Crash Count for AD 49
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,700
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,498
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 312
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 49?

Blood on New Utrecht: Chang Blocks Safety, Neighbors Pay the Price

Blood on New Utrecht: Chang Blocks Safety, Neighbors Pay the Price

AD 49: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 13, 2025

The Death Count Grows

In Assembly District 49, the numbers do not lie. Nine people killed. Fourteen left with serious injuries. Over 1,400 hurt since 2022. The dead include elders, cyclists, pedestrians, and children. The living carry scars—broken bones, lost time, empty chairs at the table. NYC Open Data shows the carnage does not slow.

Just last month, a man was killed crossing New Utrecht Avenue. His son watched the car hit him and speed away. “He didn’t stop. He just kept going,” said Henry Tziquin. Eight days later, his father was dead. The street is unchanged. The risk remains.

Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars do the most harm. They killed two and injured over 280. Trucks and buses left more than a dozen hurt. Bikes and mopeds, too, have taken lives. But the weight of steel and speed falls hardest on those outside the car. In the last year, injuries rose by more than a quarter. Crashes are up. The only thing down is the number of people left to mourn.

Leadership: Votes and Silence

Assembly Member Lester Chang has stood in the way of proven safety tools. He voted against reauthorizing speed cameras in school zones—a measure that saves children’s lives. He voted no on bills to improve school zone safety. He co-sponsored bills to repeal congestion pricing, a policy that cuts traffic and saves lives. Chang’s record is clear: when the choice is between safety and the status quo, he chooses the latter. See the votes.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by leaders who refuse to act. Call Assembly Member Chang. Demand he support speed cameras, safer street designs, and laws that put people before cars. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents districts like AD 49.
Where does AD 49 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 43 and state senate district SD 17.
Which areas are in AD 49?
It includes the Sunset Park (Central), Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), and Brooklyn CB11 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 38 and District 43, and State Senate Districts SD 17 and SD 26.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 49?
Cars and Trucks: 2 deaths, 5 serious injuries, 293 total incidents. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 0 serious injuries, 13 incidents. Bikes: 1 death, 0 serious injuries, 22 incidents. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes are preventable with safer street design, lower speeds, and enforcement. They are not random—they are the result of choices and policies.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can support speed cameras, lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and pass laws that protect people walking and biking.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

Lester Chang
Assembly Member Lester Chang
District 49
District Office:
6904 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Legislative Office:
Room 523, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Susan Zhuang
Council Member Susan Zhuang
District 43
District Office:
6514 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
718-307-7151
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1841, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7045
Twitter: CMSusanZhuang
Steve Chan
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
District Office:
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

AD 49 Assembly District 49 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 43, SD 17.

It contains Sunset Park (Central), Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Brooklyn CB11.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 49

E-Bike Rider Bloodied in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 33-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked SUV on 65th Street. Blood streaked his face. He lay semiconscious under the streetlight. Flesh torn, metal bent. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 33-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into the rear of a parked SUV near 65th Street and 14th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider was found semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The e-bike’s front end was mangled from the impact. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported. The scene was marked by blood, torn flesh, and silence after the collision. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Turns Left, Crushes Child Pedestrian

A Honda SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and 57th Street. The bumper struck an 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries. Two other pedestrians, including a 6-year-old, were also hit. All were conscious. The driver failed to yield.

At the corner of 7th Avenue and 57th Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck three pedestrians. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper hit an 8-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. A 6-year-old girl was also hit, sustaining facial fractures and dislocations. A 36-year-old woman suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. All three pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signalized Intersection

A Honda SUV turned left on 19th Avenue. Its view was blocked. The bumper caught a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move again. The street held her stillness.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing 19th Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the SUV turned left with its view obstructed. The left front bumper hit her hip. She fell and suffered apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for the driver. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

An 86-year-old woman crossed Bay Ridge Parkway with the signal. A sedan turned left and hit her. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, head bleeding. The driver was distracted. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.

An 86-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay Ridge Parkway at 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a sedan, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Contributing factors listed include 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan sustained no damage. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left blood on the street, marking another day of danger for those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Scooter Rider Killed by Kia at Blocked Brooklyn Corner

A young man on a Hover-1 scooter crossed 18th Avenue. A Kia sedan struck him. He flew from the scooter. His head hit hard. He did not wake up. The view was blocked. The street claimed another life.

A 21-year-old man riding a Hover-1 e-scooter was killed at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 74th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the southbound Kia sedan hit the scooter rider, ejecting him and causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The view was blocked.” All listed contributing factors are 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The data shows no other driver errors. The scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary factor of obstructed view. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk when sightlines are blocked on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Killed by Hit-and-Run Truck

A diesel truck ran over a 57-year-old woman on a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The truck did not stop. Her helmet shattered. She died in the street. The city heat pressed down. The driver kept going. No one else was hurt.

A 57-year-old woman riding a Hiboy e-scooter was struck and killed by a northbound diesel tractor truck on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Her helmet lay shattered. The truck did not stop. She died there, crushed, in the summer heat.' The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the woman dead from crush injuries to the head. The crash involved a diesel truck, a sedan, and the e-scooter, but only the e-scooter rider was killed. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The data notes the helmet only after the driver’s actions. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian Head-On

A Ford pickup turned left at 19th Avenue and 79th Street. The driver struck a 64-year-old man crossing with the signal. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The truck’s front end hit him. He was badly hurt.

A Ford pickup truck, driven by a 55-year-old woman, made a left turn at the corner of 19th Avenue and 79th Street in Brooklyn. The truck struck a 64-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues are noted for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn

An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner

A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.

A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street

A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.

A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04