Crash Count for District 42
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,304
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,601
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 790
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 42?

Eight Dead, Countless Broken—How Many Bodies Before Banks Acts?

Eight Dead, Countless Broken—How Many Bodies Before Banks Acts?

District 42: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

In District 42, the numbers do not lie. Eight dead. Fourteen left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. In the last twelve months, 1,338 people have been hurt in 1,950 crashes. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. The dead do not get to speak. The living are left to count the cost.

Just this winter, a woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the light was struck and killed by an SUV. The crash report lists the cause: “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” (NYC Open Data). The driver kept their license. The woman lost her life.

A few weeks later, a 26-year-old woman died as a passenger when a sedan slammed into a bus and a parked truck on Blake Avenue. The crash report is blunt: “Apparent Death.” No warning. No time to say goodbye.

The Human Cost

The pain does not end at the curb. It spreads through families and neighborhoods. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said a relative after a reckless driver killed a young woman in a parking lot, her nephews injured beside her.

The city calls these “accidents.” But the pattern is clear. Cars and SUVs are the main killers. Out of all pedestrian injuries and deaths, sedans and SUVs are responsible for the vast majority. Trucks, buses, and motorcycles add to the toll. Bikes are a fraction, but the deadliest threat rolls on four wheels.

What Has Chris Banks Done?

Council Member Chris Banks has voted for and co-sponsored bills to clear abandoned vehicles from streets, speed up pavement markings, and require discounted bike share for seniors. He backed laws to boost transparency and accountability for street safety projects (NYC Council – Legistar). He co-sponsored a bill to require speed humps near parks. These are steps. But the blood on the street says it is not enough.

The Next Step Is Yours

Every day, another crash. Every week, another family broken. Call Council Member Chris Banks. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people walking and biking. Do not wait for another name on 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 legislative body. It passes laws, oversees city agencies, and represents local districts like District 42.
Where does District 42 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, assembly district AD 58 and state senate district SD 19.
Which areas are in District 42?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 42?
Cars and Trucks: 10 deaths, 425 minor injuries, 135 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 8 minor injuries, 3 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 7 minor injuries, 1 moderate injury, 1 serious injury. Data from NYC Open Data
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes can be prevented with safer street design, lower speeds, and better enforcement. They are not random—they follow patterns that can be changed.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass laws to lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, fund protected bike lanes, and hold reckless drivers accountable.
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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Fix the Problem

Chris Banks
Council Member Chris Banks
District 42
District Office:
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957

Other Representatives

Monique Chandler-Waterman
Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman
District 58
District Office:
903 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
Legislative Office:
Room 656, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

District 42 Council District 42 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, AD 58, SD 19.

It contains East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Jamaica Bay (West), Shirley Chisholm State Park, Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB5.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 42

Int 0270-2024
Banks co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.


Int 0263-2024
Banks co-sponsors bill to boost crash investigations, improving street safety.

Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.

Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.


Int 0262-2024
Banks co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.

Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.


Int 0193-2024
Banks co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.

Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.


Ford SUV Driver Crushed After Slamming Parked Car

A Ford SUV tore into a parked SUV on Cozine Avenue. Metal crushed flesh. The 27-year-old driver was trapped, conscious, pinned at the hip. Sirens wailed. No one else moved. The street fell silent, broken only by pain and steel.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Cozine Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The report states the 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle, suffering severe crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. He remained conscious as emergency responders arrived. The narrative describes the impact as forceful, with metal pressing bone and the driver unable to escape. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause of the crash. No other persons were injured and no victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the lethal force of moving vehicles and the vulnerability of occupants when control is lost.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Strikes and Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn After Drinking

A Dodge SUV, westbound on Glenwood Road, hit a 68-year-old man at East 105th Street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s skull was crushed. He died on the asphalt. Alcohol and tinted windows cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was killed at the corner of Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Brooklyn when a westbound Dodge SUV struck him at 6:51 p.m. The report states the driver had been drinking, listing 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, crushing his skull and causing fatal injuries. Police also cited 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The victim was crossing against the signal, as documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic dangers present. The driver’s impairment and vehicle conditions are central to the deadly outcome.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Brake Failure Shatters Rider’s Leg

A man turned left on Pitkin Avenue. His e-bike brakes failed. He flew off, hit the street hard. His leg broke. He lay paralyzed, helmet pressed to cold asphalt. The crash left him conscious but shattered.

A 28-year-old man riding a JIAJU e-bike on Pitkin Avenue near Berriman Street was injured when his brakes failed during a left turn. According to the police report, 'The brakes failed. He flew forward, struck the street. His leg broke. He lay conscious on the cold asphalt, paralyzed, helmet pressed to the ground.' The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor. The rider was ejected and suffered a broken leg and paralysis. He was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other vehicles or people were reported injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed Striking Parked Sedan

A man rode his Harley down Hinsdale Street. He hit a parked Honda. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died there, under the streetlights. The engine cooled. The night held its breath.

A 59-year-old man, unlicensed and without a helmet, was killed when he crashed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle into a parked Honda sedan on Hinsdale Street near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The man was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Rider Thrown, Legs Crushed on Rockaway Parkway

A motorcycle slammed a sedan’s front quarter on Rockaway Parkway. The rider flew off, helmetless. His legs crushed. He lay awake on the street. The car’s doors buckled. Both vehicles moved north, straight, before the crash.

A crash on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn left a 50-year-old motorcycle rider with crushed legs. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the front quarter of a sedan. The rider was ejected and landed conscious on the asphalt, suffering severe lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were heading north and going straight. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s left side doors were buckled from the impact. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains driver actions categorized as 'Other Vehicular.' No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Hits E-Bike on Linden Boulevard Turn

A BMW slammed into a turning e-bike on Linden Boulevard. The rider, 54, flew from the seat. Blood pooled. He was awake, torn up, helmet still on. Alcohol hung in the air. The street bore the marks of violence.

A BMW sedan struck a 54-year-old e-bike rider making a left turn on red near Linden Boulevard and Crescent Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A BMW struck an e-bike mid-turn on red. The rider, 54, flew hard from the seat. Helmeted. Awake. Bleeding. His whole body torn. Alcohol lingered in the wreckage.' The crash left the e-bike rider ejected and suffering severe lacerations across his body. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The data does not specify which party was under the influence, but alcohol played a role in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Motorcycle, Rider Loses Leg

A sedan slammed into a slowing motorcycle on Schenck Avenue. The rider, 35, lost part of his leg. He wore a helmet. Alcohol hung in the air. A parked SUV was scraped. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A sedan struck a motorcycle from behind on Schenck Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider, who wore a helmet, suffered a traumatic leg amputation but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan hit the motorcycle as it slowed, then scraped a parked SUV. The data lists no errors for the motorcycle rider. The report notes the rider’s helmet use only after citing alcohol as a factor. The crash left one person severely injured and exposed the lethal mix of speed and impairment on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Motorcyclist on Linden Boulevard

A sedan hit a westbound motorcycle at Linden and Schenck. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. He lost a leg. Blood pooled on the street. Alcohol shadowed the crash. The night held its breath.

A sedan collided with a motorcycle at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered an amputation. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. Conscious. Bleeding. One leg gone. The street drank deep. Alcohol lingered in the dark.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary danger stemmed from alcohol involvement. The crash left the rider conscious but gravely injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Woman Struck and Left Bleeding on Remsen Avenue

A car hit a woman at Remsen Avenue and Farragut Road. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, on the street. The driver fled. The night pressed in. Only the streetlights watched her fade.

A 46-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Remsen Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was found bleeding from the abdomen and unconscious on the pavement. The vehicle involved left the scene without stopping. No contributing factors or vehicle details were listed in the report. The driver’s identity remains unknown. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The only fact: a woman, hit and left behind, as the car vanished into the night.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash

A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.

A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck, Bloodied on New Lots Avenue

A man crossed New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street. A vehicle hit him. Blood spilled down his leg. Deep cuts marked his flesh. He stayed awake. The street was quiet. The pain was sharp. The crash left him wounded.

A 35-year-old man was crossing New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A vehicle struck him. Blood ran down his leg. Deep cuts tore his flesh. He stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash happened in the stillness of early morning. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Slams Parked Sedan on Linwood Street

A man on a bike struck a parked Toyota in Brooklyn. Metal bent. Blood ran from his arm. He stayed conscious. The street stood still. No one else was hurt. The crash left silence and pain behind.

A 55-year-old man riding a bike collided with a parked Toyota sedan at 551 Linwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the car's front end, causing severe bleeding to his arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other people were injured. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets shaped by parked cars and poor pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits E-Scooter Rider Head-On in Brooklyn

An SUV slammed into a man riding an e-scooter on Remsen Avenue. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV did not stop. Sirens came late. The man lay still, unconscious, bleeding out on the asphalt.

A man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by an SUV on Remsen Avenue near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative states, 'A man on an e-scooter hit head-on by an SUV. No helmet. Head split. Blood on the asphalt. He lay still. The SUV rolled on. Sirens came late.' The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but no specific driver errors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Crushes Baby’s Legs in Brooklyn

A Ford SUV turned left on Atkins Avenue. Its bumper struck a baby boy crossing with the light. The child’s legs were crushed. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was untouched. The boy was not.

A Ford SUV hit a baby boy at Atkins Avenue near Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and its bumper struck the child’s legs as he crossed with the signal. The boy suffered crush injuries and lay in shock on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed. The vehicle had no damage. The police report states: 'A Ford SUV turned left. A baby boy crossed with the light. The bumper hit his legs. Crush injuries. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was fine. He was not.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Dies in Brooklyn U-Turn Collision

A motorcycle hit a turning sedan on East 103rd Street. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and killed. Two in the car were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the street silent under the lights.

A fatal crash took place on East 103rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck a sedan head-on as the car made a U-turn. The 57-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed. Three people were in the sedan; two were injured, including the 39-year-old female driver and a 24-year-old female passenger. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The sedan was damaged at the left front bumper, and the motorcycle was hit at the center front end. No further details on specific driver actions were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Scrapes Parked SUV, Woman Hurt

A box truck skimmed a parked SUV on Miller Avenue. Steel scraped steel. A 64-year-old woman sat belted in the front seat. The crash crushed her shoulder. She stayed awake. Pain filled the car. Passing too closely caused the harm.

A box truck struck a parked SUV on Miller Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck skimmed too close. Steel met steel. A woman, 64, sat belted in the parked SUV. The crash crushed her shoulder.' The front passenger, a 64-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The crash was caused by the box truck 'Passing Too Closely,' as listed in the contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows no errors by the SUV occupants. The impact damaged the SUV's left rear bumper and scraped the truck's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04