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

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?

Brooklyn Bleeds: Slow Down or Count More Bodies

Brooklyn Bleeds: Slow Down or Count More Bodies

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

The Toll in Plain Sight

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

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

The Shape of the Danger

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

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

Leadership: Steps and Silences

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

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

What You Can Do

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

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Other Representatives

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

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

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

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 5

Rear-End Crash on Elton Street Injures Two Drivers

Two sedans collided on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women in their fifties, suffered neck injuries. One car was stopped in traffic. The other struck from behind. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The cause remains unspecified.

Two sedans collided on Elton Street at Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 52 and 56, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The crash involved a 2007 Mazda traveling straight and a 2025 Hyundai stopped in traffic. The Mazda struck the Hyundai’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The report does not specify any driver errors or additional contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Fountain Avenue

A Jeep SUV hit an e-scooter at Fountain Avenue. Two young men on the scooter were injured. The SUV’s front quarter panel took damage. The crash left one rider in shock, both partially ejected. The street stayed silent after impact.

A Jeep SUV collided with an e-scooter carrying two young men, ages 17 and 19, on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was going straight ahead. Both scooter riders suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the face—and were partially ejected. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter, damaging its front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all parties. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The SUV driver, age 55, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger faced by riders on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk on Van Sinderen Ave. She crossed with the signal. Driver failed to yield. Her arm was hurt. She was in shock. System failed to protect her.

A station wagon SUV struck a 38-year-old woman as she crossed Van Sinderen Ave at Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered injuries to her arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and the SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Pickup Collide on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn

A pickup and an SUV crashed on Blake Avenue. One driver, age seventy, suffered a shoulder injury. The police report lists traffic control disregarded as a factor. Metal bent. Streets failed. The system let danger through.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck occurred on Blake Avenue at Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two drivers: a seventy-year-old man who was injured in the shoulder and an eighteen-year-old man. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The seventy-year-old driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicles sustained damage to the left side doors and front bumper. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk when drivers disregard traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Rear-Ended on Van Siclen Avenue, Injures Infant and Elderly Woman

An SUV stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue was struck from behind. A one-year-old boy and a seventy-six-year-old woman inside suffered whiplash. The crash left both conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A crash on Van Siclen Avenue at Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn left two people injured inside a stopped SUV. According to the police report, a one-year-old male passenger and a seventy-six-year-old female driver both suffered whiplash injuries after their vehicle was struck in the center back end while stopped in traffic. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. The child was in a restraint and the driver wore a lap belt and harness, but these are not listed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers, especially children and the elderly, even when properly restrained.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Collide on Sutter Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Sutter Avenue and Jerome Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' One male driver, age 45, was injured with back pain and shock. Three other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and back ends. The crash involved licensed drivers traveling straight ahead. The police report highlights driver inattention and tailgating as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 1288-2025
Banks co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.

Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.


Int 1288-2025
Banks co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.

Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.


Int 1288-2025
Banks co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.


Int 1288-2025
Banks co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.


Int 1287-2025
Banks co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.


Int 1288-2025
Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.

Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.


Int 1288-2025
Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.

Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.


Int 1288-2025
Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.


Int 1288-2025
Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.


Int 1287-2025
Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.

Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.


Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue near Freeport Loop. Both drivers distracted. One man, 37, bruised his arm. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The system failed to keep danger in check.

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue at Freeport Loop in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The other driver, age 60, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front panels. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Three

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Pennsylvania Avenue. Three people inside were hurt. The crash left a driver and two passengers in shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes.

A sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn struck another vehicle in the rear. According to the police report, three occupants—a 49-year-old male driver, a 35-year-old female passenger, and a female infant—suffered injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The impact hit the center back end of the lead car, causing pain and nausea for those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver error, especially inattention and unsafe maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 8117
Persaud votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


S 8117
Persaud votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.