Crash Count for Brooklyn CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,776
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,151
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 710
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 45
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 11, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB1?
SUVs/Cars 94 2 1 Trucks/Buses 16 0 3 Bikes 6 1 2 Motos/Mopeds 8 0 0
No More Bodies in the Road: Drop the Speed, Save a Life

No More Bodies in the Road: Drop the Speed, Save a Life

Brooklyn CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 7, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

In Brooklyn CB1—Greenpoint, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg—the numbers do not lie. Sixteen people are dead. Forty-five are seriously injured. In the last twelve months alone, six families lost someone forever. Eight hundred fifty-two people were hurt. The dead do not get a second chance.

A man steps out of his car in Greenpoint. An e-bike runs the stop sign. He dies on the street. “He died basically on the spot,” said a witness. No arrest. No comfort. The intersection is known for this. “It’s not a unicorn incident. It’s happened a lot. I’ve seen several people get swiped,” the same witness said.

A three-year-old girl steps from a double-parked car onto Bedford Avenue. An e-bike slams into her. She is knocked down. She goes to the hospital. The cyclist stays at the scene. No arrest. The New York Post showed the video.

A dump truck turns in Williamsburg. A man kneels to pick up food. The truck hits him and keeps going. He does not get up. The driver leaves the scene. No arrests. The city moves on. Gothamist reported it. The street stays the same.

The Vehicles That Kill

Trucks and SUVs crush. Cars maim. E-bikes and mopeds, too, take their share. In three years: trucks and buses killed three, cars and SUVs killed one, bikes killed two. The rest are injuries—hundreds, each year, from every kind of machine. The city counts the bodies. The city counts the broken.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They talk of safer streets. The city passed Sammy’s Law. Now, they can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit is not lowered. The cameras that catch speeders are at risk—Albany must act, or they go dark. The city redesigns intersections, but the deaths keep coming. The silence is loud. The delay is deadly.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day leaders wait, more lives are lost. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand streets that do not kill. Take action now.

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Brooklyn CB1 Brooklyn Community Board 1 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 94, District 34, AD 50, SD 18.

It contains Greenpoint, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 1

Taxi and FDNY Ambulance Collide on Bushwick Avenue

A taxi and FDNY ambulance collided during left turns on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles, a taxi and an FDNY ambulance, were making left turns when the collision happened. The taxi was struck on the right side doors, sustaining damage there, while the ambulance impacted with its right front bumper but showed no damage. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and reported shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on one or both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on driver errors and systemic vehicular risks in this collision.


Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV, Injures Teen Passenger

A box truck struck a parked SUV from behind on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 16-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing whiplash and whole-body pain. Driver distraction and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:37 AM on Roebling Street in Brooklyn, a box truck traveling west rear-ended a parked SUV. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 16-year-old female occupant in the SUV suffered injuries described as whiplash and entire body pain, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. The data highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distance and attention, leading to the injury of a vulnerable passenger.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian During Left Turn

A 28-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Acura sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal at the time of impact. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The collision occurred in Brooklyn near North 4 Place at 9:38 AM. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were cited in the report. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.


Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Pedestrian

A 64-year-old woman crossing Leonard Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The vehicle passed too closely, causing injuries to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The driver caused the crash by failing to maintain safe distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Leonard Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:25 PM. A 64-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, passed too closely. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining safe clearance. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting the impact was from close proximity rather than a direct collision. The driver’s failure to yield adequate space created a hazardous environment, resulting in the pedestrian’s injury.


Sedan Injured in Improper Lane Change Crash

A sedan driver suffered full-body injuries after a collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash involved a tractor truck and was caused by improper lane usage. The driver was restrained but left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and was in shock. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan was changing lanes westbound when it was struck on the right side doors by the tractor truck traveling straight ahead. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The primary cause identified is the sedan driver's improper lane change, highlighting systemic dangers of lane discipline on this expressway.


Sedan Turns Left, E-Scooter Rider Thrown Headfirst

A sedan turned left on Greenpoint Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal struck flesh. A young man flew, head first, no helmet. Blood pooled on cold pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of Greenpoint Avenue and Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, registered in New Jersey, was making a left turn while an e-scooter, operated by a 22-year-old man, was traveling straight. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-scooter went straight. Metal struck flesh.' The collision ejected the e-scooter rider headfirst onto the pavement, resulting in severe bleeding from a head injury. The victim was conscious but alone and bleeding in the cold. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the narrative and vehicle actions highlight the sedan's left turn across the path of the e-scooter. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the description of the driver's maneuver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver.


Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Intersection Crash

A 35-year-old man was struck at a Nassau Avenue intersection. The collision involved a pick-up truck and an SUV. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries, left bruised and in shock. Driver errors contributed to the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a pick-up truck traveling east and an SUV making a right turn northeast. The report cites driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the pick-up truck and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report explicitly notes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, with no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the crash.


SUV Right Turn Strikes Bicyclist on South 4 Street

A 52-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a collision with an SUV making a right turn. The impact partially ejected the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 on South 4 Street involving a 2007 Nissan SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the bicyclist on the left front bumper and causing center front end damage to the SUV. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling westbound, while the SUV was heading eastbound. No other contributing victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Distracted Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider

A distracted driver made a left turn, striking a northbound e-scooter rider on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Manhattan Avenue near Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound going straight ahead when an unspecified vehicle made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and other unspecified damage to the e-scooter. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.


SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Back

A 38-year-old female SUV driver lost consciousness while traveling west on Broadway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck an object head-on, causing back injuries and semiconsciousness. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Whipple Street in Brooklyn at 16:34. The driver, a 38-year-old woman operating a 2021 SUV, was traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The driver was not ejected but suffered back injuries and was semiconscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the accident, indicating a sudden incapacitation behind the wheel. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed when a driver loses control due to medical incapacitation.


Inexperienced Bicyclist Ejected on Kent Avenue

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash caused facial contusions and bruising. According to the police report, driver inexperience was a key factor in the collision that damaged the bike’s front end.

At 12:28 PM on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and facial injuries. According to the police report, the bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The injuries included contusions and bruises to the face, with an injury severity rated at 3. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced operators on city streets.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision

A 51-year-old man on an e-bike was injured when a sedan struck him. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The impact caused significant injuries to the rider's hip and upper leg.

A collision occurred involving a sedan and an e-bike on Hooper Street. The 51-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering a contusion and serious injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. The sedan was traveling west, starting from a parked position, when it struck the e-bike, which was also moving west.


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Two Injured in BQE Crash

A sedan collided with a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two men, ages 29 and 44, suffered back injuries. Both were conscious but injured. The driver was following too closely.

A crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. Two occupants of the sedan, a 44-year-old driver and a 29-year-old passenger, sustained back injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, both injuries were due to the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, listed as 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was licensed and conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted as contributing to the injuries.


Two SUVs Collide, Child Injured

A seven-year-old passenger suffered a knee injury in a Brooklyn crash. Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. The child was conscious but injured. Driver errors contributed to the incident.

On December 29, 2023, two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. A seven-year-old male passenger was injured, suffering a contusion to the knee. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The child was seated in the middle rear seat and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment usage was specified. The incident highlights systemic issues in traffic control enforcement.


Bus Crash Injures Driver in Brooklyn

A bus collided with a motorcycle in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a serious hip injury. He was in shock at the scene.

A bus and a motorcycle collided on Bayard Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a hip injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was not wearing a helmet, which is noted as a contributing factor. The bus was traveling north while the motorcycle was going straight ahead when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the motorcycle.


Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures 63-Year-Old Driver

A 63-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a neck contusion after a collision involving two sedans. The crash occurred near Scholes Street. Police cited driver fatigue as a contributing factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn near Scholes Street involving two sedans traveling east. The 63-year-old female driver sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue played a role. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue behind the wheel.


Unlicensed Moped Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 39-year-old man was struck on Berry Street by a moped traveling north. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The moped driver was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed with aggressive behavior.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Berry Street in Brooklyn struck a 39-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed and driving with unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage there. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


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Dump Truck Passes Too Closely Hits Sedan

A dump truck struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. Two young children in the sedan were injured and suffered shock. The truck driver passed too closely, causing the collision and damage.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Wythe Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The collision injured two children, ages 7 and 5, who were passengers restrained in child seats in the sedan. Both children suffered shock and unknown bodily injuries. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The dump truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance while passing, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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Two Sedans Collide on Marcy Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Marcy Avenue. One driver hit the other's right side doors. Both drivers suffered internal injuries to neck and head. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Both drivers conscious, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Marcy Avenue. The first vehicle, traveling east, struck the right side doors of the second vehicle, which was traveling south. Both drivers were injured: a 31-year-old man suffered neck injuries, and a 42-year-old woman sustained head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The crash caused center front end damage to the first sedan and right side door damage to the second.


Bicyclist Injured on Union Avenue Collision

A 39-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg fractures in a crash on Union Avenue. The collision involved another vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist remained conscious but sustained serious injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on Union Avenue was injured in a collision involving another vehicle also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was noted as 'Other' on the bicyclist's vehicle and 'Left Front Bumper' on the other vehicle. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not specify helmet use as a factor.