Crash Count for AD 56
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,802
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,254
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 840
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in AD 56
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 15
+1
Crush Injuries 7
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 7
+2
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 2
Concussion 18
Head 8
+3
Back 3
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 125
Neck 72
+67
Back 27
+22
Head 18
+13
Whole body 12
+7
Chest 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 190
Lower leg/foot 69
+64
Lower arm/hand 28
+23
Head 22
+17
Shoulder/upper arm 22
+17
Back 16
+11
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Whole body 8
+3
Face 7
+2
Chest 5
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Abrasion 145
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Head 29
+24
Lower arm/hand 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Whole body 8
+3
Face 6
+1
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Chest 2
Eye 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 59
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Back 12
+7
Head 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 56?

Preventable Speeding in AD 56 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in AD 56

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 in last 90d here
Rochester and Fulton: a man walking, an e‑bike, and a cut head

Rochester and Fulton: a man walking, an e‑bike, and a cut head

AD 56: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025

A man on foot went down at Fulton Street and Rochester Avenue at night. Police recorded head wounds after an e‑bike rider hit him off the intersection on Sep 27, 2025 (NYC Open Data).

He is part of a pattern. Since 2022, people walking here have faced 641 injuries and 9 deaths, with 10 listed as serious injuries in Assembly District 56 (NYC Open Data). In 2025 so far, there have been 1,027 crashes, 667 injuries, 13 serious injuries, and 3 deaths — the same number of deaths as this time last year, but with more people hurt (NYC Open Data).

This is the slow grind. Short walks. Long recoveries.

This Week

  • A person walking suffered severe head cuts at Fulton and Rochester after an e‑bike rider went straight; police listed failure to yield and inattention by the rider (NYC Open Data).

Where the street won’t forgive

Ralph Avenue shows the damage: 78 injuries and 1 death tied to crashes since 2022. Broadway is worse: 235 injuries and 2 deaths. Atlantic Avenue adds 238 injuries and 2 deaths (NYC Open Data). These are not blips. They are corridors.

The clock also tells a story. Deaths pile up late — two at 6 PM, two at 11 PM — and two more at 4 AM. Evening and overnight do not spare people here (NYC Open Data).

Causes you can name

Police keep writing the same words: failure to yield. Unsafe speed. Distraction. They are listed on deadly files at New York Avenue and Herkimer (failure to yield), at Flushing and Broadway (failure to yield), and at Macon and Ralph (unsafe speed with a red light disregarded) (NYC Open Data). The bodies were older in two of those cases. The rules were not.

Promises and the record

On Bedford Avenue, the city pitched a protected bike lane. In 2023, Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman questioned its safety gains; DOT pointed to fewer injuries where such lanes exist (Streetsblog). This summer, Zinerman voted yes to extend and clean up school speed‑zone laws (File S 8344) (Open States). The record is mixed. The street keeps score.

“Families for Safe Streets is one of the most powerful advocacy forces I’ve ever seen in politics,” said former NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg (Families for Safe Streets). The tools exist. They need use.

What would protect a person on foot here

Start with the corners. Daylight the sight lines. Give pedestrians a head start with leading intervals. Harden the left turns at Broadway and Flushing, and at New York and Herkimer. Slow the corridors — Atlantic, Broadway, Ralph — with concrete, not paint. Expand automated enforcement at signals and school zones already authorized by the state (File S 8344).

Then stop the worst repeat offenders. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act would require speed limiters for drivers with a record of camera tickets or DMV points; advocates are asking lawmakers to back it. The bill is named in our campaign; you can ask Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Asm. Stefani Zinerman to support it (Take Action).

The next hard step

Nine people walking are gone since 2022. A man bled at Fulton and Rochester last month. The fixes above are not theories. They are instructions.

One call. One email. Ask your lawmakers to use the tools they have. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Assembly District 56?
It covers Bedford‑Stuyvesant (West and East) and Brooklyn CB3. It overlaps City Council Districts 36 and 41, and State Senate Districts 20 and 25.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to Assembly District 56 from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑15. We counted people killed, injured, and seriously injured (as recorded in the Persons table), and total crashes (from the Crashes table). We also referenced specific crash records, locations, hours, and listed contributing factors recorded by police. Data was accessed Oct 14–15, 2025. You can start from the datasets here and apply the same filters.
Who represents this area?
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman represents Assembly District 56. The area also includes City Council Member Chi A. Ossé (District 36) and State Senator Zellnor Myrie (SD 20).
What can actually change this?
Concrete fixes at hot corners (daylighting, leading pedestrian intervals, hardened left turns) and slowing dangerous corridors like Broadway, Atlantic, and Ralph. State law already extends school‑zone camera enforcement (S 8344). Advocates are also pressing Albany to pass speed limiters for repeat speeders; you can add your voice on our Take Action page.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman

District 56

Other Representatives

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

AD 56 Assembly District 56 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 81, District 36, SD 20.

It contains Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn CB3.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 56

18
Motorcyclist hits parked sedan on Bergen

Oct 18 - A westbound rider hit a parked sedan on Bergen at Albany. He was thrown and cut badly in the leg. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A motorcyclist traveling west on Bergen Street hit a parked sedan near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:05 p.m. The 53-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe lower-leg lacerations. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the report notes damage to its back end and a left-rear bumper strike. Police list the motorcycle’s point of impact as the center front. The report lists the injured person as the driver of the motorcycle and notes he was conscious. Collision ID 4852664.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
E-bike driver hits two pedestrians on Fulton

Sep 27 - An e-bike driver going west on Fulton hit two men at Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old suffered head lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of an e-bike traveled west on Fulton Street and hit two pedestrians at Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:29 p.m. on September 27, 2025. A 73-year-old man suffered severe head lacerations. A 69-year-old man had an unspecified condition. They were not at an intersection. It happened within the 81st Precinct. The driver was going straight ahead. The report lists the point of impact as the center front end. The e-bike showed no damage. One rider. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
11
Scooter Rider Ejected in Atlantic Avenue Turn

Sep 11 - A standing-scooter driver turned right at Atlantic and New York in Brooklyn. He crashed and was ejected. He bled from the head but was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and an unsafe lane change.

At Atlantic Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a standing-scooter driver crashed while making a right turn around 1:30 p.m. The 49-year-old man was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was listed as 'Other' and the pre-crash action was 'Making Right Turn.' Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report notes front-center impact and damage. No other people were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider

Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam

Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.

A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave

Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.

The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton

Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.

On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant

Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.

A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
S 8344 Zinerman votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


25
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash

May 25 - A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.

ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.


24
Pedestrian Killed by SUV on Marcus Garvey Blvd

May 24 - A woman walking outside the intersection was struck and killed by an SUV late at night on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The crash left her with fatal crush injuries. No driver errors were specified in the police report. The street stayed deadly and silent.

A 32-year-old woman was killed while walking on Marcus Garvey Boulevard near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when an SUV struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The crash involved a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east and two parked vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's death is recorded as 'Apparent Death' with 'Crush Injuries.' No mention of helmet or signaling is included in the report. The data shows the persistent danger for pedestrians on city streets, even late at night.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave

May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.

A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Box Truck Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Broadway

Feb 21 - A box truck rolled south on Broadway. A 59-year-old man stood in the road. The truck’s right front struck his head. He fell, unconscious, blood pooling. The truck did not stop. Driver inattention marked the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south near 1040 Broadway in Brooklyn struck a 59-year-old man who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'A box truck moved south. A 59-year-old man stood in the road. The truck struck his head. He fell, unconscious. Blood spread on the street. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and lost consciousness at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The truck’s right front quarter panel made contact, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s inattention, which led to the severe injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Nissan Sedan Veers, Crushes Pedestrian on Throop

Feb 19 - A Nissan sedan slammed into parked cars on Throop Avenue. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man was crushed, his body broken, eyes wide in shock. The street froze, silence settling over twisted steel and shattered bone.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue near Park Avenue veered into parked vehicles, including a Ford SUV and a Honda sedan. The collision resulted in a 22-year-old pedestrian suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report describes the victim as 'crushed,' with 'eyes wide with shock.' The crash occurred at 17:28 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the Nissan sedan's left front bumper was impacted. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to maintain control and the lethal consequences for those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown

Jan 14 - A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.

According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02