Crash Count for Brooklyn CB11
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,123
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,781
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 644
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 311
Killed 13
+1
Crush Injuries 10
Head 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 5
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 8
Head 6
+1
Back 1
Chest 1
Whiplash 59
Neck 24
+19
Head 20
+15
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 195
Lower leg/foot 55
+50
Head 34
+29
Lower arm/hand 28
+23
Hip/upper leg 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Back 15
+10
Whole body 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Eye 2
Abrasion 108
Lower leg/foot 29
+24
Head 21
+16
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Face 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Neck 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 54
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Head 9
+4
Neck 9
+4
Back 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB11?

Preventable Speeding in CB 311 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 311

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2018 Gray BMW Utility Vehicle (RVPM66) – 91 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Black Audi Sedan (LSA8015) – 74 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (KTN5471) – 51 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Gray Ford Suburban (HXU7100) – 49 times • 1 in last 90d here
Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Brooklyn CB11: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 12, 2025

Death in the Crosswalk

Three people are dead in Brooklyn CB11 since last August. The last was just days ago: a 76-year-old woman crossing 86th Street at 18th Avenue. She made it to the intersection. She did not make it home. The city records say only this: “Apparent Death.”

In the past year, 483 people have been hurt and 5 seriously injured in crashes here. The old and the young are not spared. Two children under 18 were hit every week. Two people over 75 died. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.

The Usual Killers

SUVs and trucks do the most damage. In three years, SUVs killed three people and hurt 326. Trucks killed two. Bikes killed one. The city calls these collisions. The street calls them endings.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Assembly Member William Colton voted yes to extend school speed zones. Senator Steve Chan voted no. Chan did vote yes to require speed-limiting devices for repeat speeders, but only after years of delay. The carnage did not wait.

A man who lost a friend on Morgan Avenue said, “I was sad and angry at the same time because I still feel that these are things that can be prevented. I was very frustrated that nothing has been done in more than three years since Daniel Vidal was killed.”

Polly Trottenberg, former DOT commissioner, put it plain: “In areas that were formally industrial—a lot of trucks, lot of heavy construction activity—that are becoming residential where cycling is more popular, we’re unfortunately seeing a lot of collisions with cyclists and trucks.”

The Disaster Is Slow, But It Is Here

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day without action is a choice. The dead do not get a second chance. The living do.

Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras on every block. Demand action before another name becomes a number.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

William Colton
Assembly Member William Colton
District 47
District Office:
155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Legislative Office:
Room 733, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Susan Zhuang
Council Member Susan Zhuang
District 43
District Office:
6514 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
718-307-7151
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1841, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7045
Steve Chan
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
District Office:
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB11 Brooklyn Community Board 11 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 62, District 43, AD 47, SD 17.

It contains Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend (West).

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 11

1
SUV Hits Elderly Woman Crossing Brooklyn Street

Feb 1 - A 75-year-old woman suffered broken bones when an SUV struck her crossing 19th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact threw her down. She was conscious but badly hurt. The driver kept straight. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound Ford SUV while crossing 19th Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:44. She was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered serious fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The only contributing factor noted is that the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. This crash shows the danger faced by pedestrians crossing mid-block in the path of moving vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 26 - A sedan making a left turn hit a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 63 Street near 19 Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:02 p.m. when it struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Distracted Sedan Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

Jan 26 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan collided head-on with his bike on Bath Avenue. The crash resulted from driver inattention and inexperience, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bath Avenue involving a westbound sedan and an eastbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck him head-on at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' on the part of the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound, while the bicyclist was traveling eastbound without any listed safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front ends of both the sedan and the bike. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Trailing Sedan Slams Lead Car on 16th Avenue

Jan 24 - Two sedans collided on 16th Avenue. The trailing car struck the lead sedan’s rear. The driver in back suffered a bruised back and shock. Police cite following too closely. Both vehicles moved east at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 p.m. Both cars traveled east. The trailing sedan hit the lead car’s left rear bumper. The driver in the trailing vehicle, a 46-year-old man, suffered a back contusion and shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the trailing driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Left-Turning Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn

Jan 17 - A driver turning left hit a 66-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 19 Avenue. The car’s bumper struck her face. She was conscious but bruised. Driver failed to yield and turned improperly.

A 66-year-old woman was crossing 19 Avenue at 68 Street in Brooklyn with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her. According to the police report, she suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted, but only driver errors are cited as causes. The crash left the pedestrian injured in the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 17 - A 32-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The collision occurred at an intersection in Brooklyn amid glare conditions, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 65 Street in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 20 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, glare conditions were noted as contributing to the crash. The sedan was making a right turn at the time of impact, with the collision point at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The incident highlights driver error and environmental conditions as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on 18 Avenue

Jan 13 - Two vehicles collided head-on on 18 Avenue, injuring a rear-seat passenger. The impact struck the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. Driver errors including failure to yield and inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:53 on 18 Avenue involving a 2011 SUV traveling west and a 2022 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors, along with driver inattention or distraction. A 39-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the sedan was injured, suffering contusions to the hip and upper leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the drivers' failure to yield and inattention that led to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Inexperienced Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Stillwell

Jan 13 - A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing with the signal on Stillwell Avenue. She suffered head contusions and bruises. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head contusions and bruises and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and was alone in the car. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger posed by inexperienced drivers making turns where pedestrians have the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Jan 13 - A 32-year-old man suffered bruises and elbow injuries after an unlicensed SUV driver distracted by inattention struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle made a left turn and collided with him.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:37 AM in Brooklyn on West 10 Street near Bay Parkway. The vehicle, a 2012 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The driver’s unlicensed status further underscores systemic danger. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not considered a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 6 Street

Jan 7 - A 51-year-old woman suffered head abrasions after an SUV struck her while crossing West 6 Street outside an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, at 17:14 on West 6 Street in Brooklyn, an SUV traveling north struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and inattention, as the primary causes of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Jan 5 - A 65-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania was making a right turn on 86 Street at 17:12 when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the hip and upper leg, suffering contusions and bruises, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 72 Street

Jan 2 - A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on 72 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 72 Street involving a sedan traveling south and a bicyclist heading north. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan had no occupants at the time, and both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors from the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Dec 26 - A 60-year-old woman was struck while walking on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock. The driver failed to yield.

A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was injured in a crash on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she experienced pain and nausea after being struck. The driver failed to yield, leading to the collision. The woman was left in shock with an upper arm injury, classified as severe. No further details about the vehicle or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Two SUVs Collide, Driver Injured

Dec 26 - Two SUVs crashed on 14 Avenue. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered a neck injury. He was not ejected but was in shock. The crash was severe and left him hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 14 Avenue, resulting in injuries to a 48-year-old male driver. He sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Drugs (illegal)' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they impacted at the center front end. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but was still injured in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
5-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

Dec 21 - A 5-year-old girl was struck while crossing 83 Street at 19 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, making a right turn, hit her with the front center of his truck. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of 83 Street and 19 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2018 Ford truck, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s error in handling the turn led to the collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Shore Parkway

Dec 21 - A box truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations across her body. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened on Shore Parkway near Bay 41 Street.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Shore Parkway. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was heading west without any safety equipment. The truck showed no damage despite striking the rider on its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
11-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Dec 18 - An 11-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound in Brooklyn suffered a shoulder injury and partial ejection. The crash caused pain and shock. The bike's left front bumper was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn near 1626 86 Street. The boy was partially ejected and sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury, with complaints of pain and nausea. The bike was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the young rider in shock. No other vehicles or persons were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on 15 Avenue

Dec 18 - A 67-year-old man was struck at the intersection of 15 Avenue and Independence Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 15 Avenue and Independence Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, with one occupant. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact and vehicle damage are noted as 'Other,' with no further details provided. No helmet or signaling factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUVs and Sedan Collide on Belt Parkway

Dec 16 - Four cars crashed on Belt Parkway. A young driver took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal twisted at front and rear. The night ended in sirens and pain.

According to the police report, four vehicles—a mix of SUVs and a sedan—collided while heading east on Belt Parkway. A 20-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Impact points centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles. No ejections were reported. The crash left the young driver hurt and several cars damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bay Parkway

Dec 12 - A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Bay Parkway. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield. The impact injured her hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted and inattentive.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Bay Parkway made a right turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19