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

S 6815
Persaud votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


S 7678
Persaud votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 346
Persaud votes yes to increase penalties for highway worker endangerment.

Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346 cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promotes work zone safety awareness; establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' aims to crack down on drivers who threaten highway workers. Senator Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The committee voted yes. The bill targets reckless driving in work zones, boosting penalties and funding enforcement. It marks a step to protect those most exposed to traffic danger.


S 346
Persaud votes yes to increase penalties for highway worker endangerment.

Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346 cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promotes work zone safety awareness; establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' aims to crack down on drivers who threaten highway workers. Senator Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The committee voted yes. The bill targets reckless driving in work zones, boosting penalties and funding enforcement. It marks a step to protect those most exposed to traffic danger.


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SUV and Sedan Crash Hurts Children on Sutter Ave

Two cars collided on Sutter Ave. Three children and two adults were hurt. Police cite traffic control ignored. Metal struck flesh. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Sutter Ave and Atkins Ave in Brooklyn. Three children, ages 4, 5, and 6, and two adults, ages 24 and 51, suffered injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight before the collision. The impact left children with whiplash and adults with leg injuries and pain. No pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls as the key error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Ave

A sedan hit a cyclist on Pennsylvania Ave. The cyclist suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.

A sedan and a bike collided on Pennsylvania Ave near Liberty Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old female cyclist was injured, suffering back pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old man, was also listed with inattention as a factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by driver distraction. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Inexperience Injures Man on Livonia Ave

A sedan struck a parked car on Livonia Ave. One man, 39, suffered arm and shoulder pain. Police cite driver inexperience. The street saw shock, pain, and broken metal.

A crash on Livonia Ave at Alabama Ave in Brooklyn involved two sedans. According to the police report, a driver lost control and struck a parked car. One 39-year-old man, driving the moving sedan, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked car was empty except for registered occupants, who were not reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Inattention Hurts Two on Pennsylvania Ave

A sedan struck on Pennsylvania Ave. Two men injured. Police cite driver inattention. Pain, bruises, chaos. Brooklyn street, another crash. System failed to protect.

A crash on Pennsylvania Ave at Linden Blvd in Brooklyn left two men injured. According to the police report, a sedan was involved and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The front passenger, a 51-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body. The 45-year-old driver reported pain and nausea. Both were conscious after the crash. The report does not specify further details about the second vehicle or its driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention as the key factor in this incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Passenger on Pennsylvania Ave

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered a head injury. The street saw chaos. The system failed to keep danger at bay.

Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Ave at Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor for both drivers. One front passenger, a 41-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Other occupants, including children, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider

A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.

A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Livonia

A bus hit a 70-year-old man at Livonia Avenue and Cleveland Street. The impact broke his leg. He stayed conscious. The bus’s right front bumper took the hit. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

A 70-year-old man walking at the intersection of Livonia Avenue and Cleveland Street in Brooklyn was struck by a bus. According to the police report, the bus’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a leg fracture and dislocation. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Atlantic

SUV hit a 13-year-old girl in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The impact tore her knee and foot. Police list driver error as unspecified. The street stayed open. The girl was left hurt.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The girl suffered abrasions to her knee and foot. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No driver errors beyond 'Unspecified' are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Sedan on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn

Two cars collided at Cozine Avenue and Linwood Street. One passenger suffered whiplash. Another driver complained of chest pain. The police report lists all contributing factors as unspecified.

A sedan and an SUV crashed at Cozine Avenue and Linwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 51-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash, and a 61-year-old driver reported chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. Lap belts and harnesses were used by the injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 4804
Persaud votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4804
Persaud votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash

A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.


Pedestrian Injured on New Lots Avenue at Logan Street

A car struck a woman on New Lots Avenue. She suffered a bruised leg but stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. The system failed to protect her.

A 34-year-old woman walking on New Lots Avenue at Logan Street in Brooklyn was hit and injured. According to the police report, she suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions are specified. The crash left the pedestrian hurt, underscoring the danger that cars pose to people on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Wortman Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on in Brooklyn. Three men injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Night split by impact. Streets left scarred.

Two sedans traveling straight collided at the intersection of Wortman Avenue and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men, including both drivers and a front passenger, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left one driver in shock and another with upper arm injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Linden Blvd

A sedan hit a woman at Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street. She suffered abrasions. The police report lists no clear driver error. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

A 28-year-old woman walking at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan. She sustained abrasions to her entire body and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a Florida-registered sedan traveling northeast. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s injury is noted as 'Injured' with abrasions, and her action at the time is marked as 'Unknown.' No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Bus Crash on Alabama Avenue Injures Two

A bus struck on Alabama Avenue. Driver and passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. No pedestrians involved. Streets stay dangerous for all.

A bus crash on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn left two people injured. According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The bus was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The toll of large vehicles on city streets continues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04