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 14, 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 20, 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

6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street

A 6-year-old girl was struck while crossing Lee Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to notice the pedestrian. The child suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The driver showed no vehicle damage but caused serious harm.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Lee Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing against the signal when a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling northeast struck her with its center front end. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary fault lies with the driver's failure to pay attention.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on Graham Avenue

A sedan struck a 19-year-old male e-bicyclist on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was starting from parking and passed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a northbound e-bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was starting from parking when the crash occurred. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. No other contributing factors were specified.


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Box Truck Merges, Hits Flat Rack on BQE

A box truck merging on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck a flat rack truck. Both drivers, women aged 29 and 36, suffered upper arm and hip injuries. Slippery pavement contributed. Both wore seat belts. Shock and pain reported. No ejections.

According to the police report, a box truck merging eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a flat rack truck traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred on the box truck's left side doors and the flat rack's center front end. Two female occupants were injured: the 29-year-old driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, and the 36-year-old driver occupant sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicle.


SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on Broadway

An SUV struck a box truck from behind on Broadway. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The impact damaged the SUV’s rear center. The truck showed no damage and carried no occupants. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver in a 2009 SUV was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a box truck on Broadway. The SUV was stopped in traffic and struck the truck from behind, impacting the left rear bumper and causing damage to the SUV's center back end. The truck, traveling east and going straight ahead, sustained no damage and had no occupants. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely." The SUV driver suffered contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a sedan on Grand Street near Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the bike’s left front bumper as it started from parking. The bicyclist suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking on Grand Street collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing Grand Street with the signal. The driver, turning right, failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The crash left her in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Street and Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Mercedes SUV, making a right turn northeast, struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault.


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E-Bike and Sedan Collide on South 4 Street

A 20-year-old e-bike driver and a 63-year-old sedan passenger were injured in a collision on South 4 Street, Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The sedan’s right side was struck. Both sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a sedan traveling north on South 4 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 20-year-old male, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He wore a helmet. The sedan carried two occupants; a 63-year-old female passenger sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both parties, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian was involved. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene.


Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup

A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.


Motorscooter Demolished in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash

A motorscooter making a U-turn collided with a westbound sedan on Norman Avenue. The scooter driver, partially ejected, suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on Norman Avenue attempted a U-turn and struck a westbound sedan. The motorscooter driver, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Getting On Vehicle

A 62-year-old woman was injured while getting on a vehicle on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her on the right rear quarter panel. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn while getting on a vehicle. The driver of a 2022 SUV, traveling south, struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.


Motorcycle Hits Turning Vehicle on Metropolitan Avenue

A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises despite wearing a helmet. The crash was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue struck the right rear bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The 22-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained back injuries, including contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle involved in the turn showed no damage, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Hits Van Passing Too Closely in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a van on Provost Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered injuries and shock. The crash happened as the sedan passed too closely. The van showed no damage. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Provost Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a van traveling in opposite directions. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the van's center back end, though the van sustained no damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The van driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Union Avenue

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Union Avenue with the signal. The impact hit his knee and lower leg, causing bruises. He remained conscious but injured. The vehicle traveled east, hitting the pedestrian center front. Details on driver errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Union Avenue and Meeker Avenue while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided.


SUV Rear-Ends Passenger SUV on BQE

A sedan changed lanes unsafely on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. It struck the right front bumper of a GMC SUV. The impact injured a 43-year-old female passenger in the rear seat of the SUV. She suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway changed lanes unsafely and collided with the right front bumper of a GMC SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. A 43-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver errors listed include unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Division Avenue

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling east on Division Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist going east on Division Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist’s contributing factors included unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in interactions with vulnerable road users.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 44-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on Monitor Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Visibility was limited.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Monitor Street. The vehicle involved was a 2022 SUV, occupied by a single licensed male driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver, along with 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The vehicle was initially parked and showed no damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Brooklyn Sedan Hits Westbound Bicyclist

A sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist riding west on Berry Street. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cite bicyclist confusion and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan collided with a westbound bicyclist on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the bicyclist’s error and confusion, along with disregard for traffic control, as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only specified for motorcycle use, which was not noted as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data.


SUVs Collide on Manhattan Avenue, Passenger Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. Impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 26-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. A 26-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn

A 58-year-old woman was struck while crossing Metropolitan Avenue against the signal. The SUV hit her center front, causing a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. She remained conscious after the impact. The driver was going straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


SUVs Collide on Jewel Street Intersection

Two SUVs crashed on Jewel Street. The female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck front quarters. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jewel Street. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of her vehicle and the center front end of the other SUV. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.