Crash Count for District 36
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,846
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,806
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 961
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 2, 2025
Carnage in CD 36
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 16
+1
Crush Injuries 5
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 12
Head 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 3
Severe Lacerations 10
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 4
Concussion 17
Head 8
+3
Back 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 145
Neck 81
+76
Back 32
+27
Head 19
+14
Whole body 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 226
Lower leg/foot 83
+78
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 30
+25
Shoulder/upper arm 21
+16
Back 20
+15
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Whole body 10
+5
Face 8
+3
Neck 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Chest 5
Eye 1
Abrasion 168
Lower leg/foot 66
+61
Head 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 30
+25
Shoulder/upper arm 16
+11
Face 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Eye 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 66
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Back 13
+8
Head 8
+3
Neck 8
+3
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 36?

Preventable Speeding in CD 36 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 36

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 in last 90d here
Bedford Ave waits. People die.

Bedford Ave waits. People die.

District 36: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025

Just after noon on Aug 17, 2024, at Marcy Avenue and Quincy Street, an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit and killed by the driver of an SUV turning left (NYC Open Data).

He is one of 16 people killed on District 36 streets since 2022, with 3,737 injured in the same period (NYC Open Data).

Where the street keeps taking

Bedford Avenue leads this district’s pain, with 2 deaths and 111 injuries since 2022. Atlantic Avenue has 2 deaths and 242 injuries. Broadway has 1 death and 165 injuries. These are numbers from the city’s crash file; they are not secrets (NYC Open Data).

Late nights hit hardest. Four deaths landed around 11 PM on these blocks. The toll runs through every hour, but the dark hours cut deepest in this data (NYC Open Data).

How it happens here

Police records in this district list driver inattention, failure to yield, and running lights among the named causes tied to deaths and injuries. Unsafe speed shows up too (NYC Open Data). On Dec 5, 2022, a driver going north on Bedford Avenue hit and killed a 61-year-old man at night; police marked unsafe speed (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4587876).

On Aug 30, 2024, at Broadway and Myrtle Avenue, a driver going straight in an SUV hit and killed a 63-year-old man in the intersection; police recorded driver distraction (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4751938).

Promises wait; people don’t

The Bedford Avenue bike lane was promised protection. It didn’t come. “The Bedford Avenue bike lane has been unacceptably dangerous since it was first laid, and for years, the people of my district have been promised that it would be protected,” Council Member Chi Ossé wrote when the city delayed it again (Streetsblog NYC).

Ossé has backed other safety steps. He co-sponsored a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and require daylighting barriers at scale (Int 1138-2024). He voted to speed removal of derelict cars that block sightlines (Int 0857-2024). He voted to add taxi dooring warnings citywide (Int 0193-2024). He co-sponsored a discount to help students access bike share (Int 1287-2025).

What would make a dent now

Daylight the corners on Bedford, Atlantic, and Broadway. Harden the turns. Give people on foot the head start. These tools are standard. This district’s crash map says where to start (NYC Open Data).

Then finish the Bedford Avenue protection Ossé demanded. The delay is written down. The injuries are too (Streetsblog NYC).

The bigger levers

Citywide, the path is clear. Lower the default speed limit. Use the law to slow the streets where people walk and bike. Mandate speed limiters for the worst repeat offenders; the Stop Super Speeders Act would force those drivers to stay under the limit after too many tickets (CrashCount: Take Action).

District 36’s state delegation includes Assembly Member Brian Cunningham and State Senator Zellnor Myrie. The Assembly and Senate can pass those speed-limiter requirements. The Council and mayor can lower speeds. The record here shows why.

One man tried to cross Marcy and Quincy with the signal. He did not make it home. Start there. Then fix the rest.

Take one step now: ask officials to lower speeds citywide and rein in repeat speeders here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered all records between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-15 to Council District 36 (Bedford‑Stuyvesant West/East and Crown Heights North). We tallied people killed and injured by mode, hour, and location using the crash, person, and vehicle tables. Data was last pulled Oct 14, 2025. You can start from the Crashes table here and apply those filters.
Where are the worst spots?
Bedford Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, and Broadway top the district’s list by total people hurt and killed since 2022, based on NYPD crash reports in NYC Open Data.
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.
Who represents this area?
Council Member Chi A. Ossé represents District 36. The area overlaps Assembly District 43 (Brian Cunningham) and State Senate District 20 (Zellnor Myrie).
What can actually change this?
Proven steps: daylight and harden turns at high‑injury corners; give pedestrians head starts; finish the protected Bedford Avenue bike lane; lower the citywide default speed limit; and pass state speed‑limiter requirements for repeat speeders. See our guide here.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham

District 43

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

District 36 Council District 36 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 79, AD 43, SD 20.

It contains Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Crown Heights (North), Brooklyn CB8, Brooklyn CB3.

See also
Boroughs
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 36

1
SUV driver injures cyclist at Throop and Flushing

Nov 1 - A driver in a Jeep went west on Flushing and failed to yield at Throop. He hit a southbound cyclist. The 49-year-old man suffered head lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Throop Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a 1999 Jeep SUV, traveling west on Flushing, hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The 49-year-old cyclist suffered head lacerations and was listed as injured. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Both parties were reported as going straight before impact. Police noted damage to the SUV’s right-side doors and to the bike’s front end. SUV occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The driver held a valid license. No other contributing factor was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
18
Motorcyclist hits parked sedan on Bergen

Oct 18 - A westbound rider hit a parked sedan on Bergen at Albany. He was thrown and cut badly in the leg. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A motorcyclist traveling west on Bergen Street hit a parked sedan near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:05 p.m. The 53-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe lower-leg lacerations. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the report notes damage to its back end and a left-rear bumper strike. Police list the motorcycle’s point of impact as the center front. The report lists the injured person as the driver of the motorcycle and notes he was conscious. Collision ID 4852664.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
15
Elderly driver hits 3 women in Brooklyn, killing 1

10
Ossé mentioned in Brooklyn lawmaker Chi Ossé neither confirms nor denies report of potential challenge to House Democrat
7
Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.
5
Woman, 75, killed steps from her Brooklyn home by hit-and-run driver who blew light
28
Tesla driver sought in deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn, police say
14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught
11
Scooter Rider Ejected in Atlantic Avenue Turn

Sep 11 - A standing-scooter driver turned right at Atlantic and New York in Brooklyn. He crashed and was ejected. He bled from the head but was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and an unsafe lane change.

At Atlantic Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a standing-scooter driver crashed while making a right turn around 1:30 p.m. The 49-year-old man was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was listed as 'Other' and the pre-crash action was 'Making Right Turn.' Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report notes front-center impact and damage. No other people were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
4
SUV driver turning left hits rider on Bedford

Sep 4 - On Bedford at Putnam, a northbound SUV driver turned left. He collided with a southbound motorized rider. The 36-year-old man suffered deep leg cuts and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A crash at Bedford Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn injured a 36-year-old man operating an Other Motorized vehicle. According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn when the two drivers collided in a front-end crash. The man suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police did not record any specific driver errors and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Both vehicles showed center front end damage. The SUV driver was licensed. The crash involved a left turn by the SUV driver and a southbound Other Motorized driver going straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection
1
NYPD officer struck by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn
31
NYPD cop killed in fiery BQE hit-and-run survived earlier motorcycle crash: friend
4
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave

Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.

A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian

Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.

Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam

Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.

A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave

Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.

The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign

Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.

CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.


21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton

Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.

On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts

Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.