Crash Count for Brooklyn CB4
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,840
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,834
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 436
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB4?

Five Dead in a Year. Still No Action.

Five Dead in a Year. Still No Action.

Brooklyn CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

Five dead. Twelve seriously hurt. In the last year alone, traffic violence in Brooklyn CB4 has not let up. The numbers are blunt: 1,047 crashes, 560 injured, 5 killed. The dead do not get a second chance. The injured carry scars that do not fade. See NYC Open Data.

Just days ago, a 47-year-old man tried to cross Broadway at Suydam Street. He did not make it. The driver kept going. Police said, “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene.” His name is not yet public. His absence is.

Patterns That Do Not Break

The violence is not random. It is a pattern. In the last twelve months, young adults aged 25–34 have been hit hardest: 2 killed, 6 seriously hurt, 193 injured. Children and elders are not spared. Cars, trucks, and vans do most of the damage. The numbers are not just numbers. They are people who did not come home.

Leadership: Steps and Silences

Some leaders have moved. State Senator Julia Salazar voted yes on a bill to curb repeat speeders, aiming to force speed limiters on the worst offenders. Assembly Member Maritza Davila co-sponsored the same bill. But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. The city can lower speed limits now. It has not. The council can demand more. It has not.

The silence is loud. As Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes said, “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on?”

What Now?

This is not fate. It is policy. Every day of delay is another risk. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Brooklyn CB4 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 37, assembly district AD 53 and state senate district SD 18.
Which areas are in Brooklyn CB4?
It includes the Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), and The Evergreens Cemetery neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 34 and District 37, Assembly Districts AD 53 and AD 54, and State Senate District SD 18.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB4?
SUVs and Cars: 0 deaths, 202 minor injuries, 77 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. Trucks and Buses: 2 deaths, 14 minor injuries, 9 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 15 minor injuries, 9 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury. Bikes: 0 deaths, 9 minor injuries, 3 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The pattern is clear. Crashes happen again and again in the same places, to the same groups. They are preventable. Policy and street design can save lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and pass laws to keep repeat dangerous drivers off the road. They can act now, not after another death.
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

Maritza Davila
Assembly Member Maritza Davila
District 53
District Office:
673 Hart St. Unit C2, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Legislative Office:
Room 844, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Sandy Nurse
Council Member Sandy Nurse
District 37
District Office:
1945 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-642-8664
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1754, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7284
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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

SUV Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s center back end and the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue was rear-ended by a northbound SUV. The collision occurred when the SUV, driven without occupants, struck the bike’s center back end with its left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and aggressive behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and aggressive driving near vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Passing Too Closely

A 31-year-old man was hit at an intersection on Covert Street. The sedan struck his left side, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The driver passed too closely. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Covert Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s actions in passing too closely led to the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger in Queens

Two sedans collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Queens. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Wyckoff Avenue collided when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The front passenger in the lead sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abdomen and pelvis trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New York and the other from Pennsylvania. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the trailing car and the left rear bumper of the lead car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Strikes Three Pedestrians on Wyckoff Avenue

A Dodge SUV hit three pedestrians in Queens. A toddler, a woman, and a man suffered bruises, fractures, and abrasions. The driver failed to yield and sped. Impact was hard and direct. All were left hurt in the street.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling north on Wyckoff Avenue struck three pedestrians: a 2-year-old boy, a 28-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man. All three were injured, suffering abrasions, contusions, and fractures. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrians with its center front end while going straight. No mention of pedestrian error or safety equipment appears in the report. The crash left vulnerable road users injured on a Queens street due to driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A 49-year-old man driving a sedan on Stewart Street in Brooklyn crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The parked car was unoccupied and damaged.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver was making a left turn on Stewart Street in Brooklyn when he collided with a parked sedan. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact and sustained damage to its front bumper. No other injuries were reported. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan and the front end of the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits E-Scooter Passenger on Knickerbocker

A 21-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2017 Dodge SUV. The crash happened on Knickerbocker Avenue. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end, causing minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Knickerbocker Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and an e-scooter traveling north. The SUV, traveling east, struck the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The injured party was a 21-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Left Turn Hits Moped Rider

A taxi making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Flushing Avenue. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The moped rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn on Flushing Avenue when it collided with a moped traveling straight east. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The taxi's left front bumper struck the center front end of the moped. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed in New York and traveling west. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Near Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn

A man was struck near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The SUV showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The involved vehicle, a 2022 SUV, was starting from parking and showed no damage upon impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian's confusion contributed to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Bushwick Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue at night. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other sedan head-on. The left-turning driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were female and licensed. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue at 9:01 p.m. One driver, traveling west, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the right side doors of the other sedan traveling south. The left-turning driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the left-turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Injured in Bushwick Avenue Collision

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Bushwick Avenue. The bike struck a sedan while both traveled south. The bicyclist suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained back contusions, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Cyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A cyclist struck a parked sedan on Harman Street, Brooklyn. The bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited pedestrian confusion and driver failure to yield. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female cyclist traveling south on Harman Street collided with a parked 2009 Kia sedan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist. The sedan had no visible damage and was impacted on the left side doors. Driver inattention or distraction was also noted. The cyclist was identified as the driver of the bike and was injured in the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers of confusion and failure to yield in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Slams Bicyclist on Central Avenue

E-scooter struck a 28-year-old woman on a bike. Both turned left. Impact hit bike’s back, scooter’s front. Rider suffered head abrasion. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn street, hard night.

According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns and traveling southwest when the e-scooter struck the center back end of the bike with its front. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted operation of vehicles among vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pick-up Truck and SUV Collide on Gates Avenue

A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue

A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick

A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue

E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street

A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.

A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14