Crash Count for Brooklyn CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,122
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,842
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 982
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 42
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 7, 2025
Carnage in CB 303
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 17
+2
Crush Injuries 8
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 11
Head 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Lacerations 15
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 5
Whole body 2
Concussion 23
Head 11
+6
Back 4
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 125
Neck 66
+61
Back 29
+24
Head 21
+16
Whole body 9
+4
Chest 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Contusion/Bruise 245
Lower leg/foot 89
+84
Lower arm/hand 37
+32
Head 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 22
+17
Back 20
+15
Hip/upper leg 18
+13
Whole body 11
+6
Face 10
+5
Neck 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Chest 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 186
Lower leg/foot 64
+59
Lower arm/hand 41
+36
Head 36
+31
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Back 3
Eye 2
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 67
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Back 12
+7
Head 9
+4
Neck 9
+4
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 303?

Preventable Speeding in CB 303 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 303

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 in last 90d here
Bed-Stuy’s Dead Hours, and the Fixes We Keep Waiting For

Bed-Stuy’s Dead Hours, and the Fixes We Keep Waiting For

Brooklyn CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 23, 2025

On Oct 17, 2025, another crash was logged in Brooklyn CB3.

Since Jan 1, 2022, Brooklyn CB3 has recorded 18 deaths, 3,796 injuries, and 7,042 crashes. The harm is steady and local NYC Open Data.

Nights run hot

The 11 PM hour has seen the most death here: 4 people killed in that slot alone since 2022 NYC Open Data.

Year to date, crashes are little changed from last year (1,312 vs. 1,338), but deaths are up a third (4 vs. 3), injuries up 14%, and serious injuries up 63.6% in this community board NYC Open Data.

Corners that don’t forgive

Five corridors carry much of the pain: Bedford Avenue, Broadway, Ralph Avenue, Tompkins Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue. Bedford and Broadway each count 2 deaths alongside scores of injuries since 2022 NYC Open Data.

Police reports in this area name driver actions we can fix: failure to yield and running signals show up alongside distraction. Each is a choice with a body count NYC Open Data.

Bedford Avenue: a promise still waiting

Bedford Avenue has been a known danger. A protected bike lane was promised. The city delayed. “The Bedford Avenue bike lane has been unacceptably dangerous since it was first laid,” a supporter of the project said when Council Member Chi Ossé pressed DOT to stop stalling Streetsblog NYC.

What fixes now

Use the tools we have at hand:

  • Daylight crosswalks at the worst corners. Harden the turns drivers cut. Give leading walk time. Start with Bedford Avenue, Broadway, and Myrtle Avenue. These are the sites with the highest combined tolls here NYC Open Data.
  • Target late-night enforcement at repeat hotspots. The 11 PM hour stands out for deaths in this community board NYC Open Data.

Who must act

The bills exist to slow the worst drivers. State Senator Jabari Brisport co-sponsors the speed‑limiter bill, S 4045, and voted yes in committee; it would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations Open States. Council Member Chi A. Ossé has pressed DOT to deliver a protected lane on Bedford Avenue Streetsblog NYC. Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman represents this area. The Assembly can move a matching bill.

Citywide, the legal power exists to lower speeds on more streets. Use it. Our streets don’t need another vigil. They need less speed and fewer chances.

Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow the cars and rein in repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
This report covers Brooklyn Community Board 3, which includes Bedford‑Stuyvesant (West) and Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East).
How bad is it?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 23, 2025, Brooklyn CB3 recorded 7,042 crashes, 3,796 injuries, and 18 deaths. In the 11 PM hour alone, 4 people were killed. Year to date, deaths rose to 4 from 3, injuries to 792 from 693, and serious injuries to 18 from 11.
What are the worst spots?
Bedford Avenue and Broadway each saw 2 deaths and heavy injury counts. Ralph Avenue, Tompkins Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue also rank high for injuries.
What can reduce this now?
Daylight crosswalks, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at Bedford, Broadway, and Myrtle can cut conflict. Targeted late‑night enforcement at repeat hotspots addresses the deadliest hours.
Who can fix the systemic problems?
State Senator Jabari Brisport co‑sponsors S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators. Council Member Chi A. Ossé has pressed DOT for a protected lane on Bedford Avenue. The Assembly can advance a matching speed‑limiter bill.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles from NYC Open Data. We filtered records to Jan 1, 2022–Oct 23, 2025 and mapped them to Brooklyn Community Board 3. Counts of crashes, injuries, deaths, hours, and corridor tallies come from those filtered records. Data were extracted Oct 22, 2025. You can start from the datasets here and apply the same date window and geography.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman

District 56

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Jabari Brisport

District 25

Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB3 Brooklyn Community Board 3 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 79, District 36, AD 56, SD 25.

It contains Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 3

12
BMW driver merging hits motorcyclist on Broadway

Oct 12 - A BMW driver merged south on Broadway at Myrtle and hit a motorcyclist going straight. The rider went down with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield by the BMW driver.

At Broadway and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, the driver of a BMW sedan merged southbound and hit a motorcyclist traveling straight. The 59-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. The BMW driver, 38, and a front-seat passenger reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the BMW driver. The data lists the motorcycle as going straight and the BMW as merging. Both were traveling south on Broadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
10
Driver Aggression Injures Pedestrian at Lewis and Kosciuszko

Oct 10 - A northbound driver hit a 28-year-old man at Lewis Avenue and Kosciuszko Street. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper lane use. The Ford driver was stopped; right-side doors were damaged.

At Lewis Avenue and Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver hit a 28-year-old man on foot at the intersection. He was conscious and injured, with bruising to his arm and hand. According to the police report, officers recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. A Ford sedan was stopped in traffic and its right-side doors were damaged; the other driver’s point of impact was the center front end. Both vehicles were traveling north. The injured person was the pedestrian; injuries for vehicle occupants were not specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
10
Left-Turning Driver Injures Girl on Marcus Garvey Blvd

Oct 10 - A driver in a 2020 Jeep turned left on Marcus Garvey Blvd and hit a 13-year-old girl at Mac Donough St. She reported leg pain and nausea. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A driver in a 2020 Jeep making a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Mac Donough St hit a 13-year-old girl in the intersection in Brooklyn. She was injured and reported pain and nausea, with injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 68-year-old woman, was licensed and traveling south before the turn. The crash is logged as collision ID 4848895. The report lists the pedestrian as injured and the driver as an occupant with no injury. No vehicle damage was reported. The girl was in the intersection when the left-turning driver hit her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
10
Ossé mentioned in Brooklyn lawmaker Chi Ossé neither confirms nor denies report of potential challenge to House Democrat
9
Right-turning driver injures man at Franklin and Putnam

Oct 9 - Driver in a Jeep SUV turned right at Franklin and Putnam and hit a 68-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man reported neck pain.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Franklin Avenue and Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 68-year-old man in the intersection at 2:50 p.m. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The impact came from the vehicle’s center front. The pedestrian was listed as injured and reported neck pain. The driver was licensed. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash was logged under collision ID 4848829 in the 79th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
9
Scooter Driver Rear-Ends Garbage Truck on Broadway

Oct 9 - On Broadway at Gates Avenue, a stand-up scooter driver hit the back of a garbage truck. He went down and suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

In Brooklyn, at Broadway and Gates Avenue, a 60-year-old man driving a stand-up motorized scooter hit the rear of a garbage truck. He was partially ejected and injured, with a lower-leg bruise. No other injuries were listed. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and following too closely by the scooter driver. The truck showed a rear impact and no damage; the scooter showed front-end damage. This crash paired a light scooter with a heavy garbage truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
6
Driver turning left hits teen on Marcus Garvey

Oct 6 - A pickup driver turned left at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. The teen was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.

At Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St in Brooklyn, a driver in a pickup truck made a left turn and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. The teen was injured and conscious. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn," and police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver held a New York permit. Police noted no damage to the pickup. The pedestrian's location and action were listed as unknown in the data. Only one vehicle was listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
5
Westbound crash injures 19-year-old driver

Oct 5 - Two drivers collided westbound near Howard Ave and Sumpter St in Brooklyn. The crash damaged a parked SUV. A 19‑year‑old driver suffered a head injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

At about 21:20 at Howard Ave and Sumpter St in Brooklyn, drivers in a sedan and an SUV were traveling west when they collided. The crash also damaged a parked SUV. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, with a reported head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, travel direction for all vehicles was west and one SUV was parked. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for the drivers, and no specific violations were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
3
SUV driver hits cyclist at Bedford and Lafayette

Oct 3 - A driver in a Chevy SUV hit a northbound cyclist at Bedford and Lafayette in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Both were going straight.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Chevy SUV traveling east on Lafayette Avenue hit a northbound cyclist at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:32 a.m. The cyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a lower‑leg fracture‑dislocation. Both were recorded as going straight before impact. The SUV had center‑front damage. Police listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor and did not record a driver error. The driver’s injuries were listed as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
3
Box truck driver turning left hits sedan

Oct 3 - At Flushing and Classon, a box truck driver turned left and hit a sedan. The strike caught the sedan’s left-side doors. A 48-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police listed an oversized vehicle as a contributing factor.

At Flushing Avenue and Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck made a left turn and hit a sedan while the sedan’s driver made a right. Damage records show a strike to the sedan’s left-side doors and to the truck’s right front bumper. One driver, 48, was injured and reported neck pain; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, officers recorded "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The truck’s driver was recorded as making a left turn and the sedan’s driver as making a right. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
2
Distracted taxi driver injures woman at 58 Lewis

Oct 2 - Northbound taxi driver going straight crashed at 58 Lewis Ave. Police recorded driver inattention. A 66-year-old pedestrian suffered an upper-arm abrasion and stayed conscious. An occupant was listed as a witness.

A driver in a 2018 Toyota taxi was traveling north and going straight at 58 Lewis Ave in Brooklyn when a crash injured a 66-year-old pedestrian. She sustained an abrasion to the upper arm and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” recorded for the driver and the crash. The driver’s travel direction and pre-crash movement were noted as northbound and straight ahead. An occupant was listed as a witness with injury status unspecified. No vehicle damage was recorded in the report. The crash was logged in the 81st Precinct, ZIP 11206.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
30
Driver rear-ends car on Gates Ave; passenger hurt

Sep 30 - A driver going straight hit a stopped car on Gates Ave at Broadway in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain and shock. The stopped driver, 40, was hurt. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

On Gates Ave at Broadway in Brooklyn, a westbound driver in a 2021 Honda sedan going straight hit the left rear of a 2016 Nissan sedan that was stopped in traffic. A 20-year-old front passenger sustained neck injuries and shock. The 40-year-old Nissan driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 p.m., and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage was recorded to the Nissan’s left rear bumper and the Honda’s left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The data lists no contributing factors for passengers beyond the driver error noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
30
Right-turning driver injures scooter rider

Sep 30 - The driver of a sedan turned right at Myrtle and Taaffe and hit a woman on a standing scooter. She stayed conscious with a bruised hip. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Outside Car Distraction.

At Myrtle Avenue and Taaffe Place in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2020 Toyota sedan turned right and hit a 37-year-old woman on a standing motorized scooter going straight west. She suffered a hip and upper-leg contusion. She stayed conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 9:30 a.m. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Outside Car Distraction. The report also lists Following Too Closely. The scooter rider was not ejected. A 27-year-old car occupant was listed with an unspecified injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
29
Left-turning pickup driver injures woman in Brooklyn

Sep 29 - A pickup driver turned left at Tompkins and Jefferson and hit a 32-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded failure to yield and inattention by the driver.

At Tompkins Ave and Jefferson Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a pickup truck made a left turn and hit a 32-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The impact was to the truck’s left front bumper. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver contributed to the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
28
Left-turning driver hits motorcyclist at Classon and Flushing

Sep 28 - At Classon and Flushing, a driver in a sedan turned left into a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a lower‑leg fracture. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a factor.

At Classon Ave and Flushing Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcyclist. The 21-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. The 49-year-old sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. The report lists the motorcyclist as “Going Straight Ahead” and the sedan as “Making Left Turn.” Impact was to the motorcycle’s front and the car’s right front bumper. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
27
E-bike driver hits two pedestrians on Fulton

Sep 27 - An e-bike driver going west on Fulton hit two men at Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old suffered head lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of an e-bike traveled west on Fulton Street and hit two pedestrians at Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:29 p.m. on September 27, 2025. A 73-year-old man suffered severe head lacerations. A 69-year-old man had an unspecified condition. They were not at an intersection. It happened within the 81st Precinct. The driver was going straight ahead. The report lists the point of impact as the center front end. The e-bike showed no damage. One rider. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
27
Head-On Moped Crash Injures Two Children

Sep 27 - Two moped drivers crashed head-on on DeKalb at Nostrand. A 13-year-old driver and an 11-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two moped drivers collided head-on at DeKalb Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 13-year-old boy driving one moped and an 11-year-old boy riding on the outside as a passenger. The adult woman driving the other moped reported no serious injury. “According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience” as a contributing factor. Both injured children were partially ejected and suffered shoulder injuries but stayed conscious. The record shows both drivers were traveling straight in opposite directions, with center-front impacts on both mopeds. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
27
Tesla driver mows down 32-year-old woman on bicycle in Brooklyn hit-and-run
25
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Franklin and Willoughby

Sep 25 - At Franklin and Willoughby, a driver in a sedan turned left and hit a 43-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

According to the police report, a driver in a sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 43-year-old woman in the intersection at Franklin Ave and Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 1:20 p.m. She suffered a leg contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes impact to the left front bumper. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also listed an unspecified contributing factor. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection. The sedan was registered in North Carolina and showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
24
Driver disregards traffic control, injures cyclist

Sep 24 - A driver in a Jeep, heading east on Fulton, hit a southbound cyclist at Bedford. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction. The 32-year-old rider suffered hip and leg abrasions.

A driver in a Jeep traveled east on Fulton Street and went straight through Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a southbound bicyclist in the intersection. The 32-year-old man was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasions. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” were the contributing factors. Police recorded the driver disregarding a traffic control and driving while distracted. This crash occurred in Brooklyn at about 2:37 p.m. The record lists the bicyclist as conscious and injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11