Crash Count for District 38
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,528
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,444
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 904
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 47
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 33
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in CD 38
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 30
+15
Crush Injuries 11
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 15
Head 10
+5
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Severe Lacerations 18
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Head 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 28
Head 14
+9
Back 5
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 113
Neck 55
+50
Head 34
+29
Back 17
+12
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 2
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 233
Lower leg/foot 79
+74
Head 46
+41
Lower arm/hand 38
+33
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Hip/upper leg 13
+8
Whole body 13
+8
Face 9
+4
Back 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Neck 3
Chest 2
Eye 2
Abrasion 179
Lower arm/hand 52
+47
Lower leg/foot 49
+44
Head 20
+15
Face 18
+13
Whole body 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 59
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Neck 9
+4
Head 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 5
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

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Blood on Third Avenue, Silence at City Hall

Blood on Third Avenue, Silence at City Hall

District 38: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 7, 2025

On Sep 21, 2025, about 12:40 PM, a 29-year-old on a motorcycle was ejected and seriously hurt on the Belt Parkway ramp. Police recorded driver distraction in the crash report (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 14, 2nd Avenue at 9th Street: a driver going at unsafe speed and disregarding a signal killed a 34-year-old, police say (CrashID 4842335).
  • Aug 6, 86th Street at 18th Avenue: a driver disregarded traffic control and killed a 76-year-old woman in the crosswalk (CrashID 4833274).

The toll here, not elsewhere

Since 2022, District 38 has recorded 31 deaths and 4,343 injuries in 7,373 crashes. Thirteen of the dead were people walking; five were people on bikes (NYC Open Data).

Drivers keep killing at known corners. On 4th Avenue, there have been 6 deaths and 336 injuries. On 3rd Avenue, 2 deaths and 223 injuries (district analysis).

Police name causes we can fix. “Failure to yield” and “disregarded traffic control” appear across fatal files here, including the Sep 14 death at 2nd and 9th where speed and a blown signal were recorded (CrashID 4842335).

Third Avenue is a promise still waiting

Neighbors and electeds stood on Third Avenue this summer and asked for long-delayed fixes. “The Third Avenue corridor has been persistently dangerous… We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it’s up to the mayor’s office to use them,” said Council Member Alexa Avilés (BKReader).

A day earlier, she called for “real political will and real capital investment” after another hit-and-run on that corridor (Brooklyn Paper). The DOT’s plan has sat for years. The crashes did not.

Clear sightlines, tame turns, slow the cars

City Hall has tools on the table:

  • Daylight the corners. Avilés co-sponsors a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and build barriers at 1,000 intersections a year (Int 1138-2024).
  • Remove street clutter fast. She voted yes to tow derelict and unregistered vehicles within 72 hours, clearing blocked crosswalks and views (Int 0857-2024).
  • Add speed humps near parks, as proposed in a bill she co-sponsors (Int 0262-2024).

These are local moves fit for 4th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and the maze under the Gowanus. They protect people walking and biking where the bodies keep falling.

Stop waiting for the worst drivers to find you

A small group of drivers does outsized harm. State lawmakers have a bill to force repeat speeders to slow down with in-car limiters after a defined threshold. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require ISA for anyone with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year. One driver with 29 camera tickets killed a mother and her two daughters in Brooklyn this April, reported the Daily News (CrashCount Take Action).

District 38’s State Senator is Steve Chan and its Assembly Member is Lester Chang. Will they back it this session? What gives if they don’t?

Lower the default. Save the next person in the crosswalk.

The city can set safer speeds. DOT has begun rolling out 20 MPH zones after Sammy’s Law. But we still move at deadly speed on too many streets. A citywide 20 would give people on foot a chance to live the hit. You can press City Hall to use the power it already has (CrashCount Take Action).

The woman at 86th and 18th did not get that chance. Nor did the man at 2nd and 9th. The ramp rider is still alive. For now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 7, 2025 in Council District 38, there were 7,373 crashes, causing 4,343 injuries and 31 deaths, according to NYC’s crash database. Source: NYC Open Data (Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes).
Where are the worst spots?
4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue stand out in District 38’s records. Since 2022, 4th Avenue has seen 6 deaths and 336 injuries; 3rd Avenue has seen 2 deaths and 223 injuries. Source: CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data.
What immediate fixes are on the table?
Three steps are documented: 1) Daylighting crosswalks citywide (Int 1138-2024); 2) Removing derelict and unregistered vehicles fast to clear sightlines (Int 0857-2024); 3) Adding speed humps near parks (Int 0262-2024). All are active Council bills or votes recorded in Legistar.
How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4) and filtered for incidents within Council District 38 between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-07. We summed injuries, deaths, and crashes, and identified corridor totals for 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue from the same filtered set. Data were accessed Oct 7, 2025. You can view the base datasets here.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

Council Member Alexa Avilés

District 38

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Lester Chang

District 49

State Senator Steve Chan

District 17

Other Geographies

District 38 Council District 38 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, AD 49, SD 17.

It contains Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Brooklyn CB7, Brooklyn CB6.

See also
Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 38

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Int 1431-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote

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Int 1431-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote

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Int 1431-2025 Alexa Avilés

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Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD
14
Left-Turn Crash Injures Four in Brooklyn

Oct 14 - Two drivers turned left at 62nd Street and Third Avenue. They collided. Both drivers and two passengers were hurt with head wounds and bruises. Night. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

At about 2:55 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided while turning left at 62nd Street and Third Avenue. Four people were injured: both drivers and two passengers. Reported injuries included head cuts, a bruise, and a lower leg injury. "According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they collided at the intersection, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction." The data lists no other contributing factors. Front end damage was reported to both cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Left-Turning SUV Driver Collides With Moped Rider

Oct 11 - A left-turning SUV driver collided with a southbound moped at 6102 4 Ave in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and injured with severe cuts. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by both drivers.

At 6102 4 Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2020 Mazda SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped driver. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and leg injuries, and was in shock. The SUV driver, 29, had an unspecified injury. According to the police report, both drivers were moving — the moped driver going straight and the SUV driver turning left — when they collided. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Right-turn crash kills 20-year-old driver in Brooklyn

Oct 11 - A driver turning right crashed near 227 on 23 Street in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old driver died. Another vehicle was parked. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A crash near 227 on 23 Street in Brooklyn involved a right-turning driver and a parked BMW sedan at 1:51 p.m. A 20-year-old male driver died. Two other listed individuals were recorded with no injuries. According to the police report, one driver was "Making Right Turn" and the other vehicle was "Parked." The report recorded the victim’s status as "Apparent Death." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The records also note points of impact at the right front bumper of the parked BMW and the left rear bumper of the turning vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway

Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.
6
Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
4
Driver Disregards Signal, Kills Woman on 7 Ave

Oct 4 - Northbound driver on 7 Ave went straight and hit a 75-year-old woman at 41 St. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction. She crossed with the signal. She suffered crush injuries and died.

A driver traveling north on 7 Ave, going straight through the intersection at 41 St in Brooklyn, hit a 75-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end. She suffered crush injuries and was killed. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were recorded. After those driver errors, the report notes the victim was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection. The crash involved one unspecified vehicle traveling northbound. No other injuries were detailed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

21
Motorcyclist Ejected on Belt Parkway Ramp

Sep 21 - On a Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old motorcyclist crashed and was ejected. He suffered severe abdominal and pelvic lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.

Police recorded a motorcycle crash on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn at 12:40 p.m. The 29-year-old man driving a 1987 motorcycle was ejected. He sustained severe lacerations to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was traveling straight, heading southwest, and showed center front-end damage. No other people were listed as injured. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash is logged under collision ID 4844045 in the 72nd Precinct and Community District 307.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
14
Unsafe speed in 2 Ave SUV collision

Sep 14 - Drivers of two SUVs crashed at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old driver died. Two passengers were hurt, one with head trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic.

Drivers of two SUVs collided at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. A 34-year-old driver was killed. Two passengers in the northbound SUV were injured: a 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat with head crush injuries and a 64-year-old front passenger with a leg fracture. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic and was involved. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed." The report lists both SUVs going straight before the crash and the pickup stopped southbound. Points of impact include the SUVs’ front ends and one SUV’s left rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp

Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform

Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.

""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés

Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.


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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue

Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.

Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02