS (**) | 755 |
| PASSENGERS | 60 |
| CYCLISTS | 1 |
| PEDESTRIANS | 38 |
| Persons injured or killed: | Injured | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS | 115 | 0 |
| PASSENGERS | 60 | 0 |
| CYCLISTS | 1 | 0 |
| PEDESTRIANS | 37 | 1 |
| Vehicle Type | Number of Vehicles |
|---|---|
| AMBULANCE | 2 |
| BICYCLE | 2 |
| BUS | 14 |
| LARGE COM VEH(6 OR MORE TIRES) | 15 |
| MOTORCYCLE | 1 |
| PASSENGER VEHICLE | 358 |
| PICK-UP TRUCK | 32 |
| SMALL COM VEH(4 TIRES) | 4 |
| SPORT UTILITY / STATION WAGON | 243 |
| TAXI VEHICLE | 2 |
| VAN | 6 |
| OTHER | 2 |
| Contributing Factors (***) | Number of Vehicles |
|---|---|
| AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/ROAD RAGE | 3 |
| ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT | 8 |
| BACKING UNSAFELY | 13 |
| DRIVER INATTENTION/DISTRACTION | 146 |
| DRIVER INEXPERIENCE | 7 |
| ERR/CONFUSN PED/BIKE/OTHER PED | 3 |
| FAILURE TO KEEP RIGHT | 1 |
| FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY | 16 |
| FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY | 21 |
| LOST CONSCIOUSNESS | 1 |
| OTHER UNINVOLVED VEHICLE | 7 |
| OUTSIDE CAR DISTRACTION | 2 |
| PASSENGER DISTRACTION | 2 |
| PASSING OR LANE USAGE IMPROPER | 7 |
| PASSING TOO CLOSELY | 9 |
| PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION | 1 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL DISREGARDED | 7 |
| TURNING IMPROPERLY | 10 |
| UNSAFE LANE CHANGING | 11 |
| UNSAFE SPEED | 12 |
A person who drives any motorized vehicle on streets or highways. They control the vehicle’s movement and must follow traffic regulations.
An individual who rides a bicycle as a mode of transport or for recreation. They must be aware of road conditions and traffic while riding.
Someone who travels on foot in urban or rural areas. They often cross roads, use sidewalks, and interact with traffic.
A person who is transported in a vehicle without being the driver. They can be in private or public transport, relying on the driver’s actions.
Drivers in accidents may experience various levels of injury, from minor soreness to critical conditions requiring hospitalization and long-term care.
Those traveling as passengers are often at risk of injuries due to sudden movements, lack of restraints, or side-impact collisions.
Bicyclists share the roads with larger vehicles, making them highly susceptible to crashes that can lead to severe physical trauma and property damage.
Individuals on foot are among the most vulnerable in traffic-related incidents, often suffering serious harm when struck by moving vehicles.
Staten Island’s winding roads and elevation changes reduce visibility, making it difficult for drivers to anticipate sudden stops or sharp curves.
Collisions with deer or other wildlife are more common near Staten Island’s parks, causing sudden swerving or vehicle damage that leads to crashes.
Frequent congestion on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Staten Island Expressway creates high-risk conditions for rear-end crashes and aggressive lane merging.
Certain neighborhoods lack proper sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk along roadways, increasing the risk of pedestrian-related accidents.
Being an island, Staten Island often experiences sudden fog or icy conditions, reducing visibility and making roads slick, leading to skidding accidents.
With frequent ferry and bus traffic, drivers often make dangerous last-minute moves to catch transportation, causing reckless driving situations.
Some areas experience illegal ATV or dirt bike riding, leading to high-speed crashes and pedestrian hazards.
Dimly lit road sections, such as tunnels and underpasses, reduce driver visibility and reaction time, increasing accident risks.
Frequent double parking in commercial areas forces sudden lane shifts, leading to side-swiping and pedestrian-related accidents.
Heavy truck traffic, potholes, and poorly maintained roads near industrial areas contribute to vehicle damage and accident risks.
Many Staten Island residents face long daily commutes, leading to exhaustion and drowsy driving accidents.
Certain roads in Staten Island have limited passing areas, causing drivers to make unsafe overtaking maneuvers.
Traffic stops at toll booths or checkpoints can lead to rear-end crashes, especially when drivers fail to anticipate sudden slowdowns.
During heavy rainfall or storms, certain areas experience roadway flooding, causing hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control.
Vehicles near ferry terminals, including taxis, rideshares, and delivery trucks, frequently get into accidents due to heavy congestion and sudden stops.
Unlike other NYC boroughs, Staten Island has more private vehicle traffic, leading to frequent accidents at intersections and residential streets.
Given Staten Island’s suburban layout, pickup trucks and SUVs are more common and can be involved in rollovers or high-impact collisions.
Accidents involving MTA express buses and local transit buses happen due to tight turns, distracted driving, and sudden lane changes.
Staten Island’s winding roads and bridges pose dangers for motorcycles and scooters, leading to serious accidents, especially in bad weather.
Large commercial trucks delivering goods to Staten Island stores are involved in crashes due to tight streets, blind spots, and weight shifts.
FedEx, UPS, and Amazon delivery vans frequently stop in the middle of streets, creating sudden obstacles that lead to rear-end accidents.
Fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles responding to emergencies sometimes collide with other cars or pedestrians on Staten Island’s main roads.
Cyclists using Staten Island’s limited bike lanes are at risk of collisions, especially when vehicles fail to yield at intersections.
Sanitation trucks and city maintenance vehicles move slowly but can cause severe damage when involved in accidents with smaller vehicles.
Many pedestrian accidents happen on Staten Island’s residential streets, where speeding and distracted driving are major concerns.
Accidents frequently occur on the Staten Island Expressway and major bridges, such as the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, often involving high speeds.
School buses transporting students through Staten Island neighborhoods sometimes get into accidents due to reckless driving by other motorists.
Uber, Lyft, and traditional taxis often get into crashes when making abrupt stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
ATVs and off-road vehicles are more common in Staten Island than in other boroughs, leading to occasional crashes, especially in parks or open lots.
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