Crash Count for Brooklyn CB16
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,373
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,957
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 408
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 11, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB16?
SUVs/Cars 77 7 0 Trucks/Buses 7 2 0 Bikes 2 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 2 0
Blood on Sutter Avenue—City Stalls, Neighbors Die

Blood on Sutter Avenue—City Stalls, Neighbors Die

Brooklyn CB16: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A man steps out for a cookout. He never makes it across Sutter Avenue. Larry Maxwell, 72, is struck and left dying in the street. The driver flees. His son stands on the sidewalk, staring at the police tape, asking, “There are so many cameras. So why is he still at large?”

In the last twelve months, three people have died and 564 have been injured on the streets of Brooklyn CB16. Seven suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead do not get a second chance. The injured carry the scars.

The Pattern: Speed, Disregard, and Flight

A Mercedes runs a stop sign at Van Sinderen and Blake. The driver is unlicensed. He slams into a school bus, then leaves his passenger, Imani Vance, dying in the front seat. He calls a taxi and disappears. The District Attorney calls it “a shocking disregard for human life and safety, made worse by his attempt to flee the scene instead of helping the victim.”

Cars and trucks are the main weapons. In three years, they have caused 84 serious or moderate injuries to pedestrians. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the carnage is driven by speed and steel.

Leadership: Promises and the Waiting

The city has new powers. Sammy’s Law lets leaders lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras can catch speeders day and night. But in CB16, the blood keeps flowing. The law is passed, but the limit is not lowered. Cameras are threatened by legislative delay. The streets remain the same.

The silence is loud. The dead are not statistics. They are fathers, daughters, neighbors. The city says one death is too many. The numbers say three dead, 564 injured, and the year is not done.

What Comes Next: Demand Action

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Do not wait for another name on the list. Do not let the silence win. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Brooklyn CB16 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 41, assembly district AD 55 and state senate district SD 25.
Which areas are in Brooklyn CB16?
It includes the Ocean Hill and Brownsville neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 37, District 41, and District 42, Assembly District AD 55, and State Senate Districts SD 19 and SD 25.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB16?
Cars and Trucks: 84 serious or moderate injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 7 serious or moderate injuries. Bikes: 3 serious or moderate injuries. Cars and trucks are the main cause.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The pattern is clear: speed, failure to yield, and reckless driving. These deaths and injuries are preventable.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph under Sammy’s Law, expand and protect speed camera programs, and redesign dangerous streets. They can act now or answer for more deaths.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Brooklyn CB16 Brooklyn Community Board 16 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 73, District 41, AD 55, SD 25.

It contains Ocean Hill, Brownsville.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 16

16-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Dumont Avenue

A 16-year-old girl was struck while crossing Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash happened away from an intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection. She was hit by a 2017 Dodge sedan traveling east, which struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report marks the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver faults such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.


SUV Driver Injured Making Left Turn

A 38-year-old man driving an SUV was injured while making a left turn on Blake Avenue. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was not ejected and suffered shock. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a 2018 Dodge SUV was injured while making a left turn on Blake Avenue. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver suffered shock and an injury of unknown severity. The report does not indicate any helmet use, signaling, or other safety equipment, nor does it assign fault beyond the unspecified contributing factors.


Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn just after midnight. A front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one car and the front center of the other. The passenger was left in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Boyland Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 20-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was not ejected but was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was trapped and injured in the left shoulder and upper arm. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 47-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The crash occurred when one sedan was making a left turn and was struck on the left side doors by the other sedan traveling straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver, who remained conscious after the crash.


Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn

A 40-year-old man was struck by a car on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2020 Honda traveling east. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Rear-Ends Driver on Saratoga Avenue

A 57-year-old woman driving a sedan on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn suffered a head abrasion after being rear-ended. The crash occurred at 7 p.m. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Saratoga Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head abrasion but was not ejected from the vehicle. The striking vehicle was a 2022 Nissan sedan traveling south, which impacted the center back end of the driver's vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the driver but no other persons were involved or injured.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Ditmas Avenue Crash

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. He lost consciousness and suffered a neck injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved a single bike traveling west, impacting at the center back end. No other vehicles or factors noted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The bicyclist was unconscious and suffered a neck injury with minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash.


Teen E-Scooter Rider Suffers Head Injury in Brooklyn Crash

A 15-year-old girl on an e-scooter turned left on Dumont Avenue and struck a parked Jeep. Her head split open. She was partially thrown. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze her eyes. The city watched, silent.

A 15-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was severely injured on Dumont Avenue near Chester Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she turned left and struck a parked Jeep. The impact split her head open and partially ejected her from the scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The girl was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The Jeep was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


Sedan Hits Parked Ambulance in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling north struck a parked ambulance on its right side doors in Brooklyn. The ambulance had one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger, who suffered an elbow abrasion. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north collided with a parked ambulance on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The ambulance was stationary when the sedan struck its right side doors. The ambulance carried one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger, who sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the ambulance's right side doors.


SUV Hits Right Rear Passenger, Injures Woman

An SUV struck its right rear passenger in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old woman was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cell phone use caused the crash. The passenger was conscious but bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling east on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn struck its right rear passenger, a 63-year-old woman. She was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, specifically cell phone use (hands-free), as contributing factors. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred on the right side doors. The injured occupant was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


72-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Sedan Brooklyn

A 72-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal on Pitkin Avenue. A sedan backing unsafely struck him at the intersection. He suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a sedan that was backing unsafely. The impact caused a head injury, leaving the pedestrian semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver, a licensed male from Massachusetts, was alone in the vehicle, which was parked before the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is recorded but the report emphasizes the driver's unsafe backing as the cause.


Brooklyn SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Passenger

A 2023 SUV struck a 2004 sedan from behind on Macdougal Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 2023 station wagon/SUV rear-ended a 2004 sedan on Macdougal Street in Brooklyn. The SUV and sedan were both traveling westbound when the collision occurred. The front passenger in the sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles in Brooklyn

A southbound SUV struck two parked SUVs on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. Police cited passenger distraction as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2006 Honda SUV traveling south on Rockaway Avenue rear-ended two parked SUVs. The collision caused center front-end damage to the moving vehicle and rear-end damage to the parked vehicles. The driver, a 26-year-old man, and a 28-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of inattention inside the vehicle leading to collisions with stationary cars.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal on Rockaway

A 26-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered a head injury. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The victim was left in shock with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2006 Honda sedan traveling south on Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing a head injury and concussion. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, and the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The pedestrian suffered injury severity level 3 and was in shock following the impact.


Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Atlantic Avenue

A 26-year-old man was struck by a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, left in shock at the scene. Driver was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The collision impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists the pedestrian’s actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" with unspecified contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the roadway. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing or present in the roadway.


Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Sumpter Street

A sedan struck a parked sedan on Sumpter Street. The moving driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Sumpter Street rear-ended a parked 2012 Dodge sedan. The impact was at the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Brooklyn

A 12-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Nissan SUV traveling west, with three occupants and a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


Box Truck Hits E-Scooter on Livonia Avenue

A box truck struck an e-scooter on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, unlicensed and riding east, was ejected and injured with shoulder and arm contusions. The truck driver showed aggressive driving and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a box truck and an e-scooter collided on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage by the e-scooter driver as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and riding east when the collision occurred on the right side doors of both vehicles. The e-scooter sustained no damage, while the truck's right side doors were damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle Injuring Passengers

A westbound SUV struck a parked bulk agriculture vehicle on Van Siderin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers inside the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling west on Van Siderin Avenue rear-ended a parked bulk agriculture vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the center back end of the parked vehicle. Three female passengers inside the SUV, ages 49 and 17, were injured with whiplash and entire body injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. No ejections occurred. The parked vehicle had no occupants. The collision caused damage to the front center of the moving SUV and the rear center of the parked vehicle.


SUV Crashes Into Parked Sedans on Broadway

A BMW SUV struck two parked sedans on Broadway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage as factors. The passenger was restrained and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV traveling south on Broadway in Brooklyn collided with two parked sedans. The crash injured a 40-year-old male front-seat passenger, who suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of another. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and speed control.