Crash Count for Brooklyn CB16
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,381
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,965
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 412
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 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

Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on Rockaway Avenue

A northbound bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The bus struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 45-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The bus impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan was stationary before the crash, while the bus was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the bus and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 51-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2021 Dodge SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of impact.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Boyland Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Boyland Street in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating an Infiniti car or SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a contusion and bruise to her upper arm and shoulder. She was conscious and injured but not ejected from the roadway. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver errors that led to harm for a vulnerable road user at an intersection.


Two Sedans Collide on Broadway, Driver Injured

Two sedans traveling east on Broadway collided. The right front bumper of one struck the left rear of the other. A 20-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and not ejected. Illegal drug use and unlicensed driving contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near Halsey Street. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of a 2008 Toyota and the left rear bumper of a 2014 Nissan. A 20-year-old male driver, unlicensed and under the influence of illegal drugs, was injured and semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.


Sedan Hits Flatbed Truck in Brooklyn

A sedan collided with a flatbed truck on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles bore front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision with a flatbed truck on Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking when it struck the truck, which was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling north. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Brooklyn Sedan Passenger Injured in Crash

A 61-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a neck contusion in a Brooklyn crash. Two sedans collided near Blake Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Impact caused bruising but no ejection.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn near Blake Avenue involving two sedans traveling east. The front passenger, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The impact involved the right front bumpers of the sedans. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary cause.


Rear-End Collision Injures Brooklyn Sedan Driver

Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The front driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Pitkin Avenue collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The front driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.


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Two SUVs Collide on Rockaway Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. Both drivers suffered bruises and injuries to back and leg areas. Each was conscious and restrained by seat belts. Impact occurred at front ends of both vehicles during a left turn and straight travel.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was traveling south going straight ahead; the other was making a left turn northbound. Both drivers, men aged 44 and 50, were injured with contusions and bruises to the back and lower leg areas. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the center front end of the northbound SUV. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


18-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Junius Street

An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. The sedan involved had no listed contributing factors. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was a sedan registered in New York. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian signals were noted as factors. The crash occurred without further details on driver actions or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and the incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks.


Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Stone Avenue

A Jeep hits a 79-year-old man crossing Stone Avenue. The right front bumper slams him down. Blood pools on the street. He is conscious, head wounded. The street goes quiet. The driver failed to yield. The man lies injured, the city holds its breath.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Jeep sedan on Stone Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the Jeep's right front bumper hit the man as he crossed the street, causing a head injury and severe bleeding. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other driver errors or factors are noted. The crash left the elderly man injured, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A bicyclist riding west on Pitkin Avenue was struck on the left rear bumper by a southbound sedan. The cyclist suffered a concussion and back injury but remained conscious. The sedan continued straight, impacting the cyclist’s left rear side.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured in a collision with a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was traveling west and was hit on his left rear bumper by a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and back injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and left rear bumper of the bike.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Eastern Parkway

A 22-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Eastern Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was passing improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The driver was passing improperly and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Linden Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling west. The impact hit the right rear bumper of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 59-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 8:35 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight west when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. A 59-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the involved vehicles.


Sedan Crash Injures Front Passenger in Brooklyn

A 22-year-old male front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on on Stone Avenue. The passenger was not ejected but sustained serious injury. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn collided head-on with another unspecified vehicle. The front passenger, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on the injury to the passenger and the collision details without assigning fault or blame.


Two Sedans Collide on Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Atlantic Avenue. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. A 34-year-old female front passenger in the turning sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash resulted in significant front-end damage to both sedans.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Junius Street Brooklyn

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Junius Street in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of internal pain. The crash details remain unclear.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Junius Street in Brooklyn. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's crossing location and action were noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver violations or vehicle details were provided. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no driver information or license status was recorded. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injuries without assigning fault or noting helmet or signal use.


SUV Strikes Moped on Atlantic Avenue

A 33-year-old male moped driver suffered head abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the moped’s right side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling east, struck the moped on its right side doors while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The moped driver sustained head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the moped.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Eastern Parkway

A 61-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion in a rear-end crash on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The SUV stopped in traffic and struck the sedan from behind. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver of a 2017 Nissan sedan was injured when a 2020 Toyota SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver of the sedan but does not identify any specific driver errors or violations for either vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the pedestrian was struck on the side. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Toyota sedan with two occupants.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2014 Toyota SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was semiconscious after the impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.