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 16, 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

Bus Hits Pedestrian Near Bedford Avenue

A 29-year-old man was injured getting on or off a vehicle near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bus driver was distracted and turned improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries from the impact on the bus's right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north near 695 Bedford Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as improper turning as contributing factors. The bus was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and did not have any listed safety equipment. The driver held a valid New York license. No fault or blame is assigned to the pedestrian.


Moped Strikes Bicyclist on White Street

A moped traveling north hit a westbound bicyclist on White Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The moped showed front-end damage. Driver error involved improper lane usage. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on White Street collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The moped driver held a permit and was cited for improper passing or lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. No other contributing factors were specified.


Moped Rear-Ends Sedan in Brooklyn Crash

A moped slammed into a stopped sedan on Wythe Avenue. The female moped driver was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. The crash was caused by following too closely on slippery pavement. The sedan driver was unhurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female moped driver collided with the right rear quarter panel of a stopped sedan on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic at the time. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not injured. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating, especially on slippery roads.


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Sedan Backing Strikes Two Pedestrians

A sedan backing on Maujer Street in Brooklyn hit two pedestrians outside an intersection. Both females, ages 37 and 2, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was distracted and turned improperly. The crash left both conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2015 Infiniti sedan was backing northeast on Maujer Street in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians, a 37-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl, both outside an intersection. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrians were engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.


Two-Vehicle Collision on Meeker Avenue

A sedan and an SUV collided on Meeker Avenue. The sedan’s driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan hit the SUV’s rear left quarter panel. Airbags deployed. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with an SUV on Meeker Avenue. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the SUV while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers and quarter panels. The sedan driver was conscious and protected by deployed airbags. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Borinquen Place

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck his bike on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The impact hit the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front center. The rider suffered shoulder abrasions.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 SUV, parked and facing west, was struck on its right side doors by the bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The collision involved the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front center. No other contributing factors were specified.


E-Scooter Strikes Bike on Williamsburg Bridge

An e-scooter changing lanes hit a bike going straight east on Williamsburg Bridge. The bike rider, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries. He was semiconscious with minor bleeding despite wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling east on Williamsburg Bridge attempted an improper lane change and collided with a bike traveling straight east. The bike rider, a 51-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the e-scooter driver. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bike rider was positioned riding or hanging on outside the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Tesla Hits E-Scooter Rider at Franklin and Milton

A Tesla slammed into a woman on an e-scooter at Franklin and Milton. Blood spilled from her leg. Her helmet stayed on. The car’s bumper cracked. The street gave no room. She was left hurt, the city cold.

A Tesla sedan struck a 27-year-old woman riding an e-scooter at the corner of Franklin Street and Milton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg and remained conscious at the scene. The Tesla’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver of the Tesla was a 37-year-old man. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, which stayed on during the crash. The data shows no errors attributed to the e-scooter rider. The helmet is noted only after the driver’s failure to yield.


SUV Side-Impacted by Chassis Cab on BQE

A chassis cab struck the left side of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV passenger, a 34-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. The crash involved improper lane usage and an oversized vehicle. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2023 chassis cab changed lanes improperly and collided with the left side doors of a 2018 SUV traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV carried two occupants; a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured with back contusions. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and notes the involvement of an "Oversized Vehicle." The chassis cab driver was licensed in North Carolina. The impact caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the chassis cab.


Cyclist Strikes Woman on North 7th Street

A cyclist rode east on North 7th. A woman stepped from behind a parked car. His front wheel hit her. She fell. Her head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. The cyclist kept riding. She lay still, unconscious.

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on North 7th Street. According to the police report, the cyclist rode east as the woman stepped from behind a parked car. His front wheel hit her, causing her to fall and strike her head on the pavement. Blood pooled as she lay unconscious. The cyclist did not stop. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The woman suffered head injuries and was left motionless at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data.


Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped SUV

A cyclist slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on South 4th Street. He flew headfirst, hit the ground, and bled from the skull. Thirty-three years old. No helmet. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement. He was conscious, injured, and alone.

A 33-year-old cyclist was injured after colliding with the rear of a stopped SUV near 163 South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist 'hit the back of a stopped SUV. No helmet. He flew headfirst, hit the ground. Blood pooled on the pavement. Conscious, bleeding from the skull.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but driver errors are cited as primary causes.


SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Left Turn Crash

A 33-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash in Brooklyn. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a left turn. The driver was semiconscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver in a 2015 Ford SUV was injured during a crash in Brooklyn on Gerry Street. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting at the center front end. The driver sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was semiconscious but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV.


Bus Strikes E-Bike on Stewart Avenue

A bus traveling north on Stewart Avenue collided with a westbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 61-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The bus showed no damage. The oversized vehicle was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus and an e-bike collided on Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus's size played a role in the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the e-bike had unspecified damage. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other driver errors were noted. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the rider were cited.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing against the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The crash occurred near Hewes Street at night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Brooklyn struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The driver was making a left turn and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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E-Bike Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Harrison Ave

An e-bike struck a parked SUV on Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were both ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver was unlicensed and following too closely. Both victims remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Harrison Avenue collided with a parked 2023 Chrysler SUV. The e-bike driver, unlicensed, was following too closely and distracted, leading to the crash. Both the driver and a passenger, both 35 years old, were ejected from the e-bike and sustained head contusions. The driver and passenger were conscious but injured. The SUV suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The crash highlights dangers from driver errors in close following and distraction.


Taxi Hits Moped at Meeker Avenue Intersection

A taxi collided with a moped at Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected, suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south struck a moped moving west at the intersection of Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man without a license, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The taxi's front center end impacted the moped's right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and had two occupants. No other contributing factors were specified.


Concrete Mixer Strikes Cyclist on Morgan Avenue

A concrete mixer hit a cyclist at Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place. Steel met flesh. The rider fell. Blood pooled at his leg. His helmet cracked. He stayed conscious. The truck driver was inattentive. The cyclist suffered severe leg wounds.

A concrete mixer traveling east collided with a northbound cyclist at the corner of Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer moved east. A cyclist rode north. Steel struck flesh. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled at his leg. His helmet cracked. He stayed awake. He did not scream.' The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked in the crash. No injuries were reported for the truck driver.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist Turning Improperly

A pick-up truck made a right turn on South 4 Street in Brooklyn. It struck a bicyclist going straight west. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper turning.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on South 4 Street was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was conscious but seriously injured. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors were cited.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on South 1 Street

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries after a Jeep sedan struck him on South 1 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Jeep sedan traveling east on South 1 Street collided with him. The impact occurred on the right front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.


Sedan and Box Truck Collide on Classon Avenue

A sedan and a box truck collided while both making right turns on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and left front and right rear impacts.

According to the police report, a sedan and a box truck collided on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The sedan's left front bumper struck the box truck's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the sedan driver.