Crash Count for Canarsie Park & Pier
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 496
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 442
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 79
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Canarsie Park & Pier
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
+1
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 12
Neck 7
+2
Back 3
Head 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 13
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 6
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 13
Neck 7
+2
Back 3
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Canarsie Park & Pier?

Preventable Speeding in Canarsie Park & Pier School Zones

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Seaview and Remsen: another body, same streets

Seaview and Remsen: another body, same streets

Canarsie Park & Pier: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just after 7 PM on Aug 1, a driver was hurt at Seaview and Remsen. City records list head pain and a westbound SUV in the crash log (CrashID 4832489) (NYC Open Data).

They are one of the 332 people injured across 382 crashes in Canarsie Park & Pier since 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, injuries are up to 83 from 73 at this point last year, and crashes are up to 83 from 77 — a 13.7% and 7.8% rise, respectively (NYC Open Data).

Where the bodies get broken

Belt Parkway tops this map with 195 injuries tied to it. Seaview Avenue, Shore Parkway, and Rockaway Parkway follow (NYC Open Data). At Seaview and E 93 Street, a 34‑year‑old pedestrian crossing with the signal was hit by a left‑turning sedan; the log flags driver distraction (CrashID 4817861) (NYC Open Data). At Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway, a turning SUV struck a pedestrian who had the signal; the report cites failure to yield (CrashID 4699623) (NYC Open Data).

Most pedestrian injuries here involve SUVs and sedans — 9 of 13 in the period tallied (NYC Open Data).

The clock tells on us

Injuries spike around 3 PM and again near midnight in this area’s records, with heavy counts also at 2 PM and 11 AM (NYC Open Data). Night conditions keep showing up in the patterns noted for this zone.

That Aug 1 crash at Seaview and Remsen was not the first there this summer. On Jul 20 at the same corner, a westbound sedan hit a man pushing a car; both were knocked unconscious, the log says (CrashID 4829299) (NYC Open Data).

Simple fixes, named corners

Turn crashes at Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway call for daylighting and hardened turns so drivers see people in the crosswalks. Signals at Seaview Avenue corners need leading pedestrian intervals to put walkers out front before the turn starts. Along Belt Parkway ramps and service roads, the nighttime injury pattern argues for lighting and targeted enforcement. These interventions match what the records show: turning drivers failing to yield and people hit while they have the walk.

Who moves first

This district’s electeds know the levers. State Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee for the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045), which would force repeat speeders to use speed limiters (Open States). Assembly Member Jaime Williams voted to extend school speed zones this year, according to the record. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse backed legal jaywalking reforms and has pushed other traffic bills through Council hearings.

The next steps are on the table. Lower the city default speed limit and pass the speed limiter bill for repeat violators. Slow the turns at Seaview. Protect the crossings on Rockaway. Fix the ramps that feed the Belt. Then check the logs again.

One call helps move it. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed at Seaview and Remsen this summer?
Two injury crashes are logged at Seaview Ave and Remsen Ave: on Aug 1, 2025 (CrashID 4832489), and on Jul 20, 2025 (CrashID 4829299). Both are recorded in NYC’s collision database (NYC Open Data).
Where are the worst trouble spots in this area?
Belt Parkway has the highest injury count in this zone, followed by Seaview Ave, Shore Parkway, and Rockaway Pkwy, according to the area rollup from 2022 through Sep 4, 2025 (NYC Open Data).
Are injuries getting better or worse this year?
Year‑to‑date, this area shows 83 crashes and 83 injuries versus 77 and 73 at this point last year — increases of 7.8% and 13.7%, respectively, per our compiled stats from NYC’s crash database as of Sep 4, 2025 (NYC Open Data).
What policies could help now?
Two measures are in play: lowering NYC’s default speed limit (enabled citywide) and passing New York’s Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to require speed limiters for repeat speeders (Open States).
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 by neighborhood Canarsie Park & Pier (NTA BK1893) for the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑04. We counted total crashes, injuries, and pedestrian‑injury breakdowns, and compared year‑to‑date 2025 vs. the same period in 2024. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.

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Assembly Member Jaime Williams

District 59

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

District 46

State Senator Roxanne Persaud

District 19

Traffic Safety Timeline for Canarsie Park & Pier

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

21
Front passenger injured in Shore Parkway crash

Sep 21 - Two westbound drivers collided on Shore Parkway near Rockaway Parkway at 3:20 a.m. A 59-year-old front passenger suffered internal injuries. Side doors crumpled on both cars. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two westbound drivers collided on Shore Parkway near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn around 3:20 a.m. A 59-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured; the report notes internal injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report logs impact to the left rear quarter and left side doors of one car, and to the right front quarter and right side doors of the other. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved persons and did not list a specific driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845315 - 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
8
Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say
4
Distracted SUV drivers collide on Belt Parkway

Sep 4 - Two eastbound SUV drivers crashed on the Belt Parkway. One driver was hurt. Police recorded driver distraction by both drivers. One front end crumpled. One rear end smashed.

Two eastbound SUV drivers collided on the Belt Parkway. A 47-year-old male driver was injured. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by both drivers. The driver of a 2020 SUV had left-front impact and center front damage. The driver of a 2024 SUV had right-rear impact and center back damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash happened at 08:46 a.m., eastbound. The report did not list pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1347-2025 Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.


14
Int 1347-2025 Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.


4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian

Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.

Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


1
Distracted SUV Crashes on Seaview Ave

Aug 1 - A distracted SUV driving west on Seaview Ave struck with its left front bumper. The 38-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent, reporting pain and nausea. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.

A driver in a 2014 SUV struck with the vehicle’s left front bumper on Seaview Ave at Remsen Ave in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old male driver suffered a head injury, was incoherent at the scene, and complained of pain and nausea. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the SUV was traveling west and the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed as involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
20
Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview

Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.

A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal

Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.

Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.


12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash

Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.

According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.


11
Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians

Jul 11 - A BMW ran a red in Sunset Park. Two men died on the street. The driver fled. Police made an arrest. Blood on the asphalt, lives ended fast.

Patch reported on July 11, 2025, that a hit-and-run driver killed two pedestrians at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The NYPD said the BMW "sped through a red light" before striking 80-year-old Kex Un Chen and 59-year-old Faqiu Lin. Both men died at the scene. Police later arrested Juventino Anastacio Florentino, charging him with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and the ongoing threat to pedestrians in city crosswalks.


4
Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx

Jul 4 - A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


2
Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway, Driver Injured

Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway. A 67-year-old woman suffered head injuries. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. The road turned violent in a moment of inattention.

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old woman driving one car suffered head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver injured and others shaken. The report highlights 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
30
Int 0857-2024 Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


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Int 0857-2024 Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


29
SUV Kills Boy At Brooklyn Crossing

Jun 29 - An SUV struck and killed an eight-year-old boy crossing Eastern Parkway with his sister. Blood washed from the street. His yarmulke left behind. The driver stayed. Police probe speed. The community mourns.

ABC7 (2025-06-29) reports an eight-year-old boy, Mordica Keller, died after a southbound SUV hit him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights. He was crossing with his sister. The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene. Police towed a black Honda Pilot. The article notes, "Police are looking at whether speed was a factor." No arrests have been made. Residents called the street dangerous. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy Brooklyn intersections.


22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider

Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.


21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE

Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.

Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.