Crash Count for District 47
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,976
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,202
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 670
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in CD 47
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 19
+4
Crush Injuries 7
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 3
Face 2
Whole body 1
Concussion 12
Head 7
+2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 89
Neck 35
+30
Head 24
+19
Back 20
+15
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 3
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 188
Lower leg/foot 60
+55
Head 33
+28
Lower arm/hand 32
+27
Hip/upper leg 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Back 12
+7
Face 11
+6
Neck 9
+4
Whole body 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 82
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 15
+10
Face 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 53
Back 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Whole body 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Neck 5
Chest 2
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 47?

Preventable Speeding in CD 47 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 47

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two hits in a week. One district’s long toll.

Two hits in a week. One district’s long toll.

District 47: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025

Just before 3 PM on Oct 10, at Narrows Ave and 81st Street, a driver making a left in a sedan hit a 16-year-old walking off the corner. City data records a serious injury here.

This Week

  • Oct 10 — A left-turning sedan driver hit a 16-year-old at Narrows Ave and 81st St; serious injury recorded here.
  • Oct 6 — At Bay 49th St and Cropsey Ave, a 68-year-old on an e‑bike was ejected after colliding with a stopped SUV; serious injury recorded here.

The count in one district

Since Jan 1, 2022, Council District 47 has logged 19 people killed and 3,200 injured in 5,973 crashes, with 32 serious injuries (NYC Open Data). Pedestrians and cyclists bear the brunt: people walking suffered 9 deaths and 560 injuries; people biking saw 1 death and 295 injuries (district rollup in our analysis of the same dataset).

The danger clusters. Shore Road leads this district with 3 deaths; the Belt Parkway corridor also shows 3 deaths (district hotspot rollup). Evenings are cruel: around 8–9 PM, police logged multiple deaths in this area (hourly distribution).

What police write down

Police records in this district show named driver actions again and again: failure to yield and inattention/distraction tied to deaths and dozens of injuries (district factor rollup). A 95‑year‑old woman died after a driver made a left at Cropsey and 24th Ave on Jan 24, 2025; the police record lists a left turn by the SUV driver (case details).

The corners tell the story. Shore Road. Belt Parkway. Stillwell and Mermaid. Names you know, bodies you don’t.

The paper trail at City Hall

Local Council Member Justin L. Brannan is sponsoring a bill to blanket crosswalks with stop signs or signals. The bill text says: “No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks” (Legistar, Int 1394‑2025). Streetsblog summed up the aim and risks when the measure surfaced (coverage).

Some fixes do not need a new law. This district’s crash pattern supports basics that work at corners where people walk: daylighting at crosswalks, hardened turns, and consistent failure‑to‑yield enforcement at known hot spots like Shore Road and Stillwell Ave (targets drawn from the district hotspot and factor data above).

The state lever that would stop the worst

A tiny share of drivers rack up camera tickets and keep speeding. Albany has a bill for them. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require repeat offenders to use speed limiters, triggered by camera and point thresholds (our explainer). We find no documented stance in this record from State Senator Steve Chan or Assembly Member Misha Novakhov. What gives?

Slow it all down

Lower speed saves lives. New York City now has the power to set safer limits and is rolling out 20 MPH zones; a citywide default is on the table (our action page).

One corner. One teen. One week. The pattern does not blink. If you want it to end, ask your leaders to use the tools they already have. Start here: Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) filtered to Council District 47 from 2022-01-01 to 2025-11-01. We tallied total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths; and broke out mode and location patterns using the same filters. Data were extracted Oct 31, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset here and apply date and Council District filters to reproduce these counts.
Where are the worst spots in this district?
Our district rollup flags Shore Road and the Belt Parkway as top corridors for deaths, with Stillwell Avenue and Mermaid Avenue showing heavy injury counts. These locations come from the same NYC Open Data crash records.
What local factors show up in police reports?
Failure to yield by drivers and driver inattention/distraction are repeatedly recorded alongside deaths and dozens of injuries in this district, based on NYPD-coded contributing factors in the crash dataset.
Who represents this area?
Council District 47 is represented by Council Member Justin L. Brannan. State Senator Steve Chan and Assembly Member Misha Novakhov represent overlapping districts in this area, per our political lookup.
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

Citations

Fix the Problem

Council Member Justin L. Brannan

District 47

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Misha Novakhov

District 45

State Senator Steve Chan

District 17

Other Geographies

District 47 Council District 47 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 62, AD 45, SD 17.

It contains Bay Ridge, Bath Beach, Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Calvert Vaux Park, Brooklyn CB13, Brooklyn CB10.

See also
Boroughs
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 47

17
Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD
10
Passing and turning drivers collide; two pedestrians hurt

Oct 10 - Narrows Ave at 81 St, Brooklyn. A permit driver in a Jeep passed south, hit a left‑turning sedan, and damaged parked SUVs. Two 16‑year‑old girls, not in the roadway, were hurt. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two 16‑year‑old pedestrians were injured off the roadway on Narrows Ave at 81 St in Brooklyn. A driver in a Jeep SUV with a learner permit was passing south. A driver in a Nissan sedan was making a left turn. Parked SUVs were damaged. According to the police report, officers recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Traffic Control Disregarded by drivers. One girl suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The other had a lower‑leg injury and reported pain. The crash damage included a right‑front bumper hit on the Jeep and a left‑front quarter strike on the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848983 - 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
Bay 49 Street SUV driver injures e-bike rider

Oct 6 - An SUV driver and an e-bike rider collided on Bay 49 Street at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 68, was ejected with severe facial cuts. Police cited driver inattention.

An SUV driver and an e-bike rider crashed on Bay 49 Street at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The 74-year-old SUV driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the SUV driver. The report lists both traveling east before the crash, with the SUV stopped in traffic. The e-bike was marked with left-front damage; the SUV with right-rear contact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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
27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Signalization Mandate

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It shifts responsibility onto drivers and cuts ambiguity at uncontrolled crossings. Likely boosts yielding and protects pedestrians and cyclists. Analysts warn over‑signaling or poor timing could add delay and turning conflicts.

"A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks" -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. No. 1394 (File Int 1394-2025) was introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and reached the Council vote stage on 2025-09-25 after referral from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." The bill would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks by January 1, 2027. Safety analysts say the law "shifts responsibility onto drivers and reduces ambiguity at currently uncontrolled intersections, likely improving yielding and pedestrian/cyclist safety citywide," while warning that "over-signalization or poor timing could increase pedestrian delay and turning conflicts."


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Stop Sign Mandate

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Stop Sign Mandate for Crosswalks

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It aims to slow drivers and force yielding. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain. Risks: non-compliance and delay if over‑installed or poorly signalized.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: Int 1394 (Int 1394-2025). Status: Council vote stage after referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." Sponsored by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and brought to the City Council on Sept. 25, 2025. The measure would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than Jan. 1, 2027 and takes effect immediately. Safety analysts say it would broadly slow drivers and increase yielding, reducing crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, but warn of non-compliance and added delay if over-installed or imprudently signalized; outcomes depend on design details and traffic-calming.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan co-sponsors requiring stop signs or signals at all crosswalks, improving safety.

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Brannan Proposes Citywide Stop Or Red Light Mandate

Sep 25 - Justin Brannan's bill would force stop signs or red lights at every uncontrolled intersection. It aims to slow drivers and protect people walking and biking. Blanket mandates could spur poor compliance, longer waits, turning conflicts, and divert funds from targeted fixes.

"The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them, whether or not they have painted crosswalks, under a bill that will be introduced on Thursday by Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: not yet assigned. Status: to be introduced on September 25, 2025. Committee: not yet assigned. The matter titled "Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require 'Stop' or Red Light at All Intersections" will be introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan, who backs citywide placement of stop signs or signals. The proposal "would force traffic signals or stop signs at the thousands of intersections without them." Safety analysts note mandating stops or signals everywhere could slow drivers and clarify pedestrian right-of-way, but blanket deployment risks poor compliance, longer pedestrian delays and turning conflicts, and diverts funds from targeted traffic-calming; net system-wide gains are uncertain.


25
Int 1394-2025 Justin L. Brannan

20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
14
Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb
10
Int 1386-2025 Brannan co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.


14
Int 1353-2025 Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.


14
Int 1353-2025 Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.


12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes

Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.

""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan

Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.


9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes

Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.

"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.