Crash Count for Brooklyn CB13
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,579
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,267
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 332
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB13?
SUVs/Cars 78 2 2 Trucks/Buses 7 1 0 Bikes 2 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0
She Survived Nazis and Chernobyl—But Not a Brooklyn Crosswalk

She Survived Nazis and Chernobyl—But Not a Brooklyn Crosswalk

Brooklyn CB13: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

A woman crosses Cropsey Avenue. She is 95. A cargo van turns left. She does not make it to the other side. Her home health aide survives, but Mayya Gil is gone. The driver is not charged. Her daughter says, “She was a very active lady.” The street does not care. The city moves on.

In the last twelve months, one person died and 422 were injured on these streets. Three were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Children are not spared. One child died. Thirty-nine more were hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people behind them do.

Who Pays the Price

Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. In three years, they killed two, left two with serious injuries, and caused 78 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses hurt seven, leaving one with life-changing wounds. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless, but their toll is smaller. The street is a gauntlet for the old, the young, anyone on foot or two wheels.

The city counts the bodies. It counts the broken bones. It counts the days until the next crash. But the counting does not stop the dying.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They tout new speed limits, more cameras, and intersection redesigns. But the work is slow. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph, but has not done so everywhere. Each delay is another risk. Each day without action is another family waiting for a call that never should come.

Mayya Gil’s family remembers her as a pillar of the community. “She was the kindest, most generous person I’ve ever met,” her granddaughter said. The driver who killed her walked away.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where the old and the young can cross and come home. Do not wait for another name to become a number. Take action now.

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Brooklyn CB13 Brooklyn Community Board 13 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 46, SD 23.

It contains Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 13

Motorcycle Crash on Shore Parkway Injures Rider

A 41-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 5:50 p.m. The rider suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male motorcyclist was driving westbound on Shore Parkway when the crash occurred. The motorcycle struck an object or surface on the right front quarter panel, causing the rider to be ejected. The rider sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify any helmet use or other safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway just after midnight. Both drivers were going straight east when one changed lanes unsafely. The 23-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 12:15 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The 23-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Right-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway

A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.


Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Surf Avenue Turn

A motorcycle hit a turning sedan’s rear on Surf Avenue. The rider flew off, leg torn, helmet scraping pavement. He bled on the curb, conscious under Brooklyn’s lights. Unsafe speed and driver distraction cut through the night. Metal and flesh met hard.

A motorcycle collided with the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Surf Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffering severe leg lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, carried three passengers, all of whom were uninjured. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. The impact left the motorcycle’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter panel damaged. No pedestrians were involved.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Neptune

A 71-year-old woman crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Shocked and injured, she was left at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Neptune Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The driver, a male with a permit license, was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured while lawfully crossing.


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Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on East 12 Street

An ambulance struck a sedan from behind on East 12 Street. Two passengers in the sedan suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. Damage hit the ambulance’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on East 12 Street rear-ended a southbound sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 29 and 64, were injured with upper arm and shoulder contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The ambulance driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but failed to maintain attention. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The ambulance sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan’s front end was damaged. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.


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Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver

A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.

A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Neptune Avenue

A 39-year-old man crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2012 SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Surf Avenue

A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Surf Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Surf Avenue at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Jeep SUV, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any driver license status or vehicle damage details. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or safety equipment was noted.


Pedestrian Injured on Brighton Beach Avenue

A man was struck at an intersection on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. The man sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was operating a Lexus SUV registered in New Jersey. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but suffered serious lower limb injuries. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment used.


SUV Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Rider

A 17-year-old e-scooter rider was injured on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the scooter. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers showed inattention. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2022 Nissan SUV made a left turn on Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, and collided with him. The e-scooter rider was conscious but suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter, which showed no damage. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was traveling southeast while making the left turn. The e-scooter was traveling east, going straight ahead. The collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user.


Bus Strikes 69-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 69-year-old woman was injured crossing Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. The bus driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The bus showed no damage despite impact to its front center. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Mermaid Avenue struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus was slowing or stopping before impact and hit the pedestrian with its center front end, but sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 47th council district.


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SUV Hits Parked Vehicle on Neptune Avenue

An SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue. Two young passengers, ages 7 and 5, suffered abrasions and leg and face injuries. The crash involved limited driver visibility and improper lane usage. Both children were restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Neptune Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. Two child occupants, ages 7 and 5, were injured with abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and face. Both children were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


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E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Box Truck

A 20-year-old on an e-bike slammed into a parked box truck on 86th Street. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died at the scene. Another man on the bike was thrown, left with a broken leg. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on 86th Street. According to the police report, a 20-year-old man driving a G-Power e-bike collided with a parked box truck. He was ejected from the bike, struck his head, and died at the scene. Another man, age 35, riding on the outside of the e-bike, was also ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors for either vehicle. The police note the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the absence of driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.


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Two Sedans Collide on Neptune Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one 48 and one 51. The driver and front passenger suffered head and back injuries with whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and ended with center-end impacts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 48-year-old man, was injured in the back and suffered whiplash. His front passenger, a 51-year-old man, also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The collision involved a center front end impact on one vehicle and a center back end impact on the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan U-Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Coney Island Avenue. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on Coney Island Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bicycle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was unhelmeted, but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The sedan driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' impact points.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Left-Side Collision

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Brighton 1 Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck on the left side doors. She suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The sedan involved showed no damage. Both vehicles traveled west, going straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brighton 1 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and upper arm injuries after impact to the left side doors of her bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.


Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes Sedan on Neptune Avenue

A 23-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving west on Neptune Avenue. Her sedan struck two parked SUVs, damaging the front and rear of the vehicles. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver traveling west on Neptune Avenue lost consciousness while driving her 2019 Tesla sedan. The sedan collided with two parked SUVs, a 2021 Mazda and a 2009 Subaru, impacting the front and rear of the parked vehicles. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the sole contributing factor. There were no other driver errors or victim actions noted in the data.


Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


Sedan Strikes Parked Cars on Neptune Avenue

A sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue hit two parked cars. The driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver traveling west on Neptune Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moving vehicle and the left front quarter panel and left rear bumper of the parked cars. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the crash.