Crash Count for Brooklyn CB4
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,935
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,891
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 452
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 13, 2025
Carnage in CB 304
Killed 8
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 4
Face 2
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 8
Head 4
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 54
Neck 16
+11
Back 14
+9
Head 14
+9
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 95
Lower leg/foot 42
+37
Head 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 109
Lower leg/foot 40
+35
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Head 17
+12
Whole body 8
+3
Face 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Eye 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 36
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Back 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 13, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB4?

Preventable Speeding in CB 304 School Zones

(since 2022)
Four victims in two nights. One board. One choice: slow the streets.

Four victims in two nights. One board. One choice: slow the streets.

Brooklyn CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 12, 2025

Just after 10 AM on Aug 30 at Wyckoff and Halsey, a driver in a Jeep hit a 28‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk and left her with leg wounds police records show.

This week:

  • About 3 AM the same day, a man riding west on Troutman at Cypress hit the front of a southbound sedan and was seriously hurt, head lacerations noted in the report (source).
  • About 1:30 AM, a driver in a Toyota SUV going south on Wyckoff hit a 39‑year‑old man mid‑block near Starr; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (source).
  • The night before, about 11:30 PM, a driver turning left from Central onto Weirfield hit a 38‑year‑old cyclist going straight; police cited driver inattention (source).

Since Jan 1, 2022, 8 people have been killed and 1,891 injured in crashes in Brooklyn Community Board 4, with 24 recorded serious injuries (NYC Open Data). Year to date, crashes are up 22.7% and injuries up 44.8% compared to last year; serious injuries quadrupled in the same window (same source).

Where the street breaks

Police logs tie many injuries here to drivers’ behavior: failure to yield, disregarding signals, and distraction are all recorded factors in CB4 crashes (NYC Open Data). Deadly hours repeat: deaths appear at 6 AM, 8–11 AM, and again at 5 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM in the board’s own records (same source).

Hot spots stand out. Bushwick Avenue racks up injuries. So does Central Avenue, where two people have died in this period (open data). Heavy vehicles hit hard too: vans are linked to two pedestrian deaths in these years (persons data).

Proven fixes are on the table

One simple step: clear sightlines. Council Member Sandy Nurse has backed the city’s push to ban parking near crosswalks. “Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer for pedestrians, bikers and drivers,” she said (City & State NY). She also co‑sponsors a city bill to require it (Council file).

Other basics fit these corners: hardened left turns, leading pedestrian intervals, protected bike space on truck routes, and strict truck turning controls at intersections where pedestrians cross.

Stop the repeat offenders

State lawmakers have a tool aimed at the worst patterns. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers with a record of violations to install speed limiters. State Senator Julia Salazar co‑sponsored the Senate bill and voted yes in committee (Open States). Assembly Member Maritza Davila co‑sponsors the Assembly companion (Open States).

The pattern on Wyckoff and Halsey is not a fluke. It is policy, or the lack of it. Clear the corners. Slow the cars. Pass and enforce the limiter law. Then go back to the first paragraph and make sure it does not happen again.

Take one step now. Ask your officials to act on daylighting and speed limiters: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened this week in Brooklyn CB4?
Police reports show four serious crashes involving people walking or biking on Aug 29–30, 2025: a pedestrian hit at Wyckoff Ave/Halsey St (about 10 AM), a cyclist seriously hurt at Cypress Ave/Troutman St (about 3 AM), a pedestrian hit near Wyckoff Ave/Starr St (about 1:30 AM), and a cyclist hit at Central Ave/Weirfield St (about 11:30 PM) NYC Open Data.
How bad is the problem since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sept 12, 2025, crashes in Brooklyn CB4 killed 8 people and injured 1,891, with 24 recorded serious injuries NYC Open Data.
Which streets need attention?
Injury clusters include Bushwick Avenue and Central Avenue. Records also show deaths linked to Central Avenue in this period NYC Open Data.
What fixes are on the table right now?
Daylighting crosswalks citywide is moving through the Council; Council Member Sandy Nurse supports it and calls it “proven” for safety City & State NY. At the state level, the Stop Super Speeders Act (S.4045/A.2299) would mandate speed limiters for repeat offenders; Sen. Julia Salazar voted yes and AM Maritza Davila co‑sponsors the Assembly bill Open States.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Brooklyn Community Board 4 and the date window 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-12. We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths from the Persons table, and cross-checked recent incidents by location and time. Data was accessed Sept 12, 2025. You can start from the source datasets here and apply the same filters.
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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Maritza Davila

District 53

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB4 Brooklyn Community Board 4 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 83, District 37, AD 53, SD 18.

It contains Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 4

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Brooklyn cop killed in hit-run recalled as ‘top of his class’ both at NYPD and in life
30
SUV strikes woman in Wyckoff crosswalk

Aug 30 - Southbound SUV cut lanes on Wyckoff and hit a 28‑year‑old woman at Halsey. She went down hard. Knee torn. Sirens in the grit. The driver kept moving wrong. The street let it happen.

A southbound SUV on Wyckoff Ave at Halsey St struck a 28-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a lower-leg injury and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The data lists driver behavior before impact as “Avoiding Object in Roadway,” and the point of impact was the center front end. Driver errors cited include improper passing or lane usage. After those factors, the report notes the pedestrian was “Crossing Against Signal.” The vehicle is recorded as having no damage, underscoring the force borne by the person, not the car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
30
Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress

Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.

A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
30
SUV strikes pedestrian on Starr Street

Aug 30 - Southbound SUV hit a man on Starr Street near Wyckoff. Right‑front impact. The walker went down, hurt in the hip and leg. Police cite Failure to Yield. Night street. Sirens, shock, pain.

A southbound SUV going straight on Starr Street near Wyckoff Avenue struck a 39‑year‑old male pedestrian, injuring his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The driver’s right‑front bumper was the impact point, and the pedestrian reported shock and pain. The data lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the motorist. The pedestrian was outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway, but the report’s cited cause centers on the driver’s failure to yield. No other factors are specified in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
29
SUV tailgates, strikes cyclist on Central

Aug 29 - Southbound SUV crowded a rider on Central and Weirfield. The bike took the hit. The man went down, hurt and conscious. Tailgating and distraction marked the crash. Night street. Thin margin. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A southbound SUV making a left at Central Ave and Weirfield St hit a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely, Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver errors: Following Too Closely and distraction by the SUV driver. The bicycle showed front-end impact; the SUV showed damage to its left front quarter panel. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The report lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, but that comes after the driver’s failures noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
29
Box Truck Left-Turn Hits Crosswalk Pedestrian

Aug 29 - The driver of a box truck turned left and hit a 41-year-old man crossing with the signal at Irving Ave and Halsey. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and inattention.

The driver of a 2024 Hino box truck turned left on Irving Ave at Halsey and hit a 41-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report attributes those driver errors to the truck operator. The point of impact was the truck’s left rear bumper. The vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Teen passenger hurt in Bushwick crash

Aug 25 - Two sedans met at Central and Weirfield. Metal hit metal. A teen passenger was hurt. Night streets. Hard stop. Parked car took the extra blow. Paper lists inexperience and vague vehicle faults. People pay. Cars keep coming.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Central Ave and Weirfield St in Brooklyn, with a parked Toyota also struck. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger was injured; multiple occupants reported unspecified injuries. The data cites Driver Inexperience and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. One driver held only a permit. Both moving vehicles were traveling straight, and each showed left-front damage, signaling a failure to manage right-of-way and space at the intersection. The parked car suffered right-front damage from the chain of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Left-turn sedan hits Brooklyn bicyclist

Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan made a left turn on Myrtle Ave at Hart St and hit a 36-year-old woman on a bicycle. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of a sedan made a left turn on Myrtle Ave at Hart St and struck a 36-year-old woman riding a bicycle eastbound. The bicyclist suffered a head injury, a contusion, and was reported in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, consistent with a left-turn collision with a through cyclist. Police recorded the driver errors listed above. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
23
Driver in SUV Clips Cyclist on Myrtle

Aug 23 - A driver in an SUV clipped an 18-year-old cyclist on Myrtle Avenue. The rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his arm. He remained conscious. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.

A driver in an SUV traveling east struck the rear of a bicycle near 1438 Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved an "SUV" and a "Bike," with "Driver Inattention/Distraction" listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. The SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's center back end. Vehicle data show the SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
18
SUV driver hits motorized rider on Knickerbocker

Aug 18 - On Knickerbocker near Suydam, an SUV and a motorized rider collide. The rider is ejected. He suffers a leg bruise. Both drivers flagged for bad lane use and distraction. Night streets. No damage noted. The body pays.

A crash on Knickerbocker Ave at Suydam St in Brooklyn involved a northbound 2012 Ford SUV starting from parking and a southbound motorized rider. The rider, 54, was ejected and injured in the lower leg. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors are listed for both involved parties. The data lists no vehicle damage, but the human toll is clear. The report notes the rider had no safety equipment; that appears after the documented driver errors. No other injuries are specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
15
Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders

Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors 60-day school traffic calming deadline, boosting safety.

Aug 14 - Council bill sets a hard clock by schools. DOT must install approved calming or control devices within 60 days after its study, except major projects. Kids walk. Cars surge. Delay faces a limit.

Int 1353-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez. The bill would “require the NYC Department of Transportation to complete installation of any necessary traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school, in no more than 60 days after DOT issues its traffic study determination.” It amends Administrative Code §19-188.2 by adding subdivision d. The mandate follows a DOT study and excludes devices installed as part of a “major transportation project” under §19-101.2. Faster fixes on school blocks. Fewer gaps where kids cross and wait.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.

Aug 14 - Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.

Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.

Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.


13
Distracted driver hits woman on Gates

Aug 13 - A sedan rolled east on Gates. The driver drifted, distracted. He struck a 21‑year‑old woman crossing midblock. She went down, clutching her arm. Sirens cut the heat. The car showed no damage. The street did the harm.

A Honda sedan traveling east struck a 21-year-old pedestrian near 1467 Gates Ave in Brooklyn. She was injured in the shoulder and arm. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and the car had no reported damage to speak of, with impact at the center back end noted. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. Driver inattention is the cited error throughout the report, including for the driver and listed occupants. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
10
Sedan Hits 19-Year-Old on Cedar Street

Aug 10 - A 19-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a sedan while crossing Cedar Street. She suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and passing too closely.

According to the police report, the crash resulted from "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The driver of a sedan was traveling east on Cedar Street when the driver hit a 19-year-old woman who was crossing the street. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists those two contributing factors and notes no other serious injuries or vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
8
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Rider

Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Wilson Ave and hit a southbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in an SUV made a left turn on Wilson Ave at Bleecker St and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, 34, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to the entire body. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, damaging both vehicles. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The rider was reported in shock. No other serious injuries were recorded at the scene in Brooklyn's 83rd precinct at 18:20.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
8
Cyclist Hurt Hitting Parked SUV on Evergreen

Aug 8 - A 29-year-old cyclist hit a parked GMC SUV on Evergreen near DeKalb at 3 a.m. She scraped her arm and stayed conscious. Her front wheel met the SUV’s right rear bumper. Metal won. She hurt.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bike hit the right rear bumper of a parked 2007 GMC SUV on Evergreen Ave near DeKalb Ave in Brooklyn at about 3 a.m. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and stayed conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was unoccupied. No driver errors were listed. The point of impact was her bike’s center front end against the SUV’s right rear bumper. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the bike damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
7
Two SUVs, Sedan Crash on Myrtle Ave

Aug 7 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided at center-front on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor.

Three vehicles collided on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV, the driver of a 2018 Audi SUV, and a 2011 Scion sedan met in center front-end impacts. A 36-year-old man driving one of the vehicles was injured and complained of back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The report notes center front-end damage across all three vehicles and records the injured person as an occupant driver. The report does not list other contributing factors or other injured parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
7
Driver runs light, hits elder pedestrian

Aug 7 - Southbound driver blew a control. Struck a 75-year-old woman in the crosswalk on Humboldt at Flushing. She had the signal. She went down with a leg bruise. Brooklyn pavement took the rest. The car kept straight. The system failed her.

A southbound driver on Humboldt Street at Flushing Avenue struck a 75-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Other Vehicular.” The pedestrian suffered a lower-leg contusion and was listed as injured but conscious. The report places her in the intersection, crossing with the walk. Driver errors cited include Traffic Control Disregarded. Only after those failures does the report list Other Vehicular. The vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead, with point of impact noted as Other. No additional narrative or vehicle details were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17