Crash Count for Gravesend (West)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,770
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,010
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 230
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Gravesend (West)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 4
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Concussion 3
Head 2
Whole body 1
Whiplash 22
Neck 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Back 5
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 79
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Head 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Back 5
Neck 5
Chest 3
Face 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 35
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Head 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Gravesend (West)?

Preventable Speeding in Gravesend (West) School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Gravesend (West)

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2017 Ford Spor (H31UXC) – 70 times • 3 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black BMW Sedan (LRR1222) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 BMW Seda (4ZDJ27) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Gray Jaguar Suburban (LNC3622) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black BMW Sedan (KSF8829) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
Bath Avenue crosswalk, another body blow

Bath Avenue crosswalk, another body blow

Gravesend (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 5, 2025

A driver turned right in the afternoon at Bath Ave and Bay Parkway and hit a 53‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She was hurt. NYC Open Data

In this neighborhood since 2022, at least 6 people have been killed and 1,006 injured in crashes. Seven were seriously hurt. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Sep 11 at Stillwell Ave and 85 St, a driver hit a 14‑year‑old in the intersection. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 2 at Bay Pkwy and 86 St, a driver going straight hit a woman in the crosswalk. NYC Open Data
  • Aug 22 at Kings Hwy and W 10 St, a driver turning right hit a woman on a bike. NYC Open Data

The corners that keep breaking people

Police often cite failure to yield and inattention in these crashes. Right‑turn hits show up again and again. NYC Open Data

Avenue P and Bath Avenue stand out for injuries. So does Kings Highway. These are the places where people get hit. NYC Open Data

The pain piles up in the late afternoon. Around 5 PM is when injuries peak here. NYC Open Data

What fixes the turn that kills

Daylighting saves sight lines. The city has moved to close a loophole that let drivers park in unmarked crosswalks at T‑intersections, but advocates say the rule must go further and end all parking at T corners. Streetsblog NYC, Streetsblog NYC

Hardened right turns and leading pedestrian intervals force slower turns and give people a head start. Use them at Bay Parkway, Avenue P, Bath Avenue, and Kings Highway. NYC Open Data

Who’s responsible to act

Council Member Susan Zhuang co‑sponsored a bill to cut commercial truck storage times — a curb rule, not a safety plan. NYC Council – Legistar

State Senator Steve Chan voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. It is a tool built to stop the driver who cannot or will not slow down. Open States

Assembly Member William Colton has votes on other safety bills in the record. On speed limiters for repeat violators, what’s his plan? Open States

Slow every street. Stop the repeat speeder.

The city now has the power to lower speeds, and advocates are pushing for a 20 MPH default and action against the worst repeat offenders. The steps are laid out here. /take_action/

One woman in a crosswalk on Bath Avenue is one too many. The next turn is coming. Slow it now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Bath Ave and Bay Parkway?
According to NYC Open Data, on Oct 4, 2025, a driver making a right turn hit a 53‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The crash caused an injury. Source.
How bad is the crash problem in Gravesend (West)?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025, crashes in this area killed 6 people and injured 1,006, with 7 serious injuries recorded. These figures are drawn from NYC Open Data aggregated for this neighborhood. Source.
Where are the hotspots?
Avenue P, Bath Avenue, Kings Highway, and the Belt Parkway corridor show high injury counts in local analyses. These emerge from the city’s crash dataset for this neighborhood. Source.
Which policies can address repeat dangerous driving?
State bill S 4045 would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators; State Senator Steve Chan voted yes in committee. Advocates also call for a 20 MPH default speed limit using the authority described on our action page. S 4045, /take_action/.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for the Gravesend (West) neighborhood and the period Jan 1, 2022–Nov 5, 2025, and counted deaths, injuries, and serious injuries, plus reviewed contributing factors and hourly distribution. Data was accessed Nov 5, 2025. You can start from the crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member William Colton

District 47

Council Member Susan Zhuang

District 43

State Senator Steve Chan

District 17

Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (West)

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S 8573 Stephen T. Chan

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Bay 41 Street right-turn driver injures pedestrian

Nov 5 - On Bay 41 Street at Shore Parkway, a driver in a Toyota sedan turned right and hit a 45-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. Police cited driver inattention. He suffered a bruise to the abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota sedan was traveling north on Bay 41 Street, made a right turn, and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact was to the center front, and the right front bumper was damaged. The pedestrian was injured, with a contusion to the abdomen and pelvis, and was in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. After those driver errors, the report notes the pedestrian was crossing with no signal, in a marked crosswalk at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Int 1439-2025 Susan Zhuang

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Int 1439-2025 Susan Zhuang

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Drivers Collide; Teen Passengers Hurt at Exit 5

Oct 26 - Drivers of two sedans collided on the Belt Parkway Exit 5 eastbound at Bay Parkway. Two teen passengers suffered whiplash. A 19-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

Two eastbound drivers collided at Belt Parkway Exit 5 eastbound at Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver was merging. An 18-year-old front passenger and a 17-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. A 19-year-old driver reported leg pain. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely'. Police recorded driver distraction and following too closely. The Audi had right-side door damage. The BMW had damage on the front-left. Passengers took the worst of it.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
17
Sedan Driver Hits Parked Pickup on Stillwell

Oct 17 - Southbound sedan driver hit a parked pickup near 1888 Stillwell Ave in Brooklyn at 3:45 a.m. The 35-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded alcohol involvement.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan driver hit a parked pickup truck near 1888 Stillwell Ave in Brooklyn at 3:45 a.m. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was listed as injured. The pickup was parked with no occupants recorded. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The driver in the sedan hit the pickup’s left rear quarter panel with the right front bumper. No other injuries were recorded. The data shows the sedan traveled south before impact; the pickup was stationary. Police recorded alcohol involvement as a contributing factor; no other specific driver errors were documented in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
15
Drivers collide; two rear-seat passengers hurt

Oct 15 - Midday crash in Brooklyn. An eastbound driver and a southbound driver collided at 23 Ave and Benson Ave. Two rear-seat passengers, men 70 and 94, suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

Two drivers collided at 23 Ave and Benson Ave in Brooklyn. One drove east in a 2017 Ford sedan. The other drove south in a 2020 Mercedes sedan. Both went straight. They hit. Two rear-seat passengers in the eastbound car, men 70 and 94, suffered head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The eastbound driver’s car showed center back-end damage. The southbound car had no recorded damage. Both drivers were licensed. The harm fell on passengers, not drivers. Police recorded distraction. The system lets simple lapses turn violent inside a car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
15
Elderly driver hits 3 women in Brooklyn, killing 1

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Zhuang mentioned in Brooklyn pol intros bill requiring Parks Department to report on patrol staffing, safety
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
4
Right-turning driver hits teen on 85th Street

Oct 4 - A Jeep driver turned right at 85th Street and Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 15-year-old boy on foot. The boy suffered an arm bruise. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 2010 Jeep made a right turn at 85th Street and Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 15-year-old boy on foot. Impact was to the center front of the car. The teen suffered an arm bruise and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Right Turn” and the point of impact was “Center Front End.” Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” and did not cite a driver error. The report also noted “No Damage” to the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Right-turning driver hits woman crossing with signal

Oct 4 - At Bath Avenue and Bay Parkway, a driver in a Honda sedan turned right and hit a 53-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered a leg fracture and stayed conscious.

A driver in a 2019 Honda sedan made a right turn at Bath Avenue and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn and hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a lower-leg fracture. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the listed contributing factor was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. After that, the report notes the pedestrian was Crossing With Signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was recorded. This crash injured a person who had the signal while crossing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
29
4-year-old girl clinging to life after hit by school bus in Brooklyn
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Cyclist killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought

19
Distracted SUV driver hits parked cars, injures woman

Sep 19 - In Brooklyn, a northbound SUV driver hit parked cars and injured a woman sitting in a sedan near Bay 38 St. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.

An SUV driver heading north hit multiple parked sedans near Bay 38 St in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman sitting in a parked Nissan sedan was injured, reporting a bruised arm. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those driver errors. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged; the parked cars were struck on their left sides. A 51-year-old male driver was listed with an unspecified injury. The SUV driver was going straight ahead before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
11
Driver injures 14-year-old at Stillwell and 85 St

Sep 11 - At Stillwell Avenue and 85 Street, a driver injured a 14-year-old pedestrian at 5:09 p.m. in Brooklyn. He suffered a leg injury and shock. Police listed no contributing factors.

A driver injured a 14-year-old boy in the intersection of Stillwell Avenue and 85 Street in Brooklyn at 5:09 p.m. The teen was a pedestrian at the intersection. He reported pain and nausea, with injuries to the knee and lower leg and foot. Police recorded shock. According to the police report, the crash occurred in the 62nd Precinct, collision ID 4842759, and involved an unspecified vehicle. The location is ZIP 11223 on Stillwell Avenue at 85 Street. Police did not record a contributing factor for the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Driver in SUV rear-ends motorcycle on Bay Parkway

Sep 5 - On Bay Pkwy at 83 St, a driver in an SUV hit a motorcycle’s rear. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police cited driver inexperience and following too closely.

A driver in an SUV rear-ended a motorcycle on Bay Pkwy at 83 St in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider and his 43-year-old passenger were ejected and injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn and the SUV was going straight. Police recorded the point of impact as the SUV’s center front to the motorcycle’s center back. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely. Two occupants of the SUV were listed with unspecified injuries as well.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Driver hits woman at Bay Pkwy, 86 St

Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a 52-year-old woman at Bay Pkwy and 86 St in Brooklyn. She bled from a leg wound. The driver was going straight south.

A driver in a sedan, traveling south on Bay Pkwy and going straight, hit a 52-year-old woman in the intersection at 86 St in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg injury and bleeding. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver contributing factors were recorded in the data. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'Crossing Against Signal.' The point of impact was the center front end. The crash location is Bay Pkwy at 86 St. Crash ID 4839239.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Driver of Through SUV Hits Left-Turning SUV

Aug 23 - A driver turning left and a driver going straight crashed at 86 St and Stillwell Ave in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed improper lane use for the drivers.

Two SUVs collided at 86 St and Stillwell Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of an eastbound SUV was making a left turn. The driver of a southbound SUV was going straight. One driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report … the contributing factor was \"Passing or Lane Usage Improper.\"" The dataset records that improper lane use applies to both drivers. The southbound vehicle’s left front bumper struck the left rear quarter panel of the left-turning SUV, consistent with the listed driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Right-turning sedan hits cyclist on Kings

Aug 22 - A right-turning sedan struck a cyclist on Kings Highway at West 10th. The bike kept straight. The car cut in. The rider went down. Arm bruised. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.

A sedan turning right from Kings Highway at West 10th Street struck a bicyclist who was traveling straight east. The cyclist, a 58-year-old woman, sustained an arm contusion and was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” These driver errors are listed for the motorist. The crash involved a sedan with front-end impact and a bicycle damaged at the front. The report notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, but that detail follows the driver’s documented failures. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12