Crash Count for Brooklyn CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 9,808
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,584
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,065
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 73
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 24
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 301
Killed 23
+8
Crush Injuries 15
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Head 3
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 28
Head 20
+15
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 23
Head 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 29
Head 20
+15
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 125
Neck 53
+48
Back 24
+19
Head 24
+19
Whole body 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 270
Lower leg/foot 80
+75
Lower arm/hand 51
+46
Head 37
+32
Shoulder/upper arm 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 23
+18
Face 16
+11
Back 15
+10
Whole body 14
+9
Neck 9
+4
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 176
Lower leg/foot 60
+55
Lower arm/hand 44
+39
Head 20
+15
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Face 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Neck 5
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 102
Neck 23
+18
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Back 16
+11
Whole body 16
+11
Chest 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Head 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Face 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB1?

Preventable Speeding in CB 301 School Zones

(since 2022)
Morgan Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence from City Hall

Morgan Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence from City Hall

Brooklyn CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 8, 2025

The Toll in Brooklyn CB1

Nine dead. Fifty-three seriously hurt. That’s the count in Brooklyn Community Board 1 since 2022. These are not just numbers—they are people. A man crossing Withers Street crushed by a dump truck. A 49-year-old struck by a bike on India Street, left bleeding in the road. A 72-year-old killed at Scholes and Union. The list goes on. The disaster moves slow, but it does not stop.

Just last week, a box truck driver killed a pedestrian on Morgan Avenue. There was no marked crosswalk. It was the third death on that stretch in three years. “I was sad and angry at the same time because I still feel that these are things that can be prevented. I was very frustrated that nothing has been done in more than three years since Daniel Vidal was killed,” said Juan Ignacio Serra. The city has not acted.

Streets Built for Trucks, Not People

Morgan Avenue is the only north-south route in North Brooklyn. Trucks rule the road. Cyclists and pedestrians dodge for their lives. “A lot of people work and go by bike because it’s the most efficient way of moving and unfortunately they have to deal with these dangerous conditions,” Serra said. The city has held meetings. Leaders have written letters. Still, the street stays the same. The danger stays.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local officials—Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, State Senator Julia Salazar, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher—have backed calls for protected bike lanes and safer crossings on Morgan Avenue. They have voted for bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. But the city has not broken ground. Advocacy alone does not pour concrete or paint lines.

The deaths keep coming. The silence from City Hall is louder than the trucks.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a protected bike lane on Morgan Avenue. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action before another name is added to the list.

Don’t wait for another family to grieve. The street will not fix itself.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Emily Gallagher
Assembly Member Emily Gallagher
District 50
District Office:
685A Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
Legislative Office:
Room 441, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Jennifer Gutiérrez
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez
District 34
District Office:
244 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-963-3141
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1747, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7095
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 1

21
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured on BQE

Apr 21 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on Franklin Street

Apr 20 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Moped and Sedan Collide on Graham Avenue

Apr 20 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Bike Rider Injured in Keap Street Collision

Apr 18 - A 66-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Keap Street. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both hitting front center. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Keap Street involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling east and north respectively. The 66-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's error played a role in the crash. Both vehicles had front center impacts and were traveling straight ahead. No driver errors were specified in the data. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding alone at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Bayard Street

Apr 17 - A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Bayard Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 74-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the taxi’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west rear-ended a southbound sedan on Bayard Street, Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 74-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan was damaged on the left front quarter panel, while the taxi sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
E-Bike Strikes Sedan on Banker Street

Apr 17 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Banker Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Banker Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist, riding northbound on the e-bike, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed,' both attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan, traveling eastbound, was struck on its right side doors. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored and speed is unsafe.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk

Apr 17 - A 43-year-old man was hit crossing a marked crosswalk on Driggs Avenue. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred early morning in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage upon impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 SUV. The incident highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Alcohol Fuels Two-Sedan Crash on Skillman

Apr 17 - Two sedans slammed together on Skillman Avenue. One driver, a 26-year-old man, took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police flagged alcohol as a factor. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Skillman Avenue and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The male driver of one sedan, age 26, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained. The crash struck the right side doors of his car and the front bumper of the other sedan. Police listed alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before the impact. No other contributing factors were reported. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Bicyclist Struck by Distracted Driver on Manhattan Avenue

Apr 14 - A 31-year-old man riding south on Manhattan Avenue hit a vehicle’s rear. Driver inattention caused the crash. The cyclist suffered a bruised shoulder and arm. No helmet. Streets failed him.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Manhattan Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a vehicle also heading south. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No helmet was worn by the cyclist, as noted in the report. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Unsafe Speed on Harrison Avenue Injures Driver

Apr 12 - Sedans slammed together on Harrison Avenue. A 55-year-old woman behind the wheel took a blow to the neck. Unsafe speed and lane changes fueled the crash. She stayed conscious. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

According to the police report, multiple sedans collided on Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The impact struck the right rear bumpers and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred. The crash left one person moderately hurt and exposed the danger of speed and erratic driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Southbound

Apr 12 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Broadway

Apr 11 - A 37-year-old man crossing Broadway was hit by an eastbound driver. The car passed too close. The man suffered bruises to his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention. The victim stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old pedestrian was struck near 290 Broadway in Brooklyn by a vehicle traveling east. The man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the car hit his knee, lower leg, and foot, causing contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Moped Collision

Apr 11 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions after colliding with a moped on Grand Street near Lorimer Street. The impact struck the bike’s left front bumper. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and a moped. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The bike sustained damage to its center front end, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Apr 8 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Side-Impact Crash Injures Front Passenger

Apr 8 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Borinquen Place

Apr 7 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Motorcycle Ejected Driver in Brooklyn Crash

Apr 7 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
BMW Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Engert Avenue

Apr 5 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Penn Street in Brooklyn

Apr 4 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Truck Turns Right, Bicyclist Ejected on Union Avenue

Apr 1 - A truck turned right on Union Avenue. A 21-year-old bicyclist, heading straight, collided and was ejected. He suffered full-body injuries but stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a tractor truck making a right turn on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, traveling north and going straight, suffered internal injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors. The truck's right front quarter panel was struck, but no damage was reported. No information was provided about the bicyclist's safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19