Crash Count for Brooklyn CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,470
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,049
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 893
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 50
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?

Brooklyn Bleeds: Slow Down or Count More Bodies

Brooklyn Bleeds: Slow Down or Count More Bodies

Brooklyn CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll in Plain Sight

In Brooklyn CB5, violence comes in the dark hours, in the crosswalk, in the parking lot. Since 2022, ten people have died on these streets. Forty-eight have been left with serious injuries. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

Just last month, a child lost a leg in a crash. In January, a woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue was killed by an SUV. In April, a man died at the wheel, his body broken by speed and distraction. The dead do not speak, but the numbers keep rising. More than 8,000 crashes. Nearly 5,000 injured.

The Shape of the Danger

Cars and SUVs do most of the killing: six deaths, 510 minor injuries, 131 moderate, nine serious. Trucks and buses add four serious injuries. Motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—they hurt, but they do not kill like the cars do. The street is not safe for the old, the young, or anyone in between.

A neighbor said it plain after a recent hit-and-run: “Drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” The city knows this. The state knows this. Still, the blood pools on the asphalt.

Leadership: Steps and Silences

Local leaders have taken some steps. Council Members Chris Banks and Sandy Nurse voted to remove abandoned vehicles and co-sponsored bills for safer bike share and daylighting crosswalks. State Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. Assembly Member Nikki Lucas backed school speed zones too.

But the pace is slow. The danger is not. Every day without a citywide 20 mph limit, another life is at risk.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand enforcement that targets the real danger—speed, not the people on foot or bike. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Brooklyn CB5 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 42, assembly district AD 60 and state senate district SD 19.
Which areas are in Brooklyn CB5?
It includes the Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, and Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South) neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 37 and District 42, Assembly Districts AD 54 and AD 60, and State Senate Districts SD 18 and SD 19.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?
Cars and SUVs: 6 deaths, 510 minor injuries, 131 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries. Trucks and buses: 0 deaths, 35 minor injuries, 14 moderate, 4 serious. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 13 minor injuries, 4 moderate, 1 serious. Bikes: 0 deaths, 7 minor injuries, 2 moderate, 1 serious.
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
They are preventable. Most deaths and injuries come from speed, distraction, and failure to yield. Policy and enforcement can change the outcome.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign streets, enforce laws against reckless driving, and support bills that protect people walking and biking. They can act faster and push for a citywide 20 mph limit.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Other Representatives

Nikki Lucas
Assembly Member Nikki Lucas
District 60
District Office:
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Legislative Office:
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chris Banks
Council Member Chris Banks
District 42
District Office:
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB5 Brooklyn Community Board 5 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 42, AD 60, SD 19.

It contains Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South).

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 5

SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave

SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.

A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue

A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.

A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt

Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.

A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 1105-2024
Banks votes yes to boost street safety transparency and accountability.

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


Int 1105-2024
Banks votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger

A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.


Int 1105-2024
Nurse votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


Pedestrian Struck at Pitkin and Schenck Intersection

A man, 29, hit at Pitkin and Schenck. His shoulder bruised. He stands on the curb, shaken. The street holds the silence of impact. No driver error listed. The wound remains.

A 29-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a shoulder bruise and stood on the curb after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The vehicle type was unspecified. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The street fell silent after the crash, marked only by the injury and the shaken survivor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
School Bus Jumps Curb, Hits Two Pedestrians

A school bus veered off course in Flatbush. Metal crumpled. A woman and boy fell. The boy’s arm broke. The woman’s neck and hip throbbed. The bus smashed a fence. Sirens wailed. Both survived. The driver stayed. The city’s danger remained.

ABC7 reported on April 9, 2025, that a 66-year-old school bus driver struck a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. The driver told police he 'hit the gas instead of the brakes, jumped the curb and struck the pedestrians before smashing into a fence.' The woman suffered neck and hip pain; the boy’s arm broke. Both were hospitalized and are expected to survive. No charges were immediately filed. The bus remained at the scene. The article notes the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights risks at intersections and the consequences of driver error, especially when large vehicles enter pedestrian space.


Sedan Collision Injures Driver on Cox Place

A sedan struck another vehicle on Cox Place in Brooklyn. The driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Police listed no contributing factors. Streets remain dangerous for all.

A crash involving a sedan occurred at 16 Cox Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the parked sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report provides no further narrative or details about the sequence of events. Streets in Brooklyn continue to pose risks, even for those inside vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children

A speeding driver with a suspended license ran a red light in Brooklyn. Her car struck a mother and two young children. All three died. The driver faced manslaughter charges. The street bore the weight of loss and metal.

NY Daily News (April 6, 2025) reports that Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license for lapsed insurance, sped through a red light in Brooklyn on March 29. Her Audi struck a family, killing a mother and two small children. Police said Yarimi was 'reportedly speeding, ran a red light, and struck the family.' Prosecutors allege she told first responders she was possessed at the time. The article details Yarimi’s history as a victim of sexual abuse by a former NYPD officer, but the crash itself highlights systemic failures: a suspended license, unchecked speed, and a fatal intersection. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and families on New York City streets.


SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Euclid Ave

SUV hit a 14-year-old boy at Euclid and Belmont. Head injury. Minor bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The boy was left in shock.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV at Euclid Avenue and Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was left in shock. The vehicle, a Chevrolet SUV, hit the boy with its right front bumper while going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report. The boy was at the intersection when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorscooter Passenger Injured in U-Turn Crash

SUV made U-turn on Pennsylvania Ave. Motorscooter struck. Passenger thrown, leg bruised. Police cite drivers for following too closely. Streets stay dangerous.

A station wagon SUV making a U-turn on Pennsylvania Ave collided with a motorscooter traveling straight. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely.' A 22-year-old female passenger on the motorscooter was partially ejected and suffered a knee and foot contusion. The SUV driver was a 34-year-old woman; the motorscooter driver was a 24-year-old man. The report lists no other injuries. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Systemic risk remains for riders and passengers on Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing

A mother and two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The car struck them in the crosswalk. The driver sped, license suspended, dozens of violations. A son clings to life. The street holds the mark. Lawmakers call for speed limiters.

CBS New York (2025-04-02) reports that Miriam Yarimi faces arraignment after a crash in Midwood, Brooklyn killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5, as they crossed Ocean Parkway. Police say Yarimi was speeding, rear-ended another car, and hit the family in the crosswalk. Her license was suspended, with 'dozens of violations and $10,000 of unpaid fines.' NYPD Commissioner Tisch stated, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The crash renewed calls for Albany lawmakers to mandate speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders, with a bill proposed to require such technology for drivers with more than six camera violations.


Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing

A driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck an Uber, flipped, then hit a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The lone surviving son remains in critical condition.

According to the New York Post (2025-04-01), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi at 50 mph—twice the speed limit—without a license, insurance, or registration. She ran a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway, striking an Uber and then a family lawfully crossing. Natasha Saada, 32, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Debra, 5, were killed. Only Saada’s son survived, hospitalized in critical condition. The article quotes survivor Mahbuba Ahmedova: “When I opened my eyes, I saw two kids were killed, and I thought they were my kids.” Yarimi faces three counts of manslaughter. The crash exposes the lethal risk of unchecked speeding and unlicensed driving on city streets.


Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian on Nichols Ave

A pick-up truck turning right hit a 67-year-old man at Nichols Ave and Jamaica Ave. The man suffered head fractures and dislocations. The crash shows the danger turning trucks pose to people on foot.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of Nichols Ave and Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn around 9:30 AM. The pick-up truck was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered head injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and the truck was registered in New Jersey. This crash highlights the risk pedestrians face from turning vehicles at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Mother, Children Killed in Crosswalk Crash

A driver ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The youngest boy fights for life. Charges include manslaughter and reckless driving. Systemic failures linger.

NY Daily News reported on March 31, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces charges after fatally striking Natasha Saada and her three children in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Police say Yarimi 'careened into them' at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, running a red light and speeding. The mother and two daughters, ages 5 and 8, died at the hospital. The 4-year-old son remains in critical condition. Yarimi faces counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed driving. The article notes Yarimi's prior legal battles with the city and her involuntary psychiatric commitment after the crash. The case highlights ongoing risks at city intersections and the deadly consequences when drivers ignore signals and speed limits.


Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Motorcyclist

SUV slowed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Driver distracted. Motorcycle hit rear panel. Rider ejected. Full-body injuries. Unconscious. Helmet on. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 16:57. A southbound motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a slowing SUV, also heading south. The 46-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected, suffered injuries to his entire body, and lost consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver's failure to maintain focus. The rider wore a helmet, but helmet use was not a contributing factor. The impact was violent, highlighting the danger posed by distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two-Vehicle Collision on Flatlands Ave Injures Driver

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an SUV traveling straight on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:43 AM on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 sedan was making a left turn when it collided front-to-front with a 2023 SUV traveling straight north. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old male holding a permit license, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. The collision highlights risks posed by turning vehicles in busy urban corridors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Suspended Driver Kills Family On Parkway

A mother and her two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The driver, on a suspended license, crashed after colliding with another car. She had a long record of violations. The victims were leaving Shabbat services. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 32, drove her Audi with a suspended license on Ocean Parkway in Gravesend. She collided with a Toyota Camry, then struck and killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 8 and 6, as they left Shabbat services. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Yarimi's license status. The article reports Yarimi had 'over 93 traffic violations on WIGM8KER including 20 speeding tickets,' and a recent ticket for 'speeding through a school zone.' Yarimi was arrested at the scene, but charges were pending at publication. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and repeated failures to keep high-risk drivers off city streets.