Crash Count for Brooklyn CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,607
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,168
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 453
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 16, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB12?
SUVs/Cars 136 5 7 Trucks/Buses 12 2 2 Bikes 8 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 5 1 0
She Drove Through Red. They Died. City Hall Watched.

She Drove Through Red. They Died. City Hall Watched.

Brooklyn CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Blood on the Crosswalks

A mother and her two daughters stepped into the light on Ocean Parkway. They never made it across. The driver hit them at 68 miles per hour. She ran two red lights. She never braked. The mother and girls died. The boy is still in a coma. The driver’s license was suspended. Her car had 21 speed camera and five red light tickets. She owed $10,000 in fines. She drove anyway. The District Attorney called it “one of the worst collisions I’ve ever seen on a New York City street”.

A 19-year-old man tried to cross McDonald Avenue. An EMT, lights flashing, struck him. His head hit the pavement. He left in an ambulance, fighting for his life. Police are still investigating.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

In the last twelve months, five people died on these streets.

Children, elders, and working men and women.

There were 679 injuries. Seven were serious. One child dead. One elder dead. One cyclist dead. The rest are numbers, but every number is a name, a face, a family. NYC Open Data

SUVs led the killing. Trucks, sedans, bikes, and buses followed. The dead do not care about the make or model.

Promises, Delays, and the Cost of Waiting

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about safer streets. But the blood dries faster than the laws change.

After the Ocean Parkway crash, the District Attorney said: “What is very clear is that she should not have been on the road that day.”

But nothing stopped her. Nothing stopped the next one. The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has the power to keep repeat offenders off the road. It has the power to harden crosswalks and protect the people who walk and ride. Power means nothing if it is not used.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Tell them to protect speed cameras. Tell them to build streets for people, not for cars. Do not wait for another mother, another child, another name on a cold slab. Take action now.

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Brooklyn CB12 Brooklyn Community Board 12 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 66, District 44, AD 48, SD 22.

It contains Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 12

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SUV Left Turn Hits Pickup Truck Head-On

A 2021 SUV making a left turn struck a 2004 pickup truck traveling west on 61 Street. The impact hit the SUV’s right side doors and the truck’s center front end. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2004 pickup truck traveling straight west on 61 Street. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, and the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including the driver, and the pickup truck had one occupant, the driver. Both drivers, a 54-year-old man in the truck and a 60-year-old man in the SUV, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not identify failure to yield or other specific driver errors.


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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

An e-bike carrying two riders struck a parked sedan on 47th Street in Brooklyn. Both e-bike occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 47th Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike had two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger, both wearing helmets. Both riders were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injuries were classified as moderate, with both victims conscious at the scene.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on 13 Avenue Brooklyn

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a northbound SUV on 13 Avenue. The SUV struck the cyclist's right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when a 2019 SUV traveling north on 13 Avenue struck her on the right side. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The cyclist was also traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the bicycle.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 66-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV making a left turn on 54 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and complained of whiplash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west on 54 Street in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. She remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.


Six-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by SUV on 14 Avenue

A six-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 14 Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper while traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a six-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on 14 Avenue. The child was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the vehicle impacted him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when using marked crosswalks.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Church Avenue

A sedan struck a 29-year-old bicyclist on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on Church Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a bicyclist traveling west while passing. The collision caused injuries to the 29-year-old male bicyclist, who sustained abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist's own confusion or error also contributed. The sedan was damaged on the left side doors, and the bike suffered front-end damage. The driver was licensed and male; the bicyclist wore no safety equipment.


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SUV Hits Sedan’s Right Side on Church Avenue

A Nissan SUV struck a Subaru sedan’s right side on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers and a female passenger, all 73, suffered chest injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right doors. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Nissan SUV traveling west on Church Avenue collided with a 2004 Subaru sedan traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors with its center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a male driver and a female front-seat passenger, both aged 73, who sustained chest injuries and internal complaints. The SUV had one male driver, also 73. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The sedan’s right side doors sustained significant damage. The crash left all occupants in shock and injured.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured when a 2021 BMW SUV made a left turn in Brooklyn at 8 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with no damage reported to the SUV. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Avenue J at Ocean Parkway

A pedestrian crossing Avenue J with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn onto Ocean Parkway. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue J at Ocean Parkway with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west, was making a right turn when its right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver’s actions involved making a right turn, and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted in the report.


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E-Bike and SUV Collide on 60 Street

An e-bike and an SUV collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered full-body contusions. The SUV was turning right. Both injured men were conscious but bruised. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a right turn on 60 Street when it collided with an e-bike traveling southeast. The impact struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike carried two men, ages 47 and 48, both ejected from the vehicle and injured with contusions covering their entire bodies. Both were conscious after the crash. The SUV had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injuries and ejections highlight the severe impact of the collision.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing 19 Avenue in Brooklyn

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing 19 Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 19 Avenue in Brooklyn at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, but it showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity.


E-Bike Hits Parked SUV on 59th Street

An e-bike rider struck a parked SUV on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 48-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female e-bike rider collided with a parked 2021 Honda SUV on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and abrasions, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and impacted the center front end of the SUV. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted as contributing. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in urban settings.


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SUV Left Turn Hits Vehicle Head-On

A 2020 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn. It collided head-on with another vehicle traveling north. Three occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were wearing seat belts and remained inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three occupants in the SUV, including the 23-year-old male driver and two 21- and 23-year-old female passengers, were injured with back injuries and whiplash. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused shock and moderate injury severity to all three occupants.


Defective Brakes Cause Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash

A northbound SUV with defective brakes slammed into stopped traffic on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 68-year-old female passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the chain collision.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway had defective brakes and failed to stop in time, striking several vehicles stopped in traffic. The crash injured a 68-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor. The SUV's front center end collided with the rear center ends of multiple vehicles ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the involved vehicles and resulted in serious injury to the passenger.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on 12 Avenue Brooklyn

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a northbound SUV entering a parked position on 12 Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was knocked unconscious and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2006 Honda SUV struck him on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the cyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was going straight ahead and was wearing a helmet at the time. He was rendered unconscious and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northbound. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end.


SUV U-Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A bicyclist riding north was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chrysler SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn collided with a northbound bicyclist at Bay Parkway. The 18-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a factor. The driver of the SUV was licensed and the bicyclist held a permit license. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver showed signs of inattention. The bike had front-end damage; the sedan showed none.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway attempted a left turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan had no damage, while the bike sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention during a left turn, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.


Unlicensed SUV Hits E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn

An unlicensed SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after being struck by a 2013 SUV traveling east on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, also unlicensed, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV suffered damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes both drivers were unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on 48 Street Brooklyn

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on 48 Street near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bicyclist’s knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV and a bicycle collided on 48 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other front to front. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The bicyclist was also male and licensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on Bills Place

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Bills Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled southwest. The sedan was changing lanes. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash damaged the right front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bills Place in Brooklyn. The sedan was changing lanes while the motorcycle was going straight ahead, both traveling southwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan driver was changing lanes, indicating a possible driver error related to lane change. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.