Crash Count for Brooklyn CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,780
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,152
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 13, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB1?

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

Two Sedans Collide on Broadway in Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed on Broadway near Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver was stopped in traffic; the other was going straight. The moving driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn. One driver was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling east, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The moving driver, a 51-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured on BQE

A 29-year-old man riding a motorcycle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was injured in a crash. The driver, unlicensed and helmeted, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The collision involved a vehicle changing lanes. Following too closely was a factor.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a vehicle that was changing lanes. The motorcyclist, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle, which sustained no damage. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on Franklin Street

A motorbike traveling south struck a sedan moving east on Franklin Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Franklin Street collided with a sedan traveling east. The motorcyclist, a 59-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was a 2017 Nissan with two occupants. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.


Moped and Sedan Collide on Graham Avenue

A moped and sedan crashed on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was unlicensed. A 26-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Graham Avenue involving a moped traveling south and a sedan traveling east. The moped driver was unlicensed and both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 26-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, as well as traffic control disregard, as contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors, including failure to observe traffic controls and distraction, as key causes of the collision.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Avenue Collision

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Manhattan Avenue. The bike struck an unspecified vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Manhattan Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle also traveling south. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved no other occupants and no additional vehicles. The report does not specify other causes or victim actions.


Sedan Collision on Harrison Avenue Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Harrison Avenue. A 55-year-old female driver suffered neck contusions. The crash involved unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear bumpers. Emergency responders treated the injured occupant at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harrison Avenue involving multiple sedans. A 55-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred on the right rear bumpers of the vehicles involved. No ejections were reported. The driver’s injury severity was moderate, and she was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in vehicle collisions.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Southbound

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter on Union Avenue. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed to the crash. The injured rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Union Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the e-scooter's right side doors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe speed in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable riders.


Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 34-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened at night. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Broadway collided with an SUV also heading south. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The motorcycle was struck on its left front quarter panel, and the SUV was damaged on its right front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


SUV Side-Impact Crash Injures Front Passenger

A Jeep SUV traveling north struck on its right side doors. The front passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. The passenger was restrained and not ejected. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 2007 Jeep SUV was traveling north on Stewart Avenue when it was struck on the right side doors. The front passenger, a 27-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved two vehicles, with the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors and the other vehicle damaged at its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on Borinquen Place

A sedan turning right struck a 15-year-old e-biker traveling east on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 15-year-old boy. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the e-bike on its right side doors, impacting the center front end of the bike. The e-biker was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.


Motorcycle Ejected Driver in Brooklyn Crash

A 46-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway in Brooklyn. The crash involved disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Broadway in Brooklyn crashed, ejecting its 46-year-old male driver. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver was conscious but injured, and the crash resulted in significant bodily harm. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.


BMW Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Engert Avenue

A 36-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Engert Avenue. The BMW sedan made a right turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan making a right turn on Engert Avenue struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver failed to maintain attention while turning, leading to the collision. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as factors.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn

A 39-year-old man was struck while crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and moderate burns. The crash happened outside an intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling south.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and moderate burns. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Honda sedan traveling south with one licensed male driver. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted.


Bicyclist Ejected in Union Avenue Truck Crash

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after colliding with a tractor truck making a right turn on Union Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage and bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a tractor truck on Union Avenue. The truck was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered internal injuries affecting the entire body but was conscious after the crash. The truck showed no damage despite impact to its right front quarter panel. No safety equipment status was noted for the bicyclist.


E-Bike Collides with Stopped Bicycle in Brooklyn

Two bikes crashed on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The e-bike hit the left front bumper of the stopped bike. No helmet was worn. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a stopped bicycle on Morgan Avenue near Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The e-bike struck the left front bumper of the stopped bike, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:56 p.m. with the bike stopped in traffic when the e-bike impacted it. The injury severity was classified as moderate.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marcy Avenue

A 23-year-old woman crossing Marcy Avenue with the signal was struck by a moped traveling east. She suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The moped showed minor damage. Driver errors included improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Marcy Avenue struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped had minor vehicle damage with no point of impact damage noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Street

A 30-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision late at night. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 11:46 p.m. A 30-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The sedan was stopped in traffic when a 2021 Audi SUV traveling eastbound struck it from behind. The SUV driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors were noted.


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Taxi and Sedan Collide on Driggs Avenue

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Changing Lanes

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.


Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.