Crash Count for Canarsie Park & Pier
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 512
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 456
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 80
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 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 Dec 8, 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

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Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
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Int 1457-2025 Narcisse co-sponsors autonomous taxi licensing bill; safety impact neutral.

Nov 12 - Int 1457 would bar autonomous taxis until the Taxi and Limousine Commission creates a license. It keeps human drivers in cabs for now and forces rules on safety standards, insurance, trip reporting and medallion issuance. No safety impact note provided.

Bill Int 1457 is in Committee (Transportation and Infrastructure). Intro and agenda date: 2025-11-12; first vote listed 2025-11-12 13:25. It is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the licensing and use of autonomous vehicles as taxis." Sponsored by Council Members Justin Brannan, Gale Brewer (primary), Selvena Brooks‑Powers, Mercedes Narcisse and Frank Morano. The bill bars licensing autonomous vehicles for hire until the Taxi and Limousine Commission establishes a specific autonomous‑taxi license and promulgates rules. It mandates safety standards, insurance, trip and revenue reporting, medallion issuance rules and vehicle standards. No safety impact note or analyst assessment was provided.


15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say
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Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops
3
Sedan Driver Hits Parked Bus on Seaview

Oct 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a parked bus at Seaview Ave and E 104 St in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old bus passenger was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.

A driver in a sedan heading west on Seaview Avenue hit a parked bus near East 104th Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old female bus passenger reported pain and was injured. Other listed parties, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the sedan was going straight and the bus was parked. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed by both drivers. Impact points—right front of the sedan and left rear of the bus—match a hit to a stopped vehicle. A passenger took the blow while drivers’ errors filled the form.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
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 2025-12-12
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn
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 2025-12-12
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection
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Int 1347-2025 Mercedes Narcisse

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Int 1346-2025 Mercedes Narcisse

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.


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 2025-12-12
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks

Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.


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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge

Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.

Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.


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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 2025-12-12
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground

Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.


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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.