Crash Count for Brooklyn CB13
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,691
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,875
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 503
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 313
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 4
Whole body 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Concussion 13
Head 5
Whole body 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 75
Neck 32
+27
Head 17
+12
Back 15
+10
Whole body 8
+3
Chest 4
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 126
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Head 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Face 5
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 50
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Head 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 51
Back 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Neck 3
Chest 2
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB13?

Preventable Speeding in CB 313 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 313

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Alec Brook-Krasny
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
District Office:
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Justin Brannan
Council Member Justin Brannan
District 47
District Office:
1915 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0954
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1826, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7363
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
District Office:
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 13

10
SUV Hits Westbound Bicyclist on Surf Avenue

Jul 10 - A 15-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an eastbound SUV on Surf Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The boy wore a helmet but was thrown from his bike.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Surf Avenue was hit by a 2018 Volkswagen SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the bike with its left front bumper, impacting the cyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time but was still ejected from the bike. The SUV had four occupants and a licensed female driver. The crash occurred with both vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight

Jul 3 - A 21-year-old male moped driver was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the moped head-on. The moped rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash on Brighton 6 Street.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male moped driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with his moped traveling straight ahead on Brighton 6 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the moped driver’s license status is unknown. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Neptune Avenue

Jun 30 - A sedan turning right struck a 16-year-old bicyclist going straight on Neptune Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted by glare. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Neptune Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction, compounded by glare. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Hits Motorcycle on Brighton 11 Street

Jun 28 - A sedan struck a motorcycle traveling south on Brighton 11 Street. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted, impacting the motorcycle's front end. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on Brighton 11 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The sedan driver was reportedly distracted, contributing to the crash. The sedan attempted to avoid an object in the roadway before the collision. Impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling south. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Neptune Avenue

Jun 25 - A 41-year-old man crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was struck by a right-turning SUV. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused shock but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle, a 1997 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, had no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon on Mermaid Avenue

Jun 25 - Two SUVs collided on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV passed too closely and struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. A 14-year-old rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, traveling west, passed too closely and struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. A 14-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the hip and upper leg. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The driver of the rear vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The contributing factor listed was "Passing Too Closely." No ejections or other contributing factors were noted. The front vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the rear vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Motorcycle Crash on Shore Parkway Injures Rider

Jun 25 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Bike Struck by SUV Turning on Stillwell Avenue

Jun 25 - A 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured when an SUV made a right turn and hit her bike making a left turn. The impact caused bruising and injury to her knee and lower leg. The crash happened in Brooklyn on Stillwell Avenue.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn when an SUV traveling south made a right turn and collided with her bike traveling north making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the bike was struck on an unspecified area. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV was a 1999 Ford SUV registered in Virginia. No helmet or signaling information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway

Jun 24 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Ocean Parkway

Jun 11 - A sedan turned right on Ocean Parkway. It hit a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. She suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was blocked. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist who was riding straight ahead. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s view was blocked before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Ocean Parkway

Jun 7 - A 47-year-old man was injured crossing Ocean Parkway against the signal. The SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over his entire body. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Ocean Parkway against the signal when he was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but the report emphasizes driver errors. No safety equipment or helmet was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Surf Avenue Turn

Jun 4 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Neptune

Jun 3 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Ambulance Slams Sedan, Two Passengers Hurt

Jun 1 - Ambulance rear-ends sedan on East 12 Street. Two sedan passengers suffer shoulder bruises. Driver distraction listed as cause. Metal twists. Sirens wail. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on East 12 Street struck a southbound sedan from behind. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 29 and 64, were injured with upper arm and shoulder contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The ambulance’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s front end were damaged. No ejections occurred. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Shore Parkway

May 25 - A 22-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Shore Parkway. The SUV struck the bike’s center back end. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Shore Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and a 22-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV, traveling south, struck the bike, which was going east, at the center back end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The crash resulted from the SUV driver’s failure to maintain proper lane usage, leading to the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
E-Scooter Struck by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn

May 23 - A 70-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on West 8 Street. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider suffered chest injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured after being struck by a Toyota SUV making a left turn on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling west straight ahead when the SUV, traveling north, hit the scooter on its right side doors. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the SUV driver failed to notice the scooter. The injured rider suffered chest injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was reported for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver

May 21 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Neptune Avenue

May 13 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

May 9 - A sedan merged into a motorcycle on Ocean Parkway. The 18-year-old rider was ejected, fracturing his hip and dislocating his leg. The crash left the motorcyclist conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan merging southbound on Ocean Parkway collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocated leg. The sedan struck the motorcycle's undercarriage with its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver and does not specify driver errors for the sedan. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact caused severe injuries, but the rider remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Surf Avenue

May 7 - 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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19