Crash Count for District 34
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,043
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,781
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 612
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 34?

No More Studies—Stop the Street Slaughter Now

No More Studies—Stop the Street Slaughter Now

District 34: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Death Count Rises

Six people killed. Eight hundred twenty-eight injured. That is the cost of traffic violence in District 34 in the last year alone (NYC Open Data). Crashes do not care about age. The dead include a 65-year-old, a 35-year-old, a 25-year-old. The wounded are children, elders, and everyone in between. These are not just numbers. They are bodies on the street, families left waiting for someone who will never come home.

Just days ago, a man was struck and killed crossing Broadway at Suydam Street. The driver did not stop. Police found the man dead in the road. The vehicle, maybe a garbage truck, kept going. Police are still looking for the driver. The victim’s name is not public yet. The silence is heavy. “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian crossing a Brooklyn street, then left the scene, police said Sunday.”

Broken Promises, Broken Bodies

The violence is relentless. In the last twelve months, crashes have jumped nearly 20%. Injuries are up almost 29%. Serious injuries climbed 40%. The city’s answer? More studies. More waiting. The street stays the same. The blood dries. The next crash comes.

Leadership: Action and Inaction

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez has co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks and force the city to clear sightlines at a thousand intersections a year. The bill sits in committee, waiting (see the bill). The work is not done. The streets are not safe.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call Council Member Gutiérrez. Demand a vote on the daylighting bill. Demand more than studies and promises. Demand action that saves lives, not just headlines. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York City Council and how does it work?
The New York City Council is the city’s lawmaking body. It passes local laws, oversees city agencies, and represents neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Where does District 34 sit politically?
It belongs to Brooklyn, assembly district AD 37 and state senate district SD 12 (NYC Open Data).
Which areas are in District 34?
It includes the Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Bushwick (West), Ridgewood, Brooklyn CB4, and Brooklyn CB1 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Assembly Districts AD 37, AD 38, AD 50, and AD 53, and State Senate Districts SD 12 and SD 18 (NYC Open Data).
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 34?
Cars and trucks caused the most harm to pedestrians in District 34, with 2 deaths and 374 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds were involved in 17 crashes with 0 deaths. Bikes were involved in 21 crashes, causing injuries but no deaths (NYC Open Data).
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. Policies, street design, and enforcement can prevent deaths and injuries.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass and fund laws that redesign streets, lower speed limits, and keep crosswalks clear. They can push city agencies to act faster and hold them accountable for results.
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.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

Jennifer Gutiérrez
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez
District 34
District Office:
244 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-963-3141
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1747, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7095

Other Representatives

Claire Valdez
Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37
District Office:
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Legislative Office:
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

District 34 Council District 34 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 90, AD 37, SD 12.

It contains Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Bushwick (West), Ridgewood, Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB1.

See also
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 34

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Speeding Sedan Slams Dump Truck, Passenger Killed

A sedan tore down Morgan Avenue. It smashed into a dump truck’s rear. Metal screamed. The front passenger, 22, died from a head wound. Another passenger, 21, broke his arm. The car was wrecked. Speed and ignored signals led to blood and silence.

A sedan traveling north on Morgan Avenue near Division Place in Brooklyn struck the rear of a dump truck. According to the police report, the sedan was moving at unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The front passenger, age 22, suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. Another passenger, age 21, sustained a fractured arm. The sedan was demolished. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The front passenger’s airbag deployed during the crash. No driver or passenger actions beyond these errors are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04