Crash Count for Brooklyn CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,778
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,591
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 16, 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

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Two Sedans Collide on Belmont Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck each other amid driver distraction. Two female passengers suffered abdominal, pelvic, and back injuries. Both were restrained and not ejected. Shock and moderate injuries followed the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:30 a.m. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. A 23-year-old female front passenger sustained abdomen and pelvis injuries, while a 51-year-old female rear passenger suffered back injuries. Both passengers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles involved were traveling east and north, with one sedan parked before the crash. Damage occurred to the right rear bumper and left front bumper of the vehicles. The report lists driver distraction as the primary error leading to the collision.


Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Wortman Avenue

A motorbike and sedan collided on Wortman Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Both drivers showed signs of inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west and a sedan traveling north collided on Wortman Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorbike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Brooklyn Crash Involving Sedan, Bus, Truck

Three vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 38-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow. The crash involved a pick-up truck, a bus, and a sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained. Confusion by a pedestrian or bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a pick-up truck, a bus, and a sedan. The 38-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are explicitly noted in the data. The sedan driver was unlicensed, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash caused damage to the center front and back ends of the involved vehicles.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Aggressive Crash

A 33-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered chest injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision happened on Hendrix Street near Liberty Avenue. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Hendrix Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The e-scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver held a permit license from New York. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash involved unspecified vehicle damage and impact points. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.


E-Bike Collides With SUV on Dumont Avenue

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider crashed into the left side of a southbound SUV on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV had two occupants.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Dumont Avenue collided with the left side doors of a southbound 2009 Toyota SUV. The e-bike rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was occupied by two people and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or violations were explicitly noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


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Two Sedans Collide on Wortman Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. A male driver making a left turn hit a female driver going straight. Both drivers were injured, suffering back and head injuries. Both were wearing seat belts. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a male driver making a left turn collided with a sedan driven by a female driver traveling straight on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver and his front-seat passenger were injured, with back and head injuries respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


Two Sedans Collide on Barbey Street

Two sedans crashed on Barbey Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles struck each other front and side. The injured driver was restrained and in shock. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Barbey Street in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact on the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors or violations. The female driver of the other sedan was licensed and traveling south. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other.


Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed Striking Parked Sedan

A man rode his Harley down Hinsdale Street. He hit a parked Honda. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died there, under the streetlights. The engine cooled. The night held its breath.

A 59-year-old man, unlicensed and without a helmet, was killed when he crashed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle into a parked Honda sedan on Hinsdale Street near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The man was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

An e-bike rider was partially ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan on Vermont Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Vermont Street collided head-on with a westbound sedan. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, which had no occupants, showed no damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim fault. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles.


Two Sedans Collide on Chestnut Street

Two sedans crashed head-on at Chestnut Street and Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two licensed male drivers traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the front center and left front bumpers of the vehicles. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the front ends. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


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Alcohol and Speed Rip Through Highland Boulevard

A Toyota turned right on Highland Boulevard. The driver bled from his eye. The woman beside him gashed at the head. Both lived. Alcohol and speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh paid the price.

Two people were injured when a Toyota sedan crashed near Highland Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car turned right and struck hard, leaving the driver with severe eye lacerations and the front passenger with a deep head wound. Both occupants were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The narrative notes alcohol on their breath and speed in their wake. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers combine alcohol and speed behind the wheel.


Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Sutter Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Sutter Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the vulnerability of motorcyclists in such collisions.


Sedan Turns Right, Hits Dirtbike Head-On

A sedan turning right struck a dirtbike going straight on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The dirtbike driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The crash left him injured but conscious. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a dirtbike traveling straight ahead on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The dirtbike driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained hip and upper leg abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's left front bumper and the dirtbike's center front end were damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The dirtbike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the dirtbike was heading east.


E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing Cleveland Street

An e-bike struck a female pedestrian crossing Cleveland Street in Brooklyn. The rider failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Cleveland Street collided with a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The e-bike's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The victim was conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian fault appears in the report.


SUV Hits Moped on Liberty Avenue

A 22-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Liberty Avenue. The SUV struck the moped’s front end. The rider suffered abrasions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Liberty Avenue involving a 2020 Honda SUV and a 2023 moped. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV was parked before the crash and impacted the moped’s front end with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including traffic control disregarded and failure to yield right-of-way. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury.


BMW Hits E-Bike on Linden Boulevard Turn

A BMW slammed into a turning e-bike on Linden Boulevard. The rider, 54, flew from the seat. Blood pooled. He was awake, torn up, helmet still on. Alcohol hung in the air. The street bore the marks of violence.

A BMW sedan struck a 54-year-old e-bike rider making a left turn on red near Linden Boulevard and Crescent Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A BMW struck an e-bike mid-turn on red. The rider, 54, flew hard from the seat. Helmeted. Awake. Bleeding. His whole body torn. Alcohol lingered in the wreckage.' The crash left the e-bike rider ejected and suffering severe lacerations across his body. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The data does not specify which party was under the influence, but alcohol played a role in the crash.


Sedan Rear-Ends Motorcycle, Rider Loses Leg

A sedan slammed into a slowing motorcycle on Schenck Avenue. The rider, 35, lost part of his leg. He wore a helmet. Alcohol hung in the air. A parked SUV was scraped. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A sedan struck a motorcycle from behind on Schenck Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider, who wore a helmet, suffered a traumatic leg amputation but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan hit the motorcycle as it slowed, then scraped a parked SUV. The data lists no errors for the motorcycle rider. The report notes the rider’s helmet use only after citing alcohol as a factor. The crash left one person severely injured and exposed the lethal mix of speed and impairment on city streets.


Sedan Strikes Motorcyclist on Linden Boulevard

A sedan hit a westbound motorcycle at Linden and Schenck. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. He lost a leg. Blood pooled on the street. Alcohol shadowed the crash. The night held its breath.

A sedan collided with a motorcycle at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered an amputation. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. Conscious. Bleeding. One leg gone. The street drank deep. Alcohol lingered in the dark.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary danger stemmed from alcohol involvement. The crash left the rider conscious but gravely injured.


Eight-Car Pileup Slashes Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue

Metal screamed on Atlantic Avenue. Two sedans crashed. Chaos spread. Eight vehicles tangled. A man on foot caught the storm. Blood spilled. His body cut deep. He stayed awake. The street fell silent around him.

A violent crash erupted on Atlantic Avenue near Essex Street. Two sedans collided, setting off a chain reaction that involved eight vehicles. A 35-year-old man, walking at the intersection, was struck and suffered severe lacerations across his body. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' fueled the initial collision. One driver was unlicensed. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. The force of the crash left the man conscious but badly hurt. The scene was chaos—metal, glass, and blood on the street. The police report details the carnage but does not blame the victim.


Unhelmeted E-Scooter Driver Severely Injured in Brooklyn

A 41-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound on Sutter Avenue suffered a severe head injury. He was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. The scooter showed no damage. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. He was unconscious with a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle, a Smoosat electric scooter, sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a single vehicle traveling straight ahead. No other parties were involved or injured.