Crash Count for Brooklyn CB4
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,154
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,452
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 577
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in CB 304
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 4
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 5
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 10
Head 6
+1
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 69
Neck 26
+21
Head 19
+14
Back 15
+10
Whole body 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 128
Lower leg/foot 52
+47
Head 21
+16
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 5
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 134
Lower leg/foot 47
+42
Lower arm/hand 30
+25
Head 19
+14
Face 10
+5
Whole body 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 5
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 48
Back 11
+6
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Whole body 7
+2
Head 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 304?

Preventable Speeding in CB 304 School Zones

(since 2022)
Bushwick crosswalk, Bushwick pain

Bushwick crosswalk, Bushwick pain

Brooklyn CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 24, 2025

At Wyckoff Avenue and Jefferson Avenue on Sep 19, a driver in a Toyota going straight hit a 39‑year‑old woman who was crossing outside the intersection, police records show NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • On Sep 15 at Knickerbocker and DeKalb, a driver backing into a parking spot hit a 56‑year‑old man on a bike; police recorded driver inattention NYC Open Data.
  • On Sep 13 at Bushwick Avenue and Halsey, a driver going straight hit a 14‑year‑old boy walking in the roadway; police recorded failure to yield by the driver NYC Open Data.
  • On Sep 10 at Evergreen and Madison, a bus driver going straight hit a 64‑year‑old man on a bike; police recorded inattention and a ignored control NYC Open Data.

The count does not stop

Since Jan 1, 2022, Brooklyn Community Board 4 has seen 5,018 crashes, with 2,381 people injured and 9 killed NYC Open Data. Among them: 440 people walking injured and 2 killed; 331 people on bikes injured and 1 killed NYC Open Data.

This year, crashes are 841 so far, with 475 injuries and 8 serious injuries. Last year by this time, it was 861 crashes and 409 injuries NYC Open Data.

Same corners, same harm

Police have recorded failure to yield and disregarding traffic controls in local crashes. People keep getting hit at known spots: Bushwick Avenue, Central Avenue, Irving Avenue, Flushing Avenue NYC Open Data.

Heavy vehicles add weight to the danger. A bus driver hit a 15‑year‑old girl in a Stanhope and St. Nicholas crosswalk on Nov 22, 2024; police recorded the pedestrian was crossing with the signal NYC Open Data.

The fixes that sit on desks

Council Member Sandy Nurse backs a citywide ban on parking at corners to open sightlines. “Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer,” she said City & State NY.

Albany has a bill to put speed limiters on repeat reckless drivers. State Senator Julia Salazar co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee. Assembly Member Maritza Davila is listed as a co‑sponsor of the Assembly companion, A 2299, in the public record captured in our timeline NYC Open Data. The Council is also weighing faster school‑zone fixes under a 60‑day clock (Int. 1353‑2025) NYC Council Legistar.

Lower speeds save lives. New York already has the power to drop more streets to 20 MPH. The steps are laid out here.

Nights and trucks, a bad mix on these blocks

Injury peaks hit the late afternoon and early evening; the 5 PM hour alone shows 156 injuries recorded, with deaths also logged around 6 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM on this board’s streets NYC Open Data. Buses and trucks appear in recent injuries to people walking and biking on Evergreen, Madison, and Stanhope NYC Open Data.

What helps here is not theory. Daylighting corners. Hardened turns. Leading pedestrian intervals. Protected space and loading rules where trucks run. Targeted enforcement where the injuries stack up.

One corner. Then the next.

Wyckoff and Jefferson is not a headline. It is routine. The next call will come on another block if nothing changes.

If you want it to change, start with one action today. Ask City Hall to slow the streets and Albany to rein in repeat speeders. The steps are here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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 records occurring from 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-24 within Brooklyn Community Board 4. We counted crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths from the fields in those datasets. Data was accessed on Sep 24, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset here.
Where are the worst spots in this area?
Open data shows repeated harm on Bushwick Avenue, Central Avenue, Irving Avenue, and Flushing Avenue within Brooklyn CB4. These locations record high injury totals over the covered period NYC Open Data.
What patterns stand out in recent crashes?
In the past month, police reports in this area show people walking and biking hit at Wyckoff & Jefferson, Knickerbocker & DeKalb, Bushwick & Halsey, and Evergreen & Madison. Police recorded driver inattention, failure to yield, backing into a space, and a signal disregarded in these cases NYC Open Data.
Which officials can act now?
Council Member Sandy Nurse has publicly backed universal daylighting. State Senator Julia Salazar co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Assembly Member Maritza Davila is listed as a co‑sponsor of the Assembly companion (A 2299) in our timeline. These moves target the recurring harms recorded on local blocks City & State NY, Open States.

Citations

Citations

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

24
SUV driver hits three parked cars; passenger burned

Sep 24 - A driver in an SUV, passing on Bushwick Ave, hit three parked cars. A 21-year-old passenger suffered a back burn. Police recorded improper passing by the driver.

Around 8:00 a.m. near 1028 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of an SUV, while passing, hit three parked vehicles: a Chevrolet sedan, a Tesla SUV, and a BMW sedan. A 21-year-old male passenger was injured. He was conscious and reported a moderate burn to his back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and the SUV’s pre-crash action was listed as "Passing." Police recorded improper passing by the driver. The parked cars showed side and rear damage. The driver was a 34-year-old man. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
24
Left-turn collision injures rider at Flushing and Wilson

Sep 24 - A driver making a left turn collided with a motorcyclist making a right at Flushing Ave and Wilson Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by both drivers.

Two drivers turned into each other at Flushing Ave and Wilson Ave in Brooklyn. One driver made a left. The motorcyclist made a right. The crash injured the 27-year-old rider. He suffered a head injury, was partially ejected, and reported pain. Injury status for the other driver was unspecified. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by both drivers. The record lists “Making Left Turn” for one driver and “Making Right Turn” for the motorcyclist. The impact came at the front ends. This was a turning crash at a busy corridor. The rider paid the price. The system let two distracted drivers meet in the middle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Police Cite Driver Inexperience in Bushwick Bike Crash

Sep 19 - 56-year-old bicyclist hurt on Bushwick Ave at Schaefer. Crash involved a parked sedan. Police cited Driver Inexperience by the sedan's driver. Rider suffered a shoulder abrasion and stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a crash on Bushwick Ave at Schaefer St in Brooklyn involved a bicyclist and a parked 2021 Nissan sedan at 3:40 p.m. The 56-year-old man riding the bike was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm abrasion and was conscious. The sedan's driver was listed as uninjured. Police recorded Driver Inexperience by the sedan driver, and the case file also lists Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. Police documented front-end damage to the bicycle and no damage to the parked sedan. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Driver hits woman crossing Wyckoff Avenue

Sep 19 - A southbound sedan driver on Wyckoff hit a 39-year-old woman crossing near Jefferson in Brooklyn. She was semiconscious with injuries to her entire body. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".

According to the police report, at 1:30 p.m., a southbound sedan driver going straight on Wyckoff Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman crossing near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. She was semiconscious and injured. Police listed her entire body as affected. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and the crash. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield appear in the data. The driver was licensed. The report notes no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
SUV driver hits parked sedan on Bushwick Avenue

Sep 19 - A southbound SUV driver hit a parked sedan at 1028 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn at 2:40 a.m. The 30-year-old driver suffered a head injury. A 25-year-old passenger was hurt. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in a 2023 Hyundai SUV was going south on Bushwick Avenue and hit a parked Audi sedan at 1028 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn at 2:40 a.m. A 25-year-old front-seat passenger reported leg pain. The 30-year-old woman driving sustained a head injury and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver hit the parked sedan on its left rear bumper. The SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Sedan driver rear-ends moped on Irving

Sep 18 - Southbound sedan driver hit a slowing moped on Irving Avenue at Cornelia Street. The 21-year-old rider was partially ejected and hurt in the leg. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.

"According to the police report, a southbound sedan driver going straight hit the back of a southbound moped that was slowing on Irving Avenue at Cornelia Street in Brooklyn at 12:25 a.m." The 21-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a leg injury and shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Police also recorded Driver Inexperience for the sedan driver. The moped showed rear-end damage; the sedan had front-end damage. Both vehicles traveled southbound. The crash injured a vulnerable rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
SUV Driver Reverses Into Stopped Cyclist

Sep 15 - A driver in an SUV reversed to park on Knickerbocker at DeKalb and hit a stopped cyclist. The 56-year-old man suffered arm and hand injuries. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

At 10:05 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of an SUV backed up while entering a parked position on Knickerbocker Avenue near DeKalb Avenue and hit a man on a bike who was stopped in traffic. The cyclist, 56, was injured, with bruising to the arm and hand, and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a Bike and a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle at that location. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver. The SUV showed rear-end damage; the bike showed front-end damage, consistent with a driver reversing into a stopped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Driver hits pedestrian at Suydam and Wyckoff

Sep 14 - A driver hit a 25-year-old man at Suydam and Wyckoff in Brooklyn at 5:30 a.m. He bled from the face and was incoherent. Police listed the pedestrian injured.

According to the police report, a driver traveling southeast hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Suydam St and Wyckoff Ave in Brooklyn at 5:30 a.m. on September 14, 2025. The victim is a 25-year-old man. Police recorded facial injury with minor bleeding and noted he was incoherent. Police identified his location as a pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists the vehicle as unspecified and does not identify make or model. No contributing factors were recorded in the data, and no driver errors were listed. A person on foot was injured by a driver in the 83rd Precinct area. This crash is recorded as collision ID 4842125.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb
13
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Pedestrian

Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went east on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 14-year-old boy near Halsey Street. The teen went down with arm abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

Police say a driver in a 2016 sedan, traveling east on Bushwick Avenue at Halsey Street in Brooklyn, went straight and hit a 14-year-old pedestrian. The boy suffered arm abrasions and stayed conscious. The crash was reported at about 7:40 p.m. on September 13, 2025. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded for the driver. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The pedestrian was reported in the roadway and not at an intersection. The report also noted "Other Actions in Roadway" for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed, per the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Bus driver hits cyclist at Madison and Evergreen

Sep 10 - A bus driver going east on Madison hit a southbound cyclist at Evergreen. The rider, 64, stayed conscious with a bruised back. Police recorded driver inattention by the bus driver.

A bus driver going east on Madison Street hit a southbound cyclist at Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old man suffered a back contusion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were going straight, the bus’s point of impact was the center front, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the bus driver. The crash was logged at 16:16 at Madison St and Evergreen Ave. The bus carried passengers; their injuries were listed as unspecified. The cyclist was listed as partially ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Left-turning driver hits teen cyclist on Central Ave

Sep 6 - A driver turning left at Central and Suydam hit a southbound bike. The 19-year-old cyclist went down, in shock with back pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. They also noted alcohol involvement.

A driver in a sedan making a left at Central Ave and Suydam St hit a bicyclist who was traveling south and going straight. The 19-year-old man was injured. He reported back pain and nausea, went into shock, and was partially ejected. Impact hit the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report’s contributing factors also list Alcohol Involvement, associated with the bicyclist. The crash involved a bike and a sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Cyclist hits man off Bushwick Avenue

Sep 4 - A northbound cyclist hit a 46-year-old man off the roadway at 1341 Bushwick Ave. The man suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Driver Inexperience.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old man at 1341 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The report notes the man was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inexperience by the cyclist. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. The crash is listed under collision ID 4839730 and occurred at 7:16 p.m. The dataset lists the vehicle type as Bike and the victim as a Pedestrian. No other people were named.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02