Crash Count for Brooklyn CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,774
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,588
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 15, 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

Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Highland SUV Crash

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Highland Boulevard. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was slowing. Unsafe speed by the motorcycle was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Boulevard at 19:15. A 19-year-old male motorcyclist, driving without a license, collided head-on with a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, matching the SUV's right front bumper. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at 3. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, specifically implicating the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and had three occupants. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding motorcyclists in NYC traffic.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian on Van Siclen

An unlicensed male driver struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian on Van Siclen Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, leaving the victim in shock and with serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, struck him on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. No driver contributing factors are explicitly stated, but the driver's unlicensed status is a critical factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a direct impact with the pedestrian.


Pick-up Truck Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 14-year-old bicyclist crossing Belmont Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck by a pick-up truck traveling east. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower leg and foot. The truck’s front center bore the impact of the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Belmont Avenue collided with a 14-year-old bicyclist crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the bicyclist. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was crossing without a signal, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The data highlights the danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable road users at intersections.


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Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Four in Brooklyn

A westbound sedan struck a parked pickup truck on Liberty Avenue, causing a chain reaction with multiple parked vehicles. Four occupants suffered neck and back injuries, all reporting whiplash and shock. The crash left vehicles with severe front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Toyota sedan traveling westbound collided with a parked 2020 pick-up truck, impacting its center front end. The force of the impact caused damage to several parked vehicles nearby. Four occupants in the sedan were injured, including the 24-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 15, 34, and 43. All victims suffered neck or back injuries consistent with whiplash and were reported to be in shock. The sedan's driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, only unspecified contributing factors. No victims were ejected, and airbags deployed in the sedan. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking parked cars and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.


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Distracted Drivers Collide on Ridgewood Avenue

Two vehicles collided at Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, with impact on the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east and a 2015 Dodge SUV traveling south. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper from a center front end impact, while the SUV was damaged on its right side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan carried two occupants: a 25-year-old female passenger injured with hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash, and a 50-year-old male driver who also suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. The driver of the sedan was female, and the SUV driver was male. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries.


SUV U-Turn Collides with Oncoming SUV in Brooklyn

A female driver making a U-turn struck a southbound SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old female driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was making a U-turn when her vehicle's center front end collided with the left front bumper of a southbound 2020 Volkswagen SUV. The Volkswagen driver was traveling straight ahead. The report notes the point of impact as the left front bumper on the Nissan and the left front quarter panel on the Volkswagen. The female driver sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene, wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles suffered damage to their left front ends. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified but highlights the Nissan driver's maneuver of making a U-turn as a critical element in the collision.


Unlicensed Motorcycle Collides With SUV on Pitkin Avenue

A motorcycle traveling north struck the left front quarter panel of an eastbound SUV on Pitkin Avenue. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver, licensed, was bruised but conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male motorcycle driver, unlicensed, collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Pitkin Avenue at 4 p.m. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left front quarter panel while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, licensed and male, was also injured with bruising but remained conscious. The SUV's center front end and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists the motorcycle driver's unlicensed status as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited.


SUV Collision on Milford Street Injures Toddler Driver

Two SUVs collided head-on on Milford Street at 1:10 a.m. A one-year-old occupant driving one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Milford Street at 1:10 a.m. involving two SUVs traveling straight ahead from different directions. The impact was at the right front bumper of both vehicles. A one-year-old occupant, who was the driver of one SUV, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a contusion and bruising reported. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected, with an airbag deployed in the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable occupant.


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Two Sedans Collide on Glenmore Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a driver and a passenger. The collision caused head and neck injuries, with one driver disregarding traffic control and speeding. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:38 on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north. The driver of one sedan, a 50-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. A 37-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The collision resulted from the failure of one driver to obey traffic controls, which led to the crash and injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behaviors.


Distracted Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 41-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered chest injuries after a collision involving two sedans. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and experienced shock and pain.

At 9:35 AM in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving two sedans on Bradford Street near Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the 41-year-old female driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured, sustaining chest trauma and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact was to the left side doors of a 2001 Lexus sedan traveling north, which had no occupants at the time, while the Hyundai was westbound and initially parked. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report highlights the driver's distraction as the cause, with no other contributing factors noted.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A Chevy SUV turned left on Logan Street. The bumper hit a 61-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. He fell. Crush injuries. No warning. The street fell silent, the impact echoing in the late morning air.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV was making a left turn on Logan Street near Atlantic Avenue when its left front quarter panel struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the chest by the bumper and suffered crush injuries. The incident occurred in late morning. Police data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with no signal present, as noted in the report, but the primary driver error cited is failure to yield. The narrative describes no warning, no sound, and a sudden, violent impact. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic danger present at the intersection.


SUV Side-Swipes Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A northbound SUV struck the left side of a parked sedan on Van Siclen Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. No clear driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2007 SUV traveling north struck the left side doors of a parked 2023 BMW sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was moving straight ahead, while the sedan was stationary. Damage was limited to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not assign fault or blame to the victim.


Pedestrian Injured Boarding Vehicle on Linden Blvd

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. She was conscious and sustained contusions, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face near vehicles even off intersections.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while "getting on/off vehicle other than school bus" at a location not at an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of contusions and bruises. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3), and she remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details. No driver license or pre-crash actions were recorded. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles outside designated crossing areas, even without explicit driver fault cited.


Two Sedans Collide on Crescent Street

Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one aged 62, suffering full-body injuries and shock. Impact struck left and right front bumpers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. No pedestrian involvement reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Crescent Street near Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one registered in New York and the other in New Jersey, collided while both were traveling straight—one northwest, the other north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the New York-registered vehicle and the right front bumper of the New Jersey-registered vehicle. The 62-year-old male driver of the New York sedan was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock; he was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Head-On Collision Rips Through Euclid Avenue Dawn

Two sedans slammed head-on in the pre-dawn hush. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man bled from the head but stayed conscious. Parked cars trembled. The street bore the wreckage and the silence that followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Euclid Avenue at 4:14 a.m. The crash tore through the quiet street, leaving a 22-year-old male driver with severe head bleeding, though he remained conscious. The narrative states, 'Euclid Avenue, pre-dawn hush—two sedans collided head-on. Metal tore. A 22-year-old man bled from the head but stayed awake. Parked cars shuddered in silence.' The report lists both vehicles as 'Going Straight Ahead' before impact. Parked cars, including a pick-up truck and another sedan, were struck in the aftermath. No specific driver errors are cited in the contributing factors, which are marked as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the violent impact and the resulting injury, with no mention of victim behavior as a contributing factor.


SUV Turning Left Strikes Teen Pedestrian

A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn and hit him. The impact occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8 p.m., leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian remained conscious following the impact. The report does not list specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield or inadequate driver attention to crossing pedestrians. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


Moped Driver Severely Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A moped driver suffered serious full-body abrasions in a high-impact collision on Jamaica Avenue. The vehicle was demolished, indicating a violent crash. The driver remained conscious but sustained severe injuries, highlighting the brutal consequences of the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male moped driver traveling west on Jamaica Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in severe injuries. The moped was demolished at the point of impact, signaling a violent collision. The driver suffered abrasions over the entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear indication of pedestrian involvement or other vehicle damage. The second vehicle involved showed no damage, and no failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly cited. The crash occurred late at night, at 23:40, in Brooklyn's 11208 zip code. The data focuses on the moped driver's injuries and vehicle destruction, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in high-impact crashes.


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Two SUVs Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers lost consciousness during the collision. Both were injured, one unconscious, the other conscious with whiplash. The crash caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, traveling south and north respectively, collided head-on with impact at their left front bumpers. Both drivers, males aged 53 and 28, were injured. The 53-year-old driver was conscious and suffered whiplash, while the 28-year-old driver was unconscious. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating a critical driver error leading to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


SUV Driver Distracted During U-Turn Injures Self

A 52-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a distracted moment while making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck an object or surface, causing shock and injury without ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue at 7:14 p.m. The driver, a 52-year-old female licensed in North Carolina, was operating a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling north. The vehicle was making a U-turn when the left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected but sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.


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Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Dumont Avenue

A 29-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while off the roadway on Dumont Avenue. The impact caused lower leg injuries and bruising. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Both remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Dumont Avenue when a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was located off the roadway and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old licensed male from New York, was also injured, suffering whiplash and wearing a lap belt. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, with no explicit driver errors noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.