Crash Count for AD 54
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,318
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,371
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 493
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 54?

Brooklyn Streets, Broken Lives—Hold Dilan Accountable Now

Brooklyn Streets, Broken Lives—Hold Dilan Accountable Now

AD 54: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt: The Human Cost

A man delivers groceries on Lincoln Avenue. He pulls over, leaves his door open. Another driver clips the door. Words are exchanged. The driver opens his hatchback, pulls out a pipe, and strikes the worker in the head and body. The man is rushed to Jamaica Hospital. The attacker flees. Police release images, but the street remains the same. A 36-year-old man delivering groceries was hospitalized after he was viciously beaten with a pipe during a road rage-fueled attack on a Brooklyn street, police said.

Just blocks away, a 55-year-old man tries to cross Fulton Street. A burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania plates hits him. The driver does not stop. The man dies at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Investigators say a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man at the corner of Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills as he crossed the street.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

In the last 12 months, AD 54 saw 1 death, 15 serious injuries, and 627 people hurt in 1,115 crashes. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors, parents, sons, daughters. The living carry scars.

Leadership: Progress and Blind Spots

Assembly Member Erik Dilan has voted to extend and expand school speed cameras, a move that protects children and those on foot. He co-sponsored bills to make streets safer for all users. But Dilan also voted to weaken bus lane rules, a step that puts pedestrians and cyclists at greater risk. He once voted against expanding speed camera hours, opposing a proven tool for saving lives.

What Next: The Fight Is Not Over

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a policy failure. The city has the power to lower speed limits. The state can rein in repeat speeders. The tools are there. The will is not.

Call Assembly Member Dilan. Demand he fight for a 20 mph citywide speed limit, stronger enforcement against repeat offenders, and street designs that put people first.

No more waiting. No more blood on the road.

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 54.
Where does AD 54 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 37 and state senate district SD 18.
Which areas are in AD 54?
It includes the Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Brooklyn CB4, and Brooklyn CB5 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 37 and District 42, and State Senate Districts SD 18 and SD 19.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 54?
Cars and trucks caused the most harm: 1 death, 235 minor injuries, 63 moderate injuries, and 6 serious injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 0 deaths, 9 minor injuries, 5 moderate injuries, and 1 serious injury. Bikes caused 0 deaths, 4 minor injuries, and 1 moderate injury. NYC Open Data
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are preventable. Every death and injury is a failure of policy, design, or enforcement—not fate.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can vote for lower speed limits, expand speed cameras, fund safer street designs, and push for laws that hold reckless drivers accountable.
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.

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Fix the Problem

Erik Dilan
Assembly Member Erik Dilan
District 54
District Office:
366 Cornelia St., Brooklyn, NY 11237
Legislative Office:
Room 526, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Sandy Nurse
Council Member Sandy Nurse
District 37
District Office:
1945 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-642-8664
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1754, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7284
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

AD 54 Assembly District 54 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 37, SD 18.

It contains Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB5.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 54

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Unlicensed Driver Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk

A Mazda sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, hit a 71-year-old woman crossing Eldert Street. She died from crush injuries. Another woman, 44, suffered chest bruises. The driver ignored traffic control. Brooklyn pavement took another life.

According to the police report, a northbound Mazda sedan struck a 71-year-old woman as she crossed Eldert Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in a marked crosswalk. She suffered fatal crush wounds and never regained consciousness. A second pedestrian, age 44, was also hit and sustained chest contusions but remained conscious. The report states the Mazda driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control. 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' are listed as contributing factors. The victims were crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A Chevy SUV turned left on Logan Street. The bumper hit a 61-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. He fell. Crush injuries. No warning. The street fell silent, the impact echoing in the late morning air.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV was making a left turn on Logan Street near Atlantic Avenue when its left front quarter panel struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the chest by the bumper and suffered crush injuries. The incident occurred in late morning. Police data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with no signal present, as noted in the report, but the primary driver error cited is failure to yield. The narrative describes no warning, no sound, and a sudden, violent impact. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic danger present at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Brake Failure Shatters Rider’s Leg

A man turned left on Pitkin Avenue. His e-bike brakes failed. He flew off, hit the street hard. His leg broke. He lay paralyzed, helmet pressed to cold asphalt. The crash left him conscious but shattered.

A 28-year-old man riding a JIAJU e-bike on Pitkin Avenue near Berriman Street was injured when his brakes failed during a left turn. According to the police report, 'The brakes failed. He flew forward, struck the street. His leg broke. He lay conscious on the cold asphalt, paralyzed, helmet pressed to the ground.' The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered a broken leg and paralysis. He was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other vehicles or people were reported injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Alcohol and Speed Rip Through Highland Boulevard

A Toyota turned right on Highland Boulevard. The driver bled from his eye. The woman beside him gashed at the head. Both lived. Alcohol and speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh paid the price.

Two people were injured when a Toyota sedan crashed near Highland Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car turned right and struck hard, leaving the driver with severe eye lacerations and the front passenger with a deep head wound. Both occupants were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The narrative notes alcohol on their breath and speed in their wake. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers combine alcohol and speed behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Eight-Car Pileup Slashes Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue

Metal screamed on Atlantic Avenue. Two sedans crashed. Chaos spread. Eight vehicles tangled. A man on foot caught the storm. Blood spilled. His body cut deep. He stayed awake. The street fell silent around him.

A violent crash erupted on Atlantic Avenue near Essex Street. Two sedans collided, setting off a chain reaction that involved eight vehicles. A 35-year-old man, walking at the intersection, was struck and suffered severe lacerations across his body. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' fueled the initial collision. One driver was unlicensed. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. The force of the crash left the man conscious but badly hurt. The scene was chaos—metal, glass, and blood on the street. The police report details the carnage but does not blame the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic Avenue

A Nissan sedan hit a 26-year-old woman on Atlantic Avenue near Van Siclen. She crossed against the light. The car’s left front bumper struck her. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts. She died on the street. Traffic kept moving.

A 26-year-old woman was killed on Atlantic Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing against the signal when a westbound Nissan sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and severe lacerations. She died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of vehicle-pedestrian collisions on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes E-Bike at Unsafe Speed on Euclid

A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Euclid Avenue near Jamaica. The rider, 39, hit the pavement. Blood pooled on his leg. Metal twisted. The morning air filled with pain and sirens. Unsafe speed left the street scarred.

A sedan collided with an e-bike on Euclid Avenue near Jamaica Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left side doors crumpled, and the e-bike’s front end shattered. The report states, 'A sedan tore into an e-bike at speed. The rider, 39, hit the pavement hard. Blood soaked his leg.' No helmet or signaling issues are listed as contributing factors. The data highlights unsafe speed as the key driver error. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and the street marked by violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Slams Parked Sedan on Linwood Street

A man on a bike struck a parked Toyota in Brooklyn. Metal bent. Blood ran from his arm. He stayed conscious. The street stood still. No one else was hurt. The crash left silence and pain behind.

A 55-year-old man riding a bike collided with a parked Toyota sedan at 551 Linwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the car's front end, causing severe bleeding to his arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other people were injured. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets shaped by parked cars and poor pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Tesla Rear, Driver’s Arm Crushed

Two SUVs collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue. A 2003 Honda struck the rear of a Tesla. The Honda driver, a 44-year-old woman, sat conscious, arm crushed, pain sharp in the heat. Metal and glass scattered. Silence followed the impact.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV struck the rear of a Tesla SUV. The Honda’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm but remained conscious and belted. The report states, “A 2003 Honda struck the Tesla’s rear. The driver, 44, sat conscious, arm crushed, seatbelt tight.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal and glass scattered, and the driver’s pain marked the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Scrapes Parked SUV, Woman Hurt

A box truck skimmed a parked SUV on Miller Avenue. Steel scraped steel. A 64-year-old woman sat belted in the front seat. The crash crushed her shoulder. She stayed awake. Pain filled the car. Passing too closely caused the harm.

A box truck struck a parked SUV on Miller Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck skimmed too close. Steel met steel. A woman, 64, sat belted in the parked SUV. The crash crushed her shoulder.' The front passenger, a 64-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The crash was caused by the box truck 'Passing Too Closely,' as listed in the contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows no errors by the SUV occupants. The impact damaged the SUV's left rear bumper and scraped the truck's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Car Crushes Woman at Brooklyn Corner

A car tore down Glenmore Avenue. It ran the signal. It struck a young woman waiting at the corner. Her head hit the pavement. She lay crushed and semiconscious under the streetlights. The night echoed with sirens and broken glass.

A 25-year-old woman was standing at the intersection of Glenmore Avenue and Warwick Street in Brooklyn when a car, traveling west at unsafe speed, disregarded a traffic signal and struck her. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries and was left semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but at the intersection when the collision occurred. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of speeding and ignoring traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Car Passes Too Close, Hits Teen Pedestrian

A car sped down Grove Street at dusk. The driver passed too close. The front end struck a 15-year-old boy. His leg split open. Blood pooled. The driver fled. The boy stayed awake, pain sharp and raw.

A 15-year-old boy walking on Grove Street was struck by a car passing too closely. According to the police report, 'the front slammed into a 15-year-old boy. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The driver never stopped.' The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not remain after the crash. No mention of helmet or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue

A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.

A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street

A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.

A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants

Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street

A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.

An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn

A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.

A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen

A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.

A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg

A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.

An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04