Crash Count for Brooklyn CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,763
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,574
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 797
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 47
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?
SUVs/Cars 126 9 5 Trucks/Buses 14 4 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 1 0 Bikes 2 1 0
Hit-and-Run City: Blood on the Streets, Silence in City Hall

Hit-and-Run City: Blood on the Streets, Silence in City Hall

Brooklyn CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A man steps into the street in Cypress Hills. A burgundy Ford Explorer comes fast. The man does not make it across. The driver does not stop. The man dies at the hospital. The street is quiet again, but the loss stays. Police are still looking for the driver. The man was crossing the street in Cypress Hills when he was hit by a burgundy Ford Explorer.

He is not alone. In the last twelve months, 2 people have died and 17 have been seriously injured on these streets. Over 1,350 have been hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do. Most of the dead are on foot. Most of the vehicles are SUVs or sedans. The story repeats. The names change.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city talks about Vision Zero. The city talks about safer streets. But the dead keep coming. At Pennsylvania and Blake, a woman was killed crossing with the signal. The driver turned left and struck her. Three months later, police charged the driver with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. She was arrested Wednesday following a police investigation, and was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, and failure to exercise due care, cops said.

The city has started to move. There are new plans to redesign Conduit Avenue, a corridor where five have died in five years. The Department of Transportation says, “Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.” DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez calls for public input. The work is just beginning.

The Numbers Behind the Names

SUVs and sedans are the main killers. In three years, cars and trucks have taken five lives and left 135 with serious or moderate injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds have caused four serious or moderate injuries. Bikes have caused three. The streets are not safe for the old or the young. In the last year, 152 children have been hurt. Two people over 55 are dead.

Call to Action: No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another day of loss. Call your council member. Demand lower speed limits. Demand protected crossings. Demand that the city use its new power to set safer speeds. Take action now. The dead cannot speak. You can.

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 Trucks: 5 deaths, 135 serious or moderate injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 4 serious or moderate injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 3 serious or moderate injuries. Data: NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The same streets, the same turns, the same vehicles keep killing and injuring people. These are preventable. Safer design, lower speeds, and enforcement can stop the bloodshed.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous corridors, install protected crossings, and push for enforcement that targets dangerous driving—not people on foot or bike.
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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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).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 5

Distracted SUV Driver Hits Intoxicated Pedestrian

A 22-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after a northbound SUV struck her outside an intersection on Georgia Avenue. Police cite driver distraction and alcohol involvement as key factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the roadway near a parked box truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The SUV's front center end collided with the pedestrian, while a parked box truck was damaged at its rear center. The driver held a permit license and was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's alcohol involvement is noted but not cited as a cause. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention and the presence of alcohol influencing the crash.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Pitkin Avenue

A 26-year-old man suffered a concussion and hip injury after a taxi hit him while crossing Pitkin Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, striking the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Pitkin Avenue struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred on the taxi’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injury, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally at a marked crosswalk. There are no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s traffic environment.


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Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Liberty Avenue

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Two rear-seat passengers in the sedan suffered head contusions. The crash resulted from the pick-up driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, at 8:00 p.m. on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pick-up truck. The report cites the pick-up driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating a failure to maintain control or proper distance. Two rear-seat passengers in the sedan, a 28-year-old male and a 27-year-old female, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained head contusions classified as injury severity 3. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The injuries and collision dynamics highlight the systemic danger posed by driver errors in multi-vehicle interactions on city streets.


Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist on Crescent Street

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan traveling east on Crescent Street disregarded traffic control. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the bicyclist in shock. The driver’s failure to obey signals led to the impact.

According to the police report, at 9:21 AM on Crescent Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist going south. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The sedan's center front end was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic control, directly causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.


SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Self

A 38-year-old male SUV driver in Brooklyn suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after disregarding traffic controls. The vehicle struck an object on its right side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Miller Avenue near Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:19. The driver, a 38-year-old male, was operating a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling southbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end and right side doors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises noted. The driver was conscious and the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The data highlights driver error in disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.


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Alcohol-Involved Rear-End Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn

Two sedan occupants suffered back injuries in a rear-end collision on Stanley Avenue. The crash, involving alcohol, left an 11-year-old passenger and a 37-year-old female driver injured. Both vehicles traveled south; impact struck the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling south collided, with the lead vehicle stopped in traffic and struck at its center back end by the following vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The drivers were a licensed female from New York operating the lead Kia sedan and a licensed male from New York driving the following Honda sedan. Two occupants were injured: an 11-year-old male passenger in the rear seat suffered back injuries and minor bleeding, and the 37-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle sustained back abrasions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights driver error related to impaired operation, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Close Pass

An e-scooter rider suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion after a station wagon passed too closely on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:54. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2004 Toyota SUV, traveling eastbound, passed too closely and impacted the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two sedans crashed at Pennsylvania Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock. The BMW driver was making a left turn when impact occurred at the left front bumper, striking the Honda going straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A BMW sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it collided with a Honda sedan traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the center front end of the Honda. The Honda carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 16-year-old female, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the BMW driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision, indicating a failure to safely yield or properly judge the oncoming vehicle's path. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


Bus Turns Left, Injures Bicyclist on Fountain Avenue

A bus making a left turn struck a 22-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around noon on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn when a bus was making a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 22-year-old male bicyclist sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious after the collision. The report cites driver inexperience of the bus operator as a contributing factor, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle, and no damage was reported on the bus. The bicyclist held a learner's permit and was identified as the driver of the bike. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers making turns in mixed traffic environments.


SUV With Permit Driver Strikes Pedestrian Head-On

A Buick SUV slammed into a 37-year-old man crossing Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The front end struck his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver, holding only a learner’s permit, continued west. The man lay conscious, wounded, under city lights.

According to the police report, a Buick SUV traveling west near 2440 Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old man who was crossing the roadway outside a crosswalk just after midnight. The report states the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian's head, causing severe lacerations and leaving him bleeding but conscious on the pavement. The driver of the SUV held only a learner’s permit at the time of the crash, as documented in the police report. The report does not specify any additional driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s license status. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors—only as the location and action. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially when drivers lack full licensure.


Sedan Rear-Ends Moped Causing Leg Fracture

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Logan Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a severe leg injury, including fracture and dislocation. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 pm on Logan Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck the rear center of a moped also heading south. The moped driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower leg, knee, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances on city streets.


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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn SUV Passengers

A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan collided head-on on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. Three SUV occupants, including two children, suffered contusions and bruises. The drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling north on Crescent Street collided with a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, resulting in damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The SUV carried three occupants: a 44-year-old female driver, a 9-year-old front passenger, and a 4-year-old rear passenger. All three were injured with contusions and bruises to the face, elbow, and lower leg areas, respectively. All occupants were conscious and restrained—lap belts for the driver and front passenger, and a child restraint for the rear passenger. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn's street network.


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SUV Backing Unsafely Hits Another SUV

A backing SUV collided with a westbound SUV on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering concussions and bodily injuries. The crash involved unsafe backing, causing front-end damage to one vehicle and injuries to its occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:21 PM. A 2016 Chevrolet SUV was backing unsafely when it struck a 2008 Ford SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the struck vehicle. The Ford SUV sustained front-end damage. Both drivers, males aged 57 and 62, were injured with concussions and bodily injuries to the chest and lower leg areas. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the backing vehicle. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.


3-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

A 3-year-old boy suffered a facial injury and concussion after being struck by a southbound sedan on New Lots Avenue. The driver continued straight, impacting the child at the intersection. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:20 AM. The child was crossing against the signal when a southbound 2020 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a facial injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is recorded as a contributing factor, but no other factors or driver violations are cited. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections involving young pedestrians and vehicle interactions.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Hits Parked SUV, Passenger Injured

A moped traveling west struck a parked SUV on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed, inexperienced driver was speeding. A 16-year-old passenger suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash exposed dangers of unlicensed, reckless moped operation in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:26 on Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn. A moped driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling west collided with a parked Toyota SUV. The moped's right front bumper impacted the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The 16-year-old male passenger, seated on the moped, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder, sustaining an injury severity level 3. The passenger was conscious and not ejected but wore no safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors including operating without a license, inexperience, and unsafe speed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and reckless moped operation in Brooklyn streets.


Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Vehicle on New Lots Avenue

A 49-year-old woman crossing New Lots Avenue was struck by a speeding vehicle traveling west. She suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed caused the crash, highlighting dangers for pedestrians outside intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 17:30 on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old woman was crossing outside an intersection when a vehicle traveling west struck her. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risk posed by drivers exceeding safe speeds, especially to pedestrians crossing away from intersections.


SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Self in Crash

A 46-year-old woman driving a 2024 SUV in Brooklyn suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected, sustaining bruises and contusions.

At 3:00 AM in Brooklyn near 2800 Atlantic Avenue, a 46-year-old female driver operating a 2024 Toyota SUV was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle impacted with its center front end, causing damage and resulting in the driver sustaining injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause. The driver complained of contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


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Parked Vehicles Collide on Ashford Street

Two parked vehicles collided on Ashford Street in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panel of an SUV and the front end of a pickup truck. All injured were conscious but suffered contusions, abrasions, and fractures.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:57 on Ashford Street, Brooklyn, involving a 2022 Ford SUV and a 2014 Dodge pickup truck, both initially parked. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the pickup truck's center front end was impacted. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front passengers. Injuries included contusions, abrasions, and a fracture, with all victims conscious except one in shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all injured occupants but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no indication of victim fault or hazardous victim behavior. The collision highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, emphasizing systemic dangers in vehicle positioning and driver attentiveness.


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Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:20 a.m. Both drivers suffered concussions and head or neck injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as causes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Logan Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, with impact points on the right front bumper and center front end. The 31-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a concussion and neck injury, with failure to yield right-of-way cited twice as a contributing factor. The 63-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan suffered a concussion and head injury, with other vehicular errors noted. Both drivers were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular mistakes—as primary causes, with no victim fault indicated.


Two Sedans Collide on Elton Street Brooklyn

Two sedans collided on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. A 45-year-old female driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The crash involved a parked vehicle and a moving sedan traveling northbound, with unspecified driver errors cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:19 AM on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: a 2005 Subaru that was parked and a 2023 Tesla traveling northbound. The Tesla struck the Subaru's left front bumper with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles' center ends. The 45-year-old female driver of the Tesla sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the injured driver, indicating driver error but without detailed cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by moving vehicles striking parked cars, with driver errors remaining unclear but central to the crash.