Crash Count for Brooklyn CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,816
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,544
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 608
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 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 20, 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.

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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 Strikes Rear Passenger on Fulton Street

A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit its left rear passenger. The 8-year-old boy suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was left injured and unconscious.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck its left rear passenger, an 8-year-old boy. The child sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The boy was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered injury severity level 3 and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the sedan's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.


Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Fulton Street

A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit an 8-year-old rear passenger. The child suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was injured seriously in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The injured party was an 8-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position. He sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end was the point of impact. The child was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distractions inside vehicles.


Brooklyn SUV and Sedan Collide on Greene Avenue

A sedan traveling east struck an SUV heading south on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. A 67-year-old female front passenger in the SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan traveling east collided with a 2018 SUV traveling south on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan had one occupant, the driver, who held a permit license. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected. Both vehicles were damaged at the impact points.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregarded traffic control. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a southbound bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted. The bike showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on Tompkins Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The man suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Tompkins Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Honda SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Halsey Street

Two vehicles crashed on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man suffered injuries. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west on Halsey Street collided with a 2007 Ford sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Two drivers were injured: a 43-year-old female SUV driver with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, and a 19-year-old male sedan driver with bruising to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash on Patchen Avenue. The cyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. The collision involved a sedan making a left turn and a distracted driver. The bicyclist was confused at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a sedan traveling south and making a left turn, and a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bicyclist's bike at the center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver errors identified were failure to maintain attention and distraction while making the turn.


Sedan Strikes Moped on Myrtle Avenue

A sedan collided with a moped traveling east on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was passing improperly, hitting the moped's front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Myrtle Avenue attempted an improper passing maneuver and struck a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 36-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered a back injury and concussion. A sedan making a left turn struck her. The crash happened on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The rider was partially ejected and sustained a back injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction on the part of the e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan’s front left bumper and the e-scooter’s left rear bumper were damaged in the impact.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 49-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Fulton Street. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Fulton Street while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian also showed confusion or error in crossing. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The collision highlights the dangers at intersections when drivers do not yield and pedestrians face confusing conditions.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Marcus Garvey Blvd

A Chevrolet SUV struck a stopped Toyota sedan from behind on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. A 30-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard rear-ended a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan. The collision impacted the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper. A 30-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan.


Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Bike on Fulton Street

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike going straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, 53, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Driver distraction was cited. The rider was semiconscious and in pain after the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a Nissan sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, made a right turn and collided with the e-bike traveling straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The sedan was impacted at its center back end, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was semiconscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Strikes Driver on Marion Street

A sedan traveling north on Marion Street hit its own driver, causing neck injuries. The driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle's left side doors were damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Marion Street in Brooklyn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The sedan, a 2015 model, was traveling straight ahead when the left front quarter panel struck the driver's side, damaging the left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident.


E-Scooter Hits Turning Ford on Fulton Street

A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a Ford making a left turn on Fulton Street. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper turning and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after colliding with a 2008 Ford SUV making a left turn on Fulton Street. The e-scooter was traveling straight east when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the Ford. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The Ford sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers of improper turning and distracted driving in vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.


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Two Sedans Collide on Kent Avenue

Two sedans collided on Kent Avenue. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Two female passengers suffered facial injuries and shock. Both were restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west and south collided on Kent Avenue. The Honda sedan was hit on the right side doors, while the Jeep sedan sustained front center damage. Two female passengers, ages 22 and 23, were injured with facial wounds and shock. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash resulted in minor bleeding and complaints of pain or nausea from the passengers.


Motorcycle Hits Turning Vehicle on Franklin Avenue

A motorcycle traveling south struck a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered upper leg and hip injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a vehicle making a left turn on Franklin Avenue. The motorcycle struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle, causing the rider to be ejected. The rider sustained internal injuries to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 29-year-old woman suffered a head injury after an SUV struck her on Nostrand Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a left turn and failed to yield. The impact caused minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Nostrand Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a southbound SUV was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and experienced shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


Chain Collision on Fulton Street Injures Driver

Three vehicles collided eastbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver suffered facial bruises. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The lead SUV showed no damage; rear vehicles had center back-end damage.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling eastbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn were involved in a chain collision. The 30-year-old male driver of a 2019 Chevrolet SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The lead SUV had no damage, while the two following vehicles—a 2018 Toyota SUV and a 2017 Chrysler sedan—sustained center back-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


Pick-up Truck Hits Female Occupant on Lewis Avenue

A 53-year-old woman suffered neck injuries in a crash on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck driver was distracted. The victim was conscious but injured, complaining of whiplash. The truck struck the right front quarter panel, causing damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 53-year-old female occupant. The victim sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The crash occurred when the driver, who was licensed and female, was inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel, which was damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The victim was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Gates Avenue

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a 2013 Ford SUV on Gates Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and female.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck from behind by a 2013 Ford SUV traveling east on Gates Avenue. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the SUV driver, as well as "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist.