Senate District 23: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Driver Backing SUV in Neptune Ave Death 2025-10-15T12:42:00+00:00
   NEPTUNE AVE
   On Neptune Ave at W 6 St, a driver backing an SUV was involved in a crash that killed an 89-year-old woman and injured two women, 75 and 43. Police listed the pedestrians as not in the roadway. Another driver was parked.
   An SUV driver was backing on Neptune Ave at W 6 St in Brooklyn around 12:42 p.m. The crash killed an 89-year-old woman. Two pedestrians, ages 75 and 43, were injured. An 86-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Backing” and the sedan was “Parked” before the crash. Police listed the pedestrians as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The drivers operated an SUV and a sedan. The SUV had rear damage. The sedan had right‑front damage.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. SUV Strikes Elderly Man on Hylan Boulevard 2025-03-07T09:28:00+00:00
   HYLAN BLVD
   A Ford SUV hit an 80-year-old man head-on near Benton Avenue. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He died under a gray Staten Island sky. The street bore silent witness to another life ended by steel.
   An 80-year-old pedestrian was killed when a northbound Ford SUV struck him head-on on Hylan Boulevard near Benton Avenue, according to the police report. The report states the man 'stepped into the street against the light.' The vehicle, a 2008 Ford SUV, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, with the point of contact at the center front end. The police report describes the aftermath: 'His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under a gray Staten Island sky.' The contributing factors listed in the police data are 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction are cited in the report. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No mention is made of helmet use or other pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor.