Crash Count for Brooklyn CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,782
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,154
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 711
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 45
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 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

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Sedans Collide Head-On on Vandervoort Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on in Brooklyn. Metal tore. A 37-year-old man, driving straight, crushed his shoulder. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent, broken by pain. Failure to yield and a bad turn set the stage for injury.

Two sedans collided head-on at 267 Vandervoort Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan was making a left turn while the other went straight. The impact was severe. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a crushed shoulder but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the sound of pain. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver error as the cause of the collision.


Moped Struck by Sedan Making U-Turn

A moped rider was hit by a sedan making an improper U-turn in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s left front bumper with its right side doors. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west was struck on its left front bumper by a sedan making an improper U-turn traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the collision. The report does not assign fault to the moped rider.


E-Bike Hits 8-Year-Old Pedestrian at Intersection

An 8-year-old boy was struck by an e-bike while crossing near a stopped school bus in Brooklyn. The child suffered facial fractures and dislocations. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead struck an 8-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was going to or from a stopped school bus when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained serious facial injuries, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-bike impacted the center front end of the vehicle. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.


Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 45-year-old woman was hit by a van while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. Glare may have affected the driver's vision.

According to the police report, a van traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection near Division Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with glare that may have impaired visibility. The van showed no damage and was previously parked. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal when struck.


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Motorcycle Collides with Parked SUV on McGuinness

A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on McGuinness Boulevard. Both drivers suffered injuries. The motorcycle driver reported neck pain and shock. The SUV driver was also in shock. Vehicles showed damage at front and left side. No clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a southbound parked SUV on McGuinness Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, which was damaged at its left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. Safety equipment use was unknown for the SUV driver and none for the motorcycle rider. No ejections occurred.


Sedan Rear-Ends Box Truck on BQE

A sedan struck a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, 31, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver collided with a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan impacted the truck's center front end with its left rear bumper. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report lists unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and going straight ahead before the crash. The sedan had two occupants, and the truck had one. The sedan driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Into SUV On BQE

A sedan driven by an unlicensed male collided with the left rear bumper of a westbound SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV’s female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides and fronts.

According to the police report, a westbound sedan driven by an unlicensed male was changing lanes when it struck the left rear bumper of a westbound SUV. The SUV’s female driver, aged 31, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan’s driver error includes operating without a valid license and unsafe lane change. The SUV driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front quarter panel.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two sedans traveling east collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The left side of one vehicle struck the right front of the other. A 22-year-old male passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Defective brakes contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The point of impact was the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 22-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and experiencing shock. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


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Motorcycle and SUV Collide Parked Brooklyn

A motorcycle and an SUV collided while parked on North 12 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 44-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on North 12 Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The motorcycle, driven by a 44-year-old man, sustained damage to its center back end. The SUV, driven by a 33-year-old woman, was damaged at its center front end. Both drivers were injured with unspecified injuries and experienced shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No ejections occurred, and no safety equipment details were noted. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Devoe Street

A 68-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries in a crash on Devoe Street. A sedan traveling south was struck in the right rear quarter panel by an SUV going west. The passenger complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Devoe Street was hit in the right rear quarter panel by an SUV traveling west. The collision resulted from the SUV driver's disregard of traffic control. The sedan carried a 68-year-old female front passenger who was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.


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Moped and Bike Collide on Williamsburg Street

A moped and a bike collided head-on on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The moped driver sustained arm injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east and a bike traveling west collided on Williamsburg Street West near Keap Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered head contusions. The moped driver, a 19-year-old man, remained on his vehicle but sustained bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the bicyclist. The moped driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both drivers were wearing helmets. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Marcy Avenue

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver started from parking and hit the cyclist going straight north. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV driver was starting from a parking spot when he struck the bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be documented.


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Sedan Hits Motorcycle on Metropolitan Avenue

A sedan struck a motorcycle on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan was traveling west, and the motorcycle south, both going straight ahead. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. Two sedan passengers, a 33-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel; the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


Motorscooter Hits SUV Rear Quarter in Brooklyn

A motorscooter driver fractured her elbow and hand after colliding with the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on Metropolitan Avenue. The scooter was making a right turn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female motorscooter driver was injured when her scooter struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2020 SUV on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV, carrying two occupants, was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or violations. The injured rider was wearing a helmet. No fault or blame is assigned to the victim.


Truck Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Torn

A truck turned left on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Steel hit flesh. The rider, 23, flew and crashed. His leg split open. His knee burst. No helmet. Blood on blacktop. The truck kept rolling. The street stayed silent.

A truck making a left turn struck a cyclist traveling straight near 222 Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his knee and lower leg, including a severe burn. According to the police report, 'A truck turned left. A bike came straight. Steel met skin. The cyclist, 23, flew. His leg tore open. His knee split.' The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report centers driver inattention and poor visibility as primary causes. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.


Bicyclist Ejected on Lorimer Street

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was parked. The crash caused abrasions and hip injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Lorimer Street was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg. The other vehicle involved was a 2019 Dodge SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver, who was parked at the time of the crash. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bicyclist or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when a vehicle is stationary.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2014 SUV made a right turn on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV traveling east on Borinquen Place made a right turn and collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers turning across bike lanes.


SUV and Bicyclist Collide on Kent Avenue

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 Dodge SUV on Kent Avenue. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn. The driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' left front bumpers.


SUV and Garbage Truck Collide on Humboldt Street

A southbound SUV making a right turn struck a southbound garbage truck going straight on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the truck’s left front quarter panel. A rear passenger in the SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV was making a right turn on Humboldt Street when it collided with a southbound garbage truck traveling straight. The impact occurred between the SUV’s right front bumper and the truck’s left front quarter panel. The SUV carried four occupants; a 41-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Manhattan Avenue

A Ford SUV slammed into a stopped taxi on Manhattan Avenue. The impact struck the taxi’s center back end. A rear passenger in the taxi suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Manhattan Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the taxi’s center back end. The taxi had two occupants; one rear passenger, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the taxi stopped in traffic and the SUV going straight ahead. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment.