Crash Count for Brooklyn CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,775
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 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?

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 20, 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.

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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

Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing Drew Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred early morning. The driver and vehicle details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Drew Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver details, or contributing factors. No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The crash happened at 5:13 a.m. The lack of driver information and contributing factors leaves the cause unclear, but the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.


Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 67-year-old man driving a sedan on Jerome Street suffered a back injury. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained and not ejected. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved several parked sedans, with damage to multiple vehicles' left panels and rear ends. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was in shock but had no visible complaints. The incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed even in areas with parked cars.


Sedan Rear-Ended by Tractor Truck in Brooklyn

A tractor truck struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling westbound on Linden Boulevard collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also traveling westbound. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 35-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The tractor truck showed no damage or point of impact, while the sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The driver of the tractor truck was licensed in New Jersey; the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No ejections or other injuries were reported.


SUV Hits Parked Vehicles on Van Siclen Avenue

A northbound SUV struck two parked vehicles on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The crash caused front-end damage to the moving SUV and quarter panel damage to the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver traveling north in a 2020 SUV collided with two parked vehicles on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of a parked Pennsylvania-registered SUV and the right front quarter panel of a parked Maryland-registered sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or additional contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling.


SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

A 36-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision on Pennsylvania Avenue. An SUV making a left turn struck the sedan head-on. The sedan driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with her vehicle traveling straight north on Pennsylvania Avenue. The impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles. The sedan driver sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and the sedan driver was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Collision Injures Front Passenger

A sedan struck multiple parked cars on Erskine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The impact damaged the sedan’s front end and several parked vehicles. The passenger was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Erskine Street collided with several parked vehicles. The front passenger, a 26-year-old male, was injured with wounds to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, suffering minor bleeding and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, and multiple parked cars were damaged on their left front, left rear, left side doors, and right rear quarter panel. No other persons were injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions with parked cars in Brooklyn.


15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Linden Boulevard

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. The driver’s errors were not specified.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2016 Dodge sedan on Linden Boulevard near Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate severity. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not identify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver’s license status and actions before the crash are not detailed. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and treated for his injuries. The report does not assign fault or blame to the victim.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Van Siclen Avenue

A Ford SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s rear passenger, an 8-year-old boy, suffered a facial contusion. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled north. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV rear-ended a Ford sedan on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. An 8-year-old boy, seated in the left rear passenger seat of the sedan, was injured with a facial contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Linden Boulevard

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved had two occupants. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Linden Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a sedan with two occupants. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


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Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Sutter Avenue

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and a young passenger suffered whiplash. The sedan was passing improperly before impact. Both victims were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on the vehicles' bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary when the sedan, also traveling east, attempted an improper passing maneuver and struck the SUV's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants: a 43-year-old female driver and a 12-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, suffering whiplash but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The sedan had four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.


Box Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A box truck struck a 77-year-old man pushing a car on Hendrix Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and bruises. The truck hit with its left front bumper during a right turn.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Hendrix Street in Brooklyn struck a 77-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing or working on a car. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s role was pushing a vehicle at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is noted. The truck was a 2008 Ford with one occupant. The crash caused bodily injury classified as moderate.


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Two Sedans Collide Head-On on Euclid Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, one partially ejected. Air bags deployed. Injuries included knee, lower leg, foot, and face. Both drivers experienced shock. No clear driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The first driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected. The second driver, a 28-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. Both drivers were in shock and had air bags deployed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. The vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of both cars. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


Two Sedans Collide on Barbey Street

Two sedans collided while making right turns on Barbey Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Air bags deployed. The crash caused center and left front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Barbey Street in Brooklyn collided while both were making right turns. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 21-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected. Air bags deployed in the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was in shock and suffered moderate injury severity.


SUV Turns Right, Collides With Sedan

A 20-year-old female driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a crash on Conduit Boulevard. The SUV made a right turn and hit a sedan going straight. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving contributed to the collision. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver in a 2019 Honda SUV was making a right turn on Conduit Boulevard when she collided head-on with a sedan traveling eastbound. The driver sustained an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's front end were damaged. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a parked SUV, but the primary collision was between the turning SUV and the sedan going straight.


Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Logan Street

A box truck struck a stopped sedan on Logan Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash caused shock and injury.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Logan Street, Brooklyn. The sedan’s 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The box truck showed no damage, indicating impact was absorbed by the sedan’s rear. The sedan’s driver experienced shock and injury severity rated at level 3. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


Motorbike Ejected in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A motorbike traveling west on Atlantic Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The motorbike driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The motorbike driver was unhelmeted and shocked.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck the left side doors of a southbound sedan making a left turn. The motorbike driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was not wearing any safety equipment and was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the motorbike driver was ejected and injured. The collision caused damage to the motorbike's center front end and the sedan's left side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Concrete Mixer Truck Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 32-year-old man crossing Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound concrete mixer truck. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The truck’s right front bumper made impact. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver failures such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. The truck was operated by a licensed male driver. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted.


Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Sedan Driver

A northbound sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Pennsylvania Avenue. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two vehicles traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue collided. The sedan, carrying two occupants, impacted the center front end of the vehicle ahead, which was hit at its center back end. The 21-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Stanley Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered a facial contusion. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The injured passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling east and a 2015 sedan traveling south collided on Stanley Avenue at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the sedan’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. A 29-year-old female occupant in the SUV’s left rear passenger seat sustained a facial contusion and was injured but conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide on New Lots Avenue

Two sedans crashed on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. A 49-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Shock was reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the first sedan and the right side doors of the second. A 49-year-old female passenger in the second sedan sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved two licensed drivers, one female going straight and one male making a left turn.