Crash Count for AD 59
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,399
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,084
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 503
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 24, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 59?

Sixteen Dead: Assembly 59’s Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

Sixteen Dead: Assembly 59’s Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

AD 59: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

In Assembly District 59, the numbers do not lie. Sixteen people killed. Thirty-six left with injuries so grave they are called serious. More than 3,000 hurt since 2022. The dead include children, elders, and those just trying to cross the street. The living carry scars.

Just weeks ago, a motorcyclist was killed at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue U. The FDNY called it an “incident under investigation,” as reported by ABC7. The pain is not abstract. It is a body on the road, a family waiting at the hospital.

Cyclists are not spared. On the Marine Parkway Bridge, riders keep running into a string stretched across the path. One cyclist described the pain: “I felt pain, but I didn’t know what it was and there was nobody around me.” Another recalled “an incredible amount of blood” and the unforgettable look of someone who “just had their throat cut.” The NYPD has found no crime. The danger remains.

The Record of Leadership

Assembly Member Jaime Williams has voted to extend school speed zones and expand speed cameras. She co-sponsored bills to require safer street designs. She has also voted to weaken bus rules, a move that puts pedestrians and cyclists at greater risk. When the city needed more speed cameras, she voted no.

Williams stood with other Brooklyn politicians to condemn congestion pricing, calling it unfair to transit deserts. But the cars keep coming. The bodies keep falling.

The Next Steps

This is not fate. It is policy. Every day the speed limit stays high, every day enforcement is weak, another family waits for a call that never should come.

Call Assembly Member Jaime Williams. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns. Demand action, not excuses.

The dead cannot speak. The living must.

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 59 in Albany. NYC Open Data
Where does AD 59 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 46 and state senate district SD 19. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in AD 59?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 59?
Most injuries and deaths came from cars and trucks (9 deaths, 337 injuries), followed by motorcycles and mopeds (no deaths, 4 injuries), and bikes (no deaths, 3 injuries). NYC Open Data
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are preventable. Lower speed limits, better street design, and stronger enforcement can save lives.
What can local politicians do to reduce traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund safer street redesigns, expand speed cameras, and support policies that protect people walking and cycling.
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

Jaime Williams
Assembly Member Jaime Williams
District 59
District Office:
5318 N Ave. 1st Floor Store, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Legislative Office:
Room 641, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Mercedes Narcisse
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
District Office:
5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-241-9330
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1792, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7286
Twitter: CMMNarcisse
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

AD 59 Assembly District 59 sits in Brooklyn, District 46, SD 19.

It contains Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park-Plumb Island, Mcguire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West), Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB18.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 59

3
Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue

Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn

A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.

A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
S 8344
Williams votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.


2
Left Turn Collision Burns and Bruises Two Drivers

Two sedans crashed at E 80 Street and Paerdegat 9 Street. One driver suffered a severe chest burn. Another driver took a hard hit to the shoulder. Both cars showed heavy damage. Failure to yield set the stage for pain.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of E 80 Street and Paerdegat 9 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a crash caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a severe burn to her chest. Another driver, a 31-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. Both injured drivers were using lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the impact left clear damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
S 8344
Williams votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.


Improper Passing Sends Motorcyclist Flying on Glenwood

A sedan turned left on Glenwood Road. A motorcycle tried to pass. Metal hit metal. The rider flew from his bike. Blood on the street. One man injured. Police say lane use was improper. Brooklyn night, sirens wail.

A crash on Glenwood Road at East 82nd Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling east and attempting to pass, collided with the car. The impact ejected the 41-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered severe lacerations and injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other serious injuries were reported. The sedan’s driver and passenger were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash

A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.

A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on Arkansas Drive

A sedan rams a parked SUV in Brooklyn. Metal buckles. An 89-year-old driver lies unconscious. A baby and toddler sit strapped in. The street falls silent. No clear cause. The danger is real.

A sedan struck the back of a parked SUV on Arkansas Drive near 56th Drive in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an 89-year-old male driver was found unconscious. A baby, a toddler, and several adults were in the vehicles, with injuries listed as unspecified for most. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV was parked at the time of impact. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left the street quiet, the toll clear, the cause unlisted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Backs Into Path of Oncoming Motorcycle

A motorcycle struck the rear of a reversing SUV near E 53rd Street. The rider, thirty-seven, went headfirst onto the pavement. His helmetless head split open. The bike twisted, silent. The street froze, marked by metal and blood.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of an SUV that was backing up near 1053 E 53rd Street in Brooklyn at 23:44. The rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report states the SUV was 'Backing Unsafely,' with 'Other Vehicular' factors also cited. The motorcycle was traveling straight when it struck the SUV's left rear bumper. The responding officers noted the motorcycle was left crumpled and overturned. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor, drawing attention to the SUV driver's actions. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the documented driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Speeding Sedan Crushes Teen E-Scooter Rider’s Legs

A sedan tore down Everett Avenue, its right bumper smashing into a 14-year-old boy on an e-scooter. Blood pooled on the street. The boy stayed conscious, his legs crushed, his ride ended by speed and steel.

A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Everett Avenue near Aster Court was struck by a sedan traveling at unsafe speed, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 7:35 p.m. and left the boy with crush injuries to his legs. The report states, 'A 14-year-old boy on an e-scooter, no helmet, struck by a speeding sedan. The car’s right bumper crushed his legs. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the street where his ride ended.' The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact, matching the boy’s lower leg injuries. The report notes the boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver’s error of unsafe speed. The focus remains on the driver’s excessive speed, which led directly to the severe injuries suffered by the vulnerable e-scooter rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk

A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.

According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
2
SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue

A 60-year-old man was crushed beneath the front of a southbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The impact was direct and fatal. A parked wood chipper nearby was torn. The street was dark and silent after the deadly collision.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed near Flatbush Avenue and Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him full-on, according to the police report. The report states the victim was crushed beneath the center front end of the SUV, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The narrative describes the scene: 'His body struck full-on. A parked wood chipper stood torn. The street was dark. The silence after was complete.' The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both driver and pedestrian, providing no details on driver errors or external conditions. The evidence highlights the lethal force of the vehicle’s impact and the systemic dangers present on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Seaview Ave

A Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue. The bumper struck his head. He died alone under the streetlamp. The crash left the intersection marked by violence and silence, another life ended by steel and speed.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, causing fatal injuries. The report states the man was 'crossing against the signal,' but lists the driver’s contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The impact occurred at the intersection, with the pedestrian dying at the scene. The police narrative describes the man dying alone under the glare of the streetlamp. The data highlights the lethal consequences when a large vehicle meets a vulnerable road user in a crosswalk, regardless of signal status. No specific driver errors were cited in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
2
Moped Collides With Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A moped struck a parked sedan on Gerritsen Avenue, leaving a man clinging outside the bike with a bloodied face. The rider suffered severe leg injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:30 a.m. on Gerritsen Avenue near Everett Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. The moped's front end struck the sedan's rear center, causing significant damage. The moped carried two occupants; the driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the collision. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired vehicle operation and the systemic risk of collisions with parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Aggressive Sedan Slams Pedestrian on Utica Avenue

A sedan barreled south on Utica Avenue and struck a man crossing with the signal. Blood streaked his face. He stood, conscious, torn by steel and rage, his eye lacerated, the street marked by violence and failure.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue at Avenue K struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states the vehicle's front end hit the pedestrian head-on, resulting in severe lacerations to his eye. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The pedestrian's behavior—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's aggressive actions and failure to yield. The incident underscores the danger posed by aggressive driving and the systemic risks faced by people walking in New York City.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Steel met flesh at East 82nd and Flatlands. A 25-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was hit by a turning SUV. Pelvis shattered, blood pooled on dusk-lit asphalt. She lay conscious as traffic moved on, the city’s indifference unbroken.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured at the corner of East 82nd Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal in the crosswalk when an SUV, identified as an INFI -CAR/SUV, turned left and struck her. The impact hit her pelvis, causing severe bleeding and significant injury. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The narrative notes the woman was conscious after the crash, lying injured as cars passed. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision. All evidence points to driver error and disregard for traffic controls as the direct causes of this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
2
Three Sedans Collide, Two Women Crushed in Brooklyn

Midnight on Farragut Road. Three sedans slam together. Metal twists. A 51-year-old woman bleeds from the head. A 46-year-old driver pinned, clutching her leg. Both conscious. Both battered. The dark street swallows their cries.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at midnight on Farragut Road near East 84th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 51-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, bleeding from the head with crush injuries. A 46-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, suffered crush injuries to her leg and was pinned in the wreck. Both victims remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all vehicles involved, calling attention to unspecified driver actions or systemic vehicular failures. No evidence in the report points to any error or contributing behavior by the injured women. The crash unfolded in darkness, and the violence of the impact left both victims wounded and trapped, underscoring the persistent dangers facing vehicle occupants on New York City streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Inexperienced Driver Slams Into Parked Cars in Brooklyn

A Mazda tore down East 80th and crashed into two parked cars. Metal screamed. The driver, semiconscious, bled in the dark, shoulder torn, trapped by his belt. Sirens echoed. The street stood silent, witness to speed and inexperience.

According to the police report, a Mazda sedan traveling east on East 80th Street near Farragut Road struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—at 3:31 a.m. in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was found semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding and a torn shoulder, trapped by his lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time. The narrative details the violent impact: 'A Mazda slammed into two parked cars. The driver, 39, lay semiconscious, bleeding, shoulder torn, lap belt tight. Steam hissed. Sirens rose.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver error and excessive speed, leaving the driver gravely injured and the street scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Bus Driver Inattention Leaves Elderly Passenger Injured

Two buses collided on Strickland Avenue. Metal screamed. A 70-year-old woman in the rear seat slammed her head, blood marking the aftermath. Crush injuries followed. The aisle fell silent, the cost of a distracted turn echoing in the wreckage.

According to the police report, two buses met near Strickland Avenue and 56 Drive—one parked, one turning. The turning bus struck the parked vehicle with its right front bumper, colliding with the left rear of the other bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 70-year-old woman, seated in the rear of one bus, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. She was not wearing a seat belt, but the police report attributes the crash to driver inattention, not passenger behavior. The narrative describes metal shrieking and blood marking the seat as silence filled the aisle. The sequence of events underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel, especially in vehicles carrying vulnerable passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31