Crash Count for Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,913
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,304
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 355
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 15
Head 5
Whole body 3
Back 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 72
Neck 40
+35
Back 16
+11
Head 7
+2
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 103
Lower leg/foot 43
+38
Head 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Back 9
+4
Face 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Abrasion 61
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Head 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 2
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 19
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 4
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

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Downtown Brooklyn bleeds at the seams: Tillary, Flatbush, Atlantic

Downtown Brooklyn bleeds at the seams: Tillary, Flatbush, Atlantic

Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Tillary takes. Flatbush grinds. Atlantic does not forgive.

A 74‑year‑old man on an e‑bike died when a bus made a right at Tillary and Jay. The city record lists “E‑Bike” and “Bus.” It lists “Ejected.” It lists “Apparent Death.” The time was 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2024. The place was here. The turn was right. The man did not get up (city crash log).

At Flatbush Avenue and State Street, a 45‑year‑old woman riding in the back seat was killed. The SUV was stopped in traffic. A sedan came straight. She died at 11:04 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2025. The sheet says “Crush Injuries.” It says “Apparent Death” (city crash log).

The rest live, but hurt. Since 2022, this area logged 2,231 crashes, 1,005 injuries, and two deaths. Pedestrians: 183 hurt. Cyclists: 166 hurt. People in cars: 616 hurt. Heavy vehicles did their share: trucks and buses are tied to 33 pedestrian injuries in the record, bikes to 18, SUVs and cars to 126 (city rollup).

Where the street spits you out

Tillary Street leads the injury tally here with 54 injuries and three serious injuries. Flatbush Avenue Extension shows 53 injuries and two serious injuries. Navy Street and Court Street also carry pain (hotspots).

Danger peaks in the late afternoon. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., injuries stack up hour by hour, hitting an 86‑injury spike at 2 p.m. Two deaths in this span landed at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The clock does not matter. The body count comes either way (hourly pattern).

Failure to yield shows up in the files. So does inattention. So does improper passing. Unsafe speed appears in the case file where a rider on an e‑bike hit a woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush and Nevins; she suffered severe cuts. The sheet says the rider was unlicensed. It also says “Unsafe Speed” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” (case detail).

Children in the crosswalk

On Atlantic at Court, a 4‑year‑old boy crossing with the signal was hit by a left‑turning 2013 vehicle. The log lists “Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way” and “Passenger Distraction.” He lived. He carries the entry “Crush Injuries” (intersection case).

At 501 Atlantic Avenue, a 67‑year‑old woman in the marked crosswalk was struck. The driver’s sheet reads “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield.” She suffered severe cuts. She was conscious. She also had the walk (intersection case).

This is not a riddle. Cars turn. People cross. The paint does not stop steel.

What City Hall has on paper

At City Hall, Council Member Lincoln Restler put his name on a resolution to let cameras ticket owners for posted parking rules. The stated aim is fewer illegal blockers. It sits in committee. The text calls on Albany to pass A.5440. The Council file is dated Aug. 14, 2025 (council record).

He also co‑sponsored a bill to force DOT to install school‑zone safety devices within 60 days after a study finding. Introduced the same day. Still in committee (bill file).

In Albany, lawmakers renewed New York City’s school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. One sponsor, Senator Andrew Gounardes, backed it. The city’s own numbers tied cameras to sharp drops in speeding and severe injuries, according to coverage on June 30, 2025 (Streetsblog; AMNY).

Gounardes also sponsored and voted yes in committee to require speed limiters for repeat violators under S 4045 in June 2025. The summary says it targets drivers who rack up points or repeated camera tickets. It passed committee votes on June 11–12 (Senate file).

What would stop the next siren on Tillary

  • Daylight the corners and harden the turns at Tillary, Jay, and the Flatbush Avenue Extension. These are the injury leaders.
  • Give walkers a head start at Atlantic and Court and across Flatbush. The case files list left turns, failed yields, and distraction.
  • Target the late‑day hours for enforcement at the known peaks. The city’s clock data points to the 2–6 p.m. window.

Then tackle the citywide pattern that feeds these corners:

  • Lower the default speed limit. Albany already renewed cameras citywide through 2030. The data tied them to fewer severe injuries where placed (Streetsblog).
  • Pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat offenders. S 4045 is written for that. It cleared Senate committees with a yes from its sponsor (Senate file).

The map of Downtown Brooklyn is a ledger. Tillary. Flatbush. Atlantic. Names we know. Bodies we do not.

Take one step that counts. Tell City Hall and Albany to act now. Start here: Take Action.

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Jo Anne Simon
Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon
District 52
District Office:
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
Legislative Office:
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Lincoln Restler
Council Member Lincoln Restler
District 33
District Office:
410 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-875-5200
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1748, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7214
Andrew Gounardes
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @agounardes

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill

27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

26
Scooter rider ejected in Jay Street crash

Sep 26 - On Jay Street at Tillary, a cyclist and a standing-scooter rider collided while going straight. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury. Police recorded passing or lane usage improper.

Two road users crashed at Jay Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 3:34 p.m. The cyclist rode north. The scooter rider traveled south on a standing scooter. Both went straight. Their center fronts hit. The scooter rider, 49, was ejected and injured his arm. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was recorded as a contributing factor. The bike showed no damage; the scooter showed front-end damage. No other injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
25
Int 1394-2025 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: Council vote

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Int 1394-2025 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: Council vote

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Int 1394-2025 Lincoln Restler

21
Rear-End Crash on Adams Street Hurts Passenger

Sep 21 - Southbound driver hit the back of an SUV near 175 Adams St in Brooklyn. The front passenger, 28, took the jolt. Whiplash. Back pain. Shock. According to the police report, officers listed Following Too Closely.

Two southbound drivers going straight collided near 175 Adams St in Brooklyn. A driver hit the back of an SUV. The impact injured the front passenger, a 28-year-old man, who reported whiplash and back pain and was in shock. The SUV driver, 58, is listed with unspecified status in the file. “According to the police report, officers listed Following Too Closely as a contributing factor.” Vehicle damage notes show center-front impact on the striking vehicle and center-rear impact on the SUV, consistent with a rear-end crash. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report. The crash location falls in the 84th Precinct and ZIP 11201.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
20
Lane Change, Failed Yield Flip Car on BQE

Sep 20 - Two sedans westbound on the BQE collided near Navy Street. One driver changed lanes. The crash flipped a car. A 29-year-old driver was injured. Six passengers were listed. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver.

Two westbound drivers on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at Navy Street collided as one driver changed lanes. The crash overturned one sedan. A 29-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a moderate burn. Six passengers were listed with unspecified injury status, as was the other driver. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded as a contributing factor. One driver went straight. The other changed lanes. Both vehicles were sedans, one registered in Pennsylvania and one in New York. Police listed both drivers as licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn
15
Truck driver's right turn injures passenger

Sep 15 - On Gold Street at Nassau, a truck driver turned right and collided with a northbound sedan. A 24-year-old passenger suffered a back bruise. The sedan driver was hurt. Police recorded Passing Too Closely and an Oversized Vehicle.

At Gold Street and Nassau Street in Brooklyn, a truck driver making a right turn collided with a northbound sedan driver going straight. The 24-year-old front passenger in the sedan was injured with a back contusion. The 26-year-old sedan driver was injured as well. According to the police report, police recorded Passing Too Closely and Oversized Vehicle as contributing factors. The report also lists Following Too Closely in person records. Both drivers were licensed. The truck showed undercarriage damage; the sedan had damage to the left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
11
Bicyclist Hurt in Left Turn on Tillary

Sep 11 - A man on a bike turned left from eastbound Tillary at Jay. He was injured in the crash. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction.

A male bicyclist was riding east on Tillary Street and began a left turn at Jay Street in Brooklyn. He was injured in the crash. He suffered a lower‑leg bruise. According to the police report, the only vehicle listed was a bike and the pre-crash action was "Making Left Turn." Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Unsafe Speed also appears in the crash record. No other vehicles or pedestrians were listed. The crash was logged under collision ID 4842524. The record lists ZIP code 11201.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
10
Int 1375-2025 Restler co-sponsors bicycle parking expansion, boosting safety and cutting sidewalk clutter.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.


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Int 1375-2025 Restler co-sponsors expansion of bike parking stations, improving overall safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.


8
Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say
5
Driver Inattention Cited in Schermerhorn Rear-End

Sep 5 - Two eastbound SUVs met hard on Schermerhorn at Bond. A Volkswagen SUV driver hit the back of a 2018 SUV. A 64-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.

Two eastbound SUVs collided on Schermerhorn Street at Bond Street in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2020 Volkswagen SUV hit the back of a 2018 SUV that was moving ahead. The 64-year-old man driving the 2018 SUV was injured, with chest pain and whiplash, and was reported conscious. A 38-year-old woman driving the Volkswagen and others in the crash were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. Damage notes show front-end damage on the Volkswagen and rear-end damage on the 2018 SUV, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report gives no further narrative.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
Left-turning driver hit motorcyclist at Atlantic and Smith

Sep 3 - A sedan driver turned left at Atlantic and Smith and collided with a westbound motorcyclist. The rider, 26, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. Police listed no contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn at Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street collided with a westbound motorcyclist. The rider, 26, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. He was recorded as injured and conscious. The sedan driver, 38, was not listed as injured. Damage was noted to the sedan's left front bumper and the motorcycle's center front. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified for the involved persons. No specific driver errors were recorded. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Left-turning sedan driver hits bus, riders hurt

Sep 3 - On Livingston at Hoyt, a BMW driver turned left. A bus driver went straight west. The bus driver hit the sedan’s left side. Six bus passengers were hurt. One driver was hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A bus and a sedan collided on Livingston Street at Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. A BMW sedan driver was making a left turn. A bus driver went straight west. The bus driver hit the sedan’s left-side doors with the right front bumper. Six bus passengers were injured. Ages ranged from 19 to 70. Reported injuries included chest, shoulder, back, and leg trauma. One driver was also injured. Another driver’s injury was unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were westbound before impact and the damage matched those maneuvers. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all parties. Police recorded no specific driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
Driver Fails to Yield at Livingston, Injures Pedestrian

Sep 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 22-year-old man at Livingston Street and Smith Street in Brooklyn. The man suffered leg and internal injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a sedan hit a 22-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Livingston Street and Smith Street in Brooklyn. He was conscious and reported leg and internal injuries. Police documented damage to the sedan’s right front quarter panel. “According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.” Police also listed Following Too Closely among contributing factors in the data. The car was registered in Pennsylvania and recorded as a 2021 sedan. No other injuries were noted in the dataset.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
25
Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign

Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.

No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.


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Turning Sedan Hits Westbound Cyclist on Willoughby

Aug 19 - The driver of a sedan turned right and hit a westbound bicyclist on Willoughby near Duffield. The 58-year-old rider suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was listed injured. Car occupants reported unspecified injuries.

According to the police report the sedan was "Making Right Turn" and the bike was "Going Straight Ahead," with impact to the car's "Right Side Doors" and the bike's "Center Front End." The driver of the sedan turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman riding westbound. The bicyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was listed as injured. Two occupants in the car reported unspecified injuries. Driver errors were recorded only as "Unspecified" in the report. The crash occurred on Willoughby Street near Duffield in Brooklyn; vehicle types listed are Sedan and Bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Res 1024-2025 Restler Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill

Aug 14 - Res 1024 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for illegal parking. Enforcement clears bike lanes, crosswalks and corners. It restores space and visibility for people walking and biking.

"calls upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." -- Lincoln Restler

Res 1024-2025 (file: Res 1024-2025) is a Council sponsorship resolution referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and entered August 14, 2025. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored the resolution. A.5440, sponsored in the State Assembly by Steven Raga, would authorize a six-year DOT camera pilot and shift fines to vehicle owners. City analysts say automated owner-liability enforcement will discourage illegal parking that blocks bike lanes, crosswalks, and corners, improving visibility and space for people walking and biking and aiding transit reliability.