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

Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Car Collision

A driver suffered a bruised elbow in a multi-vehicle crash on Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. Four vehicles were involved, including parked cars struck from behind. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving four vehicles, including sedans and an SUV. One driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash involved vehicles traveling northeast, with some parked cars struck at the center back end. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured party was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.


SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon on BQE

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a station wagon on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger in the station wagon suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV collided with the rear end of a station wagon on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger in the station wagon, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the station wagon. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Distracted SUV Hits E-Bike on Union Avenue

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted and inattentive. The e-bike rider suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Union Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2006 Honda SUV and a male e-bike rider aged 25. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained neck abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash and complained of abrasions.


SUV U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Harrison Avenue

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV making a U-turn on Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. The cyclist was unhelmeted and sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Harrison Avenue was struck by a 2014 Honda SUV making a U-turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, resulting in a concussion. The report lists the SUV driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV and bike both sustained front-end damage. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash occurred near Lynch Street in Brooklyn's 33rd council district.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A 64-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a stopped sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2016 SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a stopped 2009 sedan also heading west. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end with its center front end. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had one. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Damage was concentrated at the front of the SUV and the rear of the sedan.


SUV Right Turn Hits E-Bike on Wythe Avenue

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a 2015 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The crash occurred on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Wythe Avenue was struck by a southbound 2015 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


Box Truck Slams Stopped Truck, Passenger Crushed

Steel screamed on the BQE. A box truck rammed another, stopped cold in traffic. A 19-year-old, belted in the middle seat, took the force. His legs crushed. He stayed awake. The trucks buckled. The road did not forgive.

Two box trucks collided westbound on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. According to the police report, one truck struck another that was stopped in traffic. A 19-year-old passenger, belted in the middle seat, suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and uninjured. The impact crumpled steel and left one young passenger hurt. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when heavy trucks fail to keep distance in dense city traffic.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 59-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on Broadway in Brooklyn. She suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact damaged the SUV’s front center. The pedestrian was crossing legally.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2011 Toyota SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing neck injuries classified as internal. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Vandervort Avenue

A Ford SUV and a Toyota sedan crashed at Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling south on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A Ford SUV struck a Mercedes sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers, a 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman passenger, suffered back injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. Damage centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of a 2019 Mercedes sedan also traveling west. The sedan's driver, a 22-year-old man, and his 24-year-old female front passenger were both injured, complaining of back pain and nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, impacting the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the sedan occupants, both in shock and complaining of pain.


Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Bedford

A 71-year-old man crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound truck making a left turn. The truck hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The man suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, left in shock.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bedford Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Ford truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Hits Moped on North 4 Street

A 34-year-old man on a moped was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the moped’s left front bumper. The rider suffered back pain and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on North 4 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2019 Buick SUV and a Vitacci sport moped. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. The SUV struck the moped on its left front bumper. Police identified driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. The crash caused no vehicle damage to the moped and minor damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The moped was traveling east, the SUV south, both going straight ahead before impact.


E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

A 65-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was an eastbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when struck by the scooter. The incident highlights the dangers posed by e-scooters failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Huron Street

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Huron Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bike and car collided front to front. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Ford sedan on Huron Street, Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north and collided front to front. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and had no visible complaints.


Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 64-year-old woman crossing Leonard Street in Brooklyn was struck by an unlicensed male driver on an e-scooter. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver disregarded traffic controls. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Leonard Street in Brooklyn. She was struck by a male driver operating an e-scooter traveling north. The driver was unlicensed and failed to obey traffic controls, listed as "Traffic Control Disregarded." The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The report indicates no damage to the vehicle and no ejection occurred. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators disregarding traffic rules.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions in a crash with a sedan on Manhattan Avenue. Both vehicles struck front center. The cyclist wore a helmet. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling north. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained facial abrasions. He was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The sedan was a 2014 Toyota with a licensed male driver. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused injury to the vulnerable road user, the bicyclist.


Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 25-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as factors. Airbag deployed; no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended another sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Nissan's airbag deployed upon impact, and the driver was not ejected. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling eastbound, with one truck merging nearby but sustaining no damage. The collision caused center front-end damage to the Nissan and rear-end damage to the other sedan.


Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

An unlicensed man on an e-scooter crashed in Brooklyn at Morgan Avenue. The scooter’s front center hit an unknown object. The 25-year-old driver suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driving an e-scooter in Brooklyn was injured when his vehicle’s center front end collided with an unknown object. The driver was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No safety equipment was reported in use. The crash occurred while the driver was traveling straight ahead near Morgan Avenue.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan on Kent Avenue

A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Kent Avenue collided with a sedan traveling east. The motorcycle struck the sedan's right side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with disregard for traffic control, as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


Two Sedans Collide on Porter Avenue

Two sedans crashed at Porter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight before impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Porter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2016 Honda sedan, a 38-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact on the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Infiniti sedan. Both drivers were licensed, one from New York and the other from New Jersey. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.