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

6
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing Kings Highway

Sep 6 - A 15-year-old girl was hit by an SUV while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The teen suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, making a left turn southbound, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and the crash occurred at 5:45 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Unlicensed Taxi Driver, Alcohol, Rear Passenger Injured

Sep 6 - A taxi and sedan collided head-on near Avenue P. The night was thick with alcohol. A woman in the back seat was crushed, her neck injured. The taxi driver had no license. The system failed her. The street stayed dark.

A head-on crash between a taxi and a sedan occurred just after midnight near 273 Avenue P in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a sedan met head-on in the dark. A woman in the back, belted and crushed. Her neck throbbed. The taxi driver had no license. Alcohol hung in the air.' The crash left a 57-year-old female rear passenger injured with neck and crush injuries. The taxi driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. These driver errors—alcohol use and operating without a license—created the conditions for harm. The woman wore a seatbelt, but the system and the drivers failed to protect her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
E-Bike Passenger Partially Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Sep 4 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist passenger was partially ejected and suffered chest injuries and a concussion in a Brooklyn crash. The e-bike and two SUVs were involved. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a crash occurred in Brooklyn involving an e-bike carrying two occupants and two SUVs traveling north. The bicyclist passenger, a 26-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained chest injuries and a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The e-bike was struck at the center front end, while one SUV had no damage and the other was parked with rear bumper damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No fault or blame is assigned to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Driver Injured After Losing Consciousness

Sep 3 - A 61-year-old woman driving an SUV in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was conscious after the crash but injured.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2019 SUV lost consciousness while driving in Brooklyn near 86 Street. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper, causing damage to the same area. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The driver remained conscious after the collision but was injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

Sep 2 - An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. Injuries included abrasions and lower leg trauma. The driver showed inattention.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue P at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage reported. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary error. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the report emphasizes the driver's inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Hits 16-Year-Old Bicyclist in Brooklyn

Aug 29 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected after a collision with an SUV on West 9 Street. The driver, distracted, struck the cyclist head-on. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 SUV traveling north on West 9 Street collided head-on with him. The cyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight east but was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Scooter Rider Killed by Kia at Blocked Brooklyn Corner

Aug 20 - A young man on a Hover-1 scooter crossed 18th Avenue. A Kia sedan struck him. He flew from the scooter. His head hit hard. He did not wake up. The view was blocked. The street claimed another life.

A 21-year-old man riding a Hover-1 e-scooter was killed at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 74th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the southbound Kia sedan hit the scooter rider, ejecting him and causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The view was blocked.” All listed contributing factors are 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The data shows no other driver errors. The scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary factor of obstructed view. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk when sightlines are blocked on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Motorcycle Rider Injured on 86 Street

Aug 19 - A 46-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered an upper arm abrasion. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on 86 Street. The rider sustained an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The rider did not wear any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Aug 18 - A 20-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused contusions and shock.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2008 SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection of 77 Street and 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
E-Scooter Rider Injured in SUV Collision

Aug 17 - An SUV and an e-scooter collided on 86 Street late at night. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street involving a 2011 Toyota SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact was centered on the front end of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
E-Bike Turns Into Bike, Two Injured

Aug 14 - An e-bike making a right turn collided with a bike going straight on 18 Avenue. Both riders suffered bruises and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. The 63-year-old female bicyclist and 16-year-old male e-bike rider were hurt but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male on an e-bike was making a right turn when he collided with a 63-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight on 18 Avenue. Both riders were injured, suffering contusions and shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Neither rider was ejected from their vehicles. The female bicyclist had an eye injury, while the male e-bike rider sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both were riding without safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and other damage to the bike. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Bicyclist Ejected on West 8 Street

Aug 8 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 8 Street. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn. The impact caused other damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling south on West 8 Street. The crash involved another vehicle traveling west, which struck the bicyclist's bike on the right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage described as 'other' to the bike. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Aug 4 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on 71 Street near Bay Parkway. The sedan was making a left turn. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and bruises. Both vehicles struck front center ends.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight southbound. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and bruises but was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash occurred on 71 Street near Bay Parkway. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on 18 Avenue

Aug 4 - A 9-year-old girl crossing 18 Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The crash caused pain and nausea, with no driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 18 Avenue outside an intersection. She was hit by a northbound sedan that struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing was not at a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing mid-block.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 8 Street

Aug 3 - A sedan hit a 19-year-old bicyclist on West 8 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The bike’s front end was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 8 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike’s center front end was damaged. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. No damage was reported on the sedan. The crash highlights driver errors of inattention and distraction leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Six-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Cropsey Avenue

Jul 30 - A six-year-old boy was struck while crossing Cropsey Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The boy was not at an intersection when hit.

According to the police report, a six-year-old pedestrian was injured on Cropsey Avenue after a driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child was crossing outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not using a crosswalk or signal at the time. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when drivers do not yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing

Jul 29 - A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an unlicensed male e-scooter driver on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a male driver operating an unlicensed e-scooter traveling south on 18 Avenue struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Bike Rider

Jul 29 - A 25-year-old e-bike rider was injured and ejected in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV made a left turn and struck the bike head-on. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2020 Ford SUV on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike traveling straight north. The rider sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged in the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Sedan Overturns in Brooklyn Crash Injuring Passenger

Jul 24 - A sedan overturned on 70th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Alcohol involvement was noted. Multiple parked vehicles were struck. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 70th Street in Brooklyn overturned, striking several parked vehicles. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The overturned vehicle sustained damage consistent with the crash dynamics. No other driver errors were specified. Multiple parked sedans were damaged on their left and right side doors. The passenger was not ejected and did not contribute to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Three Passengers

Jul 24 - Three passengers suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Shore Parkway. Two sedans and an SUV collided head-to-tail. All victims wore seat belts. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Whiplash was the main complaint.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involving two sedans and a station wagon/SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 50-year-old male driver and two rear-seat passengers aged 39 and 48. All sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for all injured occupants. The vehicles were traveling eastbound, going straight ahead when the crash happened. Damage was centered on the front and back ends of the involved vehicles. All injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19