Crash Count for Bushwick (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,554
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,287
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 330
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Bushwick (East)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 4
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Head 2
Back 1
Concussion 6
Head 3
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 44
Neck 20
+15
Head 12
+7
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 71
Lower leg/foot 27
+22
Head 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Face 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 73
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Face 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 26
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Back 5
Whole body 4
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bushwick (East)?

Preventable Speeding in Bushwick (East) School Zones

(since 2022)
Left turn at Wyckoff and Putnam. A man on foot goes down.

Left turn at Wyckoff and Putnam. A man on foot goes down.

Bushwick (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 12, 2025

Just after 3 PM on Dec 4 at Wyckoff and Putnam, a truck driver turned left and hit a 32-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • Nov 24, a 13-year-old walking near Eldert St was injured; details on the driver are missing NYC Open Data.
  • Nov 13, at Bushwick Ave and Van Buren St, a left-turning SUV driver hit a 35-year-old woman in the crosswalk NYC Open Data.
  • Nov 12, at Wilson Ave and Gates Ave, a right-turning driver in a GMC truck hit an 18-year-old woman who had the signal NYC Open Data.

The toll on these blocks

Since Jan 1, 2022, this neighborhood has seen 2,554 crashes, leaving 1,287 people injured and 5 people dead NYC Open Data. People on foot were hit in 211 crashes, with 224 injuries and 1 death here in that span (same source).

Late afternoon is brutal: about 4 PM saw the most injuries in this area during the period, with 90 recorded at that hour NYC Open Data. Failure to yield and disregarding traffic control show up again and again in police reports for these corners, including last month’s crosswalk hits (same source).

Hot spots repeat. Bushwick Avenue leads local harm, and Central Avenue isn’t far behind NYC Open Data.

Fix the corners drivers cut

Daylighting would clear sightlines where people keep getting hit. As Council Member Sandy Nurse put it, “Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer for pedestrians, bikers and drivers” City & State NY. Hardened turns and leading pedestrian intervals would slow turning drivers at Wyckoff/Putnam, Bushwick/Van Buren, and Wilson/Gates NYC Open Data. With trucks showing up in recent crosswalk crashes here, the city can target truck turns and routing during the worst hours (same source).

The laws on the table

Albany extended the city’s school speed zone authority this year, a step that keeps a core safety tool alive Open States: S 8344. State Sen. Julia Salazar co-sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) and voted yes in committee; the bill would require intelligent speed assistance for habitual violators Open States: S 4045. Assembly Member Erik Dilan represents this area; his sponsorship of the companion bill is not listed here. What gives?

City Hall has the power to lower speeds on local streets. Our Council Member is Sandy Nurse. The Council is already pushing for universal daylighting City & State NY.

Do not wait for the sirens

Four people walking, hit at our corners in the past month NYC Open Data. The pattern is old and local. Slow the turns. Clear the corners. Back the speed limiter bill. Lower the limit.

Take one step now. Tell your officials to act on speed and repeat offenders /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the past month here?
Four people walking were injured at local intersections: Dec 4 at Wyckoff/Putnam; Nov 24 near Eldert St; Nov 13 at Bushwick/Van Buren; Nov 12 at Wilson/Gates. Police recorded failure to yield in two of those turning crashes. Source: NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
Where are the worst spots?
Bushwick Avenue leads local harm, with Central Avenue also high. These rankings come from CrashCount’s analysis of NYC Open Data crash records for Bushwick (East) since 2022.
What policies can cut these crashes now?
Daylighting intersections, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at recent crash corners; lowering local speed limits; and passing the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) to require speed limiters for repeat violators. Sources: City & State NY (daylighting) and Open States (S 4045).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered crashes to the Bushwick (East) neighborhood and counted records from 2022-01-01 through 2025-12-12, including mode and injury severity fields to total injuries, deaths, and pedestrian-specific harms. Data were last ingested on Dec 11, 2025. You can explore the underlying dataset starting here.
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

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Erik Dilan

District 54

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bushwick (East)

7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave

Dec 7 - Left-turning sedan driver hit a moped on Bushwick Ave near Eastern Pkwy. The 18-year-old rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

A sedan driver making a left turn collided with an 18-year-old moped rider going straight on Bushwick Ave near Eastern Pkwy in Brooklyn at 9:40 p.m. The rider was ejected and suffered leg injuries; police noted he was in shock. The moped was demolished. The sedan’s front end was damaged; the 54-year-old driver reported no injuries. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The report lists the moped rider as unlicensed and the sedan driver as licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4863417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
5
Drowsy Driver Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue

Dec 5 - A driver going south on Bushwick crashed at Cornelia. The driver and two passengers were hurt. Police cited drowsy driving.

A driver traveling south on Bushwick Avenue crashed at Cornelia Street in Brooklyn at 12:24 p.m. The 67-year-old driver, a 41-year-old front passenger, and a 23-year-old rear passenger were injured. The crash left center-front damage to a 2016 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the driver as a contributing factor. Officers listed the primary factor as “Fatigued/Drowsy.” No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The collision was recorded by the 83rd Precinct at Bushwick Avenue and Cornelia Street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
4
Improper Turn Injures Two on Bushwick Ave

Dec 4 - Drivers in a Toyota SUV and a Hino vehicle crashed at Bushwick Avenue and Kossuth Place. Two people were hurt, including a passenger with a head injury. Police recorded Turning Improperly.

Drivers of a Toyota SUV and a Hino vehicle collided at Bushwick Avenue and Kossuth Place in Brooklyn. Two people were hurt. A 63-year-old passenger sustained a head injury and was conscious. A 38-year-old driver reported a head injury and whiplash. A front passenger was partially ejected. According to the police report, “Turning Improperly” was recorded as the contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the SUV’s right front bumper and the Hino’s left front bumper. The report lists only vehicle occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
4
Left-Turning Pickup Driver Fails to Yield

Dec 4 - A pickup driver turned left on Wyckoff and hit a 32-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Putnam. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. The man was injured.

“According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 GMC pickup traveling west on Wyckoff Avenue made a left turn and hit a 32-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:04 p.m. on December 4, 2025.” The pedestrian was injured and conscious at the scene; police noted contusions and injury to his entire body. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the pre-crash action as Making Left Turn. No vehicle damage was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Driver hits 13-year-old at Eldert Street

Nov 24 - A driver hit a 13-year-old boy at 336 Eldert St in Brooklyn at 4:46 p.m. He bled from a leg wound and went into shock. The child was injured at the intersection. Police listed no contributing factors.

A driver hit a 13-year-old pedestrian at 336 Eldert St in Brooklyn at 4:46 p.m. The child suffered a knee and lower-leg injury, minor bleeding, and shock. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at an intersection near 336 Eldert St and sustained “Knee-Lower Leg Foot” injury with “Minor Bleeding” and “Shock.” The state did not record a vehicle type. Police listed no contributing factors and did not record any driver error. The crash occurred in the 83rd Precinct and zip code 11237. A child walking in Brooklyn, hurt in the street, because a driver hit him.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Driver Backing Unsafely Causes Linden Crash

Nov 21 - A pickup driver backed in the roadway on Linden Street by Myrtle. Three vehicles were involved. A woman driver and a front-seat passenger were hurt. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

On Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, drivers of a sedan and an SUV were traveling straight when a pickup driver was backing. Three vehicles were involved. A 26-year-old woman driving was injured with whiplash. A 32-year-old woman riding in the front seat was injured, with back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded backing unsafely by a driver. Others were listed with no injuries specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
18
Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
13
Left-turning SUV driver hits woman in Bushwick crosswalk

Nov 13 - A northbound BMW driver turned left at Bushwick Avenue and Van Buren Street and hit a 35-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. Impact to the left front bumper. She suffered arm injuries. Police cited driver distraction and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

A BMW SUV driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue made a left turn at Van Buren Street and hit a 35-year-old woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She sustained arm injuries and was listed as injured. According to the police report, police recorded reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and outside car distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash involved one vehicle; the driver was licensed. The report lists the pedestrian at an intersection crosswalk. No other injuries were noted in the filing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
12
Right-turning GMC driver injures teen

Nov 12 - A GMC truck driver turned right on Wilson Avenue at Gates and hit an 18-year-old woman in the intersection. She reported abdominal pain. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.

An 18-year-old woman was hurt at Wilson Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2019 GMC truck made a right turn and hit her in the intersection, with impact to the right front bumper. She reported abdominal and pelvic pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver during the turn. The vehicle showed damage to the right front quarter panel. The crash happened at 7:48 a.m. in the 83rd Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
Teens Ejected in Woodbine, Brooklyn Moped–SUV Crash

Oct 25 - A moped driver and teen passenger were ejected in a collision with an SUV driver at Woodbine Street and Wilson Avenue. Both were hurt. An SUV passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

At Woodbine Street and Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped driver headed west. A driver in an SUV traveled north. Both were going straight. The crash ejected the 16-year-old moped driver and a 14-year-old passenger. Both were injured. A 51-year-old woman riding in the SUV front seat was hurt. The SUV had damage to the right-side doors. The moped had front-end damage. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. The record lists both drivers as going straight. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Left-Turning Driver Collides on Jefferson at Bushwick

Oct 21 - A left-turning driver in a Toyota hit a northbound sedan at Jefferson and Bushwick in Brooklyn. Both cars had center-front damage. A 29-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.

Two sedans collided at Jefferson Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. A southbound driver of a 2019 Toyota sedan made a left turn and hit a northbound 2010 Nissan sedan. A 29-year-old male driver reported neck pain and whiplash; he was injured. Other listed parties were recorded with unspecified injuries. Center-front impact and damage were noted on both vehicles. According to the police report, police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The data shows licensed drivers in both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Sedan hits motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue; rider ejected

Oct 21 - Two southbound drivers collided at Bushwick and Putnam. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.

On Bushwick Avenue near Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:20 a.m., a driver in a southbound sedan hit a southbound motorcyclist. The impact threw the 26-year-old rider from the bike. He suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious, according to the police report. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash, with damage to the sedan’s right front and the motorcycle’s front. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The report also lists Obstruction/Debris.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say
9
Two drivers injured at Knickerbocker and Jefferson

Oct 9 - A driver in a sedan and a driver in an SUV met at Knickerbocker and Jefferson in Brooklyn. Both went straight. Metal hit metal. Two drivers were hurt. Police cited limited sight lines for both.

At 6:58 p.m. on Knickerbocker Avenue at Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers going straight collided. One driver traveled east in a sedan. The other moved north in an SUV. Two men, ages 50 and 29, were injured. The 50-year-old reported a chest injury. The 29-year-old reported a neck injury with whiplash. A 26-year-old female front passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as 'View Obstructed/Limited' for both drivers, with 'Other Vehicular' noted as secondary. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
5
Driver hits motorcyclist at Wyckoff, Cornelia

Oct 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist at Wyckoff Ave and Cornelia St. The rider went down. He suffered a facial abrasion and was partially ejected. Police recorded following too closely and passing too closely.

A driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist at Wyckoff Ave and Cornelia St in Brooklyn at about 10:35 p.m. The rider traveled south; the sedan moved east. The crash left the rider with a facial abrasion. He was partially ejected. The sedan driver was listed as uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." The records show both drivers were going straight before impact. Damage notes cite a front bumper hit on the sedan and right-rear contact on the motorcycle. The report lists no other factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
5
Pedestrian injured at 1301 Gates Avenue

Oct 5 - Before dawn on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn, a 25-year-old pedestrian was hurt at an intersection. Police recorded alcohol involvement. Parked sedans and an SUV were damaged.

At 4:47 a.m., a crash at 1301 Gates Ave in Brooklyn injured a 25-year-old woman at an intersection. She suffered a leg injury, with a fracture and dislocation noted. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. The report lists damage to multiple vehicles, including sedans and an SUV, most recorded as parked before the crash. Several drivers and occupants are listed with unspecified injuries. The injured person was the only pedestrian. The location falls within the 83rd Precinct. No other contributing factors, like speeding or failure to yield, were recorded. The record shows harm fell on the person on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
5
Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops
30
SUV driver hits parked SUV on Wilson Ave

Sep 30 - A 69-year-old woman driving south on Wilson Ave hit a parked SUV at Covert St in Brooklyn. She reported neck pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.

On Wilson Ave at Covert St in Brooklyn, a 69-year-old woman driving a Toyota SUV south hit a parked Honda SUV. The parked SUV was unoccupied. She suffered a neck injury and reported pain and nausea. According to the police report, contributing factors were Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving SUV into the left side doors of the parked SUV. The crash was logged at 11:17 a.m. in the 83rd Precinct. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. The data names only one injured person: the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Bus driver rear-ends sedan on Bushwick Ave

Sep 29 - On Bushwick Avenue at Cooper Street, a bus driver hit the back of a sedan. A 68-year-old passenger was hurt. Police recorded following too closely by a driver.

On Bushwick Avenue at Cooper Street in Brooklyn, the bus driver hit the back of a sedan. The front of the bus and the rear of the sedan took the blow. A 68-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured and listed in shock. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a bus traveling straight. Police recorded Following Too Closely by a driver. The paperwork lists damage to the bus's front end and the sedan's rear, matching a rear-end impact. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
27
Left-turning driver hits motorcyclist at Wilson and Putnam

Sep 27 - On Wilson Ave at Putnam in Brooklyn, a driver making a left turn hit a motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected with a head injury. The other driver reported back pain. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.

A crash at Wilson Ave and Putnam Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight north. The driver of the sedan hit the motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. The 32-year-old driver reported back pain. A 67-year-old occupant was recorded with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and the sedan was making a left turn, and officers recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report notes damage to the motorcycle’s front end and the sedan’s left-side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12