Crash Count for Brooklyn CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,814
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,542
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 607
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 13, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB3?

Blood in the Crosswalk: Policy Kills, Leaders Duck, Victims Pay

Blood in the Crosswalk: Policy Kills, Leaders Duck, Victims Pay

Brooklyn CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 19, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A woman steps out of her car at Van Buren and Marcus Garvey. She never makes it home. The driver who hit her does not stop. She is dragged under the wheels, left dying in the street. Her name was Tiffany Cifuni. She was 32 and pregnant. Her family is left with nothing but grief and the words of her husband: “We have been reeling from the day Tiffany was killed. We will not rest until it’s over and we get justice for Tiffany.”

In the last twelve months, three people have died and ten have suffered serious injuries on these streets. 698 people have been hurt. The numbers do not stop. They pile up, year after year. The dead do not get a second chance.

Who Pays the Price?

The old and the young. A 79-year-old woman, crossing with the light, is crushed by an SUV at Herkimer and New York. A 68-year-old woman, struck by a Jeep on Flushing Avenue, never makes it across. The city counts the bodies. The drivers keep moving.

SUVs kill more than anything else here. Six deaths and six serious injuries from cars and trucks in the last three years. Bikes and mopeds hurt, but they do not kill like steel and speed do. The street is not safe for anyone who walks.

Leadership: Action and Evasion

Local leaders talk of safety. But when the Bedford Avenue bike lane was ripped out, the city called it a response to “community concerns.” Council Member Lincoln Restler called it what it was: “a purely political decision to rip out a bike lane with no alternative.” The lawsuits came fast. “If we don’t act now, people are going to die. New York City, we’ll see you in court,” said one lawyer. The city did not wait for the bodies to cool before making the street more dangerous.

What Now?

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Demand protected bike lanes, lower speed limits, and enforcement that does not fade after the cameras leave. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Brooklyn CB3 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 36, assembly district AD 56 and state senate district SD 25.
Which areas are in Brooklyn CB3?
It includes the Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 33, District 36, and District 41, Assembly Districts AD 55, AD 56, and AD 57, and State Senate Districts SD 20 and SD 25.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB3?
In the last three years, Cars and Trucks (including SUVs) caused 7 deaths and 7 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds caused 0 deaths and 0 serious injuries. Bikes caused 0 deaths and 0 serious injuries. Source
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The data shows patterns: speeding, failure to yield, reckless driving. These are preventable. Every crash is a policy failure, not fate.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can install protected bike lanes, lower speed limits, enforce traffic laws, and resist calls to remove safety infrastructure. They can act quickly after a tragedy, not just talk.
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.

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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).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 3

Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling east struck a parked Kia sedan on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The Kia driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked Kia sedan on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The Kia's driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors. The Kia was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, while the other sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The Kia driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


SUV Changing Lanes Hits Brooklyn Bicyclist

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered chest contusions after a collision with a Jeep SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were changing lanes westbound when the SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a bicycle collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn while both were changing lanes westbound. The SUV impacted the bike’s left front quarter panel, causing right side door damage to the SUV. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes both vehicles were changing lanes at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating a 2020 Jeep SUV.


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SUV Collides with Bus on Lafayette Avenue

An SUV struck a bus on Lafayette Avenue. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Lafayette Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a bus also traveling east. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 45-year-old female, both sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus had one occupant and was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane use and attention.


Pedestrian Hit by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Ralph Avenue. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. She was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The driver was identified as licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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SUV and E-Bike Collide on Fulton Street

A 59-year-old woman driving an SUV and a 59-year-old man on an e-bike crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both were injured. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered internal injuries. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving a 2022 SUV driven by a licensed 59-year-old woman and an e-bike ridden by an unlicensed 59-year-old man. Both drivers were traveling east when the crash happened. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained abdomen and pelvis injuries, while the SUV driver suffered back injuries. Both were injured and in shock or semiconscious states. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the e-bike rider wore a helmet.


Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Child

A sedan traveling south on Tompkins Avenue rear-ended another sedan. A six-year-old girl in the rear passenger seat suffered a head injury and whiplash. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear sedan struck the front sedan from behind. A six-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The rear sedan’s driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the back end of the rear sedan and the front end of the front sedan.


E-Bike and SUV Collide on Park Avenue

An e-bike and an SUV crashed head-on on Park Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered a concussion and hip-upper leg injury. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Park Avenue involving an e-bike and a 2020 Nissan SUV. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and hip-upper leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and collided front to front, causing center front-end damage to each vehicle. The e-bike rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and the SUV also had one male driver. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Fulton Street

A Ford SUV struck a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street. The front end crumpled. The man died on the pavement. Police say the driver had been drinking. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street stayed silent after.

A Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The front end caved in. His body broke. He died there. The driver, a woman, had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.


SUV Hits Sedan Making Left Turn on Broadway

A sedan turning left on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan’s front center and SUV’s left front quarter were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Broadway was struck by a northbound SUV going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 64-year-old woman was hit by an e-scooter at a Brooklyn intersection. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The scooter struck her center front end while traveling southeast. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter at the intersection near 916 Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The e-scooter, driven by a licensed male operator traveling southeast and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the e-scooter operator. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. No safety equipment or helmet use was reported.


Pedestrian Injured in Left-Turn Crash on Marcy Avenue

A 31-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on Marcy Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north on Marcy Avenue made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver’s actions caused the crash by not yielding to the pedestrian legally crossing the street.


Bike Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 4-year-old girl crossing Locust Street with the signal was struck by a northbound bike. The child suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Locust Street with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The collision involved a northbound bike traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The bike sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The child was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.


Two Sedans Collide on Bedford Avenue

Two sedans traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 7-year-old passenger suffered an upper arm injury and shock. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bedford Avenue while both were traveling north. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. A 7-year-old female passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining an upper arm injury and experiencing shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Both drivers were licensed males. The crash caused vehicle damage to the front end of the rear vehicle and the back end of the front vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


E-Bike and Bike Collide on Herkimer Street

Two cyclists crashed head-on on Herkimer Street. A 39-year-old man riding a bike suffered back abrasions. Both bikes traveled east. The collision hit the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Herkimer Street involving a bike and an e-bike, both traveling east. The 39-year-old bicyclist riding the bike was injured, sustaining back abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the bike. No safety equipment was used by the injured bicyclist. The crash highlights errors in lane usage and passing maneuvers by the bike driver.


Moped Rear-Ends Stopped Pick-up Truck on Fulton Street

A moped struck the back of a stopped pick-up truck on Fulton Street. The moped driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The pick-up truck had two occupants and was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Fulton Street collided with the center back end of a stopped pick-up truck. The moped driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The pick-up truck, also traveling west and stopped in traffic, had two occupants and sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving vulnerable road users on busy city streets.


SUV Left Turn Hits Van Head-On

A 32-year-old woman driving an SUV made a left turn and collided with a van traveling straight east on Broadway. The SUV struck the van’s front center with its rear center. The SUV driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female SUV driver making a left turn collided with a van traveling straight ahead on Broadway. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the van. The SUV driver sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling east. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The van driver was male and alone in the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Box Truck Turns, Kills Pedestrian on Flushing

A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.

A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.


Ambulance Strikes Boy Emerging from Parked Car

A 10-year-old boy stepped out from behind a parked vehicle on Bedford Avenue. An ambulance traveling north hit him on the right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion, left in shock. The ambulance showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Bedford Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound ambulance on its right front quarter panel. The boy sustained a head injury and concussion, with injury severity rated at level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The ambulance had no visible damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's actions were noted as emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but no fault or blame is assigned. The ambulance driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


SUVs Collide on Bedford Avenue Injuring Driver

Two SUVs collided on Bedford Avenue. One driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The injured man was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a moving SUV striking a parked vehicle’s rear bumper.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Bedford Avenue. One SUV was traveling north and struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was semiconscious but secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the driver lost consciousness. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Gates Avenue Crash

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Gates Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front center with its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The sedan struck the e-bike at the front center with its right rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in interactions with vulnerable road users.